Terms of Service
Last updated: December 2024
These Terms of Service govern your use of Screen-Signs digital signage platform. By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these terms.
Table of Contents
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Screen-Signs digital signage platform ("Service"), 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 Service.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service. We reserve the right to update and change the Terms of Service from time to time without notice. Any new features that augment or enhance the current Service shall be subject to the Terms of Service.
Continued use of the Service after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes.
2. Service Description
Screen-Signs is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that enables users to create, manage, and display digital signage content on various display devices through web browsers. The Service includes:
- A cloud-based content management system
- Drag-and-drop content editor with templates
- Content scheduling and playlist management
- Real-time content updates and display management
- Analytics and performance monitoring
The Service is provided on a subscription basis with different service tiers and functionality levels as outlined on our pricing page.
3. Account Terms
Account Registration
You must provide accurate and complete registration information when creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
Account Responsibilities
- You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
- One account per organization or business entity
- You are responsible for all content displayed through your account
- Maintain accurate contact and billing information
Account Security
You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breaches of security. We will not be liable for any acts or omissions by you, including any damages of any kind incurred as a result of such acts or omissions.
4. Payment Terms
Subscription Plans
Screen-Signs offers various subscription plans with different features and usage limits. Current pricing is available on our website and may be subject to change with appropriate notice.
Billing and Payment
- Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
- Payment is due immediately upon invoice date
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- Late payments may result in service suspension
Free Trial
We offer a 14-day free trial for new accounts. No credit card is required for the trial period. The trial automatically expires unless you choose to subscribe to a paid plan.
Taxes
You are responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, and governmental fees. All prices are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
Screen-Signs Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Screen-Signs and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
Templates and Assets
Screen-Signs provides templates, images, and other creative assets as part of the Service. You may use these assets in your digital signage displays, but you may not:
- Resell, redistribute, or sublicense the assets
- Use assets outside of the Screen-Signs platform
- Remove copyright or trademark notices
License to Use Service
Subject to these Terms, Screen-Signs grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your internal business purposes in accordance with your subscription plan.
6. User Content
Your Content Rights
You retain ownership of all content you upload, create, or display through the Service ("User Content"). By using the Service, you grant Screen-Signs a limited license to host, store, and display your User Content as necessary to provide the Service.
Content Standards
You represent and warrant that your User Content:
- Does not violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Does not infringe upon third-party intellectual property rights
- Is not obscene, defamatory, or offensive
- Does not contain malicious code or harmful content
Content Removal
We reserve the right to remove any User Content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable at our sole discretion. We are not obligated to monitor User Content but may do so at our discretion.
7. Prohibited Uses
You may not use the Service:
- For any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful acts
- To violate any applicable laws or regulations
- To infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
- To transmit spam, advertising, or promotional content without permission
- To attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts or systems
- To reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
- To interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Service immediately upon any prohibited use.
8. Service Availability
Uptime Commitment
While we strive to maintain 99.9% uptime, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. The Service may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or due to circumstances beyond our control.
Scheduled Maintenance
We may perform scheduled maintenance during off-peak hours and will provide advance notice when possible. Emergency maintenance may be performed without prior notice.
Data Backup and Recovery
We maintain regular backups of your data, but you are responsible for maintaining your own backup copies of critical content. We recommend regularly exporting and backing up your important designs and content.
9. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. SCREEN-SIGNS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties of non-infringement or compatibility
- Warranties that the service will be error-free or uninterrupted
- Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of content
Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. We do not warrant that the Service will meet your specific requirements or that it will be suitable for any particular use.
10. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL SCREEN-SIGNS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.
Our total liability to you for any damages arising from or related to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the amount paid by you to Screen-Signs in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
This limitation applies to damages arising from:
- Use or inability to use the Service
- Loss of data or content
- Business interruption or lost profits
- Third-party actions or content
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.
11. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Screen-Signs and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your User Content or content displayed through your account
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
This indemnification obligation will survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.
12. Termination
Termination by You
You may cancel your account at any time by contacting our support team or through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period.
Termination by Screen-Signs
We may terminate your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Breach of these Terms
- Non-payment of fees
- Prohibited use of the Service
- Extended account inactivity
Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. You will have 30 days to export your content before it is permanently deleted from our servers. We are not responsible for any data loss resulting from account termination.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware, and the parties hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
General Inquiries
Legal Matters
We typically respond to inquiries within 24 hours during business days.