Cirql Terms of Service
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1. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
- "API Key" refers to a unique identifier used to authenticate a user, developer, or calling program to an API.
- "Project Level API Key" refers to an API key associated with a specific project, providing scoped access and enhanced security controls.
- "User" refers to any individual or entity that accesses or uses Cirql's Services.
- "Services" refer to all offerings provided by Cirql, including but not limited to the website, APIs, AI-driven tools, and related services.
- "Content" refers to any data, information, text, graphics, or other materials submitted or generated through the Services.
- "AI-Generated Content" refers to any content created by Cirql's artificial intelligence tools based on user input or prompts.
2. Introduction
Welcome to Cirql! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our services, including our website, APIs, AI-driven tools, and any other related services provided by Cirql ("Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.
3. Acceptance of Terms
By using Cirql's Services, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old and capable of forming a binding contract with Cirql. These Terms apply to all users of the Services, including users who are contributors of content, information, and other materials.
4. User Accounts
a. Account Creation
To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate.
b. 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 immediately notify Cirql of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
5. User Responsibilities
a. API Key Management
Cirql is not responsible for the API keys that users may provide or generate for use with Cirql services. It is solely the user's responsibility to manage and secure their API keys. Users are advised to utilize a "project level" API key to enhance security and maintain proper access controls. Cirql does not manage, store, or have access to users' API keys, and users should ensure that their API keys are kept confidential and are not shared with unauthorized parties.
Best Practices for API Key Usage
- Confidentiality: Do not share your API keys publicly or with unauthorized individuals.
- Rotation: Regularly rotate your API keys to minimize security risks.
- Monitoring: Monitor the usage of your API keys to detect any unauthorized or suspicious activities.
- Scoped Access: Use project level API keys to ensure that access is limited to specific projects or functionalities.
Consequences of Mismanagement
- • Suspension or termination of your access to the Services.
- • Unauthorized access to your data or projects.
- • Potential legal liability for misuse of the Services.
b. Data Security and Privacy
Users are responsible for ensuring that any data they input into Cirql's Services complies with applicable data protection laws and regulations. Cirql does not claim ownership of the data you provide but does require that you have the necessary rights and permissions to use and share that data through our Services.
c. Compliance with Laws
You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations in your use of the Services.
d. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to engage in any activities that:
- • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
- • Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
- • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to Cirql's systems or networks.
- • Transmit harmful or malicious content.
- • Use the Services to generate or distribute misleading, false, or harmful information.
6. Prohibited Activities
Cirql reserves the right to prohibit or restrict any activities that may harm our Services, users, or third parties. This includes, but is not limited to:
- • Misuse of AI Tools: Using Cirql's AI-driven tools to create content that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate.
- • Data Scraping: Unauthorized collection of data from our Services for commercial purposes.
- • Interference with Services: Attempting to disrupt, degrade, or interfere with the functionality of our Services.
7. Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality of the Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, data compilations, and software, are the exclusive property of Cirql or its licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.
8. Data Usage and AI-Generated Content
a. Ownership and Rights
- User Content: You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display through the Services. By submitting content, you grant Cirql a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content as necessary to provide the Services.
- AI-Generated Content: Content generated by Cirql's AI tools is owned by the user who initiated the generation, provided that the user has the necessary rights and permissions for any input data used to create such content.
b. Usage Restrictions
You agree not to use AI-generated content for any unlawful purposes or in ways that could harm Cirql, its users, or third parties. This includes, but is not limited to, creating defamatory, obscene, or misleading information.
9. Feedback and Improvements
We value your feedback and suggestions for improving our Services. By providing feedback, you grant Cirql the right to use, modify, and incorporate your feedback into the Services without any obligation to you.
10. Third-Party Integrations
Cirql may integrate with third-party services to enhance functionality. These integrations are subject to the terms and privacy policies of the respective third parties. Cirql is not responsible for the practices or content of third-party services and does not endorse or guarantee any third-party services.
11. Export Compliance
You agree to comply with all applicable export laws and regulations in your use of the Services. This includes, but is not limited to, restrictions on the export of data, software, and technology to certain countries or entities.
12. Dispute Resolution
a. Informal Resolution
In the event of any dispute, claim, question, or disagreement arising from or relating to these Terms or the breach thereof, the parties shall first attempt to settle the dispute informally.
b. Arbitration
Any disputes not resolved through informal resolution shall be settled by binding arbitration in [Your Jurisdiction], in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Body]. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language.
c. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13. Termination
Cirql reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately.
14. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
a. Disclaimers
Your use of the Services is at your sole risk. The Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Cirql does not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
b. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Cirql, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Services.
- • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Services.
- • Any content obtained from the Services.
- • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
15. Privacy Policy
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found here. By using the Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in the Privacy Policy.
16. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Cirql and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from:
- • Your use and access of the Services.
- • Your violation of any term of these Terms.
- • Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right.
17. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Cirql regarding your use of the Services and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.
18. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.
19. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
• Email: support@cirql.com
• Address: [Your Company Address]
20. Export Compliance
You agree to comply with all applicable export laws and regulations in your use of the Services. This includes, but is not limited to, restrictions on the export of data, software, and technology to certain countries or entities.
21. Feedback and Improvements
We value your feedback and suggestions for improving our Services. By providing feedback, you grant Cirql the right to use, modify, and incorporate your feedback into the Services without any obligation to you.
22. Third-Party Integrations
Cirql may integrate with third-party services to enhance functionality. These integrations are subject to the terms and privacy policies of the respective third parties. Cirql is not responsible for the practices or content of third-party services and does not endorse or guarantee any third-party services.
23. Data Usage and AI-Generated Content
a. Ownership and Rights
- User Content: You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display through the Services. By submitting content, you grant Cirql a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content as necessary to provide the Services.
- AI-Generated Content: Content generated by Cirql's AI tools is owned by the user who initiated the generation, provided that the user has the necessary rights and permissions for any input data used to create such content.
b. Usage Restrictions
You agree not to use AI-generated content for any unlawful purposes or in ways that could harm Cirql, its users, or third parties. This includes, but is not limited to, creating defamatory, obscene, or misleading information.