Terms of Service & Policies

Effective Date: January 18, 2025

Last Updated: January 18, 2026

Version: 1.0

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1. Acceptable Use Policy

By using Hawkeye Core, you agree NOT to:

Use the platform for illegal activities

Harass, threaten, or harm employees or customers

Attempt to hack, breach, or exploit security vulnerabilities

Spam SMS/email features or abuse notification systems

Resell, redistribute, or sublicense access without permission

Use bots, automation, or scraping tools to manipulate data

Scrape or extract customer data without authorization

Exceed concurrent session limits (5 per Starter tier)

Reverse engineer or attempt to copy platform code

Consequence of Violation: Immediate account suspension without refund. Repeat violations may result in permanent ban and legal action.

2. Data Protection & Privacy Policy

Data Ownership

✓ You own all customer/job data you create in Hawkeye Core

✓ We own all platform code, features, and infrastructure

Data Security

• All data encrypted at rest (database) and in transit (SSL/TLS 256-bit)

• Daily automated backups stored in secure, geographically distributed locations

• Access controls: Role-based permissions (Manager, Employee, Customer)

• Audit logs: All user actions logged with timestamp and IP address

• Annual third-party security audits conducted

Data Retention

Active accounts: Data retained as long as subscription is active

After cancellation: Data retained 30 days for recovery purposes

After 30 days: All data permanently deleted (unrecoverable)

Backup copies: Deleted after 90 days

Third-Party Integrations

Twilio: Receives phone numbers and SMS content (SMS delivery only)

Google Maps: Receives job location data (mapping purposes only)

No other third parties have access to your data

GDPR Compliance

• EU customers can request data export in standard format (CSV/JSON)

• Right to deletion: Request permanent data deletion anytime

• Response time: 14 days for data requests

• Contact: info@hawkeyecore.com

Data Breach Notification

• If data breach occurs: You'll be notified within 24 hours

• We will provide details and remediation steps

• Free credit monitoring if personal data exposed (Business tier)

3. Limitation of Liability

We are NOT liable for:

Lost profits, lost revenue, or lost business opportunities

Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

Data loss or corruption (if you don't maintain backups)

Third-party service failures (Twilio SMS down, Google Maps errors, Railway outages)

Issues caused by customer misuse or policy violations

SMS delivery failures or delays (Twilio's responsibility)

Internet connectivity or ISP issues on customer's end

Losses from unauthorized account access (if password compromised)

Maximum Liability Cap

Our total liability limited to 1 month's subscription fee ($199-$599 depending on plan)

This applies regardless of damage amount or cause

Example: If you lose $100K in business, maximum claim is $199 (Starter) to $599 (Business)

Your Responsibility

✓ Maintain current contact information

✓ Regularly backup your data

✓ Use strong passwords and enable 2FA

✓ Report security issues immediately to info@hawkeyecore.com

4. Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Uptime Guarantee: 99.9%

Maximum 43 minutes downtime per month

Calculation: Measured uptime = (Total minutes in month - Downtime minutes) / Total minutes × 100%

Excludes:

• Planned maintenance (announced 48 hours in advance)

• Customer-caused outages (payment failure, account suspension)

Service Credits (if downtime exceeded)
UptimeCredit
99.0% - 99.9%5% of monthly fee
95.0% - 99.0%10% of monthly fee
90.0% - 95.0%25% of monthly fee
Below 90%Full month free OR cancel for full refund
How to Claim

1. Report outage to info@hawkeyecore.com within 7 days with screenshots/proof

2. We'll verify and issue credit to next billing cycle (no cash refunds)

3. Credits must be claimed within 30 days or forfeit

Status Page: Real-time status available at status.hawkeyecore.com

5. Intellectual Property Policy

We Own

• All platform code, algorithms, and software

• All features, designs, and user interface

• All patents, trademarks, and brand materials

• All derivative works and improvements

You Own

• All data you input (jobs, forms, customer info)

• Custom forms and templates you create

• Reports and documents you generate

• Intellectual property of your business

License Grant

• You receive non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use platform

• License limited to your company only (no sharing with competitors)

• License revokes immediately upon account cancellation

No ownership transfer - you're renting access, not buying software

Restrictions

✗ Cannot modify, adapt, or create derivative works

✗ Cannot reverse engineer or decompile platform code

✗ Cannot attempt to extract or copy proprietary code

✗ Cannot publicly claim you built Hawkeye Core features

Custom Development

If you purchase custom development ($150/hour), ownership of custom code negotiated per project.

Default: We retain ownership but grant you unlimited license to use

6. Payment & Billing Policy

Billing Cycle

• Monthly subscriptions billed on the 1st of each month

• Prorated charges for mid-month upgrades/downgrades

• Billing continues monthly until cancellation

Auto-Renewal

• Your subscription auto-renews monthly on billing date

• Same plan and price (unless price change announced)

• Automatic charge to card on file

• Cancel anytime to stop auto-renewal

Payment Methods Accepted

✓ Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover)

✓ Bank transfer (ACH)

✓ Invoice billing (Business tier only, net-30 terms)

Failed Payments

1st failed attempt: Card declined email sent, retry in 24 hours

3 days of failures: Account suspended (no access)

30 days of non-payment: Account deleted, data permanently removed

Late fees: 1.5% monthly interest on overdue balance

Price Changes

• 30-day notice before any price increase

• Existing customers grandfathered at old price for 6 months

• Month 7: Price increases to new rate

• Option to downgrade or cancel during notice period

Invoice Disputes

• Report billing errors within 30 days

• Disputes older than 30 days cannot be contested

• We'll investigate and issue refund/credit if error found

• Disputes not resolved within 60 days go to arbitration

7. Security Policy

Password Requirements

• Minimum 8 characters

• Must include: uppercase, lowercase, number, special character (!@#$%^&*)

