Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Blue Ridge IP Solutions LLC and PatentFile, LLC (collectively, "Company," "we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of the Patentdash.ai platform and related services (the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

The Service provides patent portfolio management tools, including but not limited to:

• Patent and application tracking and management
• Maintenance fee deadline monitoring and alerts
• Citation analysis and reporting
• Integration with USPTO and other patent office databases
• Document management and collaboration features
• AI-powered analytics and insights

3. Account Registration

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are inactive for extended periods.

4. User Responsibilities

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service without permission
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use the Service to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
• Share your account credentials with unauthorized third parties

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, content, and underlying technology, is owned by the Company and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service without our express written permission.

5.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content, data, or materials you upload to the Service ("User Content"). By uploading User Content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, process, and store such content solely as necessary to provide the Service to you.

6. Payment Terms

For paid subscription plans:

• Fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as expressly stated
• We may change fees upon 30 days' notice; continued use constitutes acceptance
• You are responsible for all applicable taxes
• Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of your account

7. Third-Party Services

The Service may integrate with or contain links to third-party services (e.g., USPTO, Google, payment processors). We are not responsible for the content, terms, or practices of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICE.

IMPORTANT: The Service is not a substitute for professional legal advice. Patent deadlines, maintenance fees, and legal requirements should be independently verified. We are not responsible for missed deadlines or any consequences arising from reliance on the Service.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
• We may delete your account and User Content
• Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Charlotte, North Carolina. Each party shall bear its own costs, and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

For users in the European Union, nothing in these Terms shall deprive you of mandatory consumer protections under the laws of your country of residence.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company.
• Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
• Waiver: Failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent; we may assign our rights without restriction.
• Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for delays or failures caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: