1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE OF APPLICATION

1.1. This Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement", "this Policy", or "these Terms") constitutes a legally binding agreement between StyleSeed, Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America (hereinafter referred to as "StyleSeed", "the Company", "we", "us", or "our"), and any individual or entity (hereinafter referred to as "User", "you", "your", or "Customer") who accesses, browses, or otherwise utilizes the services, features, content, or functionalities made available through the StyleSeed platform, website, mobile application, or any other medium through which our services are provided (collectively referred to as "the Platform", "the Service", or "our Services").

1.2. By accessing, browsing, registering for, or otherwise using any portion of the Platform, you hereby acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms, conditions, obligations, and restrictions set forth in this Agreement, as well as any additional terms, conditions, policies, or notices that may be referenced herein or made available on the Platform, including but not limited to our Cookie Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, and any other supplementary documentation that may be incorporated by reference.

1.3. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, you are expressly prohibited from using the Platform and must discontinue use immediately. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of any amendments, modifications, or revisions to this Agreement shall constitute your acceptance of such changes.

2. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS

2.1. For the purposes of this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them below:

2.1.1. "Personal Data" or "Personal Information" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person; an identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, in particular by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier, or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity of that natural person.

2.1.2. "Processing" means any operation or set of operations which is performed on Personal Data or on sets of Personal Data, whether or not by automated means, such as collection, recording, organization, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure, or destruction.

2.1.3. "Data Controller" means the natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the Processing of Personal Data.

2.1.4. "Data Processor" means a natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which processes Personal Data on behalf of the Data Controller.

2.1.5. "Third Party" means any natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or body other than the User, the Data Controller, the Data Processor, and persons who, under the direct authority of the Data Controller or Data Processor, are authorized to process Personal Data.

2.1.6. "Services" shall include, but is not limited to, all features, functionalities, tools, content, user interfaces, design generation capabilities, QR code generation and management systems, payment processing facilities, user account management systems, and any other services or utilities provided through or in connection with the Platform.

3. DATA COLLECTION PRACTICES AND INFORMATION GATHERING

3.1. CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED

3.1.1. In the course of providing the Services, StyleSeed may collect, process, store, and otherwise handle various categories of Personal Data, including but not limited to:

(a) Account Information: Including, but not limited to, electronic mail addresses, full legal names, usernames, account credentials, authentication tokens, and any other information voluntarily provided during the account registration process or subsequent account management activities.

(b) User-Generated Content and Preferences: Including design preferences, style selections, customization choices, creative inputs, uploaded materials, design specifications, color preferences, pattern selections, and any other information or content submitted or generated through your use of the design generation features of the Platform.

(c) Transaction and Financial Information: Including billing addresses, shipping addresses, order histories, purchase records, transaction identifiers, and other information related to commercial transactions conducted through the Platform. Notwithstanding the foregoing, payment card information, including but not limited to credit card numbers, debit card numbers, card verification values, and other sensitive payment credentials are processed exclusively by our third-party payment processor and are not directly collected, stored, or processed by StyleSeed.

(d) Technical and Usage Data: Including Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type and version information, time zone settings, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform information, device identifiers, cookies and similar tracking technologies, page response times, download errors, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information, methods used to browse away from the page, and any other technical information collected automatically through your use of the Platform.

3.2. METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

3.2.1. Direct Collection: We collect Personal Data that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for an account, make a purchase, create designs, configure QR code settings, contact customer support, participate in surveys or promotional activities, or otherwise interact with the Platform.

3.2.2. Automated Collection: Certain information is collected automatically when you access and use the Platform through the use of cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, log files, and similar tracking technologies. This automated collection is necessary for the proper functioning, security, and optimization of the Platform.

3.2.3. Third-Party Sources: We may receive information about you from third-party service providers, business partners, analytics providers, advertising networks, and other sources as permitted by applicable law and consistent with the terms of their respective privacy policies.

4. PURPOSES AND LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

4.1. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING

4.1.1. StyleSeed processes Personal Data for the following purposes, which are necessary for the performance of our contractual obligations, compliance with legal requirements, protection of legitimate interests, or based on your explicit consent where required by law:

(a) To provide, maintain, and improve the Services, including the processing of orders, generation of designs, creation and management of QR codes, and delivery of products;

(b) To establish, maintain, and manage user accounts, authenticate users, and provide customer support;

(c) To process payments and prevent fraudulent transactions, in coordination with our authorized payment processors;

(d) To communicate with users regarding their accounts, transactions, updates to our services, and administrative matters;

(e) To personalize user experience and provide customized content, recommendations, and features;

(f) To conduct analytics, research, and statistical analysis to understand user behavior and improve our Services;

(g) To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and governmental requests;

(h) To protect the rights, property, and safety of StyleSeed, our users, and the general public;

(i) To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security vulnerabilities, fraudulent activities, and violations of this Agreement;

(j) For any other purposes for which you provide explicit consent or which are disclosed at the time of collection.

