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DeckTrust Terms of Service

Effective Date: [EFFECTIVE DATE — e.g., 2026-05-15]

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") govern your access to and use of the DeckTrust website at decktrust.dev and any free-tier, evaluation, or trial use of the DeckTrust platform (the "Service"). The Service is operated by [LEGAL ENTITY NAME], a [STATE OF FORMATION] limited liability company ("DeckTrust", "we", "us").

If you have signed a separate Master Services Agreement, Order Form, or other written agreement with DeckTrust covering paid use of the Service (a "Customer Agreement"), that agreement governs your paid use and controls in the event of a conflict with these Terms.

In these Terms, "Customer" means a business entity that has signed up for or is using the Service (and any individual administrator or other authorized user acting on its behalf). "End User" means an individual whose data is processed in the Service on a Customer's behalf — for example, the Customer's personnel or contractors enrolled in training. Customers are responsible for their End Users' use of the Service. The same definitions apply across the Privacy Policy and Acceptable Use Policy.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and able to form a binding contract under applicable law. By using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and "you" includes that organization.

2. Accounts

  • You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential.
  • You are responsible for all activity under your account.
  • You will notify us promptly at security@decktrust.dev if you suspect unauthorized access.
  • We may refuse, suspend, or terminate accounts at our discretion, including for violations of these Terms or the Acceptable Use Policy.

3. Free Tier, Trials, and Evaluations

We may make portions of the Service available at no charge for evaluation, trial, or limited use ("Free Tier Services"). Free Tier Services:

  • Are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
  • May change, be limited in capacity, or be discontinued at any time without notice.
  • Are not subject to any service-level commitments.
  • May not be used to process production data, sensitive personal information, or any data subject to a data-processing agreement we have not signed.

We may delete data stored under a Free Tier account if the account is inactive for an extended period or when the trial ends.

4. Customer Data and Ownership

  • DeckTrust IP. We own the Service, including its software, designs, content, trademarks, documentation, and all related intellectual property rights. No rights are granted except as expressly set out in these Terms.
  • Customer Data. You retain all right, title, and interest in data you submit to the Service ("Customer Data").
  • License to Customer Data. You grant DeckTrust a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, copy, transmit, display, and process Customer Data solely as needed to provide the Service, support you, prevent abuse, and comply with law.
  • Feedback. If you provide ideas, suggestions, or feedback, we may use them without obligation or compensation to you.

5. License to Use the Service

Subject to these Terms, DeckTrust grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your internal business purposes during the term of these Terms.

6. Acceptable Use

Your use of the Service is governed by the Acceptable Use Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Violations may result in suspension or termination.

7. Privacy

Our handling of personal information is described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Fees and Payment

Free Tier Services are provided without charge. Paid Services are governed by a separate Customer Agreement, an Order Form, or in-product checkout terms presented at the time of purchase. If a paid feature is presented to you in-product, the fees, billing cycle, and refund terms shown at checkout apply.

9. Term and Termination

  • These Terms apply for as long as you use the Service.
  • You may stop using the Service at any time.
  • We may suspend or terminate your access at any time, with or without notice, if you breach these Terms or the AUP, if continued provision creates a legal or security risk, or for any other reason at our reasonable discretion.
  • Sections that by their nature should survive termination will survive (including ownership, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute provisions).

After termination, we may delete account data on a reasonable schedule. You are responsible for exporting any data you wish to retain before termination, where export tools are available.

10. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITH ALL FAULTS, AND WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DECKTRUST DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.

DECKTRUST DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE; THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; OR THAT THE SERVICE OR ITS OUTPUTS WILL MEET ANY REGULATORY OR INSPECTION OUTCOME. NOTHING IN THE SERVICE CONSTITUTES LEGAL ADVICE OR A GUARANTEE OF COMPLIANCE WITH 33 CFR PART 101 OR ANY OTHER LAW. YOU REMAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • IN NO EVENT WILL DECKTRUST BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, LOST DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF GOODWILL, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  • DECKTRUST'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE FEES YOU PAID TO DECKTRUST IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (USD $100).

These limits apply regardless of the form of action (contract, tort, or otherwise) and apply even if a limited remedy fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages; in those jurisdictions, the limits apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DeckTrust and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any third-party claim arising out of:

  • your use of the Service in violation of these Terms or applicable law;
  • Customer Data you submit to the Service; or
  • your violation of any third-party right.

DeckTrust will defend, indemnify, and hold you harmless from third-party claims alleging that the Service, when used as authorized under these Terms, infringes the intellectual property rights of a third party. DeckTrust's total indemnification obligation is subject to the limit of liability in Section 11. The indemnifying party's obligations are conditioned on the other party (a) promptly notifying it of the claim, (b) giving it sole control of defense and settlement, and (c) reasonably cooperating.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [GOVERNING LAW STATE], without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. The federal and state courts located in [GOVERNING LAW STATE] have exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute that is not required to be resolved by another method described below, and you consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in those courts.

The parties will first attempt to resolve any dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days after written notice of the dispute. If unresolved, either party may pursue available remedies in the courts identified above. Each party waives the right to a jury trial to the extent permitted by law.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a new effective date. Continued use of the Service after the new effective date constitutes acceptance.

15. Miscellaneous

  • Entire agreement. These Terms (together with the Privacy Policy and AUP, and any Customer Agreement for paid use) are the entire agreement between you and DeckTrust regarding the Service.
  • Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.
  • No waiver. A failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver.
  • Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign them in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
  • No agency. Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship.
  • Force majeure. Neither party is liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond reasonable control.

16. Contact

[LEGAL ENTITY NAME] [REGISTERED AGENT ADDRESS] Email: legal@decktrust.dev