Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Proofly ("we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our service.

Proofly is an AI-powered profile verification API service that helps developers verify user profiles and detect fake accounts. These Terms govern your use of our API, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to use Proofly. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

2.2 Account Creation

To use our Service, you must create an account by providing:

  • Valid email address
  • Secure password
  • Accurate and complete information

You may also register using OAuth providers (Google or GitHub). When using OAuth, you grant us permission to access certain information from your OAuth provider account as described in our Privacy Policy.

2.3 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Keeping your API keys secure and confidential
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

3. API Usage Terms

3.1 API Access

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our API for the purpose of verifying user profiles and detecting fake accounts in accordance with these Terms.

3.2 API Keys

API access requires authentication using API keys. You agree to:

  • Keep your API keys confidential and secure
  • Not share, sell, or transfer your API keys to third parties
  • Immediately revoke and regenerate API keys if compromised
  • Use API keys only for your own applications and services

3.3 Rate Limits and Usage

We reserve the right to:

  • Set and enforce rate limits on API usage
  • Monitor API usage to ensure compliance with these Terms
  • Throttle or suspend API access for excessive usage
  • Modify rate limits at any time with reasonable notice

3.4 Service Availability

While we strive to maintain high availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. We may perform maintenance, updates, or modifications that temporarily affect service availability.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree to use the Service to:

  • Verify user profiles and identities
  • Detect fake or fraudulent accounts
  • Enhance security and trust in your applications
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to use our Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Harass, abuse, or harm individuals or groups
  • Discriminate against individuals based on protected characteristics
  • Collect or process personal data without proper consent or legal basis
  • Create or maintain profiles of individuals without their knowledge
  • Use the Service for surveillance or stalking purposes
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract our proprietary algorithms
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use automated systems to abuse or overload our API
  • Resell or redistribute our Service without authorization
  • Use the Service in violation of data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

5. Data and Privacy

5.1 Data You Provide

You are responsible for ensuring that any data you submit to our API:

  • Is collected and processed in compliance with applicable data protection laws
  • Has been obtained with proper consent from data subjects
  • Is accurate and up-to-date
  • Does not contain sensitive personal information unless necessary and legally permitted

5.2 Data Processing

When you use our Service, we process data on your behalf. You acknowledge that:

  • We act as a data processor for data you submit
  • You remain the data controller responsible for compliance
  • We may use third-party services (e.g., OpenAI) to process verification requests
  • Data may be transferred and processed in jurisdictions outside your country

5.3 Privacy Policy

Your use of our Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using our Service, you consent to our Privacy Policy.

6. Payment and Billing

6.1 Pricing

Our Service is provided on a pay-as-you-go or subscription basis. Pricing is based on API usage and is subject to change. Current pricing is available on our website.

6.2 Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through Stripe. By making a payment, you agree to Stripe's terms of service. We do not store your full payment card information.

6.3 Billing

You agree to:

  • Pay all fees associated with your use of the Service
  • Provide accurate billing information
  • Authorize us to charge your payment method for usage
  • Pay any applicable taxes

6.4 Refunds

All fees are non-refundable except as required by law or at our sole discretion. If you believe you are entitled to a refund, please contact us at ops@joinplank.com.

6.5 Overdue Payments

If payment is overdue, we may suspend or terminate your access to the Service until payment is received. You remain responsible for all charges incurred prior to suspension.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including all software, algorithms, documentation, and content, is owned by Proofly and protected by intellectual property laws. You do not acquire any ownership rights by using the Service.

7.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of data you submit to our Service. By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to use, process, and store your data solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

7.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about our Service, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such feedback into our Service.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Disclaimer

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

8.2 Verification Accuracy

While we use advanced AI technology to verify profiles, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Verification results are provided for informational purposes and should not be the sole basis for decisions affecting individuals. You are responsible for verifying results and making your own determinations.

8.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Proofly, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
  • Data you submit to our Service

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using account deletion features. Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease, but you remain responsible for any outstanding fees.

10.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if:

  • You violate these Terms
  • You fail to pay fees when due
  • You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
  • We are required to do so by law
  • You pose a security risk to our Service or other users

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
  • We may delete your account and data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
  • You remain liable for all charges incurred prior to termination
  • Provisions that by their nature should survive will remain in effect

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on this page
  • Sending an email notification to your registered email address
  • Displaying a notice in our Service

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Service and terminate your account.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Proofly operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at ops@joinplank.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. If we cannot resolve the dispute within 60 days, you may pursue legal action.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction, as applicable.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Proofly regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

13.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure to perform our obligations due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, or internet outages.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: