Terms and Conditions
1. Introduction
Welcome to Architecture Playbook (the "Platform"). These Terms and Conditions (these "Terms") govern your access to and use of the Platform...
Parties: These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and the Platform operator, Architecture Playbook (referred to as "we", "us" or "our")...
Platform Description: Architecture Playbook is an online collaboration and marketplace platform connecting architecture and construction professionals and enthusiasts worldwide...
International Use: The Platform is accessible to users worldwide. Please be aware that you are responsible for compliance with local laws in your jurisdiction...
Additional Policies: Our Privacy Policy and any other guidelines or policies referenced in these Terms or posted on the Platform are incorporated by reference...
2. Account Registration and User Responsibilities
To access many features of Architecture Playbook, you will need to create an account...
Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of legal majority in your country of residence) to register for an account or use the Platform...
Account Information: When creating an account, you agree to provide true, accurate, current, and complete information about yourself...
Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login credentials...
Responsible Use: You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account...
One Account Per User: In general, you should maintain only one individual account, unless explicitly permitted by us...
Profile and Account Settings: Some parts of your profile may be visible to other users...
3. Subscription Plans (Free and Pro)
Architecture Playbook offers different tiers of service, including a free basic plan and a premium "Pro" subscription plan...
Free Plan: The Free plan provides you with basic access to the Platform at no cost...
Pro Plan Features: The Pro plan is a paid subscription that offers enhanced features and benefits not available on the Free plan...
Subscription Term and Renewal: Pro subscriptions are offered on an annual basis (12-month term) and are billed upfront for the entire year...
Payment and Taxes: All fees are listed and payable in the currency specified at checkout...
No Refund Policy: All subscription payments are final. Once a payment is made for the annual Pro subscription, it is non-refundable...
Subscription Changes: We reserve the right to adjust pricing for our subscription plans at our discretion...
Account Downgrade Effects: If your Pro subscription expires or is cancelled and you return to a Free plan, certain content or data exceeding Free plan limits may become inaccessible or locked...
Promotions and Trials: We may offer promotional pricing, discounts, or free trial periods for the Pro plan at our discretion...
4. Marketplace Transactions and Payments
The Platform includes a Marketplace feature that enables users to transact with one another for products and services related to architecture and construction...
Role of the Platform: Architecture Playbook provides a platform to facilitate transactions between different users...
Marketplace Payments and Fees: If you engage in a Marketplace transaction as a buyer of services or goods, you will generally be required to pay a 10% advance deposit through the Platform...
Advance Deposit Handling: The 10% advance deposit paid via the Platform serves as a commitment fee for the order or project...
Cancellations and Dispute Resolution: If a supplier or service provider fails to deliver the goods or complete the services as agreed, or if either party wishes to cancel the transaction due to a significant issue...
User Responsibilities in Transactions: Both buyers and sellers have specific responsibilities...
- Buyers/Clients: You must ensure that you have the authority and funds to make the purchase or hire decision...
- Suppliers/Service Providers: If you are offering services or selling goods via the Platform, you agree to deliver them in accordance with the specifications, timeline, and quality that was agreed upon...
Fees and Commissions: Architecture Playbook may charge fees or commissions for facilitating Marketplace transactions...
No Endorsement; Diligence: Architecture Playbook does not endorse any specific user, supplier, contractor, or product on the Marketplace...
Risks: All transactions made via the Marketplace are at your own risk. Architecture Playbook is not liable or responsible for ensuring compliance with such external obligations...
5. User Conduct and Acceptable Use
We expect all users of Architecture Playbook to interact in a professional, respectful, and lawful manner...
Compliance with Laws: You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in connection with your use of the Platform...
Respectful Collaboration: Architecture Playbook is a collaborative environment for architects, designers, contractors, clients, suppliers, and other professionals to work together...
No Offensive or Illegal Content: You must not post, upload, publish, or share any content that is illegal, obscene, pornographic, defamatory, libelous, threatening, harassing, hateful, or otherwise objectionable...
Prohibited Activities: You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities on the Platform...
- Impersonation and Misrepresentation: Do not impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent yourself...
- Fraudulent or Unlawful Use: Do not use the Platform for any fraudulent purpose...
- Interference with the Platform: Do not interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Platform...
