Terms of Service

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Introduction

Welcome to Porterchain Inc. ("Company", "we", "our", "us").

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Porterchain platform, including:

  • https://porterchain.com
  • Porterchain Merchant Portal
  • Porterchain Admin Platform
  • Porterchain Driver Mobile Application
  • Any services provided through the Porterchain logistics network

Agreement to Terms

(collectively referred to as the "Service").

Your use of the Service constitutes your agreement with these Terms.

By accessing or using the Service, you confirm that:

  • You have read these Terms
  • You understand these Terms
  • You agree to be legally bound by these Terms

No Agreement

If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

Questions

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at: support@porterchain.com

Communications

By creating an account on Porterchain, you agree to receive:

  • Delivery notifications (SMS and email)
  • Account notifications
  • System alerts
  • Service updates
  • Operational communications
  • Marketing communications

Communications — Examples

These may include:

  • Delivery status updates
  • Pickup confirmations
  • Driver arrival notifications

Opt-out of Marketing

You may opt-out of marketing messages by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link
  • Updating your account settings
  • Replying STOP to SMS messages
  • Emailing support@porterchain.com

Purchases and Payments

If you purchase services through Porterchain ("Purchase"), you may be required to provide:

  • Payment card information
  • Billing address
  • Contact details
  • Other relevant information

Payment Representations

You represent that:

  • You are authorized to use the payment method provided
  • The information supplied is accurate and complete

Third-Party Payment Processing

Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers. By submitting payment information, you authorize us to share this information with those providers to process the transaction.

Right to Refuse Orders

We reserve the right to cancel or refuse any order if:

  • Pricing errors occur
  • Services are unavailable
  • Fraud or unauthorized activity is suspected

Subscription Fees

Porterchain may offer services under subscription or usage-based pricing. We reserve the right to modify fees at any time.

If subscription fees change:

  • You will receive reasonable prior notice
  • Changes take effect at the next billing cycle

Acceptance of Fee Changes

Continued use of the Service after a fee change constitutes acceptance of the new fees.

Refund Policy

Unless required by law, payments and subscription fees are non-refundable.

User Content

Our Service may allow users to submit or share information including:

  • Delivery instructions
  • Merchant data
  • Addresses
  • Operational content
  • Images
  • Messages

Content Definition

(collectively "Content").

You are responsible for any content you provide.

By submitting content, you represent that:

  • You own or have permission to use the content
  • It does not violate third-party rights
  • It complies with applicable laws

Content Ownership and License

You retain ownership of your content. However, by submitting content to Porterchain you grant us a license to use, store, reproduce, distribute, display, and process that content for the purpose of operating the Service.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service:

  • In violation of any law
  • To harm minors
  • To send spam or unsolicited communications
  • To impersonate another person or company
  • To conduct fraudulent activities
  • To interfere with platform operations

Additional Prohibited Conduct

You also agree not to:

  • Attempt unauthorized access to systems
  • Introduce malware or harmful code
  • Conduct denial-of-service attacks
  • Scrape or copy platform content
  • Interfere with other users' experience

Consequences of Violation

Violation of these rules may result in immediate suspension or termination.

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics providers to understand platform usage. Examples include:

Google Analytics

Used to monitor website traffic and usage. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Firebase

Used for mobile app analytics and performance monitoring. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Product Analytics Platforms

Used to collect anonymized product usage data to improve the platform.

No Use by Minors

The Service is intended only for individuals 18 years of age or older. By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years old.

User Accounts

When you create an account, you agree that:

  • Information provided is accurate and current
  • You will keep login credentials secure
  • You are responsible for all activities under your account

Unauthorized Access

You must notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.

Account Suspension or Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts if:

  • Inaccurate information is provided
  • These Terms are violated
  • Suspicious activity is detected

Intellectual Property

All Service content including:

  • Platform design
  • Software
  • Trademarks
  • Logos
  • Databases
  • Routing systems
  • Algorithms

IP Ownership and Restrictions

is the property of Porterchain Inc. or its licensors. You may not copy, distribute, modify, or reuse platform materials without written permission.

Feedback

If you submit feedback such as feature suggestions, improvement ideas, or bug reports, you grant Porterchain a perpetual, royalty-free right to use that feedback for any purpose.

Disclaimer of Warranty

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE." Porterchain makes no warranties regarding:

  • Reliability
  • Accuracy
  • Availability
  • Uninterrupted service
  • Error-free operation

Use at Your Own Risk

Your use of the Service is at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Porterchain shall not be liable for:

  • Indirect damages
  • Incidental damages
  • Lost profits
  • Service interruptions
  • Data loss

Liability Cap

If liability is determined, it will be limited to the amount paid for the service involved.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts at any time if:

  • These Terms are violated
  • Fraudulent activity is detected
  • Platform abuse occurs

User Termination

Users may terminate their accounts by discontinuing use of the Service.

Survival

Certain provisions survive termination, including:

  • Intellectual property
  • Liability limitations
  • Indemnification obligations

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of Ontario courts.

Changes to Service

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue parts of the Service at any time without prior notice.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Updated Terms will be posted on this page. Continued use of the Service after updates indicates acceptance of the revised Terms.

Waiver and Severability

If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid, the remaining provisions remain enforceable. Failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of that right.

Acknowledgement

By using the Porterchain platform, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms, you understand them, and you agree to be bound by them.

Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms:

Email: support@porterchain.com

Website: https://porterchain.com

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