Terms of Service

Acceptable Use Policy

When using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information when requested
• Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms
• Respect the intellectual property rights of Startgate and third parties
• Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
• Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use of your account
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our services
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Collect or harvest information about other users without permission
• Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation or business
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from our services
• Use automated systems to access our services without authorization

Service Access Requirements

To access certain features of our services, you may be required to provide registration information, maintain accurate contact details, and keep your account information current. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

Account Creation and Management

If you create an account with us:

• You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent
• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must maintain accurate and up-to-date account information
• You may not share your account with others or allow unauthorized access
• You must notify us immediately of any security breaches

Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. We recommend using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication when available. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

Account Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms of Service or our policies
• Your account is used for fraudulent or illegal activities
• We are required to do so by law or court order
• Your account has been inactive for an extended period
• We discontinue the service or specific features

We will provide reasonable notice before termination unless immediate action is required for security or legal reasons.

Service Uptime and Maintenance

While we strive to maintain high availability of our services, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. Our services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We will make reasonable efforts to minimize service disruptions and provide advance notice when possible.

Feature Availability

Certain features or services may be subject to additional terms, conditions, or fees. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or service at any time with reasonable notice.

Geographic Restrictions

Our services are primarily designed for users in the European Economic Area and may not be available in all jurisdictions. We reserve the right to limit service availability based on geographic location or legal requirements.

Service Modifications and Updates

We may update, modify, or enhance our services from time to time. While we aim to improve the service with each update, we cannot guarantee that changes will not affect your use or experience. Significant changes will be communicated through appropriate channels.

Our Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, software, and design elements, are owned by Startgate or our licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

License to Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Service, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our services for their intended purpose. This license does not include any right to reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works.

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to our services (such as project requirements, feedback, or communications):

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us a license to use, reproduce, and display your content as necessary to provide our services
• You represent that you have the right to submit the content and grant us this license
• You agree not to submit content that infringes third-party rights

Copyright and Trademark Protection

Our company name, logos, and service marks are trademarks of Startgate. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission. Any unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Startgate shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising from your use of our services.

Exclusions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability for consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.