Governance

Terms of Service

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Section 1

Scope & Acceptance

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of privacystudios.com and related subdomains, portals, dashboards, and any software, content, documentation, or professional materials we make available (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms and represent that you have the authority to bind your organization, if applicable, and that you are at least the age of majority in your jurisdiction.

No Legal Advice. Unless expressly stated in a written engagement letter signed by PrivacyStudios, content on our site(s) is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice.

Section 2

Changes to Terms & Services

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date above and, where legally required, provide additional notice. Changes apply prospectively. If you continue using the Services after changes become effective, you accept the revised Terms. We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time without liability.

Section 3

Eligibility & Accounts

You may need an account to use certain features. You are responsible for: (a) providing accurate registration information; (b) maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials; and (c) all activities under your account. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized use. We may reject, reclaim, or require changes to any username that violates our policies or third-party rights.

Section 4

Pricing, Subscriptions & Trials

Fees, billing cycles, and plan features are described at purchase or in an order form/SOW. Unless stated otherwise: subscriptions renew automatically for the same term; you authorize recurring charges to your payment method; and fees are non-refundable except where required by law or expressly stated in writing. Trials, previews, or beta features may be subject to additional terms and may be modified or revoked at any time.

Taxes. Fees are exclusive of taxes, duties, and similar assessments. You are responsible for applicable taxes except those based on our net income.

Section 5

Permitted Use & Prohibited Activities

You may use the Services only for lawful, authorized purposes and in compliance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive source code except to the extent permitted by law.
  • Bypass or interfere with security or access controls, or test vulnerabilities without written consent.
  • Access or use the Services to build a competing product or service, or benchmark without prior written consent.
  • Introduce malware, automated scraping, high-frequency queries, or excessive load inconsistent with normal use.
  • Misrepresent your identity, affiliation, or the purpose of your use.
  • Upload or transmit unlawful, infringing, defamatory, or harmful content.
  • Use the Services in violation of applicable privacy, employment, consumer protection, export, or anti-corruption laws.
Section 6

Intellectual Property

The Services, including all software, content, text, graphics, logos, marks, trade dress, reports, templates, policies, and documentation are owned by PrivacyStudios or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property and other laws. Except for the limited rights expressly granted here, we reserve all rights.

License. Subject to these Terms and any order form/SOW, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for your internal business purposes during the applicable term.

Section 7

Feedback

If you provide suggestions, ideas, or feedback, you grant us a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use and exploit it without restriction, attribution, or compensation, including to improve and market the Services.

Section 8

Third-Party Services & Links

The Services may integrate with or link to third-party products, websites, or platforms. We do not control and are not responsible for third-party materials, terms, or privacy practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

Section 9

Privacy & Data

Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy. Where we process personal data as a processor on your behalf (for example, in certain SaaS modules), additional data protection terms may apply via a Data Processing Addendum. You are responsible for providing any required notices and obtaining any required consents from end users.

AI & Automated Tools. Where the Services incorporate AI or analytics, outputs may reflect model and data limitations. You remain responsible for human oversight, validation, and compliance with applicable laws when relying on outputs.

Section 10

Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ACCURATE, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. YOU ASSUME ALL RISK FOR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.
Section 11

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NEITHER PRIVACYSTUDIOS NOR ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, OR SUPPLIERS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES; OR FOR LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION; IN EACH CASE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS IN THE AGGREGATE WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO US FOR THE SERVICES GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT FIRST GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (US $100) IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID US.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, the limitations apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Section 12

Indemnification

You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PrivacyStudios and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: (a) your content or misuse of the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; or (c) your violation of applicable law.

Section 13

Suspension & Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access immediately if we believe you have violated these Terms, pose a security risk, or if required by law. Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases, but sections that by their nature should survive (e.g., IP, disclaimers, limitations, indemnity, governing law) will survive.

Section 14

Governing Law, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

14.1 Mandatory Arbitration

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, conducted in Los Angeles County, California, in English, by a single arbitrator. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

14.2 Class Action Waiver

Disputes must be brought in an individual capacity, not as a plaintiff or class member in any class, collective, or representative action. The arbitrator may not consolidate claims of more than one person.

14.3 Opt-Out

You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by sending written notice to legal@privacystudios.com with subject line "Arbitration Opt-Out."

Section 15

Export, Sanctions & Anti-Corruption

You represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national/resident of any country or party subject to U.S., U.K., or E.U. sanctions. You will comply with all applicable export control, sanctions, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws (including the U.S. FCPA and U.K. Bribery Act).

Section 16

Miscellaneous

  • Entire Agreement. These Terms and any applicable order form/SOW constitute the entire agreement regarding the subject matter and supersede prior or contemporaneous communications.
  • Order of Precedence. If there is a conflict between these Terms and an order form/SOW executed by both parties, the order form/SOW controls.
  • Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign freely in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
  • Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, it will be modified to the minimum extent necessary and the remainder will remain in effect.
  • No Waiver. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
  • Electronic Communications. You consent to receive notices electronically; such notices will satisfy legal communication requirements.
  • Force Majeure. We are not liable for delay or failure due to events beyond our reasonable control.
  • Headings. Headings are for convenience only and have no legal effect.
Section 17

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

PrivacyStudios Advisory LLC – Legal

Los Angeles, CA, USA

legal@privacystudios.com