Terms of Service

2. Who We Are

ContractSpec is a brand of CHAMAN VENTURES, a simplified joint-stock company (SASU) registered in France.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ContractSpec, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Services.

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

4. Eligibility

To use the Services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• Not be prohibited from using the Services under applicable laws
• If acting on behalf of an organisation, have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms

5. Accounts

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms

6. License & Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

The ContractSpec name, logo, website design, proprietary software, documentation, and all associated intellectual property rights are owned by CHAMAN VENTURES. Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for their intended purpose.

6.2 Open-Source Components

Certain components of ContractSpec ("ContractSpec Core") are made available as open-source software under their respective licenses (e.g., MIT, Apache 2.0). Your use of open-source components is governed by those licenses, which may grant you additional rights not covered by these Terms. In case of conflict between these Terms and an open-source license, the open-source license prevails for the applicable component.

6.3 Your Content

You retain ownership of all User Content you create, upload, or submit through the Services. This includes your specifications, configurations, and any other materials you generate.

By using the Services, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, process, and display your User Content solely to the extent necessary to provide and improve the Services. This license terminates when you delete your User Content or close your account, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., backups, legal compliance).

6.4 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Services, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such feedback without obligation to you.

7. Acceptable Use

When using the Services, you agree not to:

• Abuse the Services: Use the Services in a manner that disrupts, damages, or impairs our infrastructure or other users' experience
• Probe security: Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, networks, or data; perform security testing without prior written permission
• Distribute harmful content: Upload, share, or distribute malware, viruses, or other malicious code
• Engage in illegal activity: Use the Services for any purpose that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful
• Interfere with operations: Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or circumvent any security or access controls
• Violate rights: Infringe upon the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of third parties
• Misrepresent identity: Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely claim affiliation with ContractSpec
• Circumvent limits: Attempt to bypass any usage limits, rate limits, or access restrictions

We reserve the right to investigate violations and take appropriate action, including suspension or termination of access.

8. Beta & Preview Services

By using beta or preview features, you acknowledge:

• Things may break: Beta features may contain bugs, errors, or unexpected behaviour
• No availability guarantee: We do not guarantee uptime, availability, or continuity of beta features
• Features may change or disappear: We may modify, suspend, or discontinue beta features at any time without notice
• Not for production: Beta features should not be relied upon for mission-critical or production workloads unless you accept these risks
• Data may be lost: We cannot guarantee the preservation of data created using beta features

9. Design Partner Program

We offer a Design Partner program for early users who wish to collaborate closely with us to shape the product. If you participate as a Design Partner:

9.1 Scope

Design Partners receive early access to features, provide feedback, and help validate product direction. The specific scope of your participation will be outlined in a separate agreement or communication.

9.2 Feedback

We value your input. Feedback you provide may be used to improve the Services. See Section 6.4 for licensing terms regarding feedback.

9.3 Confidentiality

Design Partners may receive access to confidential or pre-release information. Unless otherwise specified in a separate agreement, you agree to keep such information confidential and not share it publicly without our prior written consent.

9.4 Mutual Expectations

• From us: Regular communications, responsiveness to feedback, and transparency about product direction
• From you: Timely and honest feedback, reasonable engagement, and adherence to these Terms

10. Fees & Billing

• Fees will be clearly communicated before you commit to a paid plan
• Payment terms, billing cycles, and refund policies will be specified at that time
• We reserve the right to change pricing with reasonable notice
• Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of paid features

11. Third-Party Services

The Services may integrate with or contain links to third-party services, websites, or content. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party services.

• Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies
• We make no warranties or representations about third-party services
• Links to third-party sites do not imply endorsement
• You are responsible for reviewing the terms of any third-party services you use

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim:

• Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Any warranty that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Any warranty regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Any warranty that defects will be corrected or that the Services are free of viruses or harmful components

No Professional Advice

The Services are tools for software development. Nothing in the Services constitutes legal, financial, technical, or other professional advice. You are solely responsible for evaluating the suitability of the Services for your needs and for any decisions you make based on the output.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• No indirect damages: We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Limited direct liability: Our total aggregate liability for any claims arising from or related to the Services shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or (b) €100
• Exceptions: These limitations do not apply to liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law, including liability for fraud or wilful misconduct

You acknowledge that these limitations reflect a reasonable allocation of risk and are a fundamental basis of the agreement between us.

14. Termination

14.1 By You

You may stop using the Services at any time. When accounts are available, you may close your account through the account settings or by contacting us.

14.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include:

• Violation of these Terms
• Conduct that we believe is harmful to other users or our business
• Extended inactivity
• Discontinuation of the Services

14.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution.

15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Paris, France.

If you are a consumer in the European Union, nothing in these Terms affects your rights under mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence.

16. Contact

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

17. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and ContractSpec regarding the Services
• Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect
• Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision
• Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights freely