4.2. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

4.2.1. The legal basis for our Processing of Personal Data varies depending on the specific processing activity and the jurisdiction in which you are located. In general, we rely on the following legal bases:

(a) Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are party or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract;

(b) Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject;

(c) Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for the purposes of legitimate interests pursued by StyleSeed or a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms;

(d) Consent: You have given explicit consent to the Processing of your Personal Data for one or more specific purposes.

5. QR CODE FUNCTIONALITY AND CONSENT MECHANISMS

5.1. DESCRIPTION OF QR CODE FEATURE

5.1.1. The Platform incorporates a Quick Response (QR) code functionality whereby each product manufactured and distributed through the Platform is associated with a unique, machine-readable optical label containing information about the product, its creator, and its environmental impact. This QR code, when scanned by a third party using a compatible device, displays certain information as determined by the user's privacy settings and consent preferences.

5.2. INFORMATION DISPLAYED VIA QR CODE

5.2.1. Subject to your consent and privacy settings, the following categories of information may be displayed to individuals who scan the QR code associated with products featuring your designs:

(a) Creator Attribution: Your name, username, or other identifying information, provided that you have explicitly enabled the "Display Name" setting in your account preferences;

(b) Design Story: Any narrative, description, or inspirational content that you have chosen to associate with the design, provided that you have explicitly enabled the "Share Story" setting;

(c) Environmental Impact Metrics: Information regarding the positive environmental impact associated with the purchase, including but not limited to the number of trees planted, water conserved, carbon offset, and other sustainability metrics, which are displayed regardless of other privacy settings as part of our commitment to transparency in environmental stewardship.

5.3. CONSENT AND CONTROL MECHANISMS

5.3.1. By enabling the "Display Name" feature in your QR code settings, you provide explicit, informed, and freely given consent for StyleSeed to display your name or chosen identifier to any individual or entity that scans the QR code associated with products featuring your design. You acknowledge and understand that once a product is distributed, you have no control over who may scan the QR code or access the information displayed therein.

5.3.2. You retain the right to modify your QR code privacy settings at any time through your account preferences. However, changes to these settings will only apply to products manufactured and distributed after such modifications are made and will not retroactively affect products that have already been distributed.

5.3.3. You acknowledge that the withdrawal of consent or modification of privacy settings may affect the functionality of certain features and the visibility of your contributions within the StyleSeed community.

6. DATA SHARING, DISCLOSURE, AND THIRD-PARTY RELATIONSHIPS

6.1. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

6.1.1. StyleSeed may share, transfer, or otherwise disclose your Personal Data to third-party service providers, contractors, and agents who perform services on our behalf and require access to such information to perform their functions. These third parties include, but are not limited to: payment processors (including Stripe, Inc.), cloud hosting providers, email service providers, analytics providers, customer relationship management platforms, shipping and fulfillment partners, and professional advisors.

6.1.2. All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of Personal Data, to process such data only in accordance with our instructions, and to comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, StyleSeed shall not be liable for any unauthorized access, disclosure, or use of Personal Data by third-party service providers.

6.2. PAYMENT PROCESSING

6.2.1. All payment transactions are processed through Stripe, Inc. or other authorized payment processors. StyleSeed does not directly collect, store, or process full payment card information. When you initiate a payment transaction, you are directed to the payment processor's secure payment interface, and your payment information is transmitted directly to the payment processor in accordance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements. We receive only limited information necessary to complete the transaction, such as a transaction identifier and confirmation of payment status.

6.3. LEGAL OBLIGATIONS AND RIGHTS PROTECTION

6.3.1. StyleSeed may disclose your Personal Data where we believe, in good faith, that such disclosure is necessary to:

(a) Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests, including but not limited to responding to subpoenas, court orders, or law enforcement requests;

(b) Enforce this Agreement or other agreements, policies, or terms applicable to the Services;

(c) Protect the rights, property, safety, or security of StyleSeed, our users, or the general public;

(d) Detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security issues, or technical problems;

(e) Respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third parties.

