Terms of Service

Last updated: 9th of June 2024

Welcome to HYVOR! These Terms of Service ("Agreement") govern your access to and use of HYVOR's services, including authentication services and all products we provide. By using our services, you agree to be bound by this Agreement as well as the product-specific terms listed below:

In the event of any conflict between this Agreement and the product-specific terms, the terms on the specific service page will prevail.


1. DEFINITIONS

  • "Account": This refers to a personal account created by an individual human user. This account allows the user to access HYVOR's services. Each account is unique to a single user and contains their personal information, login credentials, and other relevant data.
  • "Agreement": This is the Terms of Service document itself. It represents the legal contract between HYVOR and the user, outlining the rules and guidelines for using HYVOR's services.
  • "Service": This refers to all applications and functionalities hosted at hyvor.com, including both the general authentication services and any specific products offered. It encompasses the entire suite of tools and features provided by HYVOR.
  • "Product": A "Product" is a specific SaaS (Software as a Service) offering provided by HYVOR. Examples include Hyvor Talk (a commenting platform) and Hyvor Blogs (a blogging platform). Each product may have its own specific terms of service in addition to the general terms.
  • "User", "You", "Your": Any individual or entity that uses HYVOR's services. This can include anyone from individual users to organizations that make use of HYVOR's products and features.

2. ACCOUNT TERMS

  • Accounts must be created by human individuals only. Automated systems, bots, and scripts are not allowed to create accounts.
  • You must provide a valid email address and a username during the account creation process. Additional information is optional, but you will need to provide your name and address for billing purposes if you choose to upgrade to a paid plan.
  • You must be at least 15 years old to create an account and use our Service, in compliance with European laws.
  • Login credentials are to be used by one person only. Sharing your login credentials with others is prohibited.
  • Users must not violate the export laws of France or the European Union. This includes restrictions on software, technology, and services.
  • While we offer security features such as TOTP-based Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), the security and usage of your account is your responsibility. You must maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials (email, password, etc.). HYVOR is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from unauthorized access to your account.
  • You are responsible for any content generated, uploaded, or shared from your account. This includes ensuring that your content complies with our content policies and does not infringe on the rights of others.
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. If you suspect any unauthorized use of your account, you must notify us immediately.
  • You may not use your account for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. You must not, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in France or your jurisdiction, including but not limited to copyright laws, trademark laws, export control laws, and privacy laws.
  • HYVOR reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates this Agreement or is otherwise harmful to other users, third parties, or our business interests. See the section for more details.
  • Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with GDPR and other applicable data protection regulations.

HYVOR respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on the Service, please notify us immediately by sending an email to [email protected]. We will respond to all such notices, including as required or appropriate by removing the infringing material or disabling all links to the infringing material. We will terminate a user's access to and use of the Service if, under appropriate circumstances, the user is determined to be a repeat infringer of the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of HYVOR or others.


4. TRADEMARK AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  • "HYVOR" is a registered trademark in Europe. The trademark covers the name "HYVOR" and any associated logos, symbols, or marks used to identify our products and services.
  • You may use HYVOR logos only in accordance with our branding guidelines. Any use of our logos must be for the purpose of identifying our products or services and must not imply any endorsement or partnership without our express written consent.
  • Any authorized use of our logos or branding materials must maintain the integrity and distinctiveness of the HYVOR brand and should not be altered or misrepresented in any way.

5. CANCELLATION AND TERMINATION

  • It is the user's responsibility to cancel their account if they no longer wish to use our Service. Account cancellation can be done by visiting https://hyvor.com/account and selecting the option to delete the account. We do not accept cancellation requests through email or any other methods.
  • Upon cancellation of your account, we will delete your data and account in accordance with our account deletion policy as described in our documentation.
  • HYVOR reserves the right to terminate your account, with or without cause, at any time and without prior notice. Reasons for termination may include, but are not limited to, violation of this Agreement, failure to pay applicable fees, or conduct that is harmful to other users, third parties, or our business interests.
  • In the event of termination by HYVOR, you will lose access to your account and any data associated with it. We may also restrict you from accessing our Service in the future.
  • Unless otherwise stated in our refund policy, termination of your account will not entitle you to any refunds of fees paid.
  • The termination of your account does not relieve you of any obligations or liabilities incurred prior to termination, including but not limited to payment obligations, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability set forth in this Agreement.

6. MISCELLANEOUS

6.1 Changes to the Agreement

HYVOR reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated terms on this page. You are advised to review this Agreement periodically for any changes. Changes to this Agreement are effective when they are posted on this page.

6.2 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold HYVOR, its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees harmless from any claim or demand made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the Service, your violation of this Agreement, or your violation of any rights of another party.

6.3 Warranty Disclaimer

You agree that your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. HYVOR disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

6.4 Limitation of Liability

In no event shall HYVOR, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service or any products procured using the Service. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses resulting from the use or inability to use the Service.

6.5 Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be resolved in the courts of Paris, France.

6.6 Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Agreement, please contact us at [email protected] or by mail at: HYVOR, 10 Rue de Penthièvre, 75008 Paris, France.