Terms of Use

Introduction

Welcome to Blueshoe. Our technology platform is operated by Blueshoe Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and provides tools for document management, case tracking, research assistance, communication, and related functionality (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing or using the Platform — including our website, applications, and any associated services — you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Terms”). If you do not agree, you must stop using the Platform immediately.

The Company may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when published on the Platform. Your continued use after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Platform description

The Platform provides technology-based tools and services, including document drafting assistance, research utilities, communication features, file storage, and workflow automation. The Platform is a technology product. It does not itself constitute the provision of professional advice of any kind. Any output generated by the Platform is informational only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent professional judgment. You should always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on information obtained through the Platform.

Eligibility

The Platform is intended for individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you are at least eighteen (18) years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. If you are accessing the Platform on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Account registration and security

To access certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep that information up to date. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You must not share your login credentials with any third party or allow anyone else to access your account.

You agree to notify us immediately at support@blueshoe.com if you become aware of any unauthorized access to or use of your account. The Company is not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your account where you have failed to safeguard your credentials.

License to use the Platform

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, the Company grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for your own internal purposes. This license does not include any right to resell, sublicense, or redistribute the Platform or any portion of it.

Restrictions on use

You agree not to, and will not permit any third party to, engage in any of the following:

• Copy, modify, adapt, translate, reverse-engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create derivative works based on the Platform or any part of it.
• Sell, license, sublicense, transfer, assign, or otherwise distribute access to the Platform to any third party.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or provide false or misleading information in connection with your use of the Platform.
• Upload, transmit, or distribute any content that is unlawful, defamatory, threatening, abusive, fraudulent, or that infringes the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
• Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code or technology into the Platform.
• Use automated scripts, bots, scrapers, or other programmatic means to access or extract data from the Platform without the Company’s prior written consent.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Platform, its underlying systems, or any connected networks.
• Use the Platform’s output or functionality to develop a competing product or service.
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices displayed on or within the Platform.
• Use the Platform in any manner that violates applicable law or regulation, or that is inconsistent with these Terms.

The Platform is intended for your own use. Any commercial redistribution of Platform content requires the Company’s prior written consent, unless expressly permitted by a separate written agreement.

User data

You may upload documents, information, and other content (collectively, “User Data”) to the Platform. You retain all ownership rights and intellectual property rights in your User Data. By uploading User Data, you grant the Company a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, process, store, and display your User Data solely as necessary to operate the Platform and provide its services to you, and to develop and improve the Platform in accordance with the Company’s Privacy Notice.

You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and completeness of your User Data. The Company does not verify or endorse any User Data, and is not liable for any consequences arising from inaccurate, incomplete, or unlawful User Data.

You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights, consents, and permissions to upload your User Data and to grant the Company the license described above. You further warrant that your User Data does not infringe the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party, and does not contain any content that is unlawful, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.

If your User Data includes personal information of any third party, you are responsible for providing all required notices to those individuals and obtaining all consents required by applicable law before uploading such information to the Platform.

The Company reserves the right, but is not obligated, to remove any User Data that violates these Terms or that it reasonably considers harmful, without prior notice to you.

Platform content

The Platform may present text, analysis, summaries, drafted documents, and other output (collectively, “Content”). Content is generated by automated systems and is provided for informational purposes only. The Company makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any Content. Your reliance on any Content is at your own risk.

The Company may also collect, use, and analyze anonymized and aggregated data derived from Platform usage for purposes of operating, improving, and securing the Platform. Such data does not identify individual users.

Payments and billing

Certain features of the Platform require a paid subscription. By selecting a paid plan, you agree to pay the applicable fees as described at the time of purchase. Fees may be charged on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) depending on the plan you select. The Company reserves the right to change its pricing at any time, with reasonable advance notice to you.

All payments are processed through a secure third-party payment processor. You are responsible for providing accurate and current payment information. If any payment fails or is declined, the Company may suspend or restrict your access to the Platform until the outstanding balance is resolved.

Unless otherwise stated in your subscription agreement, fees are non-refundable and are considered earned upon receipt.

Intellectual property

The Platform — including its design, structure, layout, visual elements, source code, algorithms, and all associated documentation — is and remains the exclusive property of Blueshoe Inc. These Terms grant you a limited license to use the Platform; they do not transfer any ownership interest to you.

All trademarks, service marks, trade names, and logos displayed on the Platform are the property of Blueshoe Inc. or their respective owners. You may not use any such marks without the prior written consent of the mark owner.

Confidentiality

In the course of using the Platform, you may gain access to non-public information about the Company’s technology, business operations, or product features (“Confidential Information”). You agree to treat all Confidential Information as proprietary and to take reasonable measures to prevent its unauthorized disclosure. You may not use or disclose Confidential Information except as necessary to use the Platform in accordance with these Terms, or as required by law.

Privacy

The Company’s collection and use of personal data is governed by its Privacy Notice, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Notice.

Third-party services and links

The Platform may integrate with or contain links to third-party services, websites, or content. The Company does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to the terms and privacy policies of those providers.

Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT, SERVICES, AND FUNCTIONALITY ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY.

The Company does not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. The Company does not warrant that the Platform will meet your specific requirements or that any output will be accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose. The Company is not responsible for any decisions you make based on information or output obtained through the Platform.

The Company does not guarantee the continuous availability of any feature or service, and reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Platform at any time without prior notice.

Limitation of liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BLUESHOE INC., ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE PLATFORM, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, GOODWILL, OR REPUTATION, EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PAID TO THE COMPANY IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Blueshoe Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your breach of these Terms, your violation of applicable law, your User Data, or any third-party claim resulting from your use of the Platform.

Termination

These Terms are effective from the date you first access or use the Platform and remain in effect until terminated. The Company may terminate or suspend your access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

Upon termination: (a) your license to use the Platform will immediately cease; (b) the Company will revoke your access to the Platform; and (c) you must pay any outstanding fees owed to the Company. The following sections survive termination: User Data, Platform Content, Intellectual Property, Confidentiality, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Dispute Resolution, and General Provisions.

Governing law and dispute resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Maricopa County, Arizona.

You agree that any dispute will be resolved on an individual basis. You waive any right to participate in a class action, consolidated action, or representative proceeding of any kind, whether in court or in arbitration, against Blueshoe Inc.

General provisions

These Terms, together with the Company’s Privacy Notice and any applicable subscription agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Blueshoe Inc. regarding your use of the Platform. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and a signed subscription agreement, the subscription agreement will control.

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without the Company’s prior written consent. The Company may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction and without notice to you.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

The Company’s failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. These Terms should be interpreted as broadly as applicable law permits in order to give effect to their intent.

Communications

By creating an account or submitting information through the Platform, you consent to receive communications from us by email, in-app notification, or other electronic means. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time through your account settings.

Contact us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@blueshoe.com.