6.4. BUSINESS TRANSFERS

6.4.1. In the event that StyleSeed undergoes a business transition, such as a merger, acquisition, consolidation, restructuring, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or other corporate reorganization, your Personal Data may be among the assets transferred to the successor entity or acquiring party. You acknowledge and consent to such transfers, and you agree that the successor entity or acquiring party may continue to process your Personal Data in accordance with this Agreement.

7. DATA RETENTION AND DELETION POLICIES

7.1. RETENTION PERIODS

7.1.1. StyleSeed retains Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and maintain business records. The specific retention period varies depending on the nature of the data, the purposes for which it is processed, and applicable legal requirements.

7.1.2. Account information and transaction records are retained for the duration of your account's active status and for a period of seven (7) years following account closure or the last transaction, whichever is later, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7.1.3. Technical and usage data, including logs and analytics information, are generally retained for a period of up to two (2) years, except where longer retention is necessary for security purposes, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.

7.2. DATA DELETION

7.2.1. Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, or upon receipt of a valid deletion request subject to Section 8 hereof, StyleSeed will delete, anonymize, or aggregate your Personal Data in accordance with our data retention schedule and applicable legal requirements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, certain information may be retained in archived or backup systems for a limited period as necessary for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or enforcement of agreements.

8. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS AND REQUEST PROCEDURES

8.1. ENUMERATION OF RIGHTS

8.1.1. Subject to applicable law and the limitations set forth herein, you may have the following rights with respect to your Personal Data:

(a) Right of Access: The right to obtain confirmation as to whether or not Personal Data concerning you is being processed, and to access such Personal Data along with certain supplementary information;

(b) Right to Rectification: The right to obtain the rectification of inaccurate Personal Data and to have incomplete Personal Data completed;

(c) Right to Erasure: The right to obtain the erasure of Personal Data concerning you under certain circumstances;

(d) Right to Restriction of Processing: The right to restrict the Processing of Personal Data under certain circumstances;

(e) Right to Data Portability: The right to receive Personal Data concerning you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit such data to another controller;

(f) Right to Object: The right to object to the Processing of Personal Data concerning you under certain circumstances;

(g) Right to Withdraw Consent: Where Processing is based on consent, the right to withdraw such consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of Processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

8.2. EXERCISE OF RIGHTS

8.2.1. To exercise any of the foregoing rights, you must submit a written request to StyleSeed via electronic mail at privacy@styleseed.com or through the designated request mechanism provided in your account settings. All requests must include sufficient information to allow us to verify your identity and the specificity of your request.

8.2.2. StyleSeed will respond to verified requests within the timeframe required by applicable law, generally within thirty (30) days of receipt. In certain circumstances, this period may be extended by an additional sixty (60) days where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of requests. You will be informed of any such extension within the initial thirty (30) day period.

8.2.3. StyleSeed reserves the right to charge a reasonable fee or refuse to act on a request if such request is manifestly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive in nature.

9. SECURITY MEASURES AND INCIDENT RESPONSE

9.1. SECURITY PROTOCOLS

9.1.1. StyleSeed implements and maintains reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect Personal Data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. These measures include, but are not limited to: encryption of data in transit and at rest, access controls and authentication mechanisms, regular security assessments and vulnerability testing, employee training on data protection practices, and incident response procedures.

9.1.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You acknowledge and accept the inherent security risks associated with providing information and dealing online over the Internet and agree that we have no liability for any disclosure of information due to errors in transmission, unauthorized third-party access, or other causes beyond our reasonable control.

9.2. DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION

9.2.1. In the event of a data security breach that is reasonably likely to result in a risk to your rights and freedoms, StyleSeed will notify affected individuals and relevant supervisory authorities in accordance with applicable law and within the timeframes prescribed by such law. Such notification will include, to the extent possible and where appropriate, a description of the nature of the breach, the categories and approximate number of affected individuals, the likely consequences of the breach, and the measures taken or proposed to address the breach and mitigate potential adverse effects.

10. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

10.1. USE OF COOKIES

10.1.1. The Platform uses cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, local storage objects, log files, and similar tracking technologies (collectively, "Cookies") to collect and store certain information automatically when you access or use the Services. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device or computer and often include an anonymous unique identifier.

10.1.2. We use the following categories of Cookies:

(a) Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the operation of the Platform and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

(b) Performance and Analytics Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Platform. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the Platform.

