Effective Date: January 20, 2025
Last Updated: January 20, 2025

Welcome to BOND App Inc. ("Bond," "Company," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms," "Agreement") govern your access to and use of Bond's executive briefing platform, including our website, applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

Please read these Terms carefully before using the Service. By accessing or using the Service, creating an account, or clicking to accept or agree to these Terms, you ("Customer," "you," or "your") accept and agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you are entering into this Agreement on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms, and "you" and "your" refer to that entity.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE.

1. Eligibility and Scope

1.1 Business Use Only

The Service is intended solely for business and enterprise use. The Service is not intended for individual consumer, personal, or household use.

1.2 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts to use the Service.

1.3 Geographic Restrictions

The Service is operated from the United States. We make no representation that the Service is appropriate or available for use in all locations. If you access the Service from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

2. Account Registration and Security

2.1 Account Creation

To use the Service, you must create an account by providing accurate, complete, and current information, including:

• Valid email address

• Company or organization name

• User name and authentication credentials

• Any other information requested during registration

2.2 Account Responsibility

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials (usernames, passwords, API keys, etc.)

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether authorized or not

• You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breach

• You must not share account credentials or allow multiple users to access the Service through a single account (except as permitted by your subscription plan)

2.3 Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to promptly update your account information when it changes. Providing false or misleading information may result in account suspension or termination.

2.4 Account Administrators

Enterprise customers may designate one or more administrators who have the authority to:

• Manage user access and permissions

• Configure integrations with third-party services

• Access usage and billing information

• Bind the organization to agreements and modifications

3. Subscription and Payment

3.1 Subscription Plans

The Service is provided on a subscription basis with various plans and pricing tiers. Specific features, capacity limits, and pricing are described on our website or in your subscription agreement.

3.2 Billing and Payment

• Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on your selected plan)

• You authorize us to charge your designated payment method for all applicable fees

• Fees are non-refundable except as required by law or expressly stated in these Terms

• We use third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe) to process payments. Your payment information is subject to the payment processor's terms and privacy policy

3.3 Price Changes

We may change subscription fees at any time by providing at least 30 days' advance notice. Price changes will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. If you do not agree to a price increase, you may cancel your subscription before the new price takes effect.

3.4 Taxes

Subscription fees do not include applicable taxes, duties, or government charges. You are responsible for all such charges, except for taxes based on our income.

3.5 Late Payment and Suspension

If payment is not received or your payment method fails, we may:

• Suspend or limit your access to the Service until payment is received

• Charge late fees as permitted by law

• Terminate your account after 30 days of non-payment

3.6 Free Trials and Promotional Offers

We may offer free trials or promotional subscriptions with different terms. When a free trial or promotional period ends, you will be charged the applicable subscription fee unless you cancel before the trial ends.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service only for lawful business purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Illegal or Harmful Activities:

• Violate any applicable federal, state, local, or international law, regulation, or legal requirement

• Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading practices

• Infringe, misappropriate, or violate intellectual property or other proprietary rights

• Harass, threaten, defame, or abuse others

• Transmit harmful code, viruses, malware, or other malicious software

System Interference:

• Interfere with, disrupt, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, servers, networks, or systems

• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, spiders) to access or interact with the Service without authorization

• Overload, flood, or spam the Service or its infrastructure

• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code from the Service

• Remove, bypass, or circumvent any security measures, access controls, or usage restrictions

Misuse of Service:

• Use the Service to store, transmit, or distribute illegal or infringing content

• Upload viruses, malware, or other harmful code

• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent your affiliation with any person or entity

• Resell, sublicense, or share access to the Service without authorization

• Use the Service to compete with Bond or develop competing products

4.3 Monitoring and Enforcement

We reserve the right (but have no obligation) to:

• Monitor use of the Service for compliance with these Terms

• Investigate suspected violations and take appropriate action

• Remove or disable access to content that violates these Terms

• Suspend or terminate accounts engaged in prohibited conduct

• Report illegal activity to law enforcement

4.4 Consequences of Violation

Violation of these Terms may result in:

• Immediate suspension or termination of your account without refund

• Legal action, including civil claims and criminal prosecution

• Liability for damages and costs incurred by Bond or third parties

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Bond's Proprietary Rights

The Service, including all software, technology, content, designs, interfaces, algorithms, and documentation, is owned by Bond and protected by United States and international intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret laws.

