Terms & Legal 📋

Comprehensive legal information, terms of service, and compliance details governing your use of SturmostWeb services.

📅 Last Updated: June 1, 2025 | 🔄 These terms are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure compliance and clarity.

📋 Terms of Service

📅 Effective Date: June 1, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of SturmostWeb's services, websites, and applications. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

🔧1. Service Description

•SturmostWeb provides cloud-based technology solutions including web development, mobile applications, data analytics, and cybersecurity services.

•Our services are provided on a subscription basis with various tiers and features available.

•We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services with reasonable notice.

•Service availability may vary by geographic location and is subject to local laws and regulations.

👤2. Account Registration

•You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.

•You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

•You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to use our services.

•Each user is limited to one active account unless explicitly authorized by SturmostWeb.

•You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

📝3. User Responsibilities

•You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

•You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using our services.

•You agree not to use our services for any illegal, harmful, or unauthorized purposes.

•You must respect the rights of other users and third parties.

•You are responsible for backing up your data and content.

💳4. Payment Terms

•Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis.

•All fees are non-refundable except as expressly stated in our refund policy.

•Price changes will be communicated with 30 days advance notice.

•Failed payments may result in service suspension after a grace period.

•Taxes and additional charges may apply based on your location.

💾5. Data and Content

•You retain ownership of all data and content you upload to our services.

•You grant us a license to use your content solely to provide our services.

•We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data.

•You are responsible for the legality and appropriateness of your content.

•We may remove content that violates these Terms or applicable laws.

🔄6. Service Modifications

•We may modify our services, features, or these Terms at any time.

•Material changes will be communicated with reasonable advance notice.

•Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of modifications.

•You may terminate your account if you disagree with any changes.

•We strive to minimize disruptions when implementing changes.

🚪7. Termination

•Either party may terminate the agreement with appropriate notice.

•We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.

•Upon termination, your access to services will cease immediately.

•You may export your data within 30 days of termination.

•Certain provisions of these Terms survive termination.

✅ Acceptable Use Policy

⚠️ Important Notice

Violation of this Acceptable Use Policy may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account and services.

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Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited when using our services:

•Illegal activities or content that violates applicable laws

•Harassment, threats, or harmful content targeting individuals or groups

•Spam, unsolicited communications, or bulk messaging

•Malware, viruses, or malicious code distribution

•Unauthorized access attempts or security breaches

•Intellectual property infringement or piracy

•Fraudulent activities or identity theft

•Content that promotes violence, hatred, or discrimination

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Content Guidelines

All content uploaded to our services must comply with these guidelines:

•Content must be legal and not infringe on third-party rights

•No adult content, explicit material, or inappropriate imagery

•Respect privacy and confidentiality of others

•Accurate representation of your identity and business

•No false, misleading, or deceptive information

•Compliance with industry-specific regulations

•Appropriate use of trademarks and copyrighted material

•Content should not violate platform community standards

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Technical Usage

Technical usage of our services must adhere to these requirements:

•No attempts to reverse engineer or hack our systems

•Respect rate limits and API usage guidelines

•No automated scraping or data harvesting

•Proper use of resources without excessive consumption

•No creation of multiple accounts to circumvent limitations

•Compliance with security protocols and best practices

•Reporting of security vulnerabilities through proper channels

•No interference with other users' service usage

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Business Conduct

Professional and ethical conduct is required in all business interactions:

•Honest and transparent business practices

•Respect for customer and vendor relationships

•Compliance with advertising and marketing regulations

•No conflicts of interest or unfair competition

•Appropriate handling of sensitive business information

•Compliance with data protection and privacy laws

•Proper licensing and authorization for business activities

•Ethical use of customer data and communications

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Reporting Violations

Help us maintain a safe and compliant environment:

•Report suspicious activities or policy violations immediately

•Use our official reporting channels for complaints

•Provide detailed information to support your reports

•Cooperate with investigations when necessary

•Maintain confidentiality during investigation processes

•Follow up on reported issues through proper channels

•Document evidence of violations when possible

•Respect the privacy of all parties involved in disputes

©️ Intellectual Property Rights

🛡️ Protecting Innovation

SturmostWeb respects intellectual property rights and expects all users to do the same. This section outlines our policies regarding copyrights, trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property matters.

🏢SturmostWeb Intellectual Property

©All SturmostWeb services, software, and technologies are protected by intellectual property laws.

©Our trademarks, logos, and brand elements are exclusively owned by SturmostWeb.

