(Effective as of October 2023)
1. Introduction
1.1 Company Information
Sector Bites is a service operated by a Florida Limited Liability Company.
2. Legal Framework
2.1 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement and any disputes arising out of or related to this Agreement or the Sector Bites Platform shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any legal action or proceeding relating to this Agreement shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Florida. The parties hereby agree to submit to the jurisdiction of, and agree that venue is proper in, these courts in any such legal action or proceeding.
2.2 Dispute Resolution
Before filing any formal legal action, the parties agree to attempt to resolve any disputes through good-faith negotiations. This may include:
- Direct communication between the parties
- Mediation with a mutually agreed-upon mediator
- Non-binding arbitration
If these methods fail to resolve the dispute, either party may then pursue legal action in accordance with the jurisdiction terms above.
2.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree that any proceedings to resolve or litigate any dispute in any forum will be conducted solely on an individual basis. Neither you nor Sector Bites will seek to have any dispute heard as a class action, private attorney general action, or in any other proceeding in which either party acts or proposes to act in a representative capacity.
3. Platform Access and Usage
3.1 License Grant
Subject to your compliance with this Agreement, Sector Bites grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to access and use the Sector Bites Platform on your devices for personal or internal business purposes. You may also allow individual employees (each an “Authorized User”) to use the Platform in accordance with this Agreement. Any breach of this Agreement by an Authorized User is considered a breach by you.
3.2 Restrictions on Use
All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Sector Bites. You may not:
- Modify, distribute, transmit, or create derivative works of any part of the Platform without express permission
- Attempt to breach or circumvent security measures
- Engage in unauthorized use of the Platform
3.3 Attribution Requirements
- Proper attribution to Sector Bites must be maintained in all uses of the Platform
- You must include Sector Bites’ copyright notice in any printed content derived from the Platform
- A limited right to use the Sector Bites name for attribution is granted under this Agreement
4. User Responsibilities
4.1 Account Management
- Registration may be required to access certain features
- You must keep login credentials confidential
- You must notify Sector Bites of any unauthorized use
- You are responsible for all activities under your account
4.2 User Obligations
- Use the Platform lawfully
- Provide accurate information
- Consent to receive electronic communications related to services
5. Content and Services
5.1 Interactive Forums
- Users must adhere to guidelines prohibiting offensive or unlawful content
- Sector Bites reserves the right to remove inappropriate content
- No pre-screening of user postings, but content may be monitored
5.2 Mobile Services
- Subject to carrier fees and restrictions
- Users responsible for checking availability and costs
5.3 Third-Party Links
Sector Bites is not responsible for content or practices of third-party sites.
6. Financial Terms
6.1 Billing
- You authorize Sector Bites to charge applicable fees
- Sector Bites reserves the right to change prices and billing methods
7. Legal Protections
7.1 Limitation of Liability
- Sector Bites is not liable for indirect damages
- Total liability capped at $500 or amount paid in last 12 months, whichever is greater
7.2 Disclaimer
The Platform is provided “as-is,” and Sector Bites disclaims all warranties. Reliability of Platform operation is not guaranteed.
7.3 Injunctive Relief
Breaches of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm to Sector Bites, justifying injunctive relief.
8. General Provisions
8.1 Severability
If any provision is found unenforceable, it will be limited or eliminated while maintaining the Agreement’s enforceability.
8.2 Changes to Terms
This policy may be modified from time-to-time. Check back periodically for updates.
8.3 Term and Termination
- Agreement effective upon Platform use
- May be terminated for breach
- Certain provisions survive termination
8.4 Complete Agreement
This Agreement represents the entire understanding between you and Sector Bites regarding the Platform’s use.