Terms and Conditions
1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the SSup platform (“SSup,” “we,” “our,” “the Platform”). By using SSup, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use the Platform.
2. Description of the Platform
SSup provides a governed ideation and collaboration environment for innovators, professionals, and organizations. Core features include:
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Private idea capture
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Spark Records (persistent provenance-anchored idea containers)
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Collaboration through NDA-gated Workrooms
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Provenance logs, timestamps, and authorship labeling
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Secure document and artifact management
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Optional AI-assisted support for drafting or analysis
SSup does not sell user data or use Spark Records to train machine-learning models.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Platform. The Platform is not intended for children under 16.
4. User Accounts
You are responsible for:
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Providing accurate registration information
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Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
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All activity occurring under your account
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security issues.
5. User Responsibilities
You agree not to:
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Violate any law or regulation
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Upload malicious code, attempt to bypass security, or disrupt the Platform
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Misuse or attempt to reverse-engineer SSup systems
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Share unauthorized content or confidential information belonging to others
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Use SSup to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
You must ensure that any collaborators or invitees comply with these Terms.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
A. Your Content
You retain ownership of the ideas, documents, files, and other content you create or upload (“User Content”). SSup does not claim ownership of your intellectual property.
B. Spark Records and Provenance Logs
When you create or collaborate on content, SSup generates provenance logs, timestamps, authorship labels, and version records (“Provenance Data”).
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Provenance Data is part of the Platform’s secure chain-of-custody system.
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Provenance Data may not be deleted if it would compromise legal or evidentiary integrity.
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Provenance Data does not transfer ownership of your ideas; it documents authorship.
C. Platform IP
All SSup technology, interfaces, branding, software, and architecture remain the exclusive property of SSup. You receive a limited, revocable license to use the Platform as provided under these Terms.
7. Collaboration and NDA-Gated Workrooms
You may invite collaborators into private Workrooms. You are responsible for:
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Ensuring appropriate confidentiality agreements are in place
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Managing access permissions
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Ensuring compliance with contractual and IP governance obligations
SSup provides tools for NDA-based access control but is not a party to agreements between users.
8. AI-Assisted Features
SSup may provide optional AI-assisted drafting or analysis tools.
You understand and agree that:
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AI outputs are suggestions, not legal or professional advice
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You are responsible for reviewing, validating, and approving all AI-generated content
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SSup is not responsible for decisions made based on AI output
9. Data Protection and Privacy
Our data practices are described in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which are incorporated into these Terms.
By using the Platform, you consent to those policies.
10. Availability and Modifications
We may modify, update, or discontinue parts of the Platform at any time. We are not liable for:
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Downtime
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Data loss caused by user error
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Third-party service interruptions (e.g., cloud providers)
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Scheduled maintenance activities
We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of material changes.
11. Fees and Payment
Certain features or subscription tiers may require payment. Unless otherwise stated:
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Fees are non-refundable
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Prices may change with notice
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Failure to pay may result in suspended or terminated access
12. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or misuse the Platform. Upon termination:
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You lose access to your account and content
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Provenance Data may be retained as legally required
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We may preserve records for security, auditing, or compliance purposes
You may close your account at any time. Account data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy.
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
SSup is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis.
We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including:
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Merchantability
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Fitness for a particular purpose
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Non-infringement
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Accuracy or completeness of outputs
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SSup is not liable for:
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Indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages
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Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities
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Decisions made based on AI-generated suggestions
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Actions taken by collaborators you grant access to
Our total liability for any claim will not exceed the amount paid by you in the previous 12 months.
15. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold SSup harmless from any claims arising out of:
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Your use of the Platform
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Your content
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Your collaboration activities
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Your violation of these Terms
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Disputes between you and collaborators, partners, or third parties
16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which SSup operates.
Any disputes will be resolved through:
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Good-faith negotiation
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If necessary, binding arbitration or court proceedings, depending on jurisdiction
Venue and governing law will be specified based on SSup’s operating entity.
17. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. A notice will be posted when changes are material. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
18. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, you may contact us at:
support@ssupcreator.com
