TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a binding legal agreement between you (whether as an individual or on behalf of an entity) ("Customer," "you," or "your") and 7TAPS OPCO, LLC ("7taps," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the 7taps microlearning platform and related services.
1.1 Services Covered
These Terms apply to:
- The 7taps website at https://7taps.com and all related domains and subdomains
- 7taps microlearning platform (web and mobile applications)
- Application programming interfaces (APIs) and integrations
- Documentation, templates, and related materials
- All updates, enhancements, and modifications to the foregoing
(collectively, the "Services")
1.2 Acceptance
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.
1.3 Authority
If you are entering into these Terms on behalf of an entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms, and references to "you" or "your" shall refer to that entity.
1.4 Service Tiers
7taps offers multiple service tiers with different features and limitations:
Free Trial: Limited-time access to evaluate Services
Free Edition: Ongoing access with usage limitations
Paid Plans: Subscription-based access with enhanced features and support
Enterprise Plans: Custom agreements with negotiated terms
Specific features, limitations, and pricing for each tier are available at https://7taps.com/pricing.
2. DEFINITIONS
"Acceptable Use Policy" means the prohibited activities and usage restrictions set forth in Section 10.
"AI Tools" means artificial intelligence-powered features within the Services for content generation, including text, image, video, and translation capabilities.
"Content" means all information, data, text, software, images, video, audio, and other materials accessible through the Services, excluding Customer Data.
"Customer Data" means all data, content, materials, and information that Customer or its Authorized Users upload, submit, post, or transmit through the Services.
"Data Protection Laws" means all applicable laws relating to data protection, privacy, and security, including GDPR, CCPA, and other jurisdiction-specific regulations.
"Documentation" means 7taps' published user guides, help articles, and technical documentation available at https://help.7taps.com.
"DPA" means the Data Processing Agreement available at [https://help.7taps.com/en/articles/12572266-7taps-data-processing-agreement-dpa], which applies to Customer's subject to GDPR or other Data Protection Laws.
"Learners" means individuals who access and consume microlearning content created by Customer through the Services.
"SLA" means the Service Level Agreement published at [https://help.7taps.com/en/articles/11061989-7taps-microlearning-service-level-agreement-sla], which applies to Paid Plans and Enterprise Plans only.
3. ACCOUNT REGISTRATION AND ACCESS
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features of the Services, you must create an account using:
Your full legal name (or authorized business name)
A valid, non-disposable email address
Accurate and complete registration information
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for:
Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
All activities that occur under your account
Notifying 7taps immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
Ensuring that all Authorized Users comply with these Terms
3.3 Account Restrictions
You may not:
Share account credentials among multiple individuals (except as authorized for team accounts)
Create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limitations or trial restrictions
Use automated means to create accounts or access the Services without prior written authorization
Impersonate another person or entity
3.4 Authorized Users
Paid Plans and Enterprise Plans may grant access to multiple Authorized Users. Customer is responsible for all actions taken by its Authorized Users and must ensure their compliance with these Terms.
4. LICENSE AND USAGE RIGHTS
4.1 License Grant
Subject to Customer's compliance with these Terms and payment of applicable fees, 7taps grants Customer a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to:
Access and use the Services during the applicable Subscription Term
Create, store, and distribute microlearning content to Customer's Learners
Use AI Tools to generate content for Customer's business purposes
Integrate the Services with Customer's systems through available APIs and integrations
4.2 License Restrictions
Customer shall not, and shall not permit others to:
Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to discover the source code of the Services
Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works of the Services
Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices on the Services
Use the Services to develop competing products or services
Sublicense, resell, rent, lease, or otherwise commercialize access to the Services (except distributing content to Learners)
Access the Services to build a similar or competitive product
Use the Services in violation of any applicable law or regulation
4.3 Reservation of Rights
7taps reserves all rights not expressly granted in these Terms. The Services, Content, and all intellectual property rights therein are and shall remain the exclusive property of 7taps and its licensors.
