Terms of Service
Terms and conditions for using TW services. Read our service agreement and user responsibilities.
Terms of Service
Last Updated: March 1, 2024 Effective Date: March 1, 2024
Welcome to TW. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of TW's services, websites, and applications.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you don't agree, you may not use our services.
Age Requirement: You must be at least 16 years old to use our services.
Account Registration
Creating an Account
To use our services, you must create an account:
// Account creation example
const account = await api.accounts.create({
email: 'user@company.com',
password: 'secure_password',
company: 'Acme Inc.',
acceptedTerms: true,
acceptedPrivacy: true
});
Account Security
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining confidentiality of credentials
- All activities under your account
- Notifying us of unauthorized access
- Using strong, unique passwords
We recommend:
- Enabling multi-factor authentication
- Regular password updates
- Not sharing credentials
- Monitoring account activity
Acceptable Use Policy
Permitted Uses
You may use our services to:
- Store and manage your data
- Build applications and integrations
- Collaborate with your team
- Access our APIs and features
- Create backups and exports
Prohibited Uses
You may NOT:
- Violate laws or regulations
- Infringe intellectual property rights
- Distribute malware or viruses
- Attempt unauthorized access
- Abuse or harass other users
- Scrape or crawl without permission
- Resell services without authorization
- Use for illegal activities
- Interfere with service operation
- Circumvent usage limits
Service Plans and Billing
Plan Types
| Plan | Price | Commitment | |------|-------|-----------| | Starter | Free | None | | Pro | $49/month | Monthly or Annual | | Enterprise | Custom | Annual |
Payment Terms
- Billing Cycle: Monthly or annual
- Payment Methods: Credit card, wire transfer (Enterprise)
- Auto-Renewal: Plans auto-renew unless cancelled
- Price Changes: 30 days notice for price increases
- Currency: USD unless otherwise specified
Free Trial
- Duration: 14 days for paid plans
- No Credit Card: Not required for trial
- Conversion: Automatic conversion to free plan if not upgraded
- Cancellation: Cancel anytime during trial
Refunds
- Annual Plans: 30-day money-back guarantee
- Monthly Plans: Non-refundable
- Exceptions: Case-by-case basis for extenuating circumstances
Usage Limits
Plan Limits
Limits vary by plan:
// Check your current usage
const usage = await api.account.getUsage();
console.log('Datasets:', usage.datasets.current, '/', usage.datasets.limit);
console.log('API Calls:', usage.apiCalls.current, '/', usage.apiCalls.limit);
console.log('Team Members:', usage.teamMembers.current, '/', usage.teamMembers.limit);
Rate Limits
- Starter: 10 requests/second
- Pro: 100 requests/second
- Enterprise: Custom
Overage
- Soft Limits: Temporary overage allowed
- Hard Limits: Requests blocked when exceeded
- Upgrades: Automatic upgrade available
- Add-ons: Purchase additional capacity
Data and Content
Your Data
You retain all rights to your data. By using our services:
- License: You grant us license to store and process your data
- Purpose: Solely to provide services
- No Use: We don't use your data for other purposes
- No Sale: We never sell your data
Our Content
All content on our platform is protected:
- Copyright: © 2024 TW Inc.
- Trademarks: TW name and logos
- Restrictions: No unauthorized reproduction
- License: Limited license to use during service period
Backup Responsibility
- Our Backups: For disaster recovery only
- Your Responsibility: Maintain your own backups
- No Guarantee: We don't guarantee data recovery
- Export: Export data regularly
Intellectual Property
Platform IP
TW owns all rights to:
- Platform software and code
- APIs and documentation
- User interface and design
- Algorithms and processes
User IP
You own all rights to:
- Your data and content
- Your custom integrations
- Your applications
- Your configurations
Feedback
If you provide feedback:
- License: You grant us perpetual license to use it
- No Obligation: We're not obligated to implement
- No Compensation: No payment for feedback
Privacy and Security
Data Protection
We implement security measures:
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Regular security audits
- Access controls
- Monitoring and logging
See our Privacy Policy for details.
Data Breach
In case of breach:
- Notification: Within 72 hours
- Details: Nature and extent of breach
- Actions: Steps we're taking
- Recommendations: Your action items
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Uptime Guarantee
| Plan | SLA | Credits | |------|-----|---------| | Starter | No SLA | None | | Pro | 99.9% | 5% credit per 0.1% below | | Enterprise | 99.99% | 10% credit per 0.01% below |
Exclusions
SLA doesn't cover:
- Scheduled maintenance
- Force majeure events
- Third-party services
- User error or misuse
Claiming Credits
// Submit SLA credit claim
await api.billing.submitClaim({
type: 'sla_breach',
period: '2024-03',
downtime: 'March 15, 2024 - 2 hours'
});
Termination
By You
- Free Plans: Cancel anytime, immediate effect
- Paid Plans: Cancel anytime, end of billing period
- Data Export: 30 days to export data
- Deletion: Data deleted after 30 days
By Us
We may terminate for:
- Terms violation
- Non-payment
- Illegal activity
- Abuse or fraud
- Service discontinuation
Notice: 30 days notice except for cause
Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Access immediately revoked
- Data retained for 30 days
- Outstanding fees remain due
- Licenses terminate
Warranties and Disclaimers
Service Warranty
Services provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE":
- No Guarantee: Of uninterrupted service
- No Warranty: Of error-free operation
- No Liability: For data loss (maintain backups)
Disclaimer
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Limitation of Liability
Liability Cap
Our total liability is limited to:
- Monthly Plans: Fees paid in last month
- Annual Plans: Fees paid in last 12 months
- Free Plans: $100
Excluded Damages
We're not liable for:
- Indirect or consequential damages
- Lost profits or revenue
- Data loss
- Business interruption
- Lost opportunities
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify us against claims arising from:
- Your use of services
- Your violation of Terms
- Your violation of laws
- Your data or content
Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms:
- Notice: Email notification of changes
- Review Period: 30 days before effective date
- Acceptance: Continued use implies acceptance
- Objection: Terminate account if you disagree
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by:
- Jurisdiction: State of California, USA
- Venue: San Francisco County
- Language: English version controls
- Severability: Invalid provisions severed
Dispute Resolution
Negotiation
First attempt informal resolution:
- Contact: legal@twhelpcenter.com
- Period: 30 days negotiation period
- Good Faith: Both parties negotiate in good faith
Arbitration
If negotiation fails:
- Forum: American Arbitration Association
- Rules: Commercial Arbitration Rules
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Costs: Split equally unless otherwise awarded
Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as class action.
Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement.
Assignment
You may not assign rights without consent.
Waiver
Failure to enforce doesn't waive rights.
Force Majeure
Not liable for events beyond reasonable control.
Survival
Certain sections survive termination.
Contact Information
General Inquiries
- Email: legal@twhelpcenter.com
- Mail: TW Legal, 123 Main St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Service Issues
- Support: support@twhelpcenter.com
- Emergency: enterprise-support@twhelpcenter.com (Enterprise only)
Learn More
- Read our Privacy Policy
- View Pricing Details
- Check System Status
- Contact Support