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These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of The Growth Terminal website at thegrowthterminal.com (the "Website") and any related services, applications, or integrations (collectively, the "Services"), operated by The Growth Terminal ("we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use our Services.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction) 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.

2. Use of Services

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Services for lawful purposes only. You agree to:

• Use the Website and its content for personal, non-commercial informational purposes, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Respect the intellectual property rights of The Growth Terminal and third parties.

2.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission.
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Website in a manner that exceeds reasonable use or disrupts our services, except as permitted by our robots.txt.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, its servers, or connected systems.
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• Use the Services to harass, abuse, defame, or harm others.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation.
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Services.
• Use our Services in any way that violates these Terms or applicable law.

3. Intellectual Property

3.1 Our Content

All content on the Website, including but not limited to articles, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, code, and software, is the property of The Growth Terminal or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Website and its content for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content without our prior written consent.

3.3 Trademarks

"The Growth Terminal," our logo, and other marks are trademarks of The Growth Terminal. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission.

4. User Content and Interactions

If you submit content, feedback, or communications to us (e.g., via email, forms, or comments), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content in connection with our Services. You represent that you have the right to submit such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights.

5. Third-Party Platforms and Integrations

5.1 General

Our Services may integrate with or link to third-party platforms, including but not limited to TikTok, Google, and social media platforms. Your use of these platforms is governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of third-party platforms.

5.2 TikTok Integration

If you use our Services in connection with TikTok:

• You acknowledge that our use of TikTok's API is subject to TikTok's Developer Terms of Service.
• You may revoke our access to your TikTok data at any time through your TikTok account settings.
• We do not guarantee the availability, accuracy, or reliability of any TikTok-related features.
• You agree not to use any TikTok data obtained through our Services in a manner that violates TikTok's policies.

6. Newsletter and Communications

By subscribing to our newsletter or joining our waitlist, you consent to receive periodic emails from us. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails. We will process your unsubscription request promptly and at no cost.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 "As Is" Basis

Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or availability.

7.2 Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no guarantees about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the content published on our Website. The content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. You should not rely solely on our content for making business decisions.

7.3 AI-Generated Content

Some content on our Website may be generated or assisted by artificial intelligence. While we review and curate such content, we do not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. AI-generated content is clearly identified where applicable.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Growth Terminal and its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of our Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total liability for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or our Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us (if any) in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The Growth Terminal and its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising out of your use of our Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any third-party rights.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. Sections 3, 7, 8, 9, and 12 shall survive termination.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the revised Terms on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be submitted to the competent courts of Paris, France.

13. 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 and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The Growth Terminal regarding the use of our Services, and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

15. Contact Us

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

• Email: contact@thegrowthterminal.com
• Website: thegrowthterminal.com