5. FEES AND PAYMENT
5.1 Subscription Fees
Paid Plans and Enterprise Plans require payment of subscription fees as set forth in your selected plan or Order Form. Fees are based on:
Subscription tier and features selected
Number of Authorized Users (if applicable)
Usage of AI Tools, SMS, email, and other consumption-based features
Any additional services or add-ons purchased
5.2 Payment Terms
All fees are due within forty-five (45) days of invoice date unless otherwise specified
Fees are non-refundable except as expressly provided in Section 5.
All fees are exclusive of taxes, which Customer is responsible for paying
Accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, ACH, and wire transfer
5.3 Recurring Charges
For subscription plans with recurring charges:
Customer authorizes 7taps to charge the designated payment method automatically on each renewal date
Customer must maintain current payment information
7taps will provide notice of recurring charges via email receipt
5.4 Usage-Based Charges
Certain features have usage limits based on your subscription tier:
AI-based content generation (credit-based)
Email, SMS, WhatsApp delivery to Learners
Content sharing methods and distribution channels
Additional charges apply when usage exceeds subscription limits. Current limits and overage rates are available at https://help.7taps.com/en/articles/10028807-7taps-monthly-usage-limits.
5.5 Price Changes
7taps may change subscription fees upon thirty (30) days' written notice. Price changes apply to:
Renewal terms (existing subscriptions continue at current rate until renewal)
New subscriptions and upgrades
New features and capabilities
Usage-based charges and overages
5.6 Late Payment
Late payments may result in:
Suspension of access to the Services until payment is received
Interest charges of 1.5% per month (or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower)
Collection costs and reasonable attorney's fees
5.7 Free Trials and Free Edition
Free Trials have limited duration and features as specified at registration
Free Edition has ongoing access with usage limitations
7taps may modify or discontinue Free Trials and Free Edition at any time
Free Trials and Free Edition are provided "AS IS" without warranties or SLA commitments
5.8 No Refunds
Except as expressly provided in Section 5.9, all fees are non-refundable, including if:
Customer cancels during a paid subscription period
Customer's account is terminated for breach of these Terms
Customer does not use the Services during the subscription period
5.9 Pro-Rata Refunds (Paid Plans Only)
Customer may be entitled to a pro-rata refund of prepaid fees only if:
7taps terminates Customer's account without cause; or
7taps materially breaches these Terms and fails to cure within thirty (30) days of written notice, and Customer terminates the agreement
No refunds apply to Free Trials, Free Edition, or consumption-based charges.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
6.1 7taps Ownership
7taps (and its licensors) owns all right, title, and interest in and to:
The Services, including all software, technology, and infrastructure
Content made available through the Services (excluding Customer Data)
7taps trademarks, service marks, logos, and brand elements
All improvements, enhancements, and derivative works of the foregoing
6.2 Customer Data Ownership
Customer retains all right, title, and interest in and to Customer Data, including:
Microlearning courses and training content created using the Services
Content uploaded by Customer or its Authorized Users
Content submitted by Learners through Customer's courses (including via submit cards, surveys, and interactive features)
AI-generated content based on Customer's prompts and inputs (subject to Section 7)
7taps does not claim ownership of Customer Data.
6.3 License to Customer Data
Customer grants 7taps a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive license to:
Host, store, and transmit Customer Data as necessary to provide the Services
Use Customer Data to provide technical support and troubleshooting
Generate aggregated, anonymized analytics for service improvement (with no personally identifiable information)
6.4 Feedback and Suggestions
If Customer provides feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Services ("Feedback"), Customer grants 7taps an unrestricted, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, modify, and incorporate such Feedback without compensation or attribution.
6.5 Customer Name and Logo
7taps may use Customer's name and logo to identify Customer as a 7taps customer in:
Marketing materials and case studies
Customer lists on 7taps' website
Investor and fundraising materials
Electronic communications to prospective customers
Customer may opt out by emailing hello@7taps.com. 7taps will comply with any reasonable brand guidelines provided by Customer.
7. AI TOOLS AND GENERATED CONTENT
7.1 AI Tools Overview
7taps provides AI Tools powered by third-party providers (Sub-Processors) to assist with content creation. AI Tools generate text, images, video, audio, and translations based on Customer's inputs.
