Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating a workspace, accessing the Service, or clicking "I agree", you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into a binding contract to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

If you are using the Service on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. Description of Service

ContractPulse is a software application for independent contractors to manage clients, projects, work time, invoices, estimates, expenses, and reports. The Service operates on a local-first architecture, meaning:

• Core workspace data is stored in your browser on your device.
• Optional online features (Client Portal, cloud sync, messaging) are available on the Contractor Pro plan and require an internet connection.
• You are responsible for backing up your local workspace data. We are not liable for data loss caused by clearing browser data, device failure, or similar events.

4. Account & Workspace

The Free plan does not require an account. Contractor Pro requires a valid license key obtained through Paddle.

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your license key.
• All activity that occurs under your license.
• Notifying us promptly of any unauthorized use.

5. Subscriptions, Billing & Auto-Renewal

5.1 Plans & Pricing

ContractPulse offers:

• Free — $0 forever. Local-first workspace with core features.
• Contractor Pro — $1.99 USD per month (or the price displayed at checkout in your currency). Adds online features and advanced capabilities.

Prices are subject to change. We will provide notice of price changes before they take effect for existing subscribers.

5.2 Merchant of Record

All payments are processed by Paddle.com Market Limited ("Paddle"), which acts as the Merchant of Record for the transaction. Paddle handles billing, tax collection (including applicable US sales tax and VAT), and payment disputes. Your purchase is also subject to Paddle's terms, available at paddle.com/legal/terms.

5.3 Auto-Renewal Disclosure

By subscribing, you authorize Paddle to charge your payment method on a recurring basis. You will receive a reminder email before each renewal (or at the intervals required by applicable law).

5.4 Your Consent

When you subscribe, you consent to:

• The recurring charges described above.
• These Terms and the Privacy Policy.
• Paddle's role as Merchant of Record.

We retain a record of your consent for the period required by applicable law.

6. Cancellation

You may cancel your Contractor Pro subscription at any time. Cancellation is as easy as signup.

To cancel:

1. Open the ContractPulse workspace.
2. Go to Settings → Your Plan.
3. Click "Cancel Subscription".
4. Follow the prompts to confirm.

You may also cancel directly via Paddle's customer portal, accessible from your subscription confirmation email, or by emailing asktobepictured@gmail.com with the subject line "Cancel Subscription".

Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You will retain Pro features until then. After cancellation, your account reverts to the Free plan.

7. Refunds

By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You have had the opportunity to test the Free plan and preview Pro features before subscribing.
• You will not receive a refund for partial months or unused time.
• If you cancel, your access continues until the end of your current billing period.

See our full Refund Policy for details.

Exceptions: Where required by applicable consumer protection law (e.g., certain EU/UK jurisdictions), statutory rights to withdrawal or refund may apply notwithstanding the above.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code, except as permitted by law.
• Bypass, disable, or circumvent license verification or paywalls.
• Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the Service without written permission.
• Upload viruses, malware, or any harmful code.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure.
• Use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications.
• Impersonate any person or entity.
• Use the Service to store or transmit illegal content.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for violations.

9. Intellectual Property

ContractPulse and its underlying software, design, logos, and content are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service in accordance with these Terms.

You may not use the ContractPulse name or logo without prior written permission.

10. Your Content & Your Data

You own your data. All workspace data you create — including client information, projects, work logs, invoices, expenses, and reports — belongs to you.

We do not claim ownership of your content and do not access it unless you explicitly enable online features. When you use the Client Portal, you grant us a limited license to store and transmit the specific data needed to operate the portal, solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of your content.

11. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with or relies on third-party services:

• Paddle — payment processing and Merchant of Record.
• Cloudflare — hosting and infrastructure for the Client Portal.
• Brevo — transactional email delivery.

Your use of these third-party services may be subject to their own terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of these providers.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
• Any defects will be corrected.
• The Service is free of viruses or other harmful components.
• Any financial calculations, tax estimates, or reports produced by the Service are accurate or suitable for filing purposes.

Tax Disclaimer: ContractPulse provides estimated figures for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional tax or accounting advice. Consult a licensed tax professional before filing.

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CONTRACTPULSE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) USD $50.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations apply to the maximum extent permitted by law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ContractPulse and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Service.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of any third-party right.
• Your content or data.

15. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, if:

• You violate these Terms.
• We are required to do so by law.
• We discontinue the Service.

You may stop using the Service at any time. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including IP, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and governing law) will survive.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and notify you via the Service or email. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

17. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.

Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction.

18. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement — These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service.
• Severability — If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force.
• No Waiver — Our failure to enforce a provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.
• Assignment — You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign them freely.

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