Terms of Service

Last Updated: May 3, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Expendite. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Expendite website and platform (the "Service"). Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service.

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Definitions

Throughout these Terms, we may use certain terms with specific meanings:

  • "Service" refers to the Expendite website and platform.
  • "User," "you," and "your" refer to the individual or entity accessing or using the Service.
  • "We," "us," and "our" refer to Expendite.
  • "Content" refers to information, data, text, graphics, images, videos, or other materials that may be created, uploaded, or otherwise provided through the Service.
  • "Intellectual Property Rights" means all patent rights, copyright rights, mask work rights, moral rights, rights of publicity, trademark, trade dress and service mark rights, goodwill, trade secret rights, and other intellectual property rights that may exist now or come into existence in the future.

3. Account Registration and Eligibility

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to register for an account. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself and to update such information as necessary.

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

To use the Service, you must be at least 18 years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.

4. User Types and Subscriptions

Our Service offers different user types and subscription plans for researchers, investors, industry partners, service providers, and institutions. Each user type may have access to different features and functionality within the Service.

Subscription fees, if applicable, will be specified during the registration process or when upgrading to a paid plan. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified or required by law.

We reserve the right to modify, terminate, or otherwise amend our offered subscription plans at any time. We will provide notice of any material changes to subscription plans.

5. User Content and Conduct

5.1 User Content

You retain ownership of any Content you submit, post, or display on or through the Service. By submitting, posting, or displaying Content on or through the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such Content for the purpose of providing and promoting the Service.

You represent and warrant that you have all rights, power, and authority necessary to grant the rights granted herein to any Content that you submit, post, or display on or through the Service.

5.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

  • Using the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws or regulations
  • Posting or transmitting Content that infringes upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
  • Posting or transmitting Content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity
  • Interfering with or disrupting the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Service
  • Collecting or harvesting any information about other users, including email addresses, without their consent
  • Using the Service to send unsolicited communications, promotions, or advertisements
  • Engaging in any activity that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Service

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding Content provided by users), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Expendite and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Expendite.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Expendite. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that Expendite shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

8. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service or contact us to request account deletion.

9. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Expendite, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Any content obtained from the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

10. Disclaimer

Your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. The Service is provided without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or course of performance.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any material changes to the Terms by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, please stop using the Service.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Expendite
Email: legal@expendite.com
Address: 123 Research Way, Innovation City, CA 94000, USA