7.2 Enterprise AI Data Privacy Guarantee
7taps utilizes enterprise-level agreements with all AI Sub-Processors, which provide enhanced data protection:
Zero-Training Guarantee: AI Sub-Processors do not use Customer inputs to train or improve their AI models
No Data Retention: Customer inputs are processed in real-time and not stored by AI Sub-Processors beyond the time necessary to generate outputs
Enterprise Security Standards: All AI Sub-Processors meet 7taps' security and privacy requirements
This enterprise architecture ensures Customer Data remains private and is never used to develop or improve third-party AI models. Additional details are available in the AI Terms at https://help.7taps.com/en/articles/6959985-7taps-ai-terms.
7.3 Customer Responsibilities for AI Content
Customer acknowledges and agrees that:
Human Review Required: AI-generated content requires human review, editing, and validation before use. Customer must verify:
Accuracy and completeness of information
Appropriateness for intended audience
Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Absence of bias, discrimination, or offensive content
Proper attribution of any third-party content
Customer Ownership and Responsibility: Customer owns AI-generated content and is solely responsible for its use, distribution, and compliance with law. Customer accepts all risks associated with relying on AI-generated content.
No Warranty for AI Content: 7taps makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of AI-generated content. AI Tools may produce:
Factually incorrect information ("hallucinations")
Biased, inappropriate, or offensive content
Content that infringes third-party intellectual property rights
Content that violates applicable laws or regulations
7.4 AI Content Disclaimer
AI-GENERATED CONTENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES. 7TAPS IS NOT LIABLE FOR CUSTOMER'S USE OF, RELIANCE ON, OR DECISIONS MADE BASED ON AI-GENERATED CONTENT. CUSTOMER MUST INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY ALL AI-GENERATED CONTENT BEFORE USE.
7.5 AI Acceptable Use Policy
Customer shall not use AI Tools to generate:
Content that violates Section 10 (Prohibited Activities)
Medical, legal, or financial advice
Political campaign materials or electoral content
Source code or malware
Content that misleads others into believing it is human-generated (without disclosure)
Full AI Terms are available at https://help.7taps.com/en/articles/6959985-7taps-ai-terms and are incorporated by reference.
7.6 AI Data Privacy
Customer inputs to AI Tools are processed by third-party AI providers
AI providers do not use Customer inputs to train their models (per enterprise license terms)
Customer consents to sharing inputs with AI providers as necessary to deliver AI features
7taps' Privacy Policy and DPA (if applicable) govern handling of personal data
8. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY
8.1 Privacy Policy
7taps' collection and use of personal information is governed by the Privacy Policy available at https://www.7taps.com/legal/privacy-policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
8.2 Data Processing Agreement
For Customers subject to GDPR or other Data Protection Laws, the DPA available at [https://help.7taps.com/en/articles/12572266-7taps-data-processing-agreement-dpa] applies and is incorporated into these Terms. In the event of conflict between the DPA and these Terms, the DPA prevails on data protection matters.
8.3 Data Location
The Services are hosted in the United States (AWS US-East region). Customer Data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other jurisdictions where 7taps or its sub-processors maintain facilities.
By using the Services, Customer consents to the transfer of data outside Customer's jurisdiction. For EU customers, data transfers are governed by the DPA and Standard Contractual Clauses.
8.4 Data Security
7taps implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect Customer Data, including:
Encryption in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256)
Multi-factor authentication and role-based access controls
24/7 security monitoring and intrusion detection
Regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
Incident response procedures with 72-hour breach notification
8.5 Security Certifications
7taps maintains:
SOC 2 Type II certification (Security, Availability, Confidentiality)
ISO 27001:2022 certification for information security management
Upon request, 7taps will provide Customer with copies of current audit reports and certifications, subject to confidentiality obligations.
