Effective Date: September 8, 2025
These Terms of Service (the "Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("You," "Your," or "User") and Arttica INC (the "Company," "We," "Us," or "Our"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, with its principal place of business at [Company Address]. These Terms govern Your access to and use of Our website (the "Site") and Our personal data removal services (the "Services"), including any content, functionality, and features offered on or through the Site or Services.
By accessing the Site, registering for an account, submitting information for data removal, or otherwise using the Services, You represent and warrant that You are at least 18 years of age, have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety. If You are entering into these Terms on behalf of an entity, You represent and warrant that You have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms. If You do not agree to these Terms, You must not access or use the Site or Services.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify You of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Site and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the Site or Services after such changes constitutes Your acceptance of the revised Terms.
1. Description of Services
The Services consist of assisting You in the removal of Your personal information from third-party data brokers, people-search websites, and other online databases (collectively, "Data Brokers"). We submit opt-out requests and removal demands to Data Brokers on Your behalf based on the information You provide. The Services are provided on a best-efforts basis and are intended for personal, non-commercial use only.2. Authorization and Consent
By using the Services, You hereby grant Us express, irrevocable consent and authorization to act as Your agent and representative in communicating with Data Brokers. This includes, but is not limited to:- Speaking on Your behalf to request the removal, suppression, or opt-out of Your personal information from their databases, websites, and services.
- Creating accounts, submitting forms, or taking other necessary actions with Data Brokers to facilitate such requests.
- Using any personal information You provide to Us for the sole purpose of identifying and removing matching data from Data Brokers.
3. Consent for Couple and Family Plans
If You subscribe to a Couple Plan or Family Plan and provide personal information of Your spouse, family members, or other individuals for the purpose of the Services, You represent and warrant that You have obtained their express consent to provide such information and to authorize Us to process removal requests on their behalf. You are solely responsible for ensuring that You have the necessary legal authority or consent to provide such information. The Company shall not be liable for any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from Your failure to obtain proper consent or from the submission of inaccurate or unauthorized information.4. No Guarantees or Warranties; Disclaimers
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE EFFECTIVENESS, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF THE SERVICES. Specifically:- We do not guarantee any results from the Services, including the successful removal of Your personal information or that of any individual included in a Couple or Family Plan from any Data Broker.
- We are not responsible for Your data or any consequences arising from its presence, absence, or handling by Data Brokers or third parties.
- We do not promise or commit to any timeframe for processing removal requests or achieving results.
- Some Data Brokers may refuse to honor removal requests, ignore opt-outs, or otherwise fail to comply, and We shall not be liable for such non-compliance.
- If Your personal information or that of individuals included in a Couple or Family Plan reappears on any Data Broker's platform after removal (due to new data aggregation, public records updates, or other reasons), We are not responsible and bear no liability. We may, at Our discretion, attempt additional removals, but this is not guaranteed.
5. Payment Terms
All payments for the Services are processed through Stripe, a third-party payment processor. We do not collect, store, or have access to Your billing information, such as credit card details. Stripe handles all payment processing and is solely responsible for the security, accuracy, and compliance of such transactions. By using the Services, You agree to Stripe's terms of service and privacy policy, available at https://stripe.com/legal.
Fees for the Services, including Individual, Couple, and Family Plans, are as described on the Site at the time of purchase and are non-refundable except as required by applicable law. Subscriptions may renew automatically, and You authorize recurring charges until cancellation. We reserve the right to change pricing at any time, with notice for existing subscribers.
6. Data Collection and Use
To provide the Services, We must collect certain personal information from You, including but not limited to Your name, address, phone number, email, date of birth, and other identifiers necessary to locate and remove matching data from Data Brokers. For Couple and Family Plans, this may include information about Your spouse or family members. You represent and warrant that all information You provide is accurate, complete, and belongs to You or individuals for whom You have legal authority to act.
We collect and use this information solely for the purpose of performing the Services, as described in Our Privacy Policy. We implement reasonable security measures to protect Your information but disclaim any liability for unauthorized access or breaches beyond Our control. Upon completion of the Services or termination, We will retain Your information only as necessary for legal compliance or to facilitate future requests.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS, THE SITE, OR THE SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Without limiting the foregoing:- If Your personal information or that of individuals included in a Couple or Family Plan is leaked, exposed, or otherwise compromised, resulting in any monetary, physical, emotional, reputational, or other loss or harm, You agree not to hold Us responsible and waive any right to seek recovery, damages, or remedies from Us or Our representatives through litigation, arbitration, or any other means.
- Our total liability to You for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amount You paid Us for the Services in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) Your use of the Site or Services; (b) Your violation of these Terms; (c) Your submission of inaccurate or unauthorized information, including information about a spouse or family member under a Couple or Family Plan; or (d) any third-party claims related to Your personal data or removal requests.9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend Your access to the Site or Services at any time, without notice or liability, for any reason, including if We believe You have violated these Terms. Upon termination, Your right to use the Services ceases immediately, and We may delete any associated data, including information submitted for Couple or Family Plans. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (e.g., disclaimers, liability limitations, indemnification) shall do so.10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in New York, New York, administered by the American Arbitration Association under its rules. You waive any right to participate in class actions or representative proceedings. If arbitration is unavailable, disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in New York County, New York.11. Miscellaneous
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with Our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between You and Us regarding the Services and supersede all prior understandings.
- No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
- Force Majeure: We shall not be liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond Our control, such as acts of God, war, or pandemics.
- Assignment: We may assign these Terms without Your consent; You may not assign without Our prior written consent.
- Electronic Communications: You consent to receiving communications from Us electronically, including via email or postings on the Site.