Terms of Service

Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to CostWise, a cloud cost optimization platform ("Service") operated by CostWise Inc. ("we", "our", "us", or "CostWise"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms").

These Terms affect your legal rights and obligations, so if you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Service.

2. Service Description

CostWise provides cloud cost management, optimization, and governance tools designed to help organizations reduce and control their cloud infrastructure expenses across multiple cloud providers including but not limited to AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Registration Requirements

To use the CostWise platform, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your password and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account.

3.3 Organizational Accounts

If you register or use the Service on behalf of a company, organization, or other entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

4. Subscription and Payment

4.1 Subscription Plans

CostWise offers various subscription plans with different features and pricing. Details about the current offerings are available on our website.

4.2 Payment Terms

You agree to pay all fees associated with your subscription plan. Payments are due in advance and may be automatically charged to your designated payment method on a recurring basis.

4.3 Taxes

All fees are exclusive of taxes, which we may charge as applicable. You are responsible for paying all taxes associated with your use of the Service.

4.4 Refund Policy

Refunds are processed in accordance with our Refund Policy, which may be updated from time to time.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
  • Use the Service for the purpose of competing with CostWise
  • Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Service or any related system or network
  • Use any automated system, including "robots," "spiders," or "offline readers" to access the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service

6. Data Usage and Privacy

6.1 Data Collection

To provide our Service, we collect and process data from your cloud environments. This may include cloud resource metadata, billing information, usage metrics, and configuration data.

6.2 Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy, available at costwise.com/legal/privacy, describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Policy.

6.3 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted through the Service.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 CostWise Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by CostWise and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 License to Use

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the Service for your internal business purposes.

7.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback or suggestions about our Service, we may use this information without any obligation to you.

8. Limitation of Liability

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

IN NO EVENT WILL COSTWISE'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID COSTWISE IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS, OR €100 IF YOU HAVE NOT MADE ANY PAYMENTS TO COSTWISE.

9. Disclaimers

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

COSTWISE DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE SERVICE IS FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

10. Term and Termination

10.1 Term

These Terms will remain in effect until terminated by you or CostWise.

10.2 Termination by You

You may terminate these Terms at any time by canceling your account and discontinuing use of the Service.

10.3 Termination by CostWise

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

10.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination.

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting a notice on our website or sending an email. Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Paris, France.

12.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and CostWise regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

12.4 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.

12.5 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@costwise.com.

Last Updated: March 4, 2025

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