8.6 Security Incidents
In the event of a security incident affecting Customer Data:
7taps will notify Customer within 72 hours of discovering any confirmed security breach affecting Customer Data, or such shorter period as required by applicable law
7taps will provide details of the incident, affected data, and remediation measures taken or proposed
7taps will reasonably cooperate with Customer's incident response and regulatory notification obligations
9. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
9.1 Compliance with Laws
Customer is responsible for ensuring that:
Customer's use of the Services complies with all applicable laws and regulations
Customer Data does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws
Learners' data is collected, processed, and used in compliance with Data Protection Laws
Customer obtains all necessary consents before sharing content with Learners via email, SMS, or WhatsApp
9.2 Content Accuracy and Appropriateness
Customer represents and warrants that Customer Data:
Is accurate, complete, and not misleading
Does not contain malware, viruses, or malicious code
Does not infringe third-party intellectual property rights
Complies with Section 10 (Prohibited Activities)
Does not contain false or misleading information
Does not violate any individual's privacy or publicity rights
9.3 Learner Consents
When sharing content with Learners, Customer represents and warrants that:
Customer has obtained explicit consent from Learners to be contacted
Customer complies with anti-spam laws (CAN-SPAM, CASL, GDPR, etc.)
Customer provides Learners with opt-out mechanisms as required by law
9.4 Third-Party Integrations
If Customer integrates the Services with third-party systems:
Customer is responsible for the security and compliance of integrated systems
Customer must comply with third-party terms of service
7taps is not responsible for third-party service failures or data breaches
9.5 Shutterstock Content
7taps provides access to Shutterstock images within the Services. Customer agrees that:
Shutterstock content is for digital use within 7taps only (not for printing)
Customer may not use Shutterstock content as a trademark
Customer may not portray persons in Shutterstock images in offensive, defamatory, or unlawful contexts
Full Shutterstock terms apply as set forth in Section 19
10. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
Customer shall not, and shall not permit Authorized Users or Learners to:
10.1 Security Violations
Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features of the Services
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services or related systems
Probe, scan, or test vulnerabilities without prior written authorization
Upload or transmit malware, viruses, Trojan horses, or malicious code
Launch denial-of-service attacks or flood the Services with traffic
10.2 Platform Abuse
Use the Services for any unlawful purpose
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Create, store, or distribute content that violates Section 9.2
Systematically retrieve or scrape data to create a competing database
Use the Services to send spam, unsolicited communications, or phishing attempts
Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading activities
Conduct or publish benchmarking or comparative performance testing of the Services, or disclose performance data or analysis to any third party, without 7taps' prior written consent, except as required by law
10.3 Content Violations
Create or distribute content that:
Infringes third-party intellectual property rights
Violates privacy or publicity rights
Contains hate speech, threats, or harassment
Promotes violence, self-harm, or illegal activities
Includes obscene, pornographic, or sexually explicit material
Exploits or harms minors
Impersonates any person or entity
10.4 System Interference
Interfere with other users' access to or use of the Services
Overload, burden, or impair the Services' infrastructure
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, spiders) except as authorized in Section 4.3
Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Services
Remove or alter any proprietary notices or labels
Violation of this Section may result in immediate suspension or termination of access to the Services, with or without notice.
11. TERM AND TERMINATION
11.1 Subscription Term
Free Trials: Term specified at registration (typically 14-30 days)
Free Edition: Month-to-month until terminated
Paid Plans: Initial term specified at purchase (monthly or annual), automatically renewing for successive periods of equal length unless either party provides notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days before the end of the then-current term
Enterprise Plans: As specified in the applicable Order Form or SOW
11.2 Subscription Cancellation vs. Account Termination
Subscription Cancellation (Paid Plans):
Either party may cancel or not renew a Paid Plan subscription by providing written notice at least thirty (30) days before the end of the current term
Upon subscription cancellation, Customer's account will automatically downgrade to Free Edition
Customer Data remains accessible in Free Edition subject to Free Edition usage limitations
Customer may continue using the Services under Free Edition terms
Account Termination:
Either party may terminate the account entirely (closing the account and initiating data deletion) by providing thirty (30) days' written notice
Upon account termination, all licenses terminate and data deletion process begins per Section 11.7
Customer may not re-register using the same email address without 7taps' prior written consent
The distinction: Subscription cancellation downgrades access but retains data. Account termination closes the account and deletes data.
