Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2024

Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Bizily ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service.

Description of Service

Bizily is a web-based time tracking and invoicing application designed for consultants, freelancers, and small businesses. The Service allows you to track time, manage projects and clients, generate invoices, and handle business administration tasks.

Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information during registration
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• You must be at least 18 years old to create an account

Account Responsibility

You are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. This includes actions by team members and users you invite to your workspace.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Upload or transmit malicious software or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use the Service for illegal activities or fraud
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Distribute spam or unsolicited communications
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code

Subscription Plans and Billing

Free Plan

• Limited to 1 client and 2 projects per workspace
• Includes all core features with usage limitations
• Subject to fair use policies
• We reserve the right to modify free plan limitations

Paid Plans

• Billed monthly at $3.99 per workspace
• Payments processed securely through Stripe
• Automatic renewal unless cancelled
• Prorated billing for plan changes

Payment Terms

• All fees are charged in advance on a monthly basis
• Failed payments may result in service suspension
• You are responsible for all applicable taxes
• Price changes will be communicated 30 days in advance

Cancellation and Refunds

Cancellation

• You may cancel your subscription at any time
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
• Your data remains accessible during the current billing period
• No partial refunds for unused time

Data Retention After Cancellation

• Data is retained for 30 days after cancellation for reactivation
• After 30 days, data may be permanently deleted
• You can request data export before cancellation
• Legal and tax-related data retained as required by law

Data and Privacy

Your Data

• You retain ownership of all data you upload to the Service
• We do not claim ownership of your business information
• You grant us permission to process your data to provide the Service
• You are responsible for the accuracy and legality of your data

Data Security

• We implement industry-standard security measures
• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• You are responsible for maintaining secure passwords

Intellectual Property

Our Rights

The Service, including all software, designs, text, graphics, and other content, is owned by Bizily and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for your business purposes, subject to these Terms.

Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide about the Service may be used by us without restriction or compensation.

Service Availability

Uptime

• We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted service
• Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
• Emergency maintenance may occur without advance notice

Support

• Email support provided during business hours
• Response times vary by plan and issue complexity
• Support is provided in English only

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BIZILY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bizily from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Termination

Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by cancelling your subscription.

Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if you violate these Terms, engage in prohibited activities, or for other legitimate business reasons.

Effect of Termination

• Your right to use the Service ends immediately
• Data may be deleted after the retention period
• Outstanding payments remain due
• Provisions regarding liability and indemnification survive termination

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States.

Arbitration

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Bizily regarding the Service.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time.

Force Majeure

We are not liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, or government actions.

Contact Information

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

• Email: legal@bizi.ly
• Support: support@bizi.ly
• General: hello@bizi.ly

Effective Date

These Terms are effective as of January 1, 2024, and will remain in effect until modified or terminated.