5.2 License to Use the Service

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your internal business purposes during the subscription term.

5.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the Service

• Rent, lease, lend, sell, sublicense, or transfer rights to the Service

• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

• Use Bond's trademarks, logos, or branding without written permission

• Frame or mirror any portion of the Service

5.4 Feedback and Suggestions

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service ("Feedback"), you grant Bond a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate Feedback into our products and services without compensation or attribution.

6. Customer Data and Content

6.1 Customer Data Ownership

You retain all rights, title, and interest in and to the data and content you upload, integrate, or otherwise provide to the Service ("Customer Data"). Bond does not claim ownership of Customer Data.

6.2 License to Process Customer Data

By using the Service, you grant Bond a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to access, store, process, and display Customer Data solely to:

• Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Service

• Generate executive briefings, insights, and analytics for your use

• Comply with legal obligations

• Enforce these Terms and protect our rights

This license terminates when you delete Customer Data or close your account, except for data retained in backups or as required by law.

6.3 Customer Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

• The accuracy, quality, legality, and integrity of Customer Data

• Obtaining all necessary rights, consents, and permissions to provide Customer Data to Bond

• Ensuring Customer Data does not violate third-party rights or applicable laws

• Compliance with data protection laws applicable to your use of the Service

6.4 Prohibited Content

Customer Data must not contain:

• Illegal, harmful, or infringing content

• Confidential information belonging to third parties (unless authorized)

• Personal information of individuals where you lack proper consent or legal basis

• Malicious code, viruses, or harmful software

6.5 AI-Generated Content

The Service uses artificial intelligence to generate briefings, summaries, and insights. AI-generated content is provided "as is" and may contain inaccuracies or errors. You are responsible for reviewing and verifying AI-generated content before relying on it for business decisions.

6.6 Data Backup

While we implement backup procedures, you are responsible for maintaining your own backup copies of Customer Data. We are not liable for loss or corruption of Customer Data.

7. Third-Party Integrations

7.1 Integration Authorization

The Service integrates with third-party platforms (e.g., Slack, Gmail, Linear, Google Calendar). You authorize Bond to access data from these platforms on your behalf to provide the Service.

7.2 Third-Party Terms

Your use of third-party integrations is subject to the third party's terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the actions, content, or policies of third-party services.

7.3 Integration Availability

We do not guarantee the continued availability of any third-party integration. Third-party services may change or discontinue access at any time, which may affect Service functionality.

7.4 Revoking Access

You may revoke Bond's access to third-party platforms at any time through your account settings or the third party's authorization settings. Revoking access may limit or disable Service functionality.

8. Service Availability and Performance

8.1 Service Availability

We will make commercially reasonable efforts to provide the Service with high availability and reliability. However, we do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free operation

• Specific uptime percentages (unless specified in a separate Service Level Agreement)

• That defects will be corrected immediately or at all

8.2 Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance

We may perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice and unscheduled maintenance in response to emergencies. The Service may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance periods.

8.3 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, update, or discontinue features or functionality of the Service

• Impose usage limits or restrictions

• Change system requirements or specifications

We will provide reasonable notice of material changes when practicable.

8.4 Beta Features

We may offer beta, pilot, or experimental features ("Beta Features") that are not fully tested or supported. Beta Features are provided "as is" without warranties and may be modified or discontinued at any time.

9. Confidentiality

9.1 Confidential Information

"Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by one party ("Disclosing Party") to the other party ("Receiving Party") that is marked as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and circumstances of disclosure.