11.3 Termination for Breach
Either party may terminate these Terms immediately if the other party:
Materially breaches these Terms and fails to cure within thirty (30) days of written notice (or ten (10) days for payment breaches)
Engages in fraudulent or illegal conduct in connection with the Services
Becomes insolvent, makes an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or enters bankruptcy proceedings
11.4 Immediate Termination by 7taps
7taps may immediately suspend or terminate access to the Services without notice if:
Customer violates Section 10 (Prohibited Activities)
Customer's use poses a security risk or legal liability to 7taps
Customer engages in abusive conduct toward 7taps employees
Required by law or court order
11.5 Free Trials and Free Edition Termination
7taps may modify, suspend, or terminate Free Trials and Free Edition at any time, for any reason, with or without notice, including to:
Prevent abuse or fraudulent use
Manage platform capacity and resources
Enforce usage limitations
11.6 Effect of Termination
Upon termination or expiration:
All licenses granted under these Terms immediately terminate
Customer must cease all use of the Services
7taps will delete Customer Data in accordance with Section 11.7
Sections 6 (IP Rights), 9 (Customer Responsibilities), 13 (Warranties and Disclaimers), 14 (Limitation of Liability), 15 (Indemnification), and 18 (General Provisions) survive termination
11.7 Data Retention and Deletion
Inactive Account Retention:
Free Edition and downgraded accounts: Customer Data is retained for up to twenty-four (24) months from last login or activity
After 24 months of inactivity, accounts and associated data are automatically deleted
Customers receive advance notice before automatic deletion where technically feasible
Deletion Upon Account Termination: Upon explicit account termination or Customer's written deletion request:
Data Export: Customer may request export of Customer Data within thirty (30) days of termination. 7taps will provide data in a commonly used, machine- readable format (such as JSON, CSV, or similar) as determined by 7taps based on the type of data being exported.
Production Systems: Deleted within ninety (90) days of termination or deletion request
Backup Systems: Deleted within thirty (30) days of production deletion
Deletion Certification: Available upon request
Legal Holds: 7taps may retain data longer if required by law, regulation, or legal process (with notice to Customer)
Immediate Deletion Requests: Customer may request immediate deletion at any time by contacting support@7taps.com. Deletion will commence within 3 business days and follow the timeline above.
12. SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT AND SUPPORT
12.1 SLA Applicability
The SLA published at https://help.7taps.com/en/articles/11061989-7taps-microlearning-service-level-agreement-sla applies to:
Paid Plans and Enterprise Plans
Does NOT apply to Free Trials or Free Edition
12.2 Uptime Commitment (Paid Plans)
7taps will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain 99.9% uptime for the Services, calculated monthly and excluding:
Scheduled maintenance (with advance notice)
Force majeure events beyond 7taps' reasonable control
Outages caused by third-party service providers (AWS, AI providers)
Customer's internet connectivity or systems
Customer's breach of these Terms
12.3 Support
Support availability varies by service tier:
Free Trials and Free Edition:
Knowledge base access
Community forum access
Email support (best-effort basis, no guaranteed response time)
Paid Plans:
Knowledge base and community forum access
Email support: [support@7taps.com]
In-product chat support
Initial response within 24 hours (9 AM - 6 PM ET, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays)
Enterprise Plans:
All Paid Plan support channels
Priority email and chat support
Dedicated customer success manager (for qualifying accounts)
Custom SLA terms (if negotiated)
Full support scope and standards are available at [https://help.7taps.com/en/articles/12589022-support-scope-and-standards].
12.4 Maintenance and Updates
7taps may:
Perform scheduled maintenance with reasonable advance notice
Deploy updates, patches, and enhancements without notice
Modify features, functionality, or user interface
Discontinue features with ninety (90) days' notice for Paid Plans
7taps is not obligated to provide any specific updates, features, or functionality.
13. WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS
13.1 Limited Warranty (Paid Plans Only)
For Paid Plans and Enterprise Plans, 7taps warrants that:
The Services will perform materially in accordance with the Documentation
7taps will maintain SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications during the subscription term
7taps will use commercially reasonable efforts to meet the published SLA
Customer's exclusive remedy for breach of this warranty is for 7taps to re-perform the non-conforming Services or, if 7taps cannot re-perform within thirty (30) days, Customer may terminate and receive a pro-rata refund of prepaid fees for the non-conforming period.
