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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

Welcome to TimeGuardian! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our time tracking application and services. By using TimeGuardian, you agree to these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using TimeGuardian, you confirm that you: - Are at least 18 years old or have parental consent - Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms - Agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations - Accept these Terms and our Privacy Policy

2. Description of Service

TimeGuardian is a time tracking application that allows you to: - Track time across different categories and spaces - Generate reports and analytics on your time usage - Manage projects and activities - Create invoices based on tracked time (if applicable) - Export your time tracking data

3. User Accounts

Account Registration

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • 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

Account Responsibilities

  • You are solely responsible for all activities under your account
  • You must keep your account information current and accurate
  • You must not share your account with others
  • You must use a secure password and enable two-factor authentication if available

4. Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

You may use TimeGuardian to: - Track your personal or professional time - Generate reports for legitimate business purposes - Collaborate with team members (if applicable) - Export your data for backup or migration purposes

Prohibited Uses

You may not: - Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose - Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems - Upload malicious code or attempt to disrupt our service - Violate any applicable laws or regulations - Harass, abuse, or harm other users - Use automated tools to access our service without permission - Reverse engineer or attempt to extract our source code

5. User Content and Data

Your Data Ownership

  • You retain ownership of all time tracking data you create
  • You grant us a limited license to process your data to provide our services
  • You can export or delete your data at any time
  • We do not claim ownership of your categories, projects, or time entries

Data Accuracy

  • You are responsible for the accuracy of your time tracking data
  • We are not liable for any decisions made based on inaccurate data
  • You should regularly backup important data

Content Standards

All content you create must: - Be lawful and not violate any rights of others - Not contain harmful, offensive, or inappropriate material - Not violate any intellectual property rights - Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

6. Privacy and Data Protection

  • Your privacy is important to us
  • We collect and use your information as described in our Privacy Policy
  • We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data
  • We do not sell your personal information to third parties
  • You can request deletion of your account and data at any time

7. Service Availability

Uptime

  • We strive to maintain high service availability
  • We do not guarantee 100% uptime
  • Scheduled maintenance will be communicated in advance when possible
  • We are not liable for service interruptions beyond our control

Changes to Service

We reserve the right to: - Modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice - Update our software and systems - Change our pricing or service plans - Improve security and performance

8. Billing and Payments (If Applicable)

Subscription Plans

  • Some features may require a paid subscription
  • Subscription fees are billed in advance
  • All fees are non-refundable unless required by law
  • We may change pricing with 30 days notice

Payment Terms

  • You must provide valid payment information
  • Payments are processed by secure third-party processors
  • Failed payments may result in service suspension
  • You are responsible for applicable taxes

9. Intellectual Property

Our Rights

  • TimeGuardian and all related trademarks are our property
  • Our software, design, and content are protected by intellectual property laws
  • You may not copy, modify, or distribute our proprietary content
  • Any feedback you provide may be used to improve our service

Your Rights

  • You retain all rights to your original content and data
  • You may use our service according to these Terms
  • You may not remove copyright notices or proprietary markings

10. Termination

Termination by You

  • You may cancel your account at any time
  • Upon cancellation, you can export your data
  • Some data may be retained as required by law
  • Subscription fees are non-refundable

Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you: - Violate these Terms or our policies - Use the service in a way that harms others - Fail to pay required fees - Engage in fraudulent activity

11. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service "As Is"

  • TimeGuardian is provided on an "as is" basis
  • We make no warranties about service availability or performance
  • We do not guarantee that the service will meet all your needs
  • You use the service at your own risk

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law: - We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages - Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid in the past 12 months - We are not responsible for data loss due to your actions - We are not liable for third-party actions or service interruptions

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from: - Your use of the service - Your violation of these Terms - Your violation of any laws or third-party rights - Any content you create or upload

13. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction].

Dispute Process

  1. Direct Communication: First, contact us to resolve any issues
  2. Mediation: If needed, we'll attempt mediation before legal action
  3. Arbitration: Disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration
  4. Class Action Waiver: You waive rights to participate in class actions

14. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between us.

Severability

If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions continue in effect.

Assignment

We may assign these Terms to another entity. You may not assign your rights without our consent.

Updates to Terms

  • We may update these Terms from time to time
  • Material changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification
  • Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance
  • You can view the current Terms at any time

15. Contact Information

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

Thank you for using TimeGuardian! We're committed to providing you with an excellent time tracking experience.