1. Generalities of the Terms of Service
Welcome to ApProsal ("we," "us," or the "Company"). These Terms of Service (collectively, the “Terms”) apply to your use of ApProsal.com and any content, functionality, and services offered on or via ApProsal.com (the “Website”). These Terms incorporate our Privacy Policy.
By using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Website. We welcome feedback—contact information is available on the Website.
2. Changes and Modifications
ApProsal is under active development. We may update the Website and these Terms from time to time, at our discretion. We will announce major changes where appropriate. Your continued use of the Website following publication of updated Terms means you accept and agree to the changes.
3. Website & Security
We strive to keep ApProsal available, but we cannot guarantee uptime. Access to certain features may be suspended or restricted. We are not liable for any unavailability or data loss.
To access some features, you must register with a valid email and password and keep your credentials confidential. Use a strong password and log out at the end of each session. We may disable accounts at our discretion for any reason, including violation of these Terms.
We use encrypted browsing for signed-in users, but cannot guarantee security. We do not guarantee the Website or content is error-free. Personal data is handled according to our Privacy Policy.
4. Intellectual Property Rights and Use Guidelines
The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by ApProsal and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Except as permitted by the Website itself, you agree not to copy, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display or perform, or republish our copyrighted material. If unsure, contact us.
For these Terms, “Content” includes information, data, text, photos, videos, audio, posts, comments, software, scripts, graphics, and interactive features made available on or through the Website. “User Content” means content added, created, uploaded, submitted, distributed, or posted by users.
You are solely responsible for your User Content and represent it is accurate, complete, current, and lawful. You access all Content at your own risk. We do not guarantee accuracy of any Content.
By submitting public User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non‑exclusive, perpetual, royalty‑free, fully paid, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, edit, modify, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform such User Content in connection with the Website and our business, including promotion and redistribution in any media. You also grant each Website user a non‑exclusive, perpetual license to access and use your public User Content through the Website. You represent you have all necessary rights to grant these licenses.
We may remove, edit, or block any Content at any time without notice. You may use the Website for personal, non‑commercial or legitimate business purposes consistent with these Terms. Prohibited uses include illegal activity, security breaches, or violating the Content Standards below. No rights are transferred to you except those expressly granted.
We welcome feedback and suggestions. By submitting feedback, you grant us a non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, worldwide, transferable, sublicensable, irrevocable, perpetual license to use or incorporate it into our services.
5. Acceptance of Use
By subscribing, purchasing, or registering on the Website, you confirm you have read and accept these Terms. You agree NOT to use the Service to:
- Apply defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable actions or content.
- Promote sexually explicit or pornographic material, violence, or discrimination based on legally protected characteristics.
- Infringe intellectual property rights of others.
- Violate others’ legal rights (including privacy and publicity) or create liability under applicable laws or these Terms.
- Deceive or mislead any person.
- Promote illegal activity or assist unlawful acts.
- Harass, alarm, or annoy others, or cause needless anxiety.
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity or affiliation.
- Conduct unauthorized commercial activities (e.g., contests, promotions, advertising).
- Falsely suggest your content is endorsed by us.
Additional acknowledgments:
- You are solely responsible for your use of the Service.
- Any illegal or inappropriate use is your responsibility.
- See Section 8 regarding local laws and potential geographic restrictions.
6. Law and Copyright Infringements (DMCA)
We do not undertake to review all material before posting and cannot ensure prompt removal of objectionable material. We may disclose user identities when required by law. You waive claims resulting from actions taken by us during or as a result of investigations.
If you believe User Content infringes your copyright, please submit a DMCA notice including:
- Signature of an authorized agent of the rights holder.
- Identification of the copyrighted work(s) claimed infringed.
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material and information to locate it.
- Your contact information.
- A good‑faith statement that the disputed use is not authorized by the rights holder, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act for the owner.
Send notices to [email protected].
7. Disclaimer of Warranties; Limitation of Liability; Indemnification
Use of the Website is at your sole risk. The Service is provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non‑infringement.
We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Website. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless from claims and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or third‑party rights.
8. Geographic Restrictions
The Website is provided for use by persons located in the United States and Canada. We make no claims that the Website or content is accessible, appropriate, or legal outside these countries. If you access the Website from elsewhere, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the internal laws of the United States without regard to conflict‑of‑law rules. Legal actions arising out of these Terms or the Website shall be brought exclusively in U.S. courts.
10. Waiver and Severability
Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and ApProsal regarding the Service. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, it will be limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remainder will continue in full force.
11. Feedback; Contact
We welcome comments and questions regarding products, services, potential refunds, or returns at ApProsal.com/Contact.