Terms of Service
Last updated: April 23, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using SB553 Compliance Shield ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.
2. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website or through other reasonable means. Your continued use of the Service after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Account Registration
3.1 Registration Requirements
To use certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
4. Subscription and Payments
4.1 Subscription Terms
Our Service is offered on a subscription basis. The subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 30 days before the renewal date.
4.2 Fees and Payment
You agree to pay all fees in accordance with the fees, charges, and billing terms in effect at the time a fee or charge is due. You are responsible for providing current, complete, and accurate billing and contact information.
4.3 Refunds
Refunds are provided in accordance with our Refund Policy.
5. Acceptable Use
5.1 Compliance with Laws
You agree to use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
5.2 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose
- Violate any third-party rights
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
- Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Engage in data mining or scraping
- Use the Service to send unsolicited communications
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Service and its content, features, and functionality are owned by SB553 Compliance Shield and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
6.2 Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Service for its intended purposes.
6.3 Your Content
You retain all rights to any content you submit, post, or display on or through the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.
7. Third-Party Links and Services
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party sites and services.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL SB553 COMPLIANCE SHIELD BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SB553 Compliance Shield and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by following the instructions on the Service or contacting us.
11.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
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.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association in San Francisco, California.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.
14. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SB553 Compliance Shield regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: legal@sb553shield.com
- Address: SB553 Compliance Shield, 1250 Market Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94103