(c) Functionality Cookies: Enable the Platform to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

(d) Targeting or Advertising Cookies: May be set through our Platform by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.

10.2. COOKIE MANAGEMENT

10.2.1. You can control and manage Cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept Cookies, delete Cookies, or receive a warning before a Cookie is stored. However, please note that if you choose to block or delete Cookies, certain features of the Platform may not function properly or may be unavailable.

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

11.1. CROSS-BORDER TRANSFERS

11.1.1. Your Personal Data may be transferred to, processed, and stored in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States of America, which may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using the Platform, you consent to the transfer of your Personal Data to countries outside your country of residence, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.

11.1.2. Where required by applicable law, StyleSeed implements appropriate safeguards to ensure that your Personal Data remains protected in accordance with this Agreement. These safeguards may include Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, adequacy decisions, or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

12.1. AGE RESTRICTIONS

12.1.1. The Platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of sixteen (16) years, or such higher age as may be required by applicable law in your jurisdiction. StyleSeed does not knowingly collect, maintain, or process Personal Data from children under the age of sixteen (16).

12.1.2. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from a child under the applicable minimum age without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as reasonably practicable. If you become aware that a child under the applicable minimum age has provided us with Personal Data without parental consent, please contact us at privacy@styleseed.com.

13. TERMS OF SERVICE

13.1. ACCEPTANCE AND MODIFICATION OF TERMS

13.1.1. Your access to and use of the Services is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. By accessing or using the Services, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement and that you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms.

13.1.2. StyleSeed reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any such modifications, amendments, or updates shall become effective immediately upon posting on the Platform, unless otherwise specified. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for updates.

13.2. LICENSE GRANT AND RESTRICTIONS

13.2.1. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, StyleSeed grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Services solely for your personal, non-commercial use and in accordance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

13.2.2. You agree not to, and will not permit others to:

(a) License, sell, rent, lease, assign, distribute, transmit, host, outsource, disclose, or otherwise commercially exploit the Services or make the Platform available to any third party;

(b) Modify, make derivative works of, disassemble, decrypt, reverse compile, or reverse engineer any part of the Services;

(c) Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notice, including any notice of copyright, trademark, or patent, on the Services;

(d) Use the Services in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Services or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Services;

(e) Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Services, the server on which the Services are stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Services;

(f) Use any robot, spider, or other automatic device, process, or means to access the Services for any purpose, including monitoring or copying any of the material on the Services.

13.3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND DESIGN OWNERSHIP

13.3.1. The Platform and all content, features, and functionality thereof, including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, design, presentation, selection, and arrangement, are owned by StyleSeed, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

13.3.2. OWNERSHIP OF AI-GENERATED DESIGNS: All designs, images, patterns, graphics, and creative works generated through the Platform's artificial intelligence and design generation systems (collectively, "Generated Designs") are and shall remain the exclusive property of StyleSeed, Inc. Notwithstanding any contribution of preferences, inputs, or creative direction by you, title to and all intellectual property rights in Generated Designs vest solely and exclusively in StyleSeed upon creation. You acknowledge and agree that Generated Designs constitute work product developed using StyleSeed's proprietary algorithms, databases, and creative systems, and that StyleSeed retains all right, title, and interest therein.

13.3.3. LIMITED LICENSE FOR PERSONAL USE: Subject to your strict compliance with these Terms, StyleSeed grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to use Generated Designs solely and exclusively for the purpose of purchasing products through the Platform for your personal, non-commercial use. This license explicitly does NOT include any right to: (a) reproduce, copy, or duplicate Generated Designs; (b) distribute, sell, license, or transfer Generated Designs to any third party; (c) use Generated Designs for any commercial purpose whatsoever; (d) create derivative works based upon Generated Designs; (e) display Generated Designs on any platform, marketplace, or medium other than the StyleSeed Platform; or (f) remove, alter, or obscure any watermarks, metadata, or proprietary notices associated with Generated Designs.

13.3.4. PROHIBITION ON UNAUTHORIZED COMMERCIAL EXPLOITATION: You are expressly and absolutely prohibited from selling, offering for sale, licensing, distributing, reproducing, or otherwise commercially exploiting any Generated Designs on any third-party platform, marketplace, website, or service, including but not limited to Etsy, Amazon, eBay, Redbubble, Society6, Printful, Printify, or any other print-on-demand, e-commerce, or design marketplace. Any such unauthorized commercial exploitation constitutes a material breach of this Agreement and an infringement of StyleSeed's intellectual property rights.

