Terms of Service

Last updated: 9/1/24

Welcome to Sockpuppet. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our platform and services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our services.

 

Use of Services

Sockpuppet provides infrastructure and platform services designed to support your online investigations. By using our services, you agree to:

  • Use our services in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms.
  • Ensure that all activities conducted through our platform are lawful and in accordance with the terms and conditions of any third-party platforms or websites you access.
  • Not use our services to engage in illegal activities, including but not limited to, hacking, phishing, spamming, or any activity that infringes on the rights of others.

 

Account Registration and Security

To access certain features of our services, you may be required to register for an account. When you register, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials.
  • Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
  • Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account, including compliance with these Terms.

 

User Responsibilities

As a user of our services, you are responsible for:

  • Ensuring compliance with the terms of service and policies of any third-party platforms or websites accessed through our infrastructure.
  • Maintaining the confidentiality and security of any data, content, or information transmitted or stored using our services.
  • Using our services in a manner that does not disrupt or interfere with the integrity, performance, or availability of our platform or any third-party services.

 

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use our services to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Infringe upon or misappropriate the intellectual property rights of others.
  • Engage in any activity that could harm, disrupt, or otherwise negatively impact our platform, network, or other users.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, services, or data.
  • Transmit or store any harmful or malicious code, files, scripts, or programs.

 

Intellectual Property

Sockpuppet retains all rights, title, and interest in and to our services, including all related intellectual property rights. These Terms do not grant you any rights to use our trademarks, logos, or other brand elements without our prior written consent.

 

Service Modifications and Termination

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate our services, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, with or without notice. You agree that Sockpuppet will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or termination of our services.

 

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sockpuppet disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

 

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sockpuppet shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

  • Your use or inability to use our services.
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein.
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our services.
  • Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through our services by any third party.

 

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sockpuppet and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your use of our services.
  • Your violation of these Terms.
  • Your violation of any rights of a third party.

 

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Florida.

 

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated Terms on our platform. Your continued use of our services after any modifications to these Terms will constitute your acknowledgment of the changes and agreement to abide by the updated terms.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at [Contact Information]. (link)