13.2 Disclaimer for Free Trials and Free Edition
FREE TRIALS AND FREE EDITION ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
13.3 General Disclaimer
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN SECTION 13.1, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND 7TAPS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
WARRANTIES REGARDING AVAILABILITY, RELIABILITY, ACCURACY, OR COMPLETENESS
WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
WARRANTIES REGARDING THIRD-PARTY CONTENT, AI-GENERATED CONTENT, OR SHUTTERSTOCK MATERIALS
13.4 Third-Party Services
7taps makes no warranties regarding third-party services, providers, or content, including:
AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Synthesia, WellSaid Labs, DeepL)
Cloud infrastructure (AWS)
Shutterstock image library
Integration partners and third-party applications
Customer uses third-party services at its own risk.
13.5 Beta Features
Beta features are provided for evaluation purposes "AS IS" without warranties or SLA commitments. Beta features may be discontinued or materially modified without notice.
14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
14.1 Liability Cap (Paid Plans)
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 14.2, EACH PARTY'S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNTS PAID OR PAYABLE BY CUSTOMER TO 7TAPS DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY.
14.2 Liability Cap (Free Trials and Free Edition)
FOR FREE TRIALS AND FREE EDITION, 7TAPS' TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00 USD).
14.3 Exclusion of Consequential Damages
IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING:
LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
LOSS OF DATA OR COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR LOSS OF GOODWILL
REPUTATIONAL HARM
THIS EXCLUSION APPLIES EVEN IF A PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE).
14.4 Exceptions to Limitations
The limitations in Sections 14.1-14.3 do NOT apply to:
Customer's payment obligations under Section 5
Breaches of Section 4.2 (License Restrictions) or Section 10 (Prohibited Activities)
Violations of intellectual property rights under Section 6
Indemnification obligations under Section 15
Confidentiality breaches under Section 17
Customer's obligations under Section 9 (Customer Responsibilities)
Gross negligence or willful misconduct
Liability that cannot be limited under applicable law
14.5 AI Content Liability Exclusion
7TAPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, OR LOSSES ARISING FROM:
CUSTOMER'S USE OF, RELIANCE ON, OR DECISIONS MADE BASED ON AI-GENERATED CONTENT
INACCURACIES, ERRORS, OR OMISSIONS IN AI-GENERATED CONTENT
CUSTOMER'S FAILURE TO REVIEW OR VALIDATE AI-GENERATED CONTENT
THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS RELATED TO CUSTOMER'S USE OF AI-GENERATED CONTENT
14.6 Essential Purpose
The parties acknowledge that the limitations and exclusions in this Section 14 reflect a reasonable allocation of risk and are an essential element of the bargain between the parties. The Services and pricing would be substantially different without these limitations.
15. INDEMNIFICATION
15.1 Mutual Indemnification
Each party ("Indemnifying Party") shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents ("Indemnified Party") from and against any third-party claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
7taps' Indemnification Obligations:
7taps' material breach of these Terms
Claims that the Services (excluding Customer Data and AI-generated content) infringe third-party intellectual property rights
7taps' gross negligence or willful misconduct
7taps' violation of applicable laws in providing the Services
Customer's Indemnification Obligations:
Customer Data or Customer's use of the Services
Customer's breach of Section 9 (Customer Responsibilities) or Section 10 (Prohibited Activities)
Claims by Learners related to Customer's content or use of AI-generated content
Customer's violation of applicable laws, including Data Protection Laws
Customer's violation of third-party rights (IP, privacy, publicity)
15.2 IP Indemnification Exceptions
7taps' IP indemnification obligation does NOT apply to claims arising from:
Customer Data or AI-generated content based on Customer's inputs
Modifications to the Services made by Customer or third parties
Use of the Services in combination with non-7taps products or services
Continued use after 7taps notifies Customer of infringing use
Use of the Services in violation of these Terms or the Documentation
15.3 Indemnification Procedures
The Indemnified Party must:
Promptly notify the Indemnifying Party in writing of the claim
Grant the Indemnifying Party sole control of the defense and settlement (provided settlements do not impose obligations on or admit liability by the Indemnified Party without consent)
Reasonably cooperate with the defense at Indemnifying Party's expense
Failure to promptly notify does not relieve the Indemnifying Party except to the extent materially prejudiced by the delay.