9.2 Obligations

The Receiving Party agrees to:

• Protect Confidential Information using at least the same degree of care as it uses for its own confidential information (but no less than reasonable care)

• Use Confidential Information only for purposes related to these Terms

• Not disclose Confidential Information to third parties without the Disclosing Party's written consent (except to employees, contractors, or advisors who need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations)

9.3 Exceptions

Confidential Information does not include information that:

• Is or becomes publicly available through no breach of these Terms

• Was rightfully known by the Receiving Party before disclosure

• Is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of Confidential Information

• Is rightfully received from a third party without breach of confidentiality obligations

9.4 Compelled Disclosure

If the Receiving Party is compelled by law to disclose Confidential Information, it must (if legally permitted):

• Provide prompt notice to the Disclosing Party

• Cooperate with reasonable efforts to limit disclosure

• Disclose only the minimum information required

9.5 Survival

Confidentiality obligations survive termination of these Terms for a period of three (3) years.

10. Warranties and Disclaimers

10.1 Mutual Warranties

Each party represents and warrants that:

• It has the legal power and authority to enter into these Terms

• Entering into these Terms does not violate any other agreement or legal obligation

• It will comply with all applicable laws

10.2 Customer Warranties

You represent and warrant that:

• You have the right to provide Customer Data to Bond

• Customer Data does not infringe third-party rights or violate applicable laws

• You have obtained all necessary consents and authorizations for Bond to process Customer Data

10.3 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. BOND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING:

• IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT

• WARRANTIES REGARDING SECURITY, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, OR PERFORMANCE

• WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS

• WARRANTIES THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED

BOND DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The Service will meet your specific requirements or expectations

• Results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable

• AI-generated content will be error-free or suitable for your purposes

• Data stored or transmitted will not be lost, corrupted, or intercepted

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

11. Limitation of Liability

11.1 EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BOND, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR:

• INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES

• LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR GOODWILL

• LOSS OF DATA OR USE OF THE SERVICE

• COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES

• BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES EVEN IF BOND HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE).

11.2 CAP ON LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BOND'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

• $100 (ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS), OR

• THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO BOND IN THE 12 MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY

11.3 Exceptions

The limitations in this Section 11 do not apply to:

• Your breach of intellectual property rights or confidentiality obligations

• Your indemnification obligations

• Liability for gross negligence, fraud, or willful misconduct (to the extent such limitations are prohibited by law)

• Violations of applicable law that cannot be limited by contract

11.4 Essential Purpose

You acknowledge that the limitations of liability in these Terms are an essential basis of the agreement between Bond and you, and that Bond would not provide the Service without these limitations.

11.5 Applicability

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT FULLY APPLY TO YOU.

12. Indemnification

12.1 Your Indemnification Obligations

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bond, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your use of the Service

• Customer Data you provide or process through the Service

• Your violation of these Terms or applicable laws

• Your infringement or misappropriation of third-party rights

• Your negligence or willful misconduct

• Claims by your employees, contractors, or end users

12.2 Indemnification Procedure

Bond will:

• Provide prompt written notice of any claim subject to indemnification

• Cooperate with you in the defense (at your expense)

• Grant you sole control of the defense and settlement (provided that you may not settle any claim that imposes obligations on Bond or admits liability on Bond's behalf without Bond's prior written consent)

12.3 Bond's Right to Participate

Bond reserves the right to participate in the defense of any claim with counsel of its choice at its own expense.

13. Term and Termination

13.1 Term

These Terms commence when you first access or use the Service and continue until terminated in accordance with this Section 13.

13.2 Termination by You

You may terminate these Terms at any time by:

• Canceling your subscription through your account settings, or

• Providing written notice to founders@bondapp.io

Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period unless otherwise specified.

