Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 14, 2025 | Version 2.1

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Plato Industries Inc. ("Plato Industries," "we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of our websites, applications, products, and services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Services.

These Terms apply to all users of our Services, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and contributors of content.

Description of Services

Plato Industries provides technology solutions including:

  • Custom software development and enterprise solutions
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning platforms
  • Data analytics and business intelligence tools
  • Cloud-based applications and APIs
  • Technical consulting and professional services
  • Mobile applications and web platforms

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time, with or without notice, and without liability to you or any third party.

User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our Services, you may be required to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

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

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. If you are creating an account on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use our Services to:

  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
  • Interfere with or disrupt our Services
  • Use our Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Collect or harvest information about other users without consent
  • Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against users who violate this Acceptable Use Policy, including suspension or termination of accounts.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

Our Services and all materials therein, including but not limited to software, images, text, graphics, illustrations, logos, patents, trademarks, service marks, copyrights, photographs, audio, videos, music, and User Content, are owned by Plato Industries or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Services for their intended purpose. This license does not include any right to:

  • Sell, resell, or commercially exploit our Services
  • Modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works
  • Remove any proprietary notices or labels

User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit to our Services. However, by submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content as necessary to provide our Services.

Service Availability

While we strive to maintain high availability, we do not guarantee that our Services will be available at all times. Our Services may be subject to:

  • Scheduled maintenance and updates
  • Unscheduled downtime due to technical issues
  • Interruptions due to circumstances beyond our control

We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of scheduled maintenance when possible.

Payment Terms

Fees and Payment

Certain Services may require payment of fees. All fees are stated in U.S. dollars and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. You agree to pay all applicable fees as described in the relevant Service agreement.

Billing

  • Fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis for subscription services
  • Payment is due immediately upon invoice for one-time services
  • Late payments may result in service suspension or termination
  • You are responsible for all taxes associated with your use of our Services

Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify our pricing at any time. For subscription services, price changes will take effect at the start of your next billing cycle, with at least 30 days' advance notice.

Data and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our Services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

User Content and Data

Your Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for any content, data, or information you submit, upload, or transmit through our Services. You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to use such content
  • Your content does not violate any third-party rights
  • Your content complies with applicable laws and regulations

Data Security

While we implement security measures to protect your data, you acknowledge that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You use our Services at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, PLATO INDUSTRIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL PLATO INDUSTRIES' TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO PLATO INDUSTRIES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE INCIDENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Plato Industries, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of our Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
  • Any content you submit through our Services

Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by following the account closure process in your account settings or by contacting us directly.

Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. Grounds for termination include but are not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Non-payment of fees
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Abuse of our Services or support team

Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use our Services will cease immediately. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Modifications to Services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Services at any time. We may also modify these Terms from time to time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notification for significant changes (where applicable)

Your continued use of our Services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its 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 the parties hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal legal proceedings, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. Please send a detailed description of your concern to legal@platoindustries.com.

Arbitration

Any dispute that cannot be resolved informally shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration will be conducted in Delaware, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be limited to the dispute between you and Plato Industries individually. You waive any right to participate in any class action or representative proceeding.

Enterprise Services

For enterprise customers, additional terms may apply as set forth in separate agreements. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and a separate enterprise agreement, the enterprise agreement shall control with respect to the subject matter covered therein.

Enterprise services may include:

  • Custom service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Enhanced security and compliance features
  • Dedicated support and account management
  • Custom integrations and development

Third-Party Integrations

Our Services may integrate with third-party services, websites, or applications. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of such third-party services. Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

We may also provide APIs or other tools that allow third parties to access our Services. Such access is subject to separate API terms and conditions.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms or our Services, please contact us:

Plato Industries Inc.

Attn: Legal Department

131 Continental Dr, Suite 305

Newark, DE 19713

Email: legal@platoindustries.com

Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

We will respond to your inquiry within 5 business days.

Acknowledgment and Agreement

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Plato Industries regarding your use of our Services.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Last Updated: January 14, 2025 | Version: 2.1