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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the SyncSigns platform and services. By using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SyncSigns services, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you're using our services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Services

SyncSigns provides a video accessibility platform that enables users to create, manage, and deliver ASL-interpreted video content. Our services include:

  • Video hosting and streaming
  • SyncSigns Player for accessible playback
  • BackStage Studio for interpretation recording
  • Team collaboration and management tools
  • Analytics and reporting

3. Accounts

Registration

To use certain features, you must create an account with accurate and complete information. You're responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

Account Types

Different account types (Owner, Admin, Member, Contractor) have different permissions and capabilities as described in our documentation.

4. User Content

Ownership

You retain ownership of content you upload to SyncSigns. By uploading content, you grant us a license to host, store, and display that content as necessary to provide our services.

Content Restrictions

You may not upload content that:

  • Violates any laws or regulations
  • Infringes intellectual property rights
  • Contains malware or harmful code
  • Is defamatory, obscene, or abusive
  • Violates privacy rights

Content Removal

We may remove content that violates these Terms or is subject to valid legal complaints.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the services for illegal purposes
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt our services
  • Circumvent usage limits or restrictions
  • Reverse engineer our technology
  • Use automated systems to access our services without permission
  • Resell or redistribute our services without authorization

6. Payment Terms

Fees

Paid plans are billed according to your chosen billing cycle. All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as explicitly stated in these Terms.

Price Changes

We may change our prices with at least 30 days notice. Price changes take effect at the start of your next billing cycle.

Taxes

Prices do not include applicable taxes. You're responsible for any taxes associated with your use of our services.

7. Intellectual Property

SyncSigns and its licensors own all rights in our services, including software, designs, and documentation. These Terms don't grant you any rights to our trademarks or branding.

8. Third-Party Services

Our services may integrate with third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

9. Termination

By You

You may cancel your account at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.

By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms or for any reason with reasonable notice.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our services ends. You may export your data within 30 days of termination.

10. Disclaimers

OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SYNCSIGNS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES YOU PAID IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SyncSigns from claims arising from your use of our services, your content, or your violation of these Terms.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, under AAA rules. You waive the right to participate in class actions.

14. General Provisions

  • Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SyncSigns.
  • Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
  • Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right doesn't waive future enforcement.
  • Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent.
  • Governing Law: These Terms are governed by California law.

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified at least 30 days in advance. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

  • Email: legal@syncsigns.com
  • Address: SyncSigns, Inc., 123 Accessibility Way, San Francisco, CA 94102