- Circumvention: Do not attempt to circumvent any content filtering techniques or security measures we employ...
- Multiple Accounts and Spam: Do not create multiple accounts to harass others...
- Data Privacy and Scraping: Do not harvest or collect information about other users without their consent...
Collaboration & Communication Etiquette: If you are using any collaboration features, you agree to keep communications relevant and professional...
Content Accuracy: If you share information, you should do so to the best of your knowledge...
No Infringing Content: You must not upload or share content that infringes any third party's intellectual property rights...
Reporting Misconduct: If you become aware of any misuse of the Platform or any violation of these rules by another user, we encourage you to report it to us...
Consequences: Violating the User Conduct rules is grounds for immediate action, which may include removing or editing content you have posted, warning you, suspending your account, or permanently terminating your account...
6. Content Moderation (AI-Generated and User-Generated Content)
Architecture Playbook allows users to generate, upload, and share content (collectively, "User-Generated Content" or "UGC")...
Your Content, Your Responsibility: You are solely responsible for any content that you create, upload, post, or share on the Platform...
Prohibited Content: All user-generated content must adhere to the guidelines in Section 5...
Moderation Rights: We reserve the right (but do not assume the obligation) to monitor, review, and moderate user content...
Content Reporting: Our Platform may include features that allow users to report content they believe violates these Terms...
No Guarantee of Review: While we strive to keep the Platform safe and appropriate, we do not guarantee that all inappropriate content will be removed...
AI Detection and Labels: Architecture Playbook may implement tools to detect AI-generated content or require users to label AI-generated submissions...
Removal and Account Consequences: If we remove or disable content that you posted for violating our content rules, we may notify you with an explanation...
Appeals: If you believe your content was removed or moderated in error, you may contact us to appeal the decision...
AI Tools Provided by Platform: If Architecture Playbook itself offers any AI-based content generation or assistant tools, those tools are provided on an "experimental" and "as-is" basis...
7. Intellectual Property Rights
This section explains the intellectual property (IP) rights in the Platform's content and services, and the rights you grant to us...
Our Intellectual Property: The Platform and all materials we provide in connection with the Platform are protected by intellectual property and other laws...
User-Generated Content Ownership: You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights in the content that you create and post on the Platform...
License to Architecture Playbook: When you post, upload, or otherwise contribute content to the Platform, you grant Architecture Playbook a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, non-exclusive license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works, communicate, publish, publicly display, and distribute such content...
Duration of License: This license to your content generally continues until you remove or delete the content from the Platform...
Your Warranties for Content: For each piece of content that you upload or post, you represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights...
Third-Party Content and IP: The Platform may contain content owned by or licensed from third parties...
Limited Use of Platform Materials: With respect to any content or materials provided by Architecture Playbook, we grant you a limited license to use those materials only within the Platform environment...
Trademark Use: You may not use the name "Architecture Playbook" or our logos, branding, or trademarks in any way that confuses people about the source of any product or service...
8. Community Forums and User Interactions
Architecture Playbook may host community forums, discussion boards, comment sections, chat features, or similar interactive areas...
Public vs. Private Discussions: Some forums or groups on the Platform may be public, while others might be private or limited to certain members...
Stay On Topic: Each community forum or discussion thread might have a specific topic or purpose...
Quality of Discourse: We encourage healthy, constructive discussions...
No Spam or Self-Promotion Abuse: It's fine to share your expertise or even your services if relevant...
Sharing Files and Media: In community discussions, you might share images, PDF files, or other media...
Advice and Professional Opinions: The Community Forums may contain advice from other users, but this advice is not vetted or endorsed by Architecture Playbook...
Moderator and Staff Interactions: Some community members might be designated as moderators or staff...
User Profiles and Interaction: The community aspect might allow you to follow other users, send direct messages, or otherwise interact beyond the public forums...
Community Guidelines: We may publish additional Community Guidelines or rules specific to the forums...
Consequences in Community: Violating forum rules can lead to post removal, thread locking, or removal of forum privileges...
9. Confidentiality and Data Privacy
Architecture Playbook is built to foster collaboration and sharing, but we also understand the importance of confidentiality and privacy...
User-to-User Confidentiality: It is your responsibility to clearly identify and handle confidential information appropriately...
Platform Confidential Information: You might also gain access to information that is confidential to Architecture Playbook...
