Terms of Service

Last updated: December 16, 2024

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of StyleGuide Design's website and services. By using our service, you agree to these Terms. Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using StyleGuide Design ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

StyleGuide Design is a web-based platform that allows users to create, manage, and share design systems and style guides. Our service includes:

  • Design system creation and editing tools
  • Collaboration features for teams
  • Public sharing and export capabilities
  • Analytics and usage tracking
  • API access for integrations

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

  • You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
  • One person may not maintain more than one free account

Account Responsibility

  • You are responsible for all activity under your account
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • We are not liable for any loss resulting from unauthorized account use

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Upload malicious code or harmful content
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Spam or send unsolicited communications
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use the service for competitive intelligence or benchmarking
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

5. Content and Intellectual Property

Your Content

  • You retain ownership of content you create using our Service
  • You grant us a license to host, store, and display your content
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to any content you upload
  • You may delete your content at any time

Our Content

  • We own all rights to the Service and its original content
  • You may not copy, modify, or redistribute our software or content
  • Our trademarks and logos may not be used without permission

6. Billing and Payments

Subscription Plans

  • Paid plans are billed monthly or annually in advance
  • All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
  • We may change pricing with 30 days notice
  • Free plans have usage limitations and fewer features

Payment Processing

  • Payments are processed securely by Stripe
  • You authorize us to charge your payment method
  • Failed payments may result in service suspension
  • You're responsible for all taxes and fees

7. Service Availability

  • We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
  • We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects availability
  • We are not liable for losses due to service interruptions
  • We may suspend service for violations of these Terms

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Termination

By You

  • You may cancel your account at any time
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
  • You may export your data before termination

By Us

  • We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms
  • We may terminate accounts for non-payment
  • We may discontinue the Service with 30 days notice

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of California, USA
  • Disputes will be resolved in the courts of San Francisco, California
  • You waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits
  • We encourage resolving disputes through good-faith negotiation first

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Contact Information

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