Terms of Service
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By accessing and using Shutterly ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our web application located at Shutterly.com (the "Service") operated by Shutterly ("us", "we", or "our").
Important: By creating an account or using our service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
Shutterly is a digital invitation and event management platform that allows users to:
- Create and customize digital invitations for various events
- Manage guest lists and track RSVPs
- Share invitations through multiple channels
- Access invitation templates and design tools
- Organize and manage event details
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice.
Account Creation
To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information.
Account Security
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Account Termination
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or us.
User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of content you create, upload, or share through the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service.
Prohibited Content
You agree not to create, upload, or share content that:
- Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or defamatory
- Infringes on intellectual property rights of others
- Contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Is spam, advertising, or promotional material
- Violates privacy rights of others
- Contains false or misleading information
Code of Conduct
Users must:
- Use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws
- Respect other users and their privacy
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service
- Not interfere with the Service's operation
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Service.
By using Shutterly, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
Key Privacy Points:
- We collect only necessary information to provide the Service
- Your personal data is protected with industry-standard security measures
- We do not sell your personal information to third parties
- You have control over your data and can request deletion
Our Intellectual Property
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Shutterly and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
User Content Rights
You retain all rights to your User Content. However, by using our templates and design tools, you acknowledge that resulting invitations may incorporate our proprietary design elements.
Template License
Our invitation templates are provided under a limited license for personal and commercial use within the Service. You may not redistribute or resell our templates outside of Shutterly.
Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used inappropriately, please contact us with detailed information about the alleged infringement.
Pricing and Plans
Shutterly offers both free and paid subscription plans. Current pricing is available on our website and may be updated from time to time.
Payment Processing
Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not store your complete payment information on our servers.
Subscription Terms
- Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis
- You can cancel your subscription at any time
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
- No refunds for partial months or unused features
Free Trial
We may offer free trials for premium features. At the end of the trial period, you will be charged unless you cancel before the trial expires.
Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled. You can manage your subscription in your account settings.
Service Availability
While we strive to maintain high availability, the Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
Limitation of Damages
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Shutterly 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 delays
- User content loss or corruption
- Third-party actions or content
Maximum Liability
Our total liability to you for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
Important: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by following the account deletion process in your account settings or by contacting our support team.
Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if you:
- Violate these Terms of Service
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Violate our Community Guidelines
- Fail to pay subscription fees
Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your access to the Service will be discontinued
- Your account data may be deleted after a reasonable period
- You remain liable for any outstanding charges
- Provisions of these Terms that should survive will remain in effect
Data Export
Before account deletion, you may export your data using our data export tools. We are not responsible for data loss after account termination.
Modifications
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Modified" date at the top of these Terms
- Notify you through the Service or via email
- Provide reasonable notice before changes take effect
Your Acceptance
Your continued use of the Service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Service.
Notification Methods
We may notify you of changes through:
- Email notifications to your registered email address
- In-app notifications when you use the Service
- Announcements on our website
- Updates in your account dashboard
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved through:
- Direct Communication: We encourage users to contact us first to resolve disputes informally
- Mediation: If informal resolution fails, disputes may be submitted to mediation
- Arbitration: Binding arbitration may be required for certain disputes
Jurisdiction
You agree that any legal action or proceeding between you and Shutterly shall be brought exclusively in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].
Class Action Waiver
You agree that any dispute resolution proceeding will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Legal Entity: Shutterly (Pty) Ltd