15.4 Indemnification Remedies
If the Services become (or in 7taps' reasonable opinion are likely to become) subject to an IP infringement claim, 7taps may, at its option:
Procure the right for Customer to continue using the Services
Modify the Services to make them non-infringing
Replace the Services with non-infringing functional equivalents
Terminate the affected Services and refund prepaid fees for the terminated portion on a pro-rata basis
THIS SECTION 15 STATES THE PARTIES' EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AND ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS.
16. INSURANCE
16.1 Insurance Requirements
7taps maintains, and will maintain during the term of these Terms, commercially reasonable insurance coverage appropriate for companies of similar size and in similar industries, including:
General Liability Insurance
Cyber Liability Insurance
Professional Liability / Errors & Omissions Insurance
Workers' Compensation Insurance (as required by law)
16.2 Insurance Certificates
Upon request, 7taps will provide Customer with certificates of insurance evidencing current coverage. 7taps will provide thirty (30) days' notice of material reductions in coverage that would affect 7taps' ability to perform under these Terms.
16.3 No Waiver
Maintenance of insurance does not waive any limitation of liability or other provision of these Terms.
17. CONFIDENTIALITY
17.1 Definition of Confidential Information
"Confidential Information" means all non-public information disclosed by one party ("Disclosing Party") to the other party ("Receiving Party"), whether orally or in writing, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and circumstances of disclosure, including:
Business plans, strategies, and financial information
Technical information, trade secrets, and know-how
Customer lists and pricing information
Product roadmaps and development plans
For Customer: Customer Data
For 7taps: Non-public aspects of the Services, security measures, and SOC 2/ISO reports
17.2 Obligations
The Receiving Party shall:
Use Confidential Information only for purposes of these Terms
Protect Confidential Information using at least the same degree of care as for its own confidential information (but no less than reasonable care)
Limit disclosure to employees and contractors with a need to know who are bound by confidentiality obligations
Not disclose Confidential Information to third parties without prior written consent
17.3 Exceptions
Confidential Information does not include information that:
Is or becomes publicly available through no breach by Receiving Party
Was rightfully known to Receiving Party before disclosure
Is rightfully received from a third party without confidentiality restrictions
Is independently developed by Receiving Party without use of Confidential Information
Must be disclosed pursuant to law or court order (with prompt notice to Disclosing Party where permitted)
17.4 Survival
Confidentiality obligations survive termination for five (5) years, except that trade secrets remain confidential for so long as they qualify as trade secrets under applicable law.
18. GENERAL PROVISIONS
18.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply.
18.2 Dispute Resolution - Paid Plans and Enterprise Plans
For Paid Plans and Enterprise Plans with annual contract value under $10,000:
Informal Resolution: Before initiating any formal proceeding, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation. Either party may initiate negotiations by providing written notice describing the dispute.
Arbitration (Optional): If informal resolution fails within thirty (30) days, either party may elect binding arbitration under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Arbitration shall take place in Wilmington, Delaware, and be conducted by a single arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision is final and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Court Jurisdiction: If neither party elects arbitration, disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and each party consents to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.
18.3 Dispute Resolution - Enterprise Plans (Over $10,000)
For Enterprise Plans with annual contract value of $10,000 or more:
Disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware. Each party consents to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts. Arbitration is available only by mutual written agreement of both parties.
18.4 Dispute Resolution - Free Trials and Free Edition
For Free Trials and Free Edition, all disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and each party consents to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.
18.5 Class Action Waiver
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH PARTY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO PURSUE DISPUTES ON A CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, OR COLLECTIVE BASIS. DISPUTES MUST BE BROUGHT IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY ONLY.
