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Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 21, 2025 Last Updated: January 21, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Cod'Hash blog platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Cod'Hash provides a SaaS blog management platform enabling organizations to:

  • Create, manage, and publish blog content
  • Manage multilingual articles and translations
  • Access content via REST API
  • Manage team members with role-based permissions
  • Track analytics and article performance
  • Upload and manage media assets

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration

To use the Service, you must:

  • Be at least 16 years old
  • Provide accurate, complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.2 Account Types

  • Individual Accounts: Personal use
  • Organization Accounts: Team collaboration with multiple members
  • Roles: OWNER (full control), EDITOR (content management), WRITER (content creation)

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Keeping your password confidential
  • Notifying us immediately of unauthorized access
  • All activities conducted through your account

We are not liable for losses from unauthorized account use.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service to:

  • Create and publish original blog content
  • Manage content for your organization
  • Use the REST API within rate limits
  • Collaborate with team members

4.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

  • Violate laws or regulations
  • Infringe intellectual property rights
  • Publish spam, malware, or harmful content
  • Harass, abuse, or harm others
  • Attempt to breach security or access controls
  • Use the Service for illegal activities
  • Scrape or crawl the Service without permission
  • Reverse engineer or decompile the Service
  • Resell or redistribute the Service
  • Bypass usage limits or rate limits

4.3 Content Restrictions

Prohibited content includes:

  • Illegal, defamatory, or fraudulent material
  • Hate speech, violence, or harassment
  • Adult content (pornography, explicit material)
  • Malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • Spam or unsolicited commercial content
  • Content that violates third-party rights

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create ("Your Content"). By using the Service, you grant us:

  • License: Non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, display, and distribute Your Content as necessary to provide the Service
  • Backup: Right to backup Your Content for service reliability
  • Processing: Right to process content for analytics and service improvement

5.2 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including software, design, logos, and documentation, is owned by Cod'Hash and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

You may NOT:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our code or design
  • Use our trademarks without permission
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices

5.3 API Usage

API access is subject to:

  • Rate limits (documented in API documentation)
  • API key authentication requirements
  • Usage within your subscription tier

6. Payment and Subscriptions

6.1 Pricing

  • Subscription plans and pricing are available on our website
  • Prices may change with 30 days notice
  • Taxes may apply based on your location

6.2 Billing

  • Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually (your choice)
  • Payment processed securely via Stripe
  • Automatic renewal unless canceled
  • No refunds for partial months

6.3 Free Tier

Free tier includes:

  • Limited article creation
  • Basic features and analytics
  • Standard support

Free tier may be discontinued or modified with notice.

6.4 Payment Failure

If payment fails:

  • We will retry billing
  • Account may be suspended after 7 days
  • Content preserved for 30 days after suspension
  • Account may be terminated after 60 days

7. Data and Privacy

7.1 Data Collection

We collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy.

7.2 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures but cannot guarantee absolute security.

7.3 Data Backup

  • We perform regular automated backups
  • You are responsible for maintaining your own backups
  • We are not liable for data loss

7.4 Data Export

You can export Your Content in machine-readable format at any time.

8. Service Availability

8.1 Uptime

We strive for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service.

8.2 Maintenance

  • Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance
  • Emergency maintenance may occur without notice

8.3 No Warranty

The Service is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

9. Termination

9.1 By You

You may terminate your account at any time via account settings.

9.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent activity
  • Fail to pay subscription fees
  • Pose security or legal risks

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Access to the Service ends immediately
  • Your Content may be deleted after 30 days
  • You may export Your Content before deletion
  • Fees paid are non-refundable

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

  • WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
  • OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED FEES PAID IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
  • WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR DATA LOSS, SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS, OR THIRD-PARTY ACTIONS

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Cod'Hash harmless from claims arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your Content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of third-party rights

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction].

12.2 Arbitration

Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration, not court litigation.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

You waive the right to participate in class actions or representative proceedings.

13. Modifications to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you via:

  • Email to your registered address
  • Prominent notice on the Service
  • Updated "Last Updated" date

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

14. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with:

  • Stripe: Payment processing (subject to Stripe's terms)
  • Vercel: Hosting infrastructure
  • UploadThing: Media storage

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms.

15. DMCA and Copyright

15.1 Copyright Infringement

If you believe content infringes your copyright, contact us at hello@codhash.com with:

  • Description of copyrighted work
  • Location of infringing content
  • Your contact information
  • Good faith statement
  • Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury

15.2 Counter-Notice

If your content was removed, you may submit a counter-notice.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Cod'Hash.

16.2 Severability

If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

16.3 No Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

16.4 Assignment

We may assign these Terms. You may not assign without our consent.

16.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our control.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

  • Email: hello@codhash.com
  • Website: https://codhash.com
  • Address: [Your registered business address]

18. API Terms

18.1 API Access

  • API keys are personal and non-transferable
  • Maintain API key security
  • Do not exceed rate limits
  • Use API responsibly

18.2 API Changes

We may modify or discontinue API endpoints with notice.

18.3 API Abuse

Abuse may result in immediate API access revocation.

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.