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Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using Starkguard. By accessing our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Last updated: December 1, 2024
Effective: December 1, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Starkguard AI Governance Platform ("Starkguard," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. By using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Important: These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement. Please read them carefully.

2. Description of Service

Starkguard provides an AI governance platform that helps organizations manage AI risks, ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, and implement governance best practices. Our Service includes:

AI system inventory management
Risk assessment and classification tools
NIST AI RMF compliance tracking
EU AI Act compliance support
ISO 42001 certification assistance
Policy template library
Reporting and analytics dashboards
AI-powered insights and recommendations

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

  • 1
    Accurate Information: Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • 2
    Security: Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • 3
    Updates: Promptly update your information if it changes
  • 4
    Responsibility: Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • 5
    Notification: Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

4. Subscription Plans and Billing

Subscription Tiers

Starkguard offers multiple subscription tiers (Starter, Pro, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus) with varying features and pricing. The specific features available to you depend on your chosen subscription tier.

Free Trial

We may offer a free trial period. At the end of the trial, you must select a paid plan to continue using the Service. If you do not select a plan, your account will be placed in read-only mode.

Payment Terms

Fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law.

Plan Changes

Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing period.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service responsibly. You must NOT:

Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other accounts
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Transmit malware, viruses, or other harmful code
Use the Service for competitive analysis without permission
Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
Violate the privacy or security of other users
Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation

6. AI-Generated Content

The Service uses artificial intelligence to generate insights, recommendations, and analysis to support your AI governance program. You acknowledge that:

AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only
AI-generated content should not replace professional judgment
You are responsible for reviewing and validating AI-generated insights
We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of AI-generated content

7. Intellectual Property

Our Content

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Starkguard and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you submit to the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a license to use, store, and process it to provide the Service to you.

Your data remains yours. We only use your data to provide and improve the Service.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We do not warrant that compliance using our Service will guarantee regulatory approval.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GUARD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Starkguard and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for violation of these Terms. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination:

Access
Immediately ceases
Data Export
Available for 30 days
Data Deletion
After 90 days
Survival
Certain terms remain

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

11. Changes and Additional Terms

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Terms and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Enterprise Customers

Enterprise customers may have additional terms specified in their service agreement. In case of conflict between these Terms and an enterprise agreement, the enterprise agreement shall prevail.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Starkguard regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: