1. Introduction

Welcome to KartSmith ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our Community Deals application and related services (collectively, the "Service") operated by KartSmith.

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.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, installing our application, or using any part of our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

These Terms apply to all users of the Service, including merchants, customers, and visitors.

3. Service Description

KartSmith provides a Community Deals platform that enables ecommerce merchants to create group buying experiences for their customers. Our Service includes:

Community Deals functionality for Shopify, WooCommerce, and other supported platforms
Progressive discount management tools
Analytics and reporting features
Customer support and documentation

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our Service at any time with reasonable notice.

4. Account Registration and Security

To use certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information
Maintain and update your account information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to create an account.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Infringe on intellectual property rights
Transmit harmful, fraudulent, or misleading content
Interfere with the Service's operation or security
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Use automated tools to access the Service without permission
Create fake accounts or impersonate others
Engage in any form of harassment or abuse

6. Payment Terms

Subscription Fees: Some features require paid subscriptions. Fees are charged in advance and are non-refundable except as required by law.

Payment Processing: Payments are processed through third-party providers. You agree to their terms and conditions.

Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date.

Late Payments: Late payments may result in service suspension after reasonable notice.

Taxes: You are responsible for all applicable taxes on your purchases.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights: KartSmith retains all rights, title, and interest in our Service, including all intellectual property rights.

Your Rights: You retain ownership of content you submit, but grant us a license to use it in connection with providing the Service.

Restrictions: You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of our Service without explicit permission.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

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

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

9. Termination

By You: You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

By Us: We may terminate or suspend your account for violations of these Terms, illegal activity, or other reasonable business reasons.

Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease, and we may delete your data after a reasonable period.

10. Disclaimers and Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:

Merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement of third-party rights
Uninterrupted or error-free operation
Security or privacy of data transmission

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KARTSMITH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
Damages exceeding the amount paid for the Service in the past 12 months

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold KartSmith harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

13. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the land that KartSmith is incoporated without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in courts located in the land that KartSmith is incoporated.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or through the Service.

Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact Information

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

Email: support@kartsmith.com

Website: kartsmith.com

16. Severability

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

17. Entire Agreement

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