Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to BLocal AI. By accessing or using our platform and services ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and BLocal AI, a company registered at The Boathouse, 46 Kenavon Drive, Reading RG1 3DH, United Kingdom.

2. Definitions

• "Platform" refers to the BLocal AI website, applications, and services
• "User," "You," or "Your" refers to any individual or entity using our Services
• "Publisher" refers to users who create and manage publications on our platform
• "Content" refers to text, images, videos, and other materials uploaded to the platform
• "Account" refers to your registered user account on BLocal AI
• "Subscription" refers to paid access to premium features

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3.2 Account Registration

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

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate and current
• Keep your password secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activities.

4. Use of Services

4.1 License to Use

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Services for your personal or business purposes.

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Upload or distribute malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Engage in unauthorized access, hacking, or network disruption
• Scrape, harvest, or collect user information without permission
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Post false, misleading, defamatory, or infringing content
• Spam, send unsolicited communications, or engage in fraudulent activities
• Interfere with or disrupt the proper functioning of our Services
• Use our Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code

5. Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you upload to the platform ("Your Content"). By uploading content, you grant us:

• A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, display, reproduce, and distribute Your Content as necessary to provide our Services
• The right to create backups and cached copies for system operation
• The right to make Your Content available through our distribution channels and partner platforms

5.2 Content Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for Your Content and warrant that:

• You own or have necessary rights to upload and share the content
• Your Content does not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights
• Your Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations
• Your Content does not contain illegal, harmful, or objectionable material

5.3 Our Intellectual Property

The BLocal AI platform, including its design, features, code, trademarks, and other intellectual property, is owned by us or our licensors. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

5.4 Copyright Infringement

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, please contact us at compliance@inchannels.net with detailed information about the alleged infringement.

6. Subscriptions and Payments

6.1 Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription plans with different features and pricing. By subscribing, you agree to pay the applicable fees as displayed at the time of purchase.

6.2 Billing and Renewal

• Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless canceled
• You authorize us to charge your payment method for recurring subscription fees
• We will notify you before charging renewed subscription fees
• Fees are non-refundable except as required by law or specified in our refund policy

6.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify subscription prices with at least 30 days' notice. Price changes will take effect at your next renewal date. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the new prices.

6.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds will be provided for partial subscription periods.

7. Third-Party Services

Our platform may integrate with third-party services (e.g., payment processors, social media platforms, analytics tools). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and conditions. We are not responsible for the actions, content, or policies of third-party services.

8. 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 by reference into these Terms. By using our Services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

9.1 Service "As Is"

9.2 No Guarantee of Availability

We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We may experience downtime for maintenance, updates, or due to factors beyond our control.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BLocal AI and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your Content and its publication on the platform

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including:

• Breach of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Request by law enforcement or government agencies

Upon termination, your right to use our Services ceases immediately. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Jurisdiction

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales for resolution of any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services.

12.3 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at compliance@inchannels.net to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices on our platform

Your continued use of our Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must discontinue using our Services.

14. Miscellaneous

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other referenced policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and BLocal AI regarding use of our Services.

14.2 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, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

14.5 Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, pandemic, labor disputes, or internet service interruptions.

15. Contact Information