3.1 Account Creation

• You must provide accurate, complete, and current information during registration
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• One person may not maintain multiple accounts

3.2 Professional Use Only

• Prospectre is intended exclusively for professional networking and business purposes
• Personal dating, social networking unrelated to business, or non-professional use is prohibited
• You represent that all information provided is for legitimate business networking purposes

3.3 Account Verification

• We may require verification of your professional identity
• False or misleading information may result in account suspension or termination
• We reserve the right to verify employment, education, or professional credentials

4.1 User-Generated Content

You are solely responsible for all content you upload, post, or share through the Service, including:

• Profile information and photos
• Business card scans and extracted data
• Messages and communications with other users
• Notes, tags, and comments about connections
• Event-related content and check-ins

4.2 Content Standards

All user content must:

• Be accurate, truthful, and not misleading
• Relate to professional networking or business activities
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Maintain professional standards and business etiquette

4.3 Prohibited Content and Conduct

You may not use the Service to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent business information
• Engage in spam, unsolicited marketing, or mass messaging
• Harvest, collect, or store other users' personal information for unauthorized purposes
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access or interact with the Service
• Create fake profiles or impersonate others
• Share inappropriate, offensive, or non-professional content
• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service's functionality
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts or systems

4.4 Business Card Scanning Ethics

When using our business card scanning feature:

• Only scan cards that were legitimately given to you
• Respect the card owner's intent in sharing their information
• Do not scan cards without the owner's knowledge or consent
• Use extracted information only for the professional networking purposes for which it was shared
• Delete scanned information if requested by the card owner

5.1 Information Sharing Between Users

• Your profile information will be visible to other users based on your privacy settings
• You may appear in networking recommendations to other users
• Other users may see your participation in events you've joined
• Messages you send will be visible to recipients
• You control your privacy settings and can limit information sharing

5.2 Respect for Others' Privacy

• Use others' shared information only for professional networking purposes
• Do not share, redistribute, or use others' contact information outside the platform without consent
• Respect others' communication preferences and boundaries
• Report inappropriate use of your information to us immediately

5.3 Data Export and Portability

• You may export your own data and legitimately acquired connection information at any time
• Exported data includes information that was shared with you through normal networking activities (business cards, connection profiles, contact details)
• By using the Service, you acknowledge and consent that your shared information may be exported by your connections for professional networking and relationship management purposes
• Exported data should be used only for legitimate professional networking, relationship management, and business purposes
• You may not export or access data from users you have not legitimately connected with through the platform
• Mass harvesting, scraping, or automated collection of user data is strictly prohibited

6.1 Recommendation Disclaimers

• Networking recommendations are generated by AI algorithms based on profile information
• Recommendations are suggestions only and do not guarantee successful business relationships
• We do not endorse any specific users or validate their business credentials
• You are responsible for evaluating the suitability of recommended connections

6.2 Limitation of Liability for Recommendations

• We are not responsible for the accuracy of recommendation algorithms
• We do not guarantee that recommended connections will be beneficial for your business
• Any business relationships or transactions resulting from recommendations are solely between users
• We are not liable for any losses, damages, or disputes arising from networking activities

6.3 Algorithm Improvement

• By using the Service, you acknowledge that your interactions help improve our recommendation algorithms
• We may analyze networking patterns and success rates to enhance the Service
• All algorithm improvements maintain user privacy as outlined in our Privacy Policy

7.1 Event Check-ins and Participation

• You may opt into event attendee lists and networking opportunities
• Event participation is voluntary and subject to event organizer policies
• We are not responsible for event-specific policies, cancellations, or changes
• Your participation in events may be visible to other attendees and organizers

7.2 Third-Party Event Providers

• We aggregate event information from third-party providers
• We are not responsible for the accuracy of event information
• Event registration and attendance are subject to organizer terms and conditions
• Disputes regarding events should be resolved directly with event organizers

8.1 Freemium Model

• Basic networking features are provided free of charge
• Premium features require a paid subscription
• Free users may have limitations on certain features or usage
• We reserve the right to modify feature availability with reasonable notice

8.2 Premium Subscriptions

• Subscription fees are charged in advance on a recurring basis
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
• Prices may change with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers
• No refunds for partial months or unused features

