Terms and Conditions

TERMS OF USE

Last updated April 14, 2026

AGREEMENT TO OUR LEGAL TERMS

We are ThoughtCloud HQ Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a company registered in Canada. We operate http://www.thoughtcloudhq.com and related products and services that refer to these Legal Terms (collectively, the "Services").
ThoughtCloud HQ is a community innovation platform where members post, refine, and fund ideas through seeding, watering, and harvesting. Features include user accounts, TC credits, milestone-based crowdfunding, community spaces, expert collaboration, and a community fund.
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Legal Terms. If you do not agree, discontinue use immediately.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. OUR SERVICES
  2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
  3. USER REPRESENTATIONS
  4. USER REGISTRATION
  5. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
  6. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS
  7. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE
  8. GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWS
  9. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND CONTENT
  10. ADVERTISERS
  11. SERVICES MANAGEMENT
  12. PRIVACY POLICY
  13. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS
  14. TERM AND TERMINATION
  15. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS
  16. GOVERNING LAW
  17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
  18. CORRECTIONS
  19. DISCLAIMER
  20. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
  21. INDEMNIFICATION
  22. USER DATA
  23. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES
  24. CALIFORNIA USERS AND RESIDENTS
  25. MISCELLANEOUS
  26. TC CREDITS
  27. PLATFORM NOT EMPLOYER
  28. VAULT & IP
  29. COMMUNITY FUND
  30. SEED DATA
  31. CONTACT US

1. OUR SERVICES

The Services are not intended for use where prohibited by law. Users accessing from other locations are responsible for local compliance. We comply with applicable Canadian privacy laws and relevant US privacy laws, use age controls, and use Stripe for payment processing.

2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

We own or license all service content, marks, software, designs, and related assets. Subject to compliance with these terms, we grant a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license for personal and internal use only. Unauthorized copying, distribution, or exploitation is prohibited.

3. USER REPRESENTATIONS

By using the Services, you represent that your account information is accurate, your use is lawful, and you meet age/consent requirements. We may suspend or terminate accounts for false or incomplete information.

4. USER REGISTRATION

You may be required to register. You are responsible for account confidentiality and activity under your credentials.

5. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You may not misuse, scrape, interfere with, exploit, automate, manipulate, or access Services unlawfully. You also may not defraud users, manipulate votes, impersonate others, conduct fraud, or use Services under minimum age restrictions.

6. USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS

Contributions must be lawful, accurate, non-infringing, and non-harmful. You are responsible for your content. We may remove or edit content that violates these terms.

7. CONTRIBUTION LICENSE

By posting contributions, you grant us a broad, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, use, display, reproduce, and distribute your contributions in connection with operating and promoting the Services.

8. GUIDELINES FOR REVIEWS

Reviews must be genuine, lawful, and non-abusive. We may moderate, reject, or remove reviews at our discretion.

9. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND CONTENT

The Services may link to third-party sites/content. We do not control third-party materials and are not responsible for them.

10. ADVERTISERS

Advertisers may display content in designated service areas. We provide placement only.

11. SERVICES MANAGEMENT

We may monitor for violations, take legal action, remove burdensome content, and manage service functionality to protect the platform.

12. PRIVACY POLICY

Use of Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy: http://www.thoughtcloudhq.com/en/privacy-policy.com.

13. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS

If you believe your copyright is infringed, contact us promptly using the details below.

14. TERM AND TERMINATION

These terms remain in effect while you use the Services. We may suspend or terminate access for violations.

15. MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue Services at any time. Availability is not guaranteed.

16. GOVERNING LAW

These Legal Terms are governed by the laws of Canada. Courts in Canada have exclusive jurisdiction.

17. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Parties agree to attempt informal negotiations for 30 days before formal proceedings, with arbitration terms as specified in the legal text.

18. CORRECTIONS

Service information may include errors or omissions. We may correct content at any time.

19. DISCLAIMER

Services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law.

20. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, liability is limited as detailed in these Legal Terms.

21. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless for claims arising from your use of Services or breach of these terms.

22. USER DATA

We maintain user data for service operations and backups. You are responsible for submitted data.

23. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES

You consent to electronic records, notices, signatures, and communications related to Services.

24. CALIFORNIA USERS AND RESIDENTS

California users may contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs for unresolved complaints.

25. MISCELLANEOUS

These terms and posted policies constitute the full agreement. Invalid provisions are severable, and remaining terms stay in effect.

26. TC CREDITS

TC Credits are virtual currency with no real-world cash value and are non-refundable.

27. PLATFORM NOT EMPLOYER

ThoughtCloud HQ Inc. is not an employer or staffing agency and is not responsible for outcomes of user collaborations.

28. VAULT & IP

Idea timestamping does not replace formal legal intellectual property protection.

29. COMMUNITY FUND

1% of all Phase 3 funded projects is automatically directed to the Community Fund and is non-refundable.

30. SEED DATA

During beta, some demonstration content may be present and is not real user data.

31. CONTACT US

ThoughtCloud HQ Inc.
Montreal, Quebec
Canada
thoughtcloud66@gmail.com

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