Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Ethariq platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Service Description

Ethariq provides a climate intelligence platform that offers:

• GIS-based building analytics and visualization
• Climate risk assessment and modeling
• Energy performance optimization recommendations
• Carbon quantification and reporting
• Material selection guidance
• Compliance tracking tools

The Service is provided "as is" and we make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any data or recommendations.

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

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

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Upload malicious code or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Resell or redistribute the Service without permission

5. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content, features, and functionality of the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, algorithms, and software, are owned by Ethariq and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

You retain ownership of any data you upload to the Service. By uploading content, you grant us a limited license to use, store, and process that data solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

License Grant

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service in accordance with these Terms.

6. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Key points regarding data:

• We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data
• Your building data remains confidential
• We do not sell your personal information
• You can request deletion of your data at any time

7. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:

• Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of data
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Ethariq shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from use or inability to use the Service
• Any third-party content or actions

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Service in the twelve months preceding the claim.

9. Termination

By You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or through account settings.

By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service:

• For violation of these Terms
• For non-payment of fees
• If required by law
• At our discretion with reasonable notice

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your data in accordance with our data retention policies.

10. Contact Information

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

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Your continued use after such notification constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.