Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Scoutify ("Service," "Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

Scoutify is a lead generation and management platform that helps freelancers and agencies:

• Discover local businesses using Google Places API
• Score leads based on digital presence and conversion likelihood
• Generate AI-powered outreach content
• Manage sales pipelines and track prospects

3. Account Registration

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming a binding contract to use this Service. By registering, you represent that you meet these requirements.

3.2 Account Security

• 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 unauthorized access
• We are not liable for losses caused by unauthorized use of your account

3.3 Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update it as necessary.

4. Subscription and Payment

4.1 Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription tiers with different features and usage limits. Current pricing is available on our website and may change with notice.

4.2 Billing

• Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
• Payment is processed through Stripe
• You authorize us to charge your payment method for recurring fees
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law

4.3 Free Trial

Free trial periods may be offered at our discretion. We may require payment information before starting a trial. You will be charged when the trial ends unless you cancel.

4.4 Cancellation

• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
• You will retain access until the end of the paid period
• No refunds are provided for partial months or unused features

4.5 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify subscription fees with at least 30 days' notice. Continued use after price changes constitutes acceptance.

5. Acceptable Use

5.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Send spam, unsolicited communications, or violate anti-spam laws
• Harass, abuse, or harm others
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use the Service for any fraudulent or illegal activity
• Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to access the Service beyond normal use
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code
• Circumvent usage limits or access controls
• Share your account credentials with others
• Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
• Upload malware, viruses, or malicious code
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Collect or harvest personal information from other users

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Rights

The Service, including all content, features, functionality, and design, is owned by Scoutify and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our permission.

6.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create or upload ("Your Content"). By using the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and process Your Content to provide the Service.

6.3 AI-Generated Content

Content generated by our AI features is provided to you for your use. You are responsible for reviewing and ensuring the appropriateness of AI-generated content before use.

6.4 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide become our property, and we may use them without compensation or attribution.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services including:

• Google Places API: Subject to Google's Terms of Service
• OpenAI: Subject to OpenAI's Terms of Use
• Stripe: Subject to Stripe's Terms of Service

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms. We are not responsible for third-party services or their availability.

8. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee that the Service will meet your requirements, generate specific results, or lead to successful business outcomes. Lead scores and AI-generated content are tools to assist you, not guarantees.

9.3 Data Accuracy

We rely on third-party data sources (e.g., Google Places) and cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of business information.

9.4 Service Availability

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. We may suspend or terminate the Service for maintenance, updates, or other reasons.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
• OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM
• WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR LOSSES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR ACCOUNT
• WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR THIRD-PARTY SERVICES OR CONTENT

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Scoutify and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights.

12. Termination

12.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time through account settings or by contacting us.

12.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or for any other reason at our discretion.

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your data after a reasonable period. Provisions that should survive termination (e.g., liability limitations, indemnification) remain in effect.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Arbitration

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with [Arbitration Rules], except where prohibited by law. You waive the right to participate in class actions.

13.3 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or unauthorized access.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via email or platform notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Scoutify.

14.3 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

14.4 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver.

14.5 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign them freely.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: