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
Consent for Notifications
By using our Service, you represent that you have obtained any necessary consent from your customers or recipients to send delivery notifications via SMS or email.
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.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Service may contain links to external websites. Porterchain does not control and is not responsible for third-party content, privacy practices, or services offered by third parties.
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