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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 11, 2025

Please read these terms carefully. By using Permit Saige, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Permit Saige, LLC ("Permit Saige," "we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.

Important: These Terms may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of material changes, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Description of Service

Permit Saige provides an AI-powered platform designed to help users prepare building permit applications. Our Service includes:

Core Features

  • AI-guided permit application preparation
  • Document management and validation
  • Jurisdiction-specific requirement identification
  • Application review and error checking
  • Progress tracking and notifications

Additional Services

  • Educational resources and guides
  • Customer support and assistance
  • Integration with government portals (where available)
  • Professional consultation services

Service Limitations

Permit Saige is a preparation and guidance tool. We do not guarantee permit approval, and final submission and approval remain subject to local government processes and requirements. Our Service does not constitute legal or professional advice.

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

Eligibility Requirements

To use our Service, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Account Registration

When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide truthful, accurate, and complete information
  • Keep your account information up to date
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

Business and Professional Accounts

If you are registering on behalf of a business or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms and that the entity agrees to be responsible for your use of the Service.

4. User Responsibilities

As a user of our Service, you are responsible for:

Data Accuracy

Ensuring all information you provide is accurate, complete, and up-to-date

Legal Compliance

Complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations

Document Verification

Verifying the accuracy and completeness of all documents before submission

Professional Consultation

Seeking appropriate professional advice when required by law or regulation

Account Security

Maintaining the security and confidentiality of your account credentials

Final Review

Conducting final review of all applications before official submission

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service for any of the following prohibited purposes:

Prohibited Activities

  • Providing false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Attempting to circumvent security measures or access controls
  • Using the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Interfering with or disrupting the Service or its servers
  • Attempting to reverse engineer or copy our software or algorithms
  • Using automated tools to access or interact with the Service without permission
  • Sharing account credentials or allowing unauthorized access
  • Uploading malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
  • Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Using the Service to compete with or harm our business interests

Enforcement: Violation of these prohibited uses may result in immediate termination of your account and legal action where appropriate.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

The Service and all content, features, and functionality are owned by Permit Saige and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. This includes:

  • Software, algorithms, and AI models
  • Website design, graphics, and user interface
  • Text, content, and educational materials
  • Trademarks, logos, and brand elements
  • Data compilations and databases

License to Use

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal or business purposes. This license does not include the right to:

  • Modify, copy, or create derivative works
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Redistribute, sell, or sublicense the Service
  • Remove or alter proprietary notices

Feedback and Suggestions

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the Service become our property and may be used without compensation or attribution to improve our Service.

7. User Content and Data

Your Content Ownership

You retain ownership of all content, documents, and data you upload to or create using our Service ("User Content"). However, by using our Service, you grant us certain rights as described below.

License to Process Your Content

You grant Permit Saige a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use, process, and analyze your User Content solely for the purpose of providing our Service, including:

  • Processing and validating permit applications
  • Providing AI-powered recommendations and guidance
  • Generating required forms and documents
  • Improving our Service and algorithms (in aggregated, anonymized form)
  • Complying with legal obligations and government requests

Content Responsibilities

You represent and warrant that your User Content:

  • Is accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge
  • Does not violate any laws or third-party rights
  • Does not contain malicious code or harmful content
  • Is properly licensed for your use and our processing

Data Security and Privacy

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your User Content. For detailed information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy.

8. Payment Terms

Subscription Plans and Fees

Our Service may be offered through various subscription plans with different features and pricing. Current pricing is available on our website and may be updated from time to time with appropriate notice.

Payment Processing

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. By providing payment information, you:

  • Authorize us to charge the specified fees to your payment method
  • Represent that you have the right to use the payment method
  • Agree to pay all applicable taxes and fees
  • Acknowledge that payment information is subject to our Privacy Policy

Billing and Renewals

Automatic Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date

Payment Failures

Service may be suspended for failed payments until resolved

Refunds and Cancellations

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Refund policies vary by plan and are detailed in your subscription agreement. Generally:

  • Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period
  • No refunds for partial months unless required by law
  • Free trial cancellations do not incur charges
  • Refund requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

Important Disclaimers

Please read these disclaimers carefully as they limit our liability and your rights.

Service "As Is"

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

  • Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
  • Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected or that the Service is free of viruses

No Professional Advice

Permit Saige is a technology platform and does not provide legal, architectural, engineering, or other professional advice. Our Service is designed to assist with permit application preparation but does not replace professional consultation where required by law or prudent practice.

No Guarantee of Approval

We do not guarantee that permit applications prepared using our Service will be approved by government authorities. Approval decisions are made solely by the relevant government agencies based on their own criteria and processes.

Limitation of Liability

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

  • Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
  • Loss of data or information
  • Cost of substitute services
  • Delays in project completion
  • Permit application rejections or delays

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

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Permit Saige, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your use of the Service or violation of these Terms
  • Your User Content or any content you submit through the Service
  • Your violation of any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Any false or misleading information you provide
  • Any negligent or wrongful acts or omissions
  • Any disputes between you and third parties

This indemnification obligation survives termination of these Terms and your use of the Service.

11. Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by following the cancellation process in your account settings or by contacting our support team. Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease at the end of your current billing period.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, if you:

  • Violate these Terms or our policies
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
  • Fail to pay required fees
  • Pose a security risk to our Service or other users
  • Use the Service in a manner that could harm our business or reputation

Effect of Termination

Upon termination of your account:

  • Your right to access and use the Service immediately ceases
  • We may delete your account and User Content after a reasonable period
  • You remain liable for any outstanding fees or obligations
  • Provisions that should survive termination will continue to apply

Data Export

Before termination, you may export your User Content through the tools provided in your account. We are not obligated to provide access to your data after account termination.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising from or related to the Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State], United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution Process

1. Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve any dispute informally. Please send a detailed description of the dispute to legal@permitsaige.com.

2. Binding Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, any dispute shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

3. Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations or other matters requiring immediate relief.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as part of a class, collective, or representative action.

13. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Permit Saige

Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect

Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights and obligations freely

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce it later

Force Majeure

Neither party is liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control

Updates

We may update these Terms from time to time with appropriate notice to users

14. Contact Information

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

Legal Inquiries

Company Information

Permit Saige, LLC
[Address to be updated]
United States

Last updated: January 11, 2025 | Effective Date: January 11, 2025