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Terms and Conditions for Collectic

Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Welcome to Collectic!

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Collectic, an AI-powered feedback portal service available at https://collectic.com ("Service"). By accessing or using Collectic, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Service.

1. Description of Service

Collectic is an AI-powered feedback portal that helps indie SaaS founders collect, organize, and act on user feedback. Our Service includes:

- Public feedback boards for collecting user ideas and votes
- AI-powered duplicate detection using OpenAI embeddings
- Priority scoring engine based on votes, ARR impact, and effort estimates
- Kanban board for managing feedback workflow (backlog, planned, in progress, released)
- Magic link email authentication for frictionless voting
- Workspace management with custom branding and optional custom domains
- Embeddable widgets for integration into your applications
- Automated changelog and notification features
- Optional integrations with Slack, Discord, GitHub, Linear, and payment platforms

2. Account Registration and Eligibility

2.1 To use Collectic, you must:

- Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Promptly update your account information if it changes

2.2 You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

3. Subscription Plans and Pricing

3.1 Subscription Tiers

- Base Plan: $5 per month, includes AI feedback portal, duplicate detection, priority scoring, kanban board, and standard features
- Custom Domain Add-On: One-time $9 fee for custom domain support and Collectic badge removal

3.2 Payment Terms

- Subscriptions are billed monthly in advance via Stripe
- Prices are in USD unless otherwise stated
- Payment is due immediately upon subscription or renewal
- Failure to pay may result in service suspension or termination

3.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to change pricing with 30 days' notice. Changes will not affect your current billing cycle.

4. Refund Policy

- Full refunds are available within 7 days of your initial subscription purchase
- Refunds are not available for renewals or add-on purchases after 7 days
- To request a refund, contact us at bartzalewskidev@gmail.com with "Refund Request" in the subject line
- Refunds will be processed within 5-10 business days

5. User Content and Data Ownership

5.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to:

- Feedback, ideas, and content submitted to your workspace
- Workspace branding, settings, and configurations
- Comments and votes collected through your feedback boards

5.2 License to Collectic

By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to:

- Store, process, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service
- Use AI services (OpenAI) to process feedback for duplicate detection and embeddings
- Back up and secure your data
- Share data with third-party integrations you enable (Slack, Discord, etc.)

This license terminates when you delete your account or specific content.

5.3 User-Generated Feedback

Content submitted by your users (feedback submitters and voters) becomes part of your workspace data. You are responsible for complying with applicable laws regarding user content collection and usage.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to:

- Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
- Submit or collect content that is defamatory, abusive, harassing, threatening, or discriminatory
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, other users' accounts, or data
- Use the Service to spam, phish, or engage in fraudulent activities
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Service
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without authorization
- Resell, redistribute, or sublicense the Service without our written permission
- Submit excessively large volumes of data to circumvent rate limits or abuse AI features
- Use the Service in any way that could damage, disable, or impair our infrastructure

Violation of this policy may result in immediate account suspension or termination without refund.

7. AI and Third-Party Services

7.1 AI Processing

Collectic uses OpenAI to generate embeddings and process feedback for duplicate detection. By using these features:

- You acknowledge that feedback data is sent to OpenAI for processing
- You agree to OpenAI's terms and policies regarding data usage
- You understand that AI suggestions are automated and may not always be accurate

7.2 Third-Party Integrations

If you enable integrations (Slack, Discord, GitHub, Linear, payment processors):

- You are responsible for complying with those platforms' terms of service
- We are not responsible for third-party service failures or data handling
- You may revoke integration access at any time through your workspace settings

8. Service Availability and Limitations

8.1 Uptime

We strive for 99.9% uptime but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible.

8.2 Service Limitations

- AI processing may be rate-limited to prevent abuse
- Storage limits may apply based on your subscription tier
- We reserve the right to impose reasonable usage limits

8.3 Modifications

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features with reasonable notice. Significant changes will be communicated via email.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Collectic's IP

All rights, title, and interest in the Service, including software, design, trademarks, and branding, are owned by Collectic. You may not use our trademarks or branding without permission.

9.2 Feedback to Collectic

If you provide suggestions or feedback about the Service, we may use it without obligation or compensation to you.

10. Data Security and Backup

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However:

- You are responsible for maintaining secure backups of critical data
- We are not liable for data loss due to user error, third-party failures, or force majeure
- We recommend regularly exporting your workspace data

11. Termination

11.1 By You

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. No partial refunds for unused time.

11.2 By Collectic

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

- Violate these Terms or our Acceptable Use Policy
- Fail to pay subscription fees
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Create security risks or abuse our systems

We will provide notice when possible, but immediate termination may occur for serious violations.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

- Your access to the Service will be revoked
- Your data will be retained for 30 days for potential account reactivation
- After 30 days, your data will be permanently deleted unless legally required to retain

12. Warranties and Disclaimers

12.1 Service Provided "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

12.2 No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee that:

- The Service will meet your specific requirements
- AI features will be error-free or always accurate
- Your use of the Service will achieve specific business outcomes
- The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or free of bugs

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

- COLLECTIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE
- OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM
- THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL CAUSES OF ACTION, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so this may not fully apply to you.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Collectic harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Content submitted to your workspace by you or your users

15. Privacy and Data Protection

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://collectic.com/privacy-policy. By using the Service, you agree to our Privacy Policy.

For GDPR and data subject rights, see our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.

16. Governing Law and Disputes

16.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.

16.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through:

1. Good-faith negotiation between the parties
2. Binding arbitration if negotiation fails (except for claims that may be brought in small claims court)

16.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive the right to participate in class actions or representative proceedings.

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect:

- Changes in our Service features
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Business practices or policies

We will notify you of material changes via:

- Email to your registered address
- Prominent notice on our website or Service

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

18. Miscellaneous

18.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Collectic.

18.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

18.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later.

18.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

19. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms:

Email: bartzalewskidev@gmail.com
Website: https://collectic.com

For support inquiries, use the contact form on our website or email us directly.

Thank you for using Collectic! We're excited to help you build better products through user feedback.