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Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website, tools, and reports provided by Deft Furthenance. Please read them carefully before using our services.

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1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Deft Furthenance website and any associated tools, reports, or content (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use the Service.

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

Deft Furthenance provides predictive data analysis and reporting tools intended to support independent investors and gig-economy professionals in evaluating information relevant to their activities. The Service is informational in nature and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any output, report, or metric generated through the Service, and outputs should not be treated as a substitute for independent judgement or professional consultation.

Using the Service

3. Eligibility and Account Responsibilities

Certain features of the Service may require registration or the creation of an account.

You must be legally capable of entering into a binding agreement to use the Service.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials associated with your account.
You agree to provide accurate and current information when using the Service and to promptly update it if it changes.
You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account, whether or not authorized by you.
You must notify us promptly of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Conduct

4. Acceptable Use

When using the Service, you agree not to engage in any of the following:

Using the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, national, or international law.
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service, related systems, or networks.
Reproducing, duplicating, copying, selling, reselling, or otherwise exploiting any portion of the Service without express written permission.
Using automated means, including bots or scrapers, to extract data from the Service without authorization.
Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of the Service or any data contained within it.
Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any other malicious code.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, reports, methodologies, designs, text, graphics, and software associated with the Service are the property of Deft Furthenance or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted by these Terms, you may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Service without prior written consent.

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you submit regarding the Service may be used by Deft Furthenance without obligation to compensate you.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or reference third-party data sources that are not owned or controlled by Deft Furthenance. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites or services. Your interactions with such third parties are solely between you and them.

Risk

7. Disclaimers

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

Deft Furthenance makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the reliability, accuracy, or suitability of any report, metric, or forecast produced by the Service.
Predictive analysis and data reporting involve inherent uncertainty; past patterns or outputs do not guarantee future results.
You acknowledge that any decisions made based on information from the Service are made at your own discretion and risk.
Deft Furthenance disclaims all warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement to the fullest extent permitted by law.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Deft Furthenance, its owners, employees, and affiliates 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, arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Service.

In no event shall the aggregate liability of Deft Furthenance for any claim arising from these Terms or the Service exceed the amount, if any, paid by you for access to the Service in the preceding period, as further defined in any applicable service agreement.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Deft Furthenance and its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

Account Status

10. Suspension and Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service, in whole or in part, at any time and without prior notice, if we reasonably believe you have violated these Terms, engaged in fraudulent or unlawful activity, or if we discontinue the Service.

You may stop using the Service at any time. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination — including intellectual property rights, disclaimers, and limitation of liability — will continue to apply after termination.

Legal Framework

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Which laws govern these Terms?

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction where Deft Furthenance operates, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. This section should be reviewed and finalized with qualified legal counsel to reflect the correct governing jurisdiction.

How are disputes resolved?

The parties agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute arising from these Terms through good-faith negotiation. If a resolution cannot be reached, disputes may be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts, as further specified in a finalized version of this agreement.

Can these Terms be assigned?

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. Deft Furthenance may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

12. Changes to the Service and Terms

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without liability. We may also revise these Terms periodically; the updated version will be posted with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Deft Furthenance regarding the Service.

Questions

14. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding these Terms, please reach out via the contact details provided on our Contact page.