8.3 Payment Processing

• Payments are processed through our secure web-based payment system powered by Stripe
• We do not store credit card or payment information directly - all payment data is securely handled by Stripe
• Billing disputes should be resolved by contacting our support team or through Stripe's dispute resolution process
• You can manage your subscription through your account settings on our website

8.4 Cancellation

• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings on our website or by contacting support
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
• You will retain premium features until the end of the paid period
• Account deletion is separate from subscription cancellation and must be done separately

9.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its features, algorithms, design, and content, is protected by intellectual property laws. We retain all rights to:

• The Prospectre trademark and branding
• Software code, algorithms, and technical infrastructure
• User interface design and user experience elements
• Recommendation algorithms and AI technology

9.2 User Content License

By uploading content to the Service, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Store, process, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service
• Use your content to improve recommendation algorithms and Service functionality
• Include your profile in networking recommendations and event attendee lists (based on your privacy settings)

9.3 Respect for Third-Party Rights

• You must have rights to all content you upload or share
• Do not upload copyrighted material without permission
• Respect trademark and intellectual property rights of others
• Report intellectual property violations to us promptly

10.1 Service Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Guarantees of uninterrupted or error-free service
• Warranties regarding the accuracy of user information or recommendations
• Guarantees of successful business outcomes from networking activities

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Lost profits, business opportunities, or revenue
• Damages arising from user interactions or business relationships
• Data loss or unauthorized access to user accounts
• Third-party actions or content

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

10.3 Business Relationship Disclaimer

• We do not verify the business credentials or legitimacy of users
• We are not responsible for the outcome of business relationships formed through the Service
• Users are responsible for conducting their own due diligence on potential business partners
• Any contracts, agreements, or transactions between users are solely their responsibility

11.1 Dispute Resolution Between Users

• Disputes between users should be resolved directly between the parties
• We may provide contact information but are not obligated to mediate disputes
• We reserve the right to suspend accounts involved in serious disputes
• Legal disputes should be resolved through appropriate legal channels

11.2 Content Moderation

• We reserve the right to review, moderate, or remove user content
• Content moderation may be automated or performed by human reviewers
• We may suspend or terminate accounts for Terms violations
• Users may appeal content moderation decisions

11.3 Reporting Violations

Users should report violations of these Terms, including:

• Inappropriate or unprofessional content
• Spam or abusive behavior
• Misuse of personal information
• Suspected fraudulent or fake profiles

12.1 Termination by User

• You may delete your account at any time by contacting support with "Account Deletion Request" in the subject line
• Account deletion is permanent and cannot be undone
• Account deletion will remove your profile and associated data
• Some information may be retained for legal or operational purposes
• Subscription cancellation is separate from account deletion

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account for:

• Violation of these Terms or our Privacy Policy
• Inappropriate or unprofessional conduct
• Fraudulent or misleading information
• Abuse of the Service or other users
• Legal or regulatory requirements

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to the Service will be revoked
• Your profile will be removed from recommendations and searches
• Existing connections may retain previously shared information
• Premium subscription benefits will cease immediately

13.1 International Compliance

• The Service may be subject to export control laws and regulations
• Users are responsible for compliance with local laws in their jurisdiction
• Some features may not be available in all countries
• We reserve the right to restrict access based on geographic location

13.2 Data Transfers

• User data may be processed and stored in countries other than your own
• International data transfers are conducted with appropriate safeguards
• Users consent to international data processing as described in our Privacy Policy

14.1 Modifications to Terms

• We may modify these Terms at any time with reasonable notice
• Material changes will be communicated through the app or email
• Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of modified Terms
• Users who disagree with changes may terminate their account

14.2 Service Changes

• We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features of the Service
• We will provide reasonable notice of significant changes
• We are not liable for losses resulting from Service modifications
• Critical features will be maintained or replaced with reasonable alternatives

15.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by [YOUR STATE/COUNTRY] law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15.2 Dispute Resolution

• Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration
• Arbitration shall be conducted under [ARBITRATION RULES]
• Users waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits
• Small claims court disputes are exempt from arbitration requirements

15.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15.4 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Prospectre regarding the Service.

15.5 Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: