Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to 15Rock. By accessing or using our platform, services, or website (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and 15Rock. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Services

15Rock provides AI-powered business intelligence and analytics platform designed for investment professionals, advisors, and corporate strategists. Our Services include:

  • Data analysis and market intelligence tools
  • Portfolio analytics and risk assessment
  • Decision support and strategic planning capabilities
  • Research automation and reporting features
  • Integration with third-party data sources
  • Custom workflow development and implementation

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time without prior notice.

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

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

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly 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

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming a binding contract to use our Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

3.3 Business Use

Our Services are intended for business and professional use. You represent that you are using the Services on behalf of a business entity and have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Services
  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Services
  • Use automated systems to access the Services without authorization
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Collect or store personal data of other users
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Use the Services to compete with 15Rock

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Property

The Services, including all content, features, functionality, software, and technology, are owned by 15Rock and protected by intellectual property laws. This includes:

  • Trademarks, service marks, and logos
  • Software code and algorithms
  • User interface designs and layouts
  • Documentation and training materials
  • Data models and methodologies

5.2 Your Data

You retain all rights to the data you upload or input into the Services ("Customer Data"). By using the Services, you grant us a limited license to process and analyze your Customer Data solely to provide the Services.

5.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Services, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use and incorporate such feedback without compensation or attribution.

6. Payment and Billing

6.1 Fees

Access to certain features requires payment of fees. All fees are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified. You agree to pay all applicable fees according to the pricing and payment terms in effect at the time.

6.2 Billing

For subscription services, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis according to your selected billing cycle. Fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as explicitly stated in these Terms.

6.3 Price Changes

We may change our fees at any time. We will provide at least 30 days' notice of fee increases. Your continued use of the Services after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new fees.

6.4 Taxes

Fees do not include applicable taxes. You are responsible for all taxes associated with your purchase, except for taxes based on our net income.

7. Data Protection and Privacy

Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our data practices.

You represent and warrant that you have obtained all necessary rights and consents to provide Customer Data to us and that such data complies with applicable laws.

8. Service Level and Support

8.1 Availability

We strive to maintain high availability of the Services but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects availability.

8.2 Support

Support services are provided according to your subscription tier. Support hours, response times, and channels vary by plan.

8.3 Updates

We regularly update the Services with improvements and new features. Updates may change functionality or appearance without prior notice.

9. Term and Termination

9.1 Term

These Terms remain in effect while you use the Services. Subscription terms are specified in your service agreement.

9.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by following the cancellation process. Termination does not relieve you of payment obligations for services already rendered.

9.3 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access immediately if you violate these Terms or for any other reason at our discretion. Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately.

9.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Services. We will delete or return your Customer Data according to our data retention policy, unless legally required to retain it.

10. Disclaimers and Warranties

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

  • MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
  • UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION
  • SECURITY OR FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES
  • RESULTS OR OUTCOMES FROM USE OF THE SERVICES

We do not warrant that the Services will meet your requirements or that any information provided is suitable for investment or business decisions. You are solely responsible for evaluating and acting on information from the Services.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, 15ROCK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
  • LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
  • COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES
  • BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF GOODWILL

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU TO 15ROCK IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 15Rock and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of the Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of third parties
  • Your Customer Data or content
  • Your negligence or willful misconduct

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at legal@15rock.com. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally within 60 days.

13.2 Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that disputes will be resolved on an individual basis and waive the right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.

13.4 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Third-Party Services and Content

The Services may integrate with or contain links to third-party services, websites, or content. We do not control or endorse third-party services and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms.

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

15. Export Compliance

You agree to comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations. You may not use the Services if you are subject to trade restrictions or sanctions.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and 15Rock regarding the Services.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

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

16.5 No Agency

No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created by these Terms.

16.6 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

17. Contact Information

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

15Rock

Email: legal@15rock.com

Website: www.15rock.com/contact

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