Terms of Service

Legal terms and conditions for using SmartFarm

Last Updated: January 2024
Effective Date: January 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

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

2. Description of Service

SmartFarm is an agricultural management platform that provides tools and services for farm management, including but not limited to:

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time with or without notice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in any fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

4. User Responsibilities

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

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by SmartFarm and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on or through the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your User Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

5.3 License to Use Service

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal or commercial use, subject to these Terms.

6. Subscriptions and Payments

6.1 Subscription Plans

The Service may offer various subscription plans with different features and pricing. We reserve the right to modify subscription plans and pricing at any time.

6.2 Payment Terms

By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to pay all fees associated with your subscription. Payments are processed through third-party payment processors. You are responsible for providing valid payment information.

6.3 Billing and Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Refunds are subject to our refund policy.

6.4 Free Trial

We may offer free trials of premium features. Free trials automatically convert to paid subscriptions unless cancelled before the trial period ends.

7. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

You are responsible for:

8. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable service but do not guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. The Service may be unavailable due to:

We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from Service unavailability.

9. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Agricultural decisions should be made based on professional advice and local conditions.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SMARTFARM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SmartFarm and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

12. Third-Party Services

The Service may integrate with or link to third-party services, websites, or applications. We are not responsible for:

Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

13. Termination

13.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings.

13.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

13.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. We may delete your account and data in accordance with our Data Retention Policy.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Dispute Resolution Process

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

  1. Good faith negotiation between the parties
  2. Mediation if negotiation fails
  3. Binding arbitration if mediation fails

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any disputes will be resolved individually and not as part of a class action.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SmartFarm regarding the Service.

16.2 Severability

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

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

  • Email: legal@smartfarm.com
  • Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
  • Address: SmartFarm Inc., 123 Agriculture Way, Farm City, FC 12345