Terms of Use

Last Updated: 26 July 2024

1. Agreement to Terms

This Terms of Use agreement (the "Terms") constitutes a legally binding contract between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”) and Lacspace (“we,” “us,” or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the https://lacspace.com website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site” and our "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with all of these terms, you are expressly prohibited from using our services and you must discontinue use immediately.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the Services are our proprietary property. All source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics (collectively, the “Content”) and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the “Marks”) are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us. They are protected by copyright and trademark laws and various other intellectual property rights and unfair competition laws of India, Nepal, the United States, and international conventions. Under no circumstances is any of our proprietary software or code provided under an MIT or any other open-source license. All our products are licensed under our strict, proprietary Lacspace Commercial License.

3. User Representations

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that: (1) you have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms; (2) you are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside; (3) you will not access the Services through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script, or otherwise; (4) you will not use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose; and (5) your use of the Services will not violate any applicable law or regulation.

4. License to Use Services

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, limited license to access and use our Services strictly for your personal or internal business purposes. Any use of the Services for resale, republication, or competition is strictly forbidden. We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in and to the Services, Content, and Marks. Any breach of these terms will result in immediate termination of your license.

5. Prohibited Activities & Code of Conduct

You may not access or use the Services for any purpose other than that for which we make them available. As a user, you agree not to:

  • Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Services to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise attempt to extract the source code of any proprietary software developed by Lacspace.
  • Use the Services to build a competitive product, or a product with similar features, functions, or graphics.
  • Use a buying agent or purchasing agent to make purchases on the website.
  • Make any unauthorized use of the Services, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email, or creating user accounts by automated means or under false pretenses.
  • Harass, annoy, intimidate, or threaten any of our employees or agents engaged in providing any portion of the Services to you.
  • Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material that interferes with any party’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Services.

6. Terms Regarding "Free" Services

Lacspace may offer certain services, such as a "Free Website" or "Free Consultation," at no initial cost. These offers are subject to specific limitations and conditions. A "Free Website" is provided "as is," with limited features, and is hosted on our subdomain (e.g., yourname.ssbite.com). Custom domains, advanced features, and dedicated support require a paid subscription. We reserve the right to display our branding, modify, suspend, or terminate any free service at any time without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these Terms. Data from free services may be deleted upon termination.

7. Software and AI Models

Our software, including but not limited to Grocista, SparkHue, ScanSewa, and our proprietary AI models, are licensed, not sold, to you for use only under the terms of a separate License Agreement. Lacspace reserves all rights not expressly granted to you. Any attempt to copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our software or AI models is a direct violation of our intellectual property rights and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

8. User Generated Contributions

The Services may provide you with the opportunity to create, submit, post, display, transmit, perform, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or on the Services, including but not limited to text, writings, video, audio, photographs, graphics, comments, suggestions, or personal information or other material (collectively, "Contributions"). You retain full ownership of your Contributions. However, by submitting Contributions, you grant us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right and license to host, use, copy, and display your Contributions in connection with the operation of the Services.

9. Third-Party Websites and Content

The Services may contain links to other websites ("Third-Party Websites") as well as articles, photographs, text, graphics, and other content belonging to or originating from third parties ("Third-Party Content"). Such Third-Party Websites and Content are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness by us, and we are not responsible for any Third-Party Websites accessed through the Services.

10. Service Management

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to: (1) monitor the Services for violations of these Terms; (2) take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates the law or these Terms; (3) in our sole discretion and without limitation, refuse, restrict access to, limit the availability of, or disable any of your Contributions or any portion thereof; and (4) otherwise manage the Services in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and to facilitate their proper functioning.

11. Privacy Policy

We care about data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy. By using the Services, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms. Please be advised the Services are hosted in the United States, India, and Nepal. If you access the Services from any other region of the world with laws governing personal data collection, use, or disclosure that differ from applicable laws in our hosting countries, then through your continued use of the Services, you are transferring your data to these countries, and you consent to have your data transferred to and processed in these countries.

12. Term and Termination

WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE TERMS, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY, DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES), TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON, including without limitation for breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant contained in these Terms or of any applicable law or regulation. We may terminate your use or participation in the services or delete your account and any content or information that you posted at any time, without warning, in our sole discretion.

13. Modifications and Interruptions

We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Services at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the Services without notice at any time. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.

14. Governing Law

These Terms and your use of the Services are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India applicable to agreements made and to be entirely performed within India, without regard to its conflict of law principles. This applies to all our clients globally, regardless of their location.

15. Dispute Resolution

To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, controversy, or claim related to these Terms (each a "Dispute" and collectively, the “Disputes”), any Dispute brought by either you or us shall be finally and exclusively resolved by binding arbitration in Delhi, India. You agree that any arbitration will be limited to the Dispute between us and you individually. To the full extent permitted by law, no arbitration shall be joined with any other proceeding.

16. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SERVICE’S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO THE SERVICES.

17. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

18. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) your Contributions; (2) use of the Services; (3) breach of these Terms; or (4) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights.

19. User Data

We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Services for the purpose of managing the performance of the Services, as well as data relating to your use of the Services. Although we perform regular routine backups of data, you are solely responsible for all data that you transmit. You agree that we shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of any such data.

20. Electronic Communications

Visiting the Site, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Site, satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing.

21. Miscellaneous

These Terms and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Services constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision is severable and does not affect the validity of any remaining provisions.

22. Contact Us

In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Services or to receive further information regarding use of the Services, please contact us at: compliance@lacspace.com or visit our Contact Page.