Preppr Terms of Service
Last Updated: 11/12/2024
Please read these Terms of Service (the “Terms”) carefully as they govern (i) your (“user(s),” “you” or “your”) access to and use of our website, https://www.preppr.ai (the “Site”), (ii) your access to and use of mobile applications, software products, content, and updates offered by us (“Software Products”), or (iii) other services that link to or reference these Terms (together with the Site and the Software Products, the “Services”). These Terms contain important information about your legal rights, remedies, and obligations. By accessing or using the Services, you are agreeing to these Terms and concluding a legally binding contract with Preparedness Innovations, Inc. (the “Company,” “Preppr.ai” or “Preppr”, “we,” “us,” or “our”), a Delaware corporation headquartered in Evergreen, Colorado.
You acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy available at https://www.preppr.ai/legal/privacy-policy.Note that we may disclose information about you to third parties if we have a good faith belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to (i) take action regarding suspected illegal activities; (ii) enforce or apply our Terms or Privacy Policy; (iii) comply with legal process or other governmental inquiries, such as a search warrant, subpoena, statute, judicial proceeding, or other legal process served on us; or (iv) protect our rights, reputation, and property, or that of our users, affiliates, or the public.
Do not access or use the Services if you are unwilling or unable to be bound by the Terms.
Important Notice Regarding Arbitration
SECTION 13 OF THESE TERMS CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION CLAUSE AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER THAT AFFECTS HOW DISPUTES WITH US ARE RESOLVED. BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER CLAUSE.
1. Modifications
We may update these Terms from time to time. The most current version of the Terms will be located at https://www.preppr.ai/legal/terms-of-service. You understand and agree that your access to or use of the Services is governed by the Terms effective at the time of your access to or use of the Services. If we make significant changes to these Terms, we will notify you by posting a notice on the Site and/or sending a notification via email at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the changes. If we are required by applicable data protection laws to give you enhanced notice or seek your consent for certain changes, we will comply with those requirements. You can see when these Terms were last updated by checking the “Last Updated” date displayed at the top of these Terms. Any revised Terms will replace all previous versions of these Terms.
2. Using the Services
2.1 Eligibility
To access or use the Services, you must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and possess the legal authority to agree to these Terms. The Services are not intended for users under the age of 18, and you may not access or use the Services if you have previously been banned by us.
2.2 Permission to Use the Services
The Services are provided for your personal use, unless otherwise specified, and we grant you a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and terminable license to view and use the Services in accordance with these Terms. All rights, title, and interest in the Services not explicitly granted to you by these Terms remain with Preparedness Innovations, Inc. or its licensors. Your use of the Services is at your own risk, and you may encounter content that is offensive, indecent, inaccurate, objectionable, or otherwise inappropriate.
Except as explicitly allowed in these Terms, you may not modify, reverse engineer, decompile, or reproduce any part of the Services, nor may you scrape user data or any non-public information from our Services.
2.3 Service Availability
The Services may be modified, updated, interrupted, suspended, or discontinued by us at any time without prior notice or liability.
2.4 User Accounts
To access certain features of the Services, you may need to create a user account (“Account”) by providing accurate and truthful personal information, including a valid email address. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, and any activity that occurs under your Account, including unauthorized access, is your responsibility. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your Account.
2.5 Communications from Preppr
By creating an Account, you consent to receive communications from Preppr, such as notifications about new features, account updates, and promotional content. You may opt-out of non-essential communications by following the instructions included in each message.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 Ownership
All content created by Preppr and made available through the Services (“Preppr Content”) is owned by Preparedness Innovations, Inc. You retain ownership of any content you submit or transmit through the Services (“Your Content”). Certain derivatives of Your Content (such as extracted data or metadata associated with Your Content) may also be created and used by us for internal purposes, such as improving the Services. Preppr Content includes visual interfaces, interactive features, graphics, design, our compilation of the Services, computer code, and other components, excluding Your Content and any Third-Party Content (defined below). We hold exclusive rights to the Preppr Content, protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Unless explicitly authorized by us, you may not modify, reproduce, or publicly display any part of the Preppr Content or Services. Any rights not expressly granted to you are retained by Preparedness Innovations, Inc.
3.2 Your Content
You are solely responsible for securing all necessary rights to Your Content. By submitting Your Content, you confirm that you have the authority to grant Preppr the rights necessary to provide and improve the Services. We assume no obligations regarding Your Content other than as stated in these Terms or as required by law.
3.3 Feedback
If you submit feedback, ideas, suggestions, or proposals regarding the Services (“Feedback”), you agree that: (a) your Feedback does not contain confidential or proprietary information of third parties; (b) we are under no obligation of confidentiality; (c) we may already have similar Feedback under consideration; and (d) you grant us an irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, modify, publish, distribute, and sublicense your Feedback.
3.4 Copyright
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect the same from our users. We reserve the right, in our discretion, to remove or disable access to any material we deem to infringe on another’s copyrights.
