Terms of Service

Last updated: November 25, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website https://www.guardianofcompliance.com/ (the "Service") operated by guardianofcompliance.com ("us," "we," or "our").

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing and using this Service, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

guardianofcompliance.com provides software as a service solutions through our website at https://www.guardianofcompliance.com/.

TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TERMS: • We may collect technical data for service improvement • Software updates may be provided automatically • User data may be processed for algorithm training and improvement • Technical support may require access to account information

3. USER ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNTS

AGE REQUIREMENTS: You must be at least 18 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract.

USER ACCOUNTS: When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. You are responsible for: • Safeguarding your password and account credentials • All activities that occur under your account • Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use • Maintaining the security of your account

You agree not to: • Use the account of another user without permission • Share your account credentials with unauthorized parties • Use automated systems to create accounts or access the Service • Create accounts through unauthorized means or for illegal purposes

4. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to use the Service:

PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: • For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to perform unlawful acts • To violate any international, federal, provincial, state, or local regulations, rules, or laws • To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others • To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability • To submit false or misleading information or impersonate any person or entity • To upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code • To spam, phish, or engage in other fraudulent activities • To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service • To collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Service • To use the Service for any commercial purpose without our express written consent

5. CONTENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

CONTENT OWNERSHIP: • The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by guardianofcompliance.com • Our content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws • You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission

USER-GENERATED CONTENT: • You retain ownership of content you submit to the Service • You grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content • You are responsible for ensuring your content does not violate these Terms • We reserve the right to remove any content that violates our policies

6. PAYMENT TERMS AND BILLING

FEES: Our basic services are provided free of charge. Premium features, if any, will have clearly stated pricing and terms.

7. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

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 the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

KEY PRIVACY PRINCIPLES: • We collect only necessary information for service provision • Your data is protected with appropriate security measures • We do not sell personal information to third parties • You have rights regarding your personal information

GDPR/UK GDPR RIGHTS: You have specific rights under European data protection law, including access, rectification, erasure, and data portability rights.

CCPA RIGHTS: California residents have rights to know about, delete, and opt-out of the sale of their personal information.

LGPD RIGHTS: Brazilian residents have rights regarding confirmation, access, correction, and deletion of personal data.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

TRADEMARKS: • guardianofcompliance.com and our logos are trademarks of our company • All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners • Use of our trademarks requires prior written permission

COPYRIGHT: • The Service contains copyrighted material, trademarks, and other proprietary information • You may not modify, publish, transmit, reverse engineer, participate in the transfer or sale, create derivative works, or in any way exploit any of the content • We respond to alleged copyright infringement notices under applicable law

9. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND LINKS

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by guardianofcompliance.com.

INTEGRATED SERVICES: We use the following third-party services: • Google Analytics for website analytics • Other services: Posthog

These services have their own terms and privacy policies that apply to your use.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

10. SERVICE AVAILABILITY AND MODIFICATIONS

SERVICE AVAILABILITY: • We strive to keep the Service available 24/7 but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access • We may suspend or discontinue the Service temporarily for maintenance • We are not liable for any interruption of service

SERVICE MODIFICATIONS: • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time • We may add, change, or remove features without notice • Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance of changes

11. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

DISCLAIMERS: • The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" • We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Service • We do not warrant that the Service will be error-free or uninterrupted • You use the Service at your own risk

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: To the fullest extent permitted by law, guardianofcompliance.com 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 • Third-party actions or content • Security breaches beyond our reasonable control

Maximum liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by you for the Service in the 12 months preceding the claim.

12. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless guardianofcompliance.com and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with: • Your use of the Service • Your violation of these Terms • Your violation of any rights of another party • Your content or information submitted to the Service

13. TERMINATION

TERMINATION BY US: • We may terminate or suspend your access immediately for any reason • We may terminate accounts that violate these Terms • We are not liable for any termination-related losses

TERMINATION BY YOU: • You may stop using the Service at any time • Account deletion requests will be processed according to our Privacy Policy • Some information may be retained as required by law

EFFECT OF TERMINATION: • Your right to use the Service ceases immediately • Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect • You remain liable for any charges incurred before termination

14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

GOVERNING LAW: These Terms are governed by the laws of the European Union and applicable member state laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

JURISDICTION: Any legal action relating to these Terms will be brought in the courts of the courts of your EU member state.

15. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations in your use of the Service.

GDPR COMPLIANCE: • We process personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently • Data collection is limited to what is necessary for specified purposes • We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures • Data subject rights are respected and facilitated

CCPA COMPLIANCE: • We do not discriminate against users who exercise their privacy rights • Personal information categories and purposes are disclosed • Third-party sharing is limited and transparent • Opt-out mechanisms are provided where required

PIPEDA COMPLIANCE: • Personal information collection, use, and disclosure is transparent • Consent is meaningful and informed • Information is accurate and up-to-date • Safeguards protect personal information

LGPD COMPLIANCE: • Personal data processing respects fundamental rights • Data subject rights are implemented and accessible • Consent is free, informed, and unambiguous where required • International transfers include appropriate safeguards

16. SEVERABILITY AND WAIVER

16. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: - Email: contact@guardianofcompliance.com

DATA REQUESTS: For all data access, correction, deletion, or portability requests, please contact our Data Protection Officer: - Email: contact@guardianofcompliance.com - Response time: We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law (typically 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA)

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These Terms are effective as of the date last updated above and will remain in effect until modified or terminated.