Terms of service

1. Our Services

The information provided when using the Services is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Accordingly, those persons who choose to access the Services from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

A. Intellectual Property

We are the owner or the licensee of all intellectual property rights in our Services, including all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics in the Services (collectively, the 'Content'), as well as the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the 'Marks'). Our Content and Marks are protected by copyright and trademark laws (and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws) and treaties in the United States and around the world. The Content and Marks are provided in or through the Services 'AS IS' for your personal, non-commercial use or internal business purpose only.

B. Your use of our Services

Subject to your compliance with these Legal Terms, including the 'PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES' section below, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to: access the Services; and download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access solely for your personal, non-commercial use or internal business purpose. Except as set out in this section or elsewhere in our Legal Terms, no part of the Services and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission. If you wish to make any use of the Services, Content, or Marks other than as set out in this section or elsewhere in our Legal Terms, please address your request to: team@shuttrd.com. If we ever grant you the permission to post, reproduce, or publicly display any part of our Services or Content, you must identify us as the owners or licensors of the Services, Content, or Marks and ensure that any copyright or proprietary notice appears or is visible on posting, reproducing, or displaying our Content. We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in and to the Services, Content, and Marks. Any breach of these Intellectual Property Rights will constitute a material breach of our Legal Terms and your right to use our Services will terminate immediately.

C. Your submissions and contributions

Please review this section and the 'PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES' section carefully prior to using our Services to understand the (a) rights you give us and (b) obligations you have when you post or upload any content through the Services. Submissions: By directly sending us any question, comment, suggestion, idea, feedback, or other information about the Services ('Submissions'), you agree to assign to us all intellectual property rights in such Submission. You agree that we shall own this Submission and be entitled to its unrestricted use and dissemination for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you. Contributions: The Services may invite you to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, online forums, and other functionality during which you may create, submit, post, display, transmit, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or through the Services, including but not limited to text, writings, video, audio, photographs, music, graphics, comments, reviews, rating suggestions, personal information, or other material ('Contributions'). Any Submission that is publicly posted shall also be treated as a Contribution. You understand that Contributions may be viewable by other users of the Services. When you post Contributions, you grant us a licence (including use of your name, trademarks, and logos): By posting any Contributions, you grant us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right, and licence to: use, copy, reproduce, distribute, sell, resell, publish, broadcast, retitle, store, publicly perform, publicly display, reformat, translate, excerpt (in whole or in part), and exploit your Contributions (including, without limitation, your image, name, and voice) for any purpose, commercial, advertising, or otherwise, to prepare derivative works of, or incorporate into other works, your Contributions, and to sublicense the licences granted in this section. Our use and distribution may occur in any media formats and through any media channels. This licence includes our use of your name, company name, and franchise name, as applicable, and any of the trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and personal and commercial images you provide. You are responsible for what you post or upload: By sending us Submissions and/or posting Contributions through any part of the Services or making Contributions accessible through the Services by linking your account through the Services to any of your social networking accounts, you:

3. User Presentation

A. User Obligations

When using our Services, you agree to follow all applicable laws and regulations. You must not misuse our Services or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services.

B. User Responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

C. Content Guidelines

All content you post or contribute to our Services must be original, non-infringing, and in compliance with our content guidelines.

4. User Registration

To use certain features of our Services, you must create an account and provide accurate, up-to-date information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activities under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any security breaches. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our Services at our sole discretion for any conduct that we deem a violation of these Terms or harmful to other users.

5. Purchases and Payments

When making a purchase through our Services, you agree to provide accurate payment information and authorize us to charge you for the products or services you select. All transactions are processed securely, but we are not responsible for any issues related to your payment method or disputes with your financial institution. You are responsible for ensuring that you have sufficient funds for your purchase and for any fees or charges incurred. We reserve the right to modify prices, offer discounts, or change payment methods at our discretion.