3.5 Trademark
Preppr’s name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Preparedness Innovations, Inc. Other names, logos, and trademarks appearing in the Services may be the property of their respective owners.
4. Restrictions
Preppr is under no obligation to enforce these Terms on your behalf against another user. However, we encourage you to report any misuse if you believe another user has violated these Terms. Preppr reserves the right to investigate any reports and take appropriate action at its discretion.
4.1 Improper Use of the Services
You agree not to, and will not assist, encourage, or enable others to use the Services to:
Violate any third party's rights, including any copyright, trademark, trade secret, privacy, or publicity rights.
Upload any Content that is indecent, defamatory, obscene, illegal, or otherwise objectionable.
Solicit personal information from minors or transmit pornography.
Threaten, stalk, harass, or harm others, or promote discrimination or hatred.
Use the Services for commercial purposes or to promote any business or event without Preppr’s explicit permission.
Send bulk messages, spam, surveys, or engage in keyword spamming, or manipulate the Services’ search functions.
Violate any applicable law.
4.2 Additional Restrictions
You further agree not to, and will not assist, encourage, or enable others to:
Violate these Terms.
Modify, reproduce, or publicly display any part of the Services or Content (excluding Your Content) without authorization.
Use robots, spiders, or other automated methods to access, scrape, or index any part of the Services or Content.
Reverse engineer any portion of the Services.
Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notice on the Services.
Record or mine information about other users.
Access the Services in ways other than via the provided public interfaces.
Take any action that imposes an unreasonable load on our technology infrastructure or otherwise disrupts the normal flow of the Services.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services, Accounts, or networks through hacking or password mining.
Use the Services to transmit malicious software, such as viruses, worms, or Trojan horses.
Violate the security of any computer network, crack encryption codes, or otherwise interfere with the Services’ functionality.
Bypass or disable any security-related features on the Services.
These restrictions apply to the extent permissible under applicable law. However, you agree to comply with these restrictions even if legally permissible otherwise. Preppr reserves the right to determine what constitutes a violation of these Terms and may take action, including terminating your Account and access to the Services, if deemed necessary.
5. Use and Transaction Policies
5.1 Equipment
You are responsible for providing and maintaining all equipment and internet connections required to access and use the Services. Preppr is not liable for any issues related to your equipment or connection.
5.2 Use Charges
Preppr will not be responsible for any charges associated with your use of the Services on mobile devices, tablets, internet service providers, or other devices, whether wireless or wired.
5.3 Transaction Charges
Preppr is not liable for any charges or fees related to transactions processed by third-party payment providers. All transactions are administered by these third parties, and Preppr disclaims responsibility for any errors or issues with these providers. Your sole recourse for disputes or issues regarding transactions is through the payment provider directly. You acknowledge and agree to:
Provide accurate, current, and complete payment information.
Pay all charges incurred by you or authorized users of your payment method at the applicable rates.
Be responsible for any taxes assessed on your purchases.
5.4 Purchase Errors
Preppr is not liable for purchase errors, including trial versions, purchases made for the wrong device or platform, unused promotion codes, or other unintended purchases. Please confirm that your device and platform are compatible with the products and services before purchasing. All sales are final, and returns are not permitted for software downloads. For questions regarding product compatibility, contact Preppr’s support at contact@preppr.ai.
6. Notice of Copyright Infringement
Preppr respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the “DMCA”), Preppr will respond promptly to claims of copyright infringement.
If you are a copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of one, you may submit a DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement to report content you believe infringes on your copyright by providing the following information in writing:
A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an authorized representative.
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed, or, if multiple works, a representative list.
Identification of the infringing material, including the URL or specific location where it can be found on the Services.
Your contact information, such as your name, address, telephone number, and email.
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement that the information provided is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Deliver this Notice to Preppr’s Designated Copyright Agent:
Copyright Agent
Preparedness Innovations, Inc.
Address: 232 Stagecoach Blvd, Evergreen, Colorado, 80439
Email: contact@preppr.ai (Subject line: “DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement”)
In the event Preppr removes or disables access to the reported material, Preppr will make reasonable efforts to notify the individual responsible for the material. That individual may submit a DMCA Counter-Notice if they believe the material was removed or disabled in error.
DMCA Counter-Notice
If you believe your material was removed or disabled by mistake, you may submit a Counter-Notice with the following information:
Identification of the material removed or disabled, and the location at which it appeared before it was removed.
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
Your contact information, including name, address, and telephone number.
A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the district where your address is located or, if outside the U.S., to the jurisdiction of any judicial district where Preppr is located.
Submit your Counter-Notice to the same Copyright Agent as listed above.
Misrepresentations in either Notice or Counter-Notice may result in liability under Section 512(f) of the DMCA. Preppr enforces a policy of terminating accounts of repeat infringers.
