Terms of Service
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. BY CREATING AN ACCOUNT OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, INCLUDING THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER IN SECTION 14.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you") and Crossed Paths AI LLC ("Company," "we," "us," "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
Crossed Paths AI LLC is a platform that allows users to upload location data exports from various sources to analyze location patterns, identify crossed paths with other users, and generate insights. The Service processes sensitive personal location data.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming a binding contract. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.
4. Account Registration
You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain the security of your credentials
- Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
- Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
5. User Data and Uploads
5.1 Your Responsibility
YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- All data you upload to the Service
- Ensuring you have the legal right to upload such data
- Ensuring uploaded data does not contain information about third parties without their consent
- Maintaining backup copies of your data
- The accuracy and legality of your data
5.2 Data You May Upload
The Service accepts location data exports including but not limited to Google Takeout, Facebook exports, Instagram exports, Uber/Lyft receipts, and similar location-enabled service exports.
5.3 Prohibited Uploads
You may not upload:
- Data you do not own or have rights to
- Data obtained through illegal means
- Malicious code or files
- Data that infringes third-party rights
5.4 License Grant
BY UPLOADING DATA TO THE SERVICE, YOU GRANT THE COMPANY A PERPETUAL, IRREVOCABLE, WORLDWIDE, ROYALTY-FREE, FULLY SUBLICENSABLE, AND TRANSFERABLE LICENSE TO:
- Use, copy, store, modify, and process your data
- Create derivative works and aggregate datasets
- Analyze, commercialize, sell, license, and distribute aggregate or de-identified data
- Use data for research, machine learning, product development, and any other lawful purpose
This license survives termination of your account and these Terms.
5.5 Acknowledgment of Sensitive Data
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:
- Location data is highly sensitive personal information
- You upload such data voluntarily and at your own risk
- The Company makes no guarantees regarding data security
- You accept all risks associated with uploading sensitive data
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- SECURITY
- ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY
- UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:
- The Service will meet your requirements
- The Service will be secure, uninterrupted, or error-free
- Data will be accurately processed or stored
- Defects will be corrected
- The Service is free of viruses or harmful components
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
7.1 No Liability for Damages
THE COMPANY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
- Damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
- Damages resulting from data breaches, hacks, or security incidents
- Damages arising from third-party conduct
- Any damages exceeding the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim (or $100 if no payment was made)
7.2 Specific Exclusions
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR:
- Data Breaches: Any unauthorized access, theft, loss, or disclosure of your data, regardless of cause
- Hacking Incidents: Any malicious attacks on our systems
- Third-Party Actions: Actions of hackers, bad actors, or any third parties
- Data Loss: Loss or corruption of your uploaded data
- System Failures: Technical failures, outages, or errors
- User Misuse: Consequences of how you or others use the Service or data
- Our Negligence: Even damages resulting from our negligence or gross negligence, to the extent permitted by law
7.3 Acknowledgment
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:
- These limitations are fundamental to the agreement between us
- The Service would not be provided without these limitations
- You have independently evaluated the risks of using the Service
8. Indemnification
YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, AND LICENSORS FROM ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES) ARISING FROM:
- Your use of the Service
- Your uploaded data
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any claim that your data infringes or violates rights of others
9. Assumption of Risk
BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH:
- Uploading sensitive location data to an online service
- Potential data breaches or security incidents
- Potential exposure or misuse of your data
- Technical failures or data loss
- Any other risks inherent in using internet-based services
10. Intellectual Property
10.1 Our Property
The Service, including its design, features, code, and content (excluding user data), is owned by the Company and protected by intellectual property laws.
10.2 User Data
Subject to the license grant in Section 5.4, you retain ownership of your raw uploaded data. However, any insights, analyses, aggregate data, or derivative works created by the Service belong to the Company.
11. Termination
11.1 By You
You may terminate your account at any time through account settings or by contacting us.
11.2 By Us
We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, for any reason, without notice.
11.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
- We may delete your account data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Our license to aggregate/de-identified data survives
- Sections 5.4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, and 15 survive termination
12. Modifications to Service and Terms
We may modify the Service or these Terms at any time. Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be notified via email or in-Service notice.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14. Dispute Resolution
14.1 Informal Resolution
Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to contact us and attempt to resolve disputes informally for at least 30 days.
14.2 Arbitration
ANY DISPUTE ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. Arbitration shall take place in Chicago, Illinois.
14.3 Class Action Waiver
YOU AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DISPUTE BETWEEN US INDIVIDUALLY. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO:
- Participate in class actions
- Have disputes decided by a jury
- Participate in class-wide arbitration
14.4 Exceptions
Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement.
15. General Provisions
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy constitute the entire agreement
- Severability: Invalid provisions shall be modified to minimum extent necessary; remaining provisions remain in effect
- No Waiver: Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver
- Assignment: You may not assign these Terms; we may assign freely
- Force Majeure: We are not liable for failures due to circumstances beyond our control
16. Contact
Questions about these Terms: legal@crossedpaths.ai
17. User Acknowledgment and Consent
BY CLICKING "I AGREE," CREATING AN ACCOUNT, OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE:
EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon your acceptance
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