Clear, fair terms that protect both experts and SaaS teams using our platform.
1. Acceptance of These Terms
By creating an account, clicking “I agree,” or using any part of TrustedApp (the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”) and our Privacy Policy.
2. Who We Are
TrustedApp (part of Only Founders, Inc)
380 C Street, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Email: nate@trustedapp.co
3. Eligible Users
You must be at least 18 years old and legally able to contract. Registration and payment info must be accurate and kept up to date.
4. Account Security
Keep credentials confidential. You are liable for account activity unless caused by TrustedApp's security failure.
5. The Services
TrustedApp is a two-sided marketplace enabling Providers (SaaS companies) to purchase user-insight services from Experts (founders, operators, power-users). TrustedApp provides matchmaking, Stripe-escrow payments, session tooling, and royalties on re-used content.
6. Data Privacy & Intellectual Property
- Data practices follow the Privacy Policy.
- Experts retain ownership of their original know-how but grant Providers a licence defined at checkout (standard or royalty-based).
- Providers own derivative deliverables once payment clears.
- TrustedApp may anonymise and aggregate metadata to improve the Services.
- Feedback Licence (NEW). Suggestions you send may be used by TrustedApp royalty-free, forever.
- Export Controls (NEW). You confirm you're not on U.S. sanctions lists and won't use the Services in embargoed regions.
7. Fees, Taxes & Payment Controls
- 1Escrow. Provider funds are held in escrow until completion or cancellation (see §9).
- 2Platform Fee. 10% paid by Providers; Experts receive payout net of Stripe fees.
- 3Taxes. Each party handles its own taxes; TrustedApp may withhold when required.
- 4Risk Controls (NEW). TrustedApp may delay, decline, or reverse payments that violate law or risk policies.
8. Non-Circumvention (“No Back-Door Deals”)
For 24 months after first contact on TrustedApp you may not solicit, accept, or make any payment outside TrustedApp for substantially similar services (“Direct Deal”) without written waiver.
Consequences of Breach
- Liquidated Damages. Pay the greater of 20% of all off-platform amounts or USD 5,000 per Provider–Expert pair.
- Account Action. Suspension and forfeiture of unpaid or escrowed funds.
- Injunctive Relief. TrustedApp may seek court injunctions without bond.
- Collection Costs. You pay reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to enforce this clause.
9. Cancellations & Refunds
- Provider cancels ≤ 24 h: 50% fee forfeited.
- Expert no-show: full refund to Provider; payout forfeited.
- Disputes must be filed within 7 days; TrustedApp's decision is final.
10. Prohibited Conduct
- Illegal activity, harassment, discrimination.
- Scraping, crawling, or automated harvesting of data.
- Reverse-engineering or security testing without written consent.
- Uploading personal data without proper consent.
11. Confidentiality
All information marked “Confidential,” or reasonably understood as such, must be protected for five years. Session recordings are confidential by default.
12. Disclaimers
Services are provided “as-is.” We disclaim all warranties except those that cannot be disclaimed under applicable law.
13. Limitation of Liability
TrustedApp's total liability is limited to the greater of USD 100 or the amounts you paid or earned via the Services in the 12 months preceding the claim. This cap does not apply to: (i) failure to remit cleared escrow funds; (ii) your indemnity obligations.
14. Indemnity
You will indemnify and hold TrustedApp harmless from claims arising from your use or breach. TrustedApp's aggregate indemnity obligation to you is capped at USD 50,000.
15. Force Majeure
Neither party is liable for delays caused by events beyond reasonable control (e.g., internet outages, strikes, pandemics).
16. Termination
Either party may terminate at any time. Sections 6, 8, 11–16, 18 survive termination.
17. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
California law governs. Unresolved disputes are settled by binding arbitration under JAMS Streamlined Rules in San Francisco County. Either party may seek injunctive relief in a competent court.
18. Additional Legal Terms
Severability. If a term is unenforceable, the remainder stays effective.
No Waiver. Failure to enforce is not a waiver.
Entire Agreement. These Terms plus referenced policies are the entire agreement between you and TrustedApp.
19. Changes to Terms
Material changes will be posted here and emailed 14 days before they take effect. Continued use after that date constitutes acceptance.
20. Contact
Email nate@trustedapp.co or write to TrustedApp (part of Only Founders, Inc), 380 C Street, Hayward, CA 94541, USA.
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