Terms of Use
Welcome to Software Architecture Portal, LLC (“Software Architecture Portal”). These Terms of Use (“Agreement”) outline the terms and conditions under which you, the user (“User” or “You”), are granted access to our website (“Website”) and related services (“Services”). Please carefully read and understand this Agreement along with the Software Architecture Portal Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into this Agreement by reference. Your use of the Website and Services indicates your acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree with any part of this Agreement, please refrain from using the Website or Services.
1. Access Eligibility
You must be at least eighteen (18) years old to use our Website and Services. The Services are available only to individuals capable of forming legally binding contracts. Software Architecture Portal reserves the right to deny access to the Website or Services to anyone not complying with this Agreement.
2. Registration/Your Account
While browsing the Website is possible without registration, using all Services requires registration. During Registration, you provide information such as your name, address, telephone number, and email address. You create an account with a User ID and password. You must maintain the confidentiality of your User ID and password. Account transfer, assignment, or sale to third parties is prohibited. Providing accurate and current information is your responsibility. False, misleading, or incomplete information may lead to Account suspension or termination.
3. Electronic Communications
By communicating with Software Architecture Portal via email or submitting requests on the Website, you agree to receive electronic communications from us. We may contact you via email or post notices on the Website. If you request a demo or more information, you consent to being contacted by phone, with calls possibly recorded for quality assurance. All electronic communications from Software Architecture Portal satisfy legal requirements for written communication.
4. Term
This Agreement is effective while you use the Website or Services. You may delete your Account at any time, but your use of Services as a visitor remains subject to this Agreement. Software Architecture Portal may terminate your Account or Service access at any time for any reason, involving deletion of your Account information from our databases.
5. Ownership of Services
Intellectual property rights for the Website and Services (excluding User Provided Content) belong to Software Architecture Portal or its partners. You agree not to reproduce, modify, publish, sell, or create derivative works based on the Website or Services. User Provided Content refers to material uploaded by users and is addressed separately.
6. User Provided Content
Users may upload or provide Content to the Website. While Software Architecture Portal doesn’t claim ownership, users grant us a license to use, copy, and distribute such User Provided Content globally. Users are responsible for ensuring the legality, reliability, and appropriateness of User Provided Content.
7. Third Party Content
The Website and Services may contain Content from Users and third parties. Software Architecture Portal doesn’t control such Content and makes no guarantees about its accuracy or quality. Users are responsible for assessing third-party Content independently.
8. Grant of License
Software Architecture Portal grants users a limited, revocable license to download, view, and print Content on the Website for personal use in connection with Services.
9. Third Party Links
The Website may link to Third Party Sites. Software Architecture Portal disclaims responsibility for the content, services, or practices of Third Party Sites. Users access Third Party Sites at their own risk, governed by the respective Third Party Site’s terms and policies.
10. Linking and RSS Feeds
Users may use hyperlinks to access additional information. Software Architecture Portal’s RSS feeds are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.
11. Interactions
Interactions between users or with advertisers are solely between parties involved. Software Architecture Portal is not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from such interactions.
12. Use of User Information
Users will not use information obtained from Services to harass, abuse, or harm others. Software Architecture Portal reserves the right to limit user communications and Content sharing.
13. Responsibilities Regarding User Provided Content
Users are responsible for the legality, reliability, and appropriateness of User Provided Content. Posting material protected by copyright or other proprietary rights without permission is prohibited.
14. Prohibited Content
Users agree not to post offensive, false, misleading, or illegal Content. Prohibited Content includes, but is not limited to, promoting harm, violating privacy, or engaging in illegal activities.
15. Violation of this Agreement
Any use of the Website or Services in violation of this Agreement may result in termination or suspension of Your Account and rights. Software Architecture Portal may review, delete, or modify Content violating this Agreement or constituting Prohibited Content.
16. Lawful Use
Users agree to use the Website and Services in compliance with applicable laws and solely for lawful purposes.
17. No Disruption
Users will not interfere with, disrupt, or create undue burdens on Services. Users will not introduce software or agents that generate automated messages or mine data.
18. Intellectual Property Infringement
Software Architecture Portal respects intellectual property rights. Users must report alleged infringement according to the provided process.
19. Disclaimer of Warranties
Software Architecture Portal provides Services on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. Software Architecture Portal disclaims all warranties, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Use of Services is at your own risk.
20. Assumption of Risk
Users assume all risk when transacting with vendors through the Website. Software Architecture Portal assumes no liability for the results of such transactions.
21. Limitation of Liability
Software Architecture Portal, its owners, officers, and employees shall not be liable for any indirect, special, or consequential damages arising from Your use of the Services. Software Architecture Portal’s entire liability for any Service-related dispute shall not exceed the greater of fees paid in the past 12 months or $100.
22. Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify and hold Software Architecture Portal harmless from any losses, damages, or expenses arising from claims related to User’s use of Services.
23. Governing Law and Venue
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee. Any disputes shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Williamson County, Tennessee.
24. Attorneys’ Fees
If legal action is necessary to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover attorneys’ fees and costs.
25. Assignment
This Agreement may not be transferred or assigned by Users but may be assigned by Software Architecture Portal without restriction.
26. Force Majeure
Software Architecture Portal is not liable for delays caused by events beyond its control.
PRODUCT LISTING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Software Architecture Portal offers free product listings for software vendors, subject to editorial standards. Vendors must meet certain criteria, including business-focused product design, alignment with existing software categories, clear value proposition, and an up-to-date website. Software Architecture Portal reserves the right to deny listing requests that do not meet these criteria.