6. Subscriptions

Subscriptions to our Services may be offered on a recurring basis and will be billed according to the subscription plan you select. By subscribing, you agree to pay the applicable fees on time and acknowledge that subscriptions are automatically renewed unless canceled. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your account settings or by contacting us. We may modify subscription plans, pricing, or terms at our discretion, and you will be notified of any changes.

7. Policy

Our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy govern the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information. By using our Services, you agree to our policies which explain how we collect, use, and protect your data. We may update these policies from time to time, and you are encouraged to review them regularly to stay informed about our practices.

8. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any activities that are illegal, harmful, or disruptive to our Services or other users. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, unauthorized access to our systems, distributing malicious software, harassment of other users, and any actions that violate these Terms or applicable laws. We reserve the right to take appropriate action, including suspension or termination of your account, for any prohibited activities.

9. User Generated Contributions

Our Services may allow you to create, submit, or share content and materials, such as comments, reviews, and other contributions. You retain ownership of your content but grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your contributions for any purpose. You are responsible for ensuring that your contributions do not infringe on any third-party rights or violate these Terms.

10. Contribution Licence

By submitting any content to our Services, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, copy, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content across various media and platforms. This license includes the right to create derivative works and sublicense these rights to others. You represent that you have the authority to grant these rights and that your content does not infringe on any intellectual property rights or other rights of third parties.

11. Guidelines for Reviews

When posting reviews or feedback about our Services, you agree to follow our guidelines which include providing honest and constructive feedback, refraining from posting defamatory or false statements, and not using reviews to engage in any form of harassment. We reserve the right to remove or moderate any reviews that do not comply with these guidelines or that we find inappropriate.

12. Social Media

Our Services may include features for sharing content through social media platforms. By using these features, you consent to the sharing of your content and information on those platforms. You are responsible for complying with the terms of service and privacy policies of the social media platforms you use, and we are not responsible for the actions or policies of third-party social media services.

13. Service Management

We reserve the right to manage and modify our Services at our discretion. This includes the ability to change or discontinue features, update content, or impose limits on the Services. We may also suspend or terminate access to our Services for maintenance or other operational reasons. We will strive to provide notice of significant changes, but we are not obligated to do so.

14. Privacy Policy

Your use of our Services is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time, and we encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed of any changes.

15. Copyright Infringement

If you believe that any content on our Services infringes on your copyright, please contact us with a detailed notice of the infringement. We will review the notice and may take appropriate action, including removing the infringing content. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and similar laws to protect the rights of copyright holders.

16. Term and Termination

These Terms are effective from the date you first access or use our Services and will continue until terminated by either party. We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services at any time, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms. You may terminate your account by contacting us. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect, including, but not limited to, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

17. Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at our discretion. Any changes will be posted on our website or otherwise communicated to you. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates or modifications.

18. Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes related to the Services will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts located in [Your Jurisdiction], and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

19. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of our Services will be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Institution]. The arbitration will be conducted in [Your Jurisdiction], and the decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding. You agree to waive any right to a trial by jury or participation in a class action lawsuit.

20. Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Services and supersede any prior agreements or understandings. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent.

21. Disclaimer

Our Services are provided on an 'AS IS' and 'AS AVAILABLE' basis without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure, nor do we make any representations about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content or information provided through the Services.

22. Limitations of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or data, arising out of or related to your use of the Services. Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Services will be limited to the amount you have paid for the Services, if any, during the three months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

23. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, and our respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or related to your use of the Services or any violation of these Terms. This obligation will survive termination of your account and these Terms.

24. User Data

We collect and use data from your use of the Services in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using the Services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your data as described in the Privacy Policy. We take reasonable measures to protect your data, but we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

25. Electronic Communications, Transactions and Signatures

By using the Services, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. These communications may include notices about your account and information concerning or related to the Services. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. Your electronic signature on agreements and documents is as valid as a handwritten signature.

26. Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable. Our failure to enforce any right or provision under these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision. We may assign these Terms without restriction. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent.

27. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or the Services, please contact us at [Your Contact Email]. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.

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