©Proprietary algorithms, code, and methodologies are trade secrets of SturmostWeb.

©Users receive a limited license to use our services as specified in these Terms.

©No rights are granted to modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works.

©All improvements and customizations developed using our platform may become our property.

👤User Content Rights

©Users retain ownership of all original content uploaded to our services.

©You grant SturmostWeb a license to use your content solely for service provision.

©You represent that you own or have permission for all content you upload.

©Users are responsible for ensuring their content doesn't infringe third-party rights.

©We may remove content that allegedly infringes intellectual property rights.

©Users indemnify SturmostWeb against claims related to their content.

🔗Third-Party Content

©Our services may include content from third-party providers and partners.

©Third-party content is subject to separate licensing terms and conditions.

©Users must comply with all applicable third-party licenses and restrictions.

©SturmostWeb is not responsible for third-party content or licensing disputes.

©We may remove third-party content at any time without notice.

©Integration with third-party services requires compliance with their terms.

📜Copyright Policy (DMCA)

©We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and similar laws.

©Copyright holders may submit takedown notices for infringing content.

©We will promptly investigate and respond to valid copyright claims.

©Repeat infringers may have their accounts suspended or terminated.

©Users may submit counter-notices if they believe content was wrongly removed.

©False copyright claims may result in legal consequences for the claimant.

™️Trademark Guidelines

©Use of SturmostWeb trademarks requires prior written permission.

©Users may not register domain names containing our trademarks.

©Third-party trademarks must be used in accordance with their guidelines.

©We respond to trademark infringement claims and may remove offending content.

©Users should ensure their branding doesn't confuse or mislead customers.

©Proper attribution is required when referencing trademarked products or services.

🔬Patent Protection

©SturmostWeb holds various patents and patent applications for our technologies.

©Users receive a limited license to use patented features within our services.

©No rights are granted to practice our patents outside of our platform.

©We respect third-party patents and expect users to do the same.

©Patent infringement claims will be investigated and addressed appropriately.

©Users may be required to obtain separate licenses for certain patented technologies.

⚖️ Liability & Warranties

⚠️ Legal Disclaimer

This section contains important legal information about warranties, limitations of liability, and indemnification. Please read carefully as these terms affect your legal rights.

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Service Warranties

Our warranties and guarantees regarding service provision:

⚖️We warrant that our services will perform substantially as described in our documentation.

⚖️We guarantee 99.9% uptime for our core services as outlined in our SLA.

⚖️We warrant that we have the right to provide all services offered to you.

⚖️Security measures will be implemented according to industry standards.

⚖️Support services will be provided in accordance with your subscription level.

⚖️We will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain service quality.

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Disclaimer of Warranties

Important limitations on warranties and guarantees:

⚖️Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without additional warranties.

⚖️We disclaim all implied warranties including merchantability and fitness for purpose.

⚖️We do not warrant that services will be uninterrupted or error-free.

⚖️No warranty is provided regarding third-party integrations or content.

⚖️We do not guarantee specific business results or outcomes from using our services.

⚖️User content and data integrity are not warranted beyond our backup policies.

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Limitation of Liability

Limits on SturmostWeb's liability for damages:

⚖️Our total liability is limited to the amount paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim.

⚖️We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

⚖️We are not responsible for lost profits, data, or business opportunities.

⚖️Force majeure events (natural disasters, government actions) limit our liability.

⚖️Third-party service failures or integrations are not our responsibility.

⚖️User modifications or misuse of services void liability claims.

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User Indemnification

Your responsibility to protect SturmostWeb from certain claims:

⚖️You agree to indemnify SturmostWeb against claims arising from your use of services.

⚖️You are responsible for claims related to your content or data.

⚖️Violations of these Terms or applicable laws are your responsibility.

⚖️Third-party claims related to your business activities are your obligation.

⚖️Intellectual property infringement by your content is your liability.

⚖️We will notify you of indemnifiable claims and cooperate in defense.

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Insurance and Risk Management

Our approach to managing business risks and insurance:

⚖️SturmostWeb maintains professional liability and cyber security insurance.

⚖️We recommend users maintain appropriate business insurance coverage.

⚖️Critical business functions should have backup plans independent of our services.

⚖️Regular data backups are recommended to minimize potential losses.

⚖️Business continuity planning should account for potential service disruptions.

⚖️Risk assessment should be performed before deploying critical applications.

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Dispute Resolution

Process for resolving legal disputes and claims:

⚖️Good faith negotiations are required before formal legal proceedings.