• No dictionary words or personal information

• Change password every 90 days recommended

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

• Available for all users (strongly recommended)

• SMS or authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy)

• Required for Business tier users

• Protects against account takeover if password compromised

Data Encryption

• All data encrypted in database (AES-256)

• SSL/TLS 256-bit encryption for data in transit

• Encryption keys managed securely (not shared with employees)

• Regular key rotation (quarterly)

Access Controls

• Role-based access (Manager, Employee, Customer)

• Managers can only see their team's data

• Employees can only see assigned jobs

• Customers can only see their own data/portal

• Admin access logs tracked and audited

Audit Logs

• All actions logged: who, what, when, IP address, device

• Logs retained for 1 year

• Available to Business tier for compliance review

• Cannot be modified or deleted (immutable logs)

Security Audits

• Third-party penetration testing annually

• Vulnerability scanning quarterly

• Security patches applied within 24 hours of discovery

• Bug bounty program: $500-$5,000 for reported vulnerabilities

8. Support & Service Policy

Support Levels by Plan
FeatureStarterProfessionalBusiness
ChannelEmail onlyEmail + ChatEmail + Chat + Phone
Response Time24-48 hours12-24 hours2-4 hours
Business HoursMon-Fri 10am-5pm (Central Time)Mon-Fri 10am-5pm (Central Time)24/7
SLA Credit-5% credit10% credit
Premium Support Add-On: $99/month

✓ 24/7 phone and chat support

✓ 1-hour response time

✓ Dedicated support specialist

✓ Priority for feature requests

What We Support

✓ Account setup and configuration

✓ Bug fixes and troubleshooting

✓ Performance optimization

✓ Integration assistance

✓ Training and best practices

What We Don't Support

✗ Customer's business practices or workflow decisions

✗ Third-party app issues (Twilio, Google Maps)

✗ Network/internet issues on your end

✗ Custom development outside your plan

9. Termination Policy

You Can Cancel Anytime

• 7-day cancellation notice required

• Email: info@hawkeyecore.com

• Service ends at next billing cycle

• No refunds for time already paid

• Can export data during notice period

• Data deleted 30 days after cancellation

We Can Terminate If

• You violate Acceptable Use Policy

• Non-payment for 30+ days

• You breach data security

• Your use harms platform or other customers

• You use platform for illegal activities

Our Termination Process

Serious violations: Immediate suspension (5-minute notice)

Payment issues: 30-day notice, then account deletion

Policy violations: Escalation warning, then suspension if not resolved

Legal issues: 7-day notice to export data, then deletion

Upon Termination

• Immediate loss of platform access

• All data retained 30 days (for export only)

• All data permanently deleted after 30 days

• No refund issued

• Email address may be blacklisted from future sign-ups

Appeal Process

• If terminated unfairly, appeal within 7 days to info@hawkeyecore.com

• We'll review and respond within 5 business days

• Appeal decision final (no further appeals)

10. Warranty Disclaimer

PLATFORM PROVIDED "AS-IS"

We provide Hawkeye Core on an "as-is" basis without warranties of any kind.

We DO NOT Warrant

Error-free or uninterrupted service

Specific business results or revenue

Fitness for particular purpose

Data accuracy or completeness

Third-party service reliability

Mobile/device compatibility

Integration success with other tools

Your Responsibility

✓ Test platform in staging before production use

✓ Maintain regular data backups (external to Hawkeye)

✓ Monitor system performance and alerts

✓ Report issues to support promptly

✓ Implement your own data recovery procedures

11. Change of Terms Policy

We May Update Terms

• Changes can be made anytime at our discretion

• Major changes: 30-day notice via email

• Minor updates: Effective immediately

• Continued use after notice = acceptance

You Can Opt-Out

• If you disagree with changes, cancel subscription

• Cancellation must be within 30-day notice period

• No refund for current billing cycle

• After 30 days, silence = acceptance

Major Changes

• Price increases

• Reduced features or functionality

• Changes to data privacy/security

• Changes to liability limits

• Changes to acceptable use restrictions

Minor Updates

• Bug fixes

• Security patches

• UI/UX improvements

• New features (additions, not removals)

• Policy clarifications

Change Log: All updates documented at hawkeyecore.com/changelog with dates

12. Dispute Resolution Policy

Step 1: Contact Support (30 days)

• Email: info@hawkeyecore.com

• Include: Issue description, screenshots, account email, desired resolution

• We respond within 24-48 hours

• Most disputes resolved at this step

Step 2: Escalation to Management (30 days)

• If unresolved, email: info@hawkeyecore.com with escalation request

• Management reviews case and responds within 7 business days

• They may offer settlement or explain final decision

Step 3: Binding Arbitration (if needed)

• Disputes not resolved go to binding arbitration

• Independent arbitrator (not court) decides outcome

• Arbitration decision is final and binding

• Costs split equally between parties (unless arbitrator rules otherwise)

Important Provisions

Legal Fees: Loser pays legal costs (attorney fees, court costs). This discourages frivolous lawsuits. Exceptions: Small claims court disputes under $2,500

No Class Actions: Disputes must be individual (1-on-1). No class actions, group actions, or representative actions allowed.

Statute of Limitations: All claims must be filed within 1 year of incident. Claims older than 1 year cannot be pursued.

13. General Provisions

Entire Agreement

These terms constitute entire agreement between you and Hawkeye Core. Supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations. If any part is invalid, remaining terms still enforceable.

Severability

If any provision found unenforceable, it's severed and removed. Remaining provisions continue in full force.

Assignment

You cannot assign or transfer your account to others. We can assign terms to our successors or buyers.

Acknowledgment

By using Hawkeye Core, you acknowledge you have read, understood, and agree to all terms and policies above.