18.6 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any applicable Order Form, SOW, DPA, SLA, and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
18.7 Amendments
7taps may modify these Terms by posting revised Terms on the website and updating the "Last Updated" date. For Paid Plans, material changes become effective upon renewal of the then-current subscription term. For Free Trials and Free Edition, changes are effective immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
For Enterprise Plans with annual contract value over $10,000, material amendments require written agreement by both parties.
18.8 Assignment
Customer may not assign these Terms without 7taps' prior written consent. 7taps may assign these Terms to any affiliate or in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets. Any attempted assignment in violation of this Section is void.
18.9 Force Majeure
Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, internet or telecommunications failures, or failure of third-party service providers (including AWS or AI providers). The affected party must provide prompt notice and use reasonable efforts to resume performance. If force majeure continues for more than thirty (30) days, either party may terminate these Terms.
18.10 Notices
All notices must be in writing and delivered to:
7taps:
7taps OpCo LLC
700 S Rosemary Ave, Suite 204
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Email: hello@7taps.com
Legal notices: legal@7taps.com
Customer:
To the email address or physical address in Customer's account
Notices are effective upon receipt. Email notices are deemed received on the business day sent if sent during business hours, or the next business day if sent after hours.
18.11 Severability
If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving the parties' intent.
18.12 Waiver
No waiver of any provision is effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party. Waiver of any breach does not waive any other breach.
18.13 Independent Contractors
The parties are independent contractors. These Terms do not create a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship.
18.14 Export Compliance
Customer shall comply with all applicable export laws and regulations. Customer represents that it is not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country subject to U.S. embargo or on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
18.15 U.S. Government Rights
The Services are "commercial items" as defined in FAR 2.101. If acquired by or on behalf of any U.S. government agency, the Services are subject to the terms of these Terms in accordance with FAR 12.212 (for computer software) and FAR 12.211 (for technical data), or DFARS 227.7202-3 and DFARS 252.227-7015 (for DOD acquisitions).
18.16 Language
These Terms are drafted in English. Any translation is provided for convenience only. In the event of conflict, the English version prevails.
18.17 Electronic Communications
Customer consents to receive electronic communications from 7taps, including agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications via email or by posting on the Services. Customer agrees that electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that communications be in writing.
19. SHUTTERSTOCK CONTENT TERMS
19.1 Shutterstock License Scope
7taps provides access to Shutterstock's image library within the Services. Customer's use of Shutterstock content is subject to Shutterstock's Standard License Terms available at https://www.shutterstock.com/license. The restrictions below summarize key limitations but do not replace Shutterstock's full license terms.
Customer's use of Shutterstock content is subject to the following restrictions:
19.2 Permitted Uses
Shutterstock content may only be used:
Within microlearning content created on the 7taps platform
For digital distribution to Learners
In accordance with these Terms and 7taps' Acceptable Use Policy
19.3 Prohibited Uses
Customer may NOT:
Print Shutterstock content or use it in physical materials
Use Shutterstock content as a trademark, logo, or brand identifier
Portray identifiable persons in Shutterstock content:
In connection with adult-oriented services or dating services
In connection with tobacco product promotion
In political endorsements or campaign materials
With pornographic, defamatory, unlawful, offensive, or immoral content
As suffering from or being treated for physical or mental ailments
Use Shutterstock content outside the 7taps platform or in other applications
Resell, redistribute, or sublicense Shutterstock content
19.4 Shutterstock Compliance
Customer is responsible for ensuring its use of Shutterstock content complies with Shutterstock's license terms. 7taps is not liable for Customer's misuse of Shutterstock content.
20. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
California residents may report complaints to the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs:
In writing:
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112
Sacramento, California 95834
By telephone:
(800) 952-5210 or (916) 445-1254
21. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about these Terms or the Services:
7taps OpCo LLC
700 S Rosemary Ave, Suite 204
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Email:
General inquiries: hello@7taps.com
Support: support@7taps.com
Legal matters: legal@7taps.com
Security matters: security@7taps.com
Data protection: security@7taps.com
Phone: +1 954-281-9775
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES.
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