⚖️Mediation through agreed neutral third parties is preferred for major disputes.

⚖️Arbitration may be required for certain types of commercial disputes.

⚖️Jurisdiction and governing law are specified in the legal information section.

⚖️Class action lawsuits are waived in favor of individual arbitration.

⚖️Emergency injunctive relief may be sought in appropriate courts when necessary.

🏛️ Compliance & Regulations

🏅 Regulatory Compliance

SturmostWeb is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions where we operate. We regularly audit our practices to ensure continued adherence to applicable laws and industry standards.

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Data Protection Compliance

✅ GDPR Compliant✅ CCPA Compliant✅ PIPEDA Compliant

✓General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance for EU users

✓California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) compliance for California residents

✓Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) for Canada

✓Regular privacy impact assessments and data protection audits

✓Appointment of Data Protection Officer (DPO) for oversight

✓Implementation of privacy by design principles in all systems

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Security Standards

✅ SOC 2 Type II✅ ISO 27001✅ PCI DSS

✓SOC 2 Type II certification for security, availability, and confidentiality

✓ISO 27001 information security management system certification

✓PCI DSS compliance for payment card data handling

✓Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments

✓Incident response procedures and security monitoring

✓Employee security training and background checks

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Industry Regulations

✅ HIPAA Ready✅ FERPA Compliant✅ FISMA Aligned

✓HIPAA compliance readiness for healthcare industry clients

✓FERPA compliance for educational institution data handling

✓FISMA alignment for government and federal agency requirements

✓Industry-specific security controls and audit procedures

✓Regular compliance monitoring and reporting capabilities

✓Customizable compliance frameworks for enterprise clients

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International Standards

✅ Privacy Shield✅ Standard Contractual Clauses✅ Adequacy Decisions

✓Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for international data transfers

✓Compliance with adequacy decisions from various data protection authorities

✓Cross-border data transfer impact assessments

✓Multi-jurisdictional legal compliance monitoring

✓Localized data residency options for sensitive workloads

✓Regular updates to reflect changing international regulations

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Financial Regulations

✅ SOX Compliant✅ GDPR Financial✅ Basel III Aligned

✓Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance for financial reporting controls

✓Anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) procedures

✓Financial data protection and encryption standards

✓Audit trail and record retention requirements compliance

✓Basel III regulatory framework alignment for banking clients

✓Regular financial compliance audits and assessments

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Continuous Monitoring

✅ Real-time Monitoring✅ Automated Compliance✅ Regular Audits

✓Automated compliance monitoring and alerting systems

✓Regular third-party security and compliance audits

✓Continuous risk assessment and mitigation procedures

✓Real-time compliance dashboard and reporting tools

✓Proactive notification of regulatory changes affecting clients

✓Annual compliance reviews and certification renewals

📜 Legal Information

🏢Company Information

Legal Name:SturmostWeb Technologies Inc.

Jurisdiction:Delaware, United States

Registration Number:DE-2020-123456789

Tax ID:US-TAX-987654321

Founded:January 2020

Legal Status:Active Corporation

📞Contact Information

Headquarters:123 Innovation Drive, San Francisco, CA 94105

Legal Department:legal@sturmostweb.com

Phone:+1 (555) 123-LEGAL

Fax:+1 (555) 123-FAX1

Business Hours:Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 6 PM PST

Emergency Contact:+1 (555) 911-HELP

⚖️Governing Law

These Terms and your use of our services are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

🔗Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. The failure of either party to exercise any right provided for herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any further rights hereunder.

📋Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on our services, constitute the entire agreement between you and SturmostWeb concerning the use of our services. These Terms supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and SturmostWeb with respect to our services.

🔄Assignment

SturmostWeb may assign its rights and obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, to any party at any time without notice to you. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent, and any unauthorized assignment by you will be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and assigns.

⛈️Force Majeure

Neither party will be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms which is due to fire, flood, earthquake, elements of nature or acts of God, acts of war, terrorism, riots, civil disorders, rebellions or revolutions, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of such party; provided that such party uses reasonable efforts to notify the other party of such cause and to cure such failure or delay in performance.

📬Notices

All notices required or permitted under these Terms will be in writing and will be deemed delivered when delivered in person, sent by confirmed facsimile, sent by confirmed email, or three days after being sent by prepaid certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address specified herein or such other address as either party may specify in writing.

📞 Legal Questions?

If you have any questions about these legal terms or need clarification on any legal matters, please contact our legal department.