13.3 Termination by Bond

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, with or without notice, if:

• You breach any provision of these Terms

• You fail to pay fees when due (after notice and opportunity to cure)

• We are required to do so by law

• Your use of the Service poses a security risk or violates acceptable use policies

• You engage in fraudulent or illegal conduct

13.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to access and use the Service immediately ceases

• You remain responsible for all fees and charges incurred up to the termination date

• We may delete your account and Customer Data after a reasonable period (typically 30 days)

• Sections that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including Sections 5 (Intellectual Property), 6.1-6.4 (Customer Data ownership and responsibilities), 9 (Confidentiality), 10.3 (Disclaimers), 11 (Limitation of Liability), 12 (Indemnification), and 14 (Dispute Resolution)

13.5 Data Export

Before termination, you should export Customer Data through the Service's data export features. After termination, we are not obligated to maintain or provide access to Customer Data, except as required by law.

13.6 No Refunds

Termination does not entitle you to a refund of prepaid fees, except as required by law.

14. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to these Terms.

14.2 Exclusive Jurisdiction and Venue

Any legal action, suit, or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Wilmington, Delaware.

You irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue or inconvenient forum.

14.3 Informal Dispute Resolution

Before filing a legal claim, you agree to first contact us at founders@bondapp.io to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiations for at least 30 days.

14.4 Waiver of Class Actions

YOU AND BOND AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

If this waiver is found to be illegal or unenforceable, then neither party will elect arbitration, and the dispute will be resolved in court.

14.5 Limitation Period

Any claim or cause of action arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service must be filed within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arose, or such claim or cause of action is permanently barred.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other policies or agreements incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bond regarding the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and understandings (whether written or oral).

15.2 Amendments and Modifications

We may update or modify these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms

• Notify you via email or through a prominent notice in the Service at least 30 days before the changes take effect

• For significant changes, we may require you to accept the updated Terms to continue using the Service

Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service.

15.3 Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

15.4 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable or, if modification is not possible, shall be severed from these Terms.

15.5 Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms or your rights and obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision is void.

We may freely assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms and our rights and obligations without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets.

15.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are solely for the benefit of you and Bond. No third party has any right to enforce or benefit from these Terms, except as expressly stated (e.g., indemnified parties under Section 12).

15.7 Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, labor disputes, government actions, internet or telecommunications failures, or other force majeure events.

15.8 Export Compliance

The Service may be subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. You agree to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations and not to export, re-export, or transfer the Service to prohibited countries, entities, or individuals.

15.9 Government Users

If you are a U.S. government entity or using the Service on behalf of the U.S. government, the Service is a "Commercial Item" as defined in 48 C.F.R. §2.101, and is provided with only those rights as are granted to all other customers in accordance with these Terms.

15.10 Notices

Notices to Bond must be sent to:

BOND App Inc.
850 New Burton Road, Suite 201
Dover, DE 19904
United States

Email: founders@bondapp.io

Notices to you may be sent to the email address associated with your account or posted through the Service. It is your responsibility to keep your contact information current.

Notices shall be deemed effective:

• If sent by email, when sent (provided no delivery failure notification is received)

• If sent by mail, three (3) business days after mailing

• If posted in the Service, when posted

15.11 Interpretation

Headings and captions are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms. The terms "including," "includes," and "such as" are not limiting and mean "including without limitation."

15.12 Language

These Terms are written in English. Any translated versions are provided for convenience only. In the event of a conflict, the English version shall prevail.

15.13 Survival

Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to Sections 5 (Intellectual Property), 6.1-6.4 (Customer Data), 9 (Confidentiality), 10.3 (Disclaimers), 11 (Limitation of Liability), 12 (Indemnification), and 14 (Dispute Resolution).

16. Questions and Contact Information

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

BOND App Inc.
850 New Burton Road, Suite 201
Dover, DE 19904
United States

Email: founders@bondapp.io
Website: https://bondapp.io

For legal inquiries, please use the subject line "Legal - Terms of Service" in your email.

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.