Privacy Policy: Our practices regarding the collection, use, and processing of personal data are described in our Privacy Policy...
Data Security: We take reasonable measures to protect the security of your personal data...
Third-Party Integrations: If Architecture Playbook integrates with third-party services, those third parties might collect some information as well...
Confidentiality in Support/Feedback: If you reach out to us for support or to provide feedback, the conversation is between you and our team...
Legal Requirements: There may be circumstances where we are required by law to disclose information...
Data Processing and International Transfers: If you are an international user, be aware that your personal data will likely be processed in India...
Non-Personal & Aggregated Data: We may also generate aggregated or anonymized data from your use of the Platform...
Survival of Confidentiality Obligations: The obligations regarding confidentiality continue even after you stop using the Platform...
10. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers
Please read this section carefully as it limits the liability of Architecture Playbook and outlines important disclaimers of warranties...
No Professional Advice Warranty: The content on Architecture Playbook is for general informational purposes only...
Platform "As Is": The Platform and all of its features, content, and services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis...
No Guarantee of Outcomes: If you use the Platform to find professionals, source materials, manage projects, or collaborate on designs, we make no promises or guarantees about the outcome...
User Disputes – No Liability: Architecture Playbook is not responsible for the actions, content, or information of third parties (including users)...
Indirect Damages: To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event will Architecture Playbook be liable to you or any third party for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages whatsoever...
Cap on Liability: Our liability is zero (0) rupees or the minimum amount permitted by law for Free users...
Exceptions: Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes our liability for gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraud, or for death or personal injury...
Third-Party Services: If our Platform contains links to third-party websites or services, we are not responsible for those external services...
Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Architecture Playbook and its affiliates from any claim or demand made by any third party...
Reliance on Terms: You acknowledge that we have set our prices and provided access to the Platform in reliance on the disclaimers and limitations of liability set forth in these Terms...
11. Termination
Either you or Architecture Playbook may terminate or suspend this agreement and your account at any time...
Your Right to Terminate: You have the right to stop using the Platform and/or close your account at any time...
Our Right to Terminate or Suspend: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account or access at any time, with or without notice...
Effect of Termination: Upon termination of your account for any reason, you must immediately stop using the Platform...
Termination by Either Party (No Fault): Either you or we can terminate this agreement for convenience by giving notice to the other...
Survival of Terms: Certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination...
Account Reinstatement: If your account is terminated or suspended and you believe it was a mistake, you can contact us to request reconsideration...
12. Modifications to Platform and Terms
Architecture Playbook is an evolving service. We may need to update these Terms or change the services we offer over time...
Changes to the Platform: We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue (temporarily or permanently) the Platform at any time...
Service Discontinuation: In the event that we decide to shut down the Platform entirely, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you in advance...
Updates to Terms: We may revise or update these Terms from time to time...
Accepting New Terms: Continued use of the Platform after updated Terms have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes...
Changes to Other Policies: Changes to other documents referenced in these Terms will be handled as described in those documents...
Feature Previews and Beta: From time to time, we might offer beta versions or previews of new features...
Downtime and Availability: We strive to keep the Platform running smoothly, but there may be times when the Platform is unavailable...
Software and Updates: If you download any software provided by Architecture Playbook, the software itself may update automatically...
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Platform will be governed by the laws of India...
Governing Law: This Agreement and any issues arising from it shall be governed by the laws of India...
Jurisdiction: You agree that the courts located in Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction...
Injunctive Relief: Architecture Playbook may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm...
Local Law Considerations: These Terms do not limit any consumer protection rights you have under the mandatory laws of your jurisdiction...
Dispute Resolution and Notifications: Before filing any lawsuit, we strongly encourage you to contact us to discuss the dispute informally...
Time Limits: Any claim arise out of or related to your use of the Platform or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after such claim arose...
Severability of Provisions: In case any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, that provision will be severed and the remaining provisions will remain in full force...
No Class Actions: You and Architecture Playbook each waive the right to pursue disputes on a class-wide basis...
14. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms, please feel free to contact us.
Email: support@architectureplaybook.com
Mailing Address: Architecture Playbook (Attn: Legal Department), Bangalore (Bengaluru), Karnataka, India.
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm IST (Indian Standard Time).