Terms of Service — User Agreement & Platform Rules

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using archade.app ("the Platform"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Description of Service

archade.app is a professional networking and discovery platform for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. Our services include:

Professional profile creation and networking
Company and brand discovery
Project showcase and portfolio management
Industry content and article publishing
Professional messaging and collaboration tools

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Maintain and update your account information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend accounts that violate these terms or engage in fraudulent or illegal activities.

4. User Conduct and Content

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Platform:

In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law
To transmit, or procure the sending of, any advertising or promotional material
To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, or any other person
To engage in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the Platform

Content Standards

All content you submit must be accurate, not misleading, and comply with all applicable laws. You are responsible for ensuring you have the rights to share any content you post.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Platform Content

The Platform and its entire contents, features, and functionality are owned by archade.app, its licensors, or other providers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User Content

You retain ownership of content you submit to the Platform. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute your content.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Availability

We strive to maintain the Platform's availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, archade.app shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless archade.app from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of the Platform or violation of these Terms.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: legal@archade.app

Subject Line: Terms of Service Inquiry

Address: Webtroniq Solutions, 100 Unit-E, Business Park Lane, Milton, Delaware, USA

Phone: +1 (302) 555-0123

Legal Department: legal@archade.app

Response Time: Within 3 business days

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and archade.app regarding the use of the Platform, superseding any prior agreements between you and archade.app relating to your use of the Platform.