Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 2025
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using Bolverk's behavioral intelligence platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
Description of Service
Bolverk provides AI-powered analysis of qualitative research data, applying psychological frameworks to identify behavioral patterns and generate actionable insights. Services include:
- Automated multi-framework analysis
- Adversarial validation of insights
- Confidence-scored recommendations
- Interactive report dashboards
- API access (Enterprise tier)
Account Registration
To use the Service, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Provide accurate registration information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
You are responsible for all activities under your account.
Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. Prohibited activities include:
- Violating laws, regulations, or third-party rights
- Uploading malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Attempting to breach security or gain unauthorized access
- Reverse engineering or copying the platform
- Using the Service to analyze data you do not have rights to use
- Reselling or redistributing our analysis services without authorization
- Generating content that violates intellectual property rights
Data Ownership and Usage Rights
Your Data
You retain all ownership rights to the research data you upload ("Input Data"). You grant us a limited license to process Input Data solely to provide the Service.
Generated Insights
Analysis reports, insights, and recommendations generated by our platform ("Output") are owned by you. We do not claim ownership of Output.
Platform Improvements
We may use anonymized, aggregated usage statistics to improve our platform. We do not use your specific Input Data or Output to train models or for purposes unrelated to your analysis.
Service Tiers and Billing
Subscription Plans
Bolverk offers multiple tiers (Starter, Professional, Enterprise) with varying features, analysis volume, and turnaround times.
Payment Terms
- Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance
- Payment is due immediately upon subscription
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice
Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds for partial periods.
Service Level and Availability
We strive for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We are not liable for:
- Scheduled maintenance periods
- Third-party service outages
- Force majeure events
- Issues caused by your network or equipment
Analysis turnaround times are estimates, not guarantees.
Intellectual Property
The Bolverk platform, including software, algorithms, design, and documentation, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works without written permission.
Confidentiality
We treat your Input Data as confidential. For Enterprise customers, we offer NDAs upon request. See our Privacy Policy for data handling details.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that:
- The Service will meet your specific requirements
- Analysis results will be error-free or complete
- Defects will be corrected
- The Service will be secure or virus-free
Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BOLVERK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages exceeding amounts paid to us in the 12 months prior to the claim
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Bolverk harmless from claims arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your Input Data or use of Output
- Your infringement of third-party rights
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account:
- For violation of these Terms
- For fraudulent or illegal activity
- Upon your request
- If required by law
Upon termination, your access ends immediately. Data deletion follows our retention policy.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes shall be resolved through:
- Good faith negotiation
- Binding arbitration (if negotiation fails)
- Governing law: [Your Jurisdiction]
Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified via email 30 days before taking effect. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bolverk regarding the Service.
Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact:
Email: contact@bolverk.io
Subject Line: "Terms Inquiry"
