Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Vecstore API services ("Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Services.

These Terms apply to all users, including developers, businesses, and organizations that access our search and content moderation APIs.

2. Description of Services

Vecstore provides APIs for:

• Image Search API: Text-to-image and image-to-image similarity search
• Text Search API: Semantic text search and content matching
• NSFW Detection API: Content moderation and safety filtering

Our Services are designed to help developers and businesses build smarter applications with advanced search capabilities.

3. Registration and Accounts

To access our Services, you must create an account by providing accurate and complete information. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your API keys and credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
• Keeping your account information current and accurate

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use our Services.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use our Services responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws. You may not:

• Use the Services for any unlawful, harmful, or abusive activities
• Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or discover the source code of our APIs
• Exceed your plan's usage limits or attempt to bypass rate limiting
• Share your API keys or allow unauthorized access to your account
• Use the Services to process illegal content or violate others' rights
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services or our infrastructure
• Create competing services using our APIs

5. API Terms

5.1 API Access

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our APIs in accordance with these Terms and your selected plan.

5.2 API Availability

We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime for our APIs. We may perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice when possible.

6. Billing and Payments

6.1 Subscription Fees

You agree to pay all fees associated with your chosen plan. Fees are billed monthly in advance and are non-refundable.

6.2 Payment Terms

• Payment is due immediately upon subscription
• We accept major credit cards and bank transfers for Enterprise plans
• Failed payments may result in service suspension
• You're responsible for any taxes or fees imposed by your jurisdiction

6.3 Plan Changes

You may upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. Changes take effect at the next billing cycle.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Rights

We retain all rights, title, and interest in the Services, including our APIs, algorithms, and underlying technology. These Terms do not grant you any intellectual property rights.

7.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to our Services. By using our Services, you grant us a limited license to process your content solely to provide the Services.

7.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or improvements you provide become our property and may be used without restriction or compensation.

8. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. Key points include:

• We process your data only to provide the Services
• We implement industry-standard security measures
• We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties
• You can request deletion of your data upon account termination

By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Warranties and Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
• NON-INFRINGEMENT OR ABSENCE OF DEFECTS
• ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF RESULTS
• UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION

You use the Services at your own risk and are solely responsible for any resulting damages.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Service interruptions or security breaches
• Third-party claims or actions
• Any other damages arising from your use of the Services

Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Termination does not entitle you to any refund of prepaid fees.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access immediately if you:

• Violate these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
• Fail to pay fees when due
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Pose a security risk to our Services

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your access to the Services will cease immediately. We may delete your data after a reasonable period, subject to legal requirements.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. We'll notify you of material changes via email or through the Services. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

12.2 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Georgia. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Georgia.

12.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

12.4 Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: info@vecstore.app