Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Groundwork ("the Service"), operated by Groundwork ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Groundwork is a project management and financial tracking platform designed for real estate investors and house flippers. The Service allows users to manage renovation projects, track expenses and income, process receipts, analyze deals, and collaborate with team members.

3. Accounts and Registration

To use most features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You must notify us immediately at [email protected] if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.

You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account and use the Service. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

4. Subscription Plans and Billing

Groundwork offers both free and paid subscription plans. Paid plans are billed on a monthly or annual basis as selected at the time of purchase. All fees are stated in U.S. dollars and are non-refundable except as required by applicable law or as explicitly stated in these Terms.

We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. If we change pricing for a plan you are currently subscribed to, we will provide at least 30 days' advance notice via email. Your continued use of the Service after a price change constitutes your agreement to the new pricing.

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period; you will retain access to paid features until that date.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation;
• Upload, transmit, or distribute any content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or fraudulent;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or any other system;
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service;
• Harvest or collect personal information about other users without their consent;
• Use the Service for any purpose that competes with or is adverse to Groundwork's business interests.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these acceptable use standards.

6. Your Content

You retain ownership of all data, files, and content you upload or create within the Service ("Your Content"). By using the Service, you grant Groundwork a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to store, process, and display Your Content solely as necessary to provide and improve the Service.

You are solely responsible for Your Content and represent that you have all rights necessary to upload it. We do not claim ownership of Your Content and will not sell it to third parties.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its software, design, text, graphics, and other content created by Groundwork, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our express written permission.

8. Third-Party Services

The Service may integrate with or link to third-party services (such as payment processors, cloud storage providers, and email services). Your use of those services is governed by their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices or content of any third-party services.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

The financial analysis tools within the Service (including deal analyzers and profit calculators) are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult qualified professionals before making real estate investment decisions.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, GROUNDWORK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Groundwork and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of your use of the Service, Your Content, or your violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination — including ownership, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability — will survive.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Nashville, Tennessee.

14. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and notify you by email or via an in-app notice. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].