Terms of Service

Welcome to Aldera.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Aldera mobile application and related services (the "Service") provided by Aldera Pty Ltd ("Aldera", "we", "our", or "us"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.

1. Eligibility and Business Use Only

Aldera is intended solely for business use by individuals aged 18 or over. By using the Service, you confirm that:

• You are authorized to represent a business or operate as a sole trader;
• You are legally eligible to enter into a binding agreement;
• You will use the Service solely for lawful and business-related purposes.

2. Account Registration

To access the Service, you must create an account by providing accurate information including your name, email address, password, and business details. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activity under your account.

We may suspend or terminate your account if we believe it has been misused, compromised, or violates these Terms.

3. Use of the Service

You agree not to:

• Upload or share content that is illegal, harmful, offensive, misleading, or infringes on others' rights;
• Attempt to reverse engineer, copy, or resell any part of the Service;
• Interfere with the normal operation of the Service, including scraping, automated access, or denial-of-service attempts.

We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or restrict content or user activity at our discretion.

4. User Content and Ownership

You retain ownership of any images or media you upload ("User Content"). By uploading content, you grant Aldera a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and adapt the content:

• To generate AI-powered captions and posts;
• To operate and improve the Service;
• To showcase content as examples in product demos, marketing materials, or case studies.

You represent that you have the right to upload and license this content and that it complies with these Terms.

5. AI-Generated Content

Aldera may generate captions, posts, or images based on your inputs. You acknowledge that:

• Generated content is created by AI and may not be unique or free from factual or stylistic errors;
• Aldera retains all rights in the underlying software, tools, and generation logic;
• You may use generated content in connection with your business, but you are responsible for reviewing and approving it before publishing.

We do not guarantee that AI-generated content will meet your expectations or achieve marketing outcomes.

6. Ownership and Intellectual Property

The Service, including the app, brand, backend logic, and generated content infrastructure, is owned by Aldera Pty Ltd and protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not copy, distribute, or build derivative products based on Aldera's technology or content.

7. Moderation and Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate your access to the Service if:

• You violate these Terms;
• You upload content that violates our moderation standards;
• You use the Service in a way that could harm us, other users, or third parties.

We may also remove specific content without notice if we believe it breaches our policies or the law.

8. Fees and Subscriptions

The Service is currently available on a free trial basis. We may introduce paid, auto-renewing subscription plans in the future. When implemented:

• You will be notified of applicable fees, billing periods, and renewal terms;
• Payments may be processed via third-party platforms (e.g., app stores or payment providers);
• You may cancel your subscription at any time prior to renewal to avoid future charges.

All paid features will be optional and clearly communicated.

9. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we aim to provide valuable tools, we do not guarantee:

• Increased engagement, visibility, or commercial success from AI-generated content;
• That the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure at all times;
• That any AI-generated output will be original, legally compliant, or accurate.

Use of the Service and content is at your own risk. You are solely responsible for verifying all content before use or publication.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, Aldera Pty Ltd and its affiliates shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages;
• Loss of revenue, data, or reputation;
• Total liability exceeding £100 GBP or the equivalent value of your last monthly subscription fee, if applicable.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory or form of action.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Sydney, NSW, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

12. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified via the app or email. Continued use of the Service after such changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: support@aldera.co.uk

Legal Entity: Aldera Pty Ltd