13.3.5. ENFORCEMENT AND RIGHT TO SUE: StyleSeed expressly reserves and retains all rights to enforce its intellectual property rights through any and all available legal remedies. In the event that you or any third party to whom you have provided access to Generated Designs engages in unauthorized reproduction, distribution, sale, or commercial exploitation of Generated Designs in violation of this Agreement, StyleSeed reserves the absolute right to pursue all available legal remedies, including but not limited to: (a) immediate termination of your access to the Services; (b) injunctive relief to prevent continued infringement; (c) claims for actual damages, statutory damages, and/or disgorgement of profits; (d) claims for attorney's fees and costs of litigation; and (e) any other remedies available under federal or state law, including the Copyright Act of 1976 (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.), the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C. § 1051 et seq.), and applicable state unfair competition laws. You acknowledge and agree that violation of Section 13.3.4 will result in irreparable harm to StyleSeed for which monetary damages alone would be inadequate, and that StyleSeed shall be entitled to seek equitable relief, including injunction and specific performance, without the necessity of proving actual damages.

13.3.6. MONITORING AND DETECTION: StyleSeed employs technological measures, including but not limited to digital watermarking, fingerprinting, reverse image search monitoring, and marketplace surveillance systems, to detect unauthorized use of Generated Designs. By using the Services, you consent to StyleSeed's monitoring activities and agree to cooperate fully with any investigation into potential infringement or unauthorized use.

13.3.7. USER-SUBMITTED CONTENT: By submitting, posting, or displaying content on or through the Services, including but not limited to design preferences, stories, or other user-generated content (excluding Generated Designs, which are governed by Sections 13.3.2-13.3.6) (collectively, "User Content"), you grant StyleSeed a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform such User Content in connection with the Services and StyleSeed's business operations.

13.3.8. You represent and warrant that: (a) you own or control all rights in and to any User Content you submit and have the right to grant the license granted above; (b) all User Content complies with these Terms; and (c) the User Content, and your use and provision thereof in connection with the Services, does not and will not violate, misappropriate, or infringe any intellectual property right or proprietary right, including the right of publicity or privacy, of any person or entity.

13.4. PROHIBITED USES

13.4.1. In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in these Terms, you are prohibited from using the Services:

(a) For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law;

(b) To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability;

(c) To submit or transmit false or misleading information;

(d) To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code;

(e) To collect or track the personal information of others;

(f) To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape;

(g) For any obscene or immoral purpose;

(h) To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Services or any related website, other websites, or the Internet.

13.5. DISCLAIMERS AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

13.5.1. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. STYLESEED, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, AND LICENSORS (COLLECTIVELY, THE "STYLESEED PARTIES") DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

13.5.2. THE STYLESEED PARTIES DO NOT WARRANT THAT: (A) THE SERVICES WILL FUNCTION UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION; (B) ANY ERRORS OR DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED; (C) THE SERVICES ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; OR (D) THE RESULTS OF USING THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

13.5.3. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE STYLESEED PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICES.

13.5.4. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE STYLESEED PARTIES' TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE CLAIM OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

13.6. INDEMNIFICATION

13.6.1. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the StyleSeed Parties from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, debts, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (a) your use of and access to the Services; (b) your violation of any term of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; (d) any claim that your User Content caused damage to a third party; or (e) any content or data you submit, post, or transmit through the Services.

13.7. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13.7.1. These Terms and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.7.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the breach, termination, or validity thereof, shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Wilmington, Delaware, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, StyleSeed may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights.

13.7.3. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AGREE THAT ANY CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH STYLESEED MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER SUCH CLAIM AROSE; OTHERWISE, YOUR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

13.8. TERMINATION

13.8.1. StyleSeed may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

13.8.2. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13.9. SEVERABILITY AND WAIVER

13.9.1. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make such provision valid, legal, and enforceable.

13.9.2. No waiver by StyleSeed of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of StyleSeed to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

13.10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

13.10.1. These Terms, together with any amendments and any additional agreements you may enter into with StyleSeed in connection with the Services, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and StyleSeed concerning the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, between you and StyleSeed regarding the Services.

14. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENTS AND REPRESENTATIONS

14.1. ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS

14.1.1. StyleSeed represents that it endeavors to maintain certain environmental and sustainability standards in the production and distribution of products offered through the Platform. These standards include, but are not limited to, the utilization of organic materials, water-based inks, renewable energy sources in manufacturing processes, and the implementation of tree-planting initiatives in connection with product purchases.

14.1.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing representations, StyleSeed makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the achievement of specific environmental outcomes or the maintenance of particular sustainability metrics. Environmental impact calculations and sustainability claims are estimates based on available data and industry standards and may vary depending on numerous factors beyond StyleSeed's control.

14.1.3. StyleSeed reserves the right to modify, adjust, or discontinue any sustainability initiative or environmental program at any time without prior notice, provided that such modifications do not materially diminish the overall environmental commitment of the company as represented to customers at the time of purchase.

15. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

15.1. CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA) DISCLOSURES

15.1.1. If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (collectively, "CCPA"), including:

(a) The right to know what Personal Information we collect, use, disclose, and sell about you;

(b) The right to request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions;

(c) The right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information;

(d) The right to correct inaccurate Personal Information;

(e) The right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive Personal Information;

(f) The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.

15.1.2. StyleSeed does not sell Personal Information as defined by the CCPA. We do share certain information with third-party service providers and business partners as described in Section 6 of this Agreement.

15.1.3. To exercise your rights under the CCPA, please submit a verifiable consumer request to us at privacy@styleseed.com or through the designated request mechanism in your account settings. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within the timeframe required by the CCPA.

16. EUROPEAN UNION AND UNITED KINGDOM DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

16.1. GDPR COMPLIANCE

16.1.1. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), the UK GDPR, and applicable data protection laws, as described in Section 8 of this Agreement.

16.1.2. StyleSeed serves as the Data Controller with respect to Personal Data processed through the Platform. Our representative in the European Union for data protection matters can be contacted at eu-representative@styleseed.com.

16.1.3. You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement if you believe that the Processing of Personal Data relating to you infringes applicable data protection law.

17. UPDATES, AMENDMENTS, AND NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES

17.1. POLICY UPDATES

17.1.1. StyleSeed reserves the right to update, amend, modify, or otherwise change this Agreement at any time and from time to time in its sole discretion. When we make material changes to this Agreement, we will notify you by posting a notice on the Platform, sending you an email notification to the email address associated with your account, or through other communication channels as appropriate.

17.1.2. The "Last Modified" date at the top of this Agreement indicates when this Agreement was last revised. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Agreement on the Platform, unless otherwise specified.

17.1.3. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you must discontinue your use of the Services.

18. CONTACT INFORMATION AND DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES

18.1. GENERAL INQUIRIES

18.1.1. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Agreement, our privacy practices, or the Services generally, you may contact us through the following channels:

StyleSeed, Inc.
Data Protection Officer
Attn: Privacy and Legal Department
[Address withheld for security purposes]
Electronic Mail: privacy@styleseed.com
Telephone: [Number available upon request]

18.2. DATA PROTECTION OFFICER

18.2.1. StyleSeed has appointed a Data Protection Officer who can be contacted regarding all matters relating to the Processing of your Personal Data and the exercise of your rights under applicable data protection law. The Data Protection Officer can be reached at dpo@styleseed.com.

18.3. RESPONSE TIMEFRAME

18.3.1. We endeavor to respond to all legitimate inquiries, requests, and communications within a reasonable timeframe, generally within thirty (30) business days of receipt, unless a different timeframe is required or permitted by applicable law. Complex requests may require additional time for thorough review and response, and we will notify you if additional time is needed.

19. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

19.1. ASSIGNMENT

19.1.1. You may not assign, transfer, or delegate any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of StyleSeed. Any attempted assignment, transfer, or delegation without such consent shall be null and void. StyleSeed may assign, transfer, or delegate any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without restriction and without notice to you.

19.2. FORCE MAJEURE

19.2.1. StyleSeed shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under this Agreement due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

19.3. HEADINGS

19.3.1. The headings and subheadings in this Agreement are included for convenience and identification purposes only and shall not be deemed to limit or affect the meaning or interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.

19.4. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

19.4.1. By using the Services, you consent to receiving electronic communications from StyleSeed. These electronic communications may include notices about applicable fees and charges, transactional information, and other information concerning or related to the Services. You agree that any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other communications that we send to you electronically will satisfy any legal communication requirements, including that such communications be in writing.

19.5. RELATIONSHIP OF THE PARTIES

19.5.1. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating a joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship between you and StyleSeed, and you do not have any authority to create any obligation or make any representation on StyleSeed's behalf.