7. Notice of Availability of Filtering Software
You should be aware that parental control protections (such as hardware, software, or filtering services) are commercially available, which may help limit access to material that may be inappropriate for minors. Information about such protections can be found through resources like the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) report, which details the effectiveness of internet protection measures and safety policies.
If you would like more information on filtering software, please consult the CIPA report.
8. Suggestions and Improvements
By providing Preparedness Innovations, Inc. with feedback, ideas, suggestions, or proposals about the Preppr Services (“Feedback”), you agree that:
Your Feedback does not contain confidential or proprietary information from any third parties;
Preparedness Innovations, Inc. is not under any obligation of confidentiality, express or implied, regarding the Feedback;
Preparedness Innovations, Inc. may already have similar Feedback under consideration or in development;
You grant Preparedness Innovations, Inc. an irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, create derivative works from, publish, distribute, and sublicense your Feedback; and
You irrevocably waive and cause to be waived any claims and assertions of moral rights with respect to your Feedback, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
9. Third Party Links and Offerings
The Preppr Services may include links to other websites or applications operated by third parties (each a “Linked Third-Party Site”). These links are provided for your convenience and to enhance your user experience.
Preparedness Innovations, Inc. has no control over the Linked Third-Party Sites, including their materials, information, goods, services, or their use of your personal data. Preparedness Innovations, Inc. does not endorse, represent, or guarantee any content, goods, or services available on Linked Third-Party Sites and is not liable for any claims you may have in relation to these sites.
Please note that accessing any Linked Third-Party Site is done at your own risk. Preparedness Innovations, Inc. reserves the right to terminate any links to Linked Third-Party Sites at any time.
10. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Preparedness Innovations, Inc., its affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, the “Company Entities”) from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or related to (i) your access to or use of the Preppr Services, (ii) any breach of these Terms, (iii) any products or services purchased or obtained by you through the Services, or (iv) any violation of the rights of any third party by you or anyone using your account.
Preparedness Innovations, Inc. reserves the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us. You agree to cooperate with us in our defense of these claims and not to settle any such matter without our prior written consent. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding as soon as we become aware of it.
11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
Please read this section carefully as it limits the liability of Preparedness Innovations, Inc. (the “Company”) to you.
11.1 No Warranty of the Services.
The Preppr Services are provided on an “AS IS,” “WITH ALL FAULTS,” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. You agree that your use of the Services is at your sole risk. We do not guarantee that the Services will meet your specific requirements, or that they will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. We make no warranty or representation regarding the reliability, accuracy, quality, or safety of the Services or any information provided through them.
11.2 Confidentiality and Privacy.
We do not guarantee the confidentiality of any communication or information transmitted through the Services or linked third-party sites. We are not liable for the privacy or security of email addresses, account information, communications, or any other information transmitted over networks connected to the Services.
11.3 Third-Party Services.
We are not responsible for the actions, omissions, or policies of third-party services that may be available through or integrated with the Preppr Services. Your use of third-party services is at your own discretion and risk. We make no warranties or representations regarding any products or services offered by third parties, even if accessed through our Services.
11.4 Disclaimer of Warranties.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. No information or advice provided by the Company shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.
11.5 User Remedies.
Your sole and exclusive remedy in case of dissatisfaction with the Services, any third-party services accessible through the Services, or any other grievance, shall be to discontinue your access to and use of the Services.
12. Dangerous Activities
We do not recommend or endorse the use of Preppr’s Services during activities where there is a significant risk of injury or accident, such as driving or operating heavy machinery. You acknowledge that using the Services during such activities is at your sole risk and may violate these Terms. Preparedness Innovations, Inc. disclaims any liability for damages, injuries, or losses resulting from use of the Services in a manner that could compromise safety or violate these Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms and any claims arising out of or relating to the Services (including interpretation, breach, and other claims such as consumer protection, unfair competition, and tort claims) will be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without reference to conflict of laws principles.
14. Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver
READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT MAY SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.
14.1 Informal Dispute Resolution
Before initiating formal dispute proceedings, please contact Preparedness Innovations, Inc. Customer Support at contact@preppr.ai to address any disputes, claims, or concerns related to these Terms or the Services. The goal is to resolve most disputes quickly and to the user’s satisfaction. Both parties agree to use best efforts to resolve any dispute through consultation and good faith negotiations, as a precondition to filing any lawsuit or arbitration.
14.2 Formal Dispute Resolution – Binding Arbitration
If informal dispute resolution is unsuccessful after 30 calendar days from initiation, the following formal dispute resolution process applies:
Agreement to Arbitrate: If no resolution is reached within 30 days, either party may initiate binding arbitration to formally resolve claims. This arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under the AAA’s Commercial Arbitration Rules and, if applicable, the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration Rules. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation, applicability, enforceability, and formation of this arbitration agreement.
Location of Arbitration: Arbitration for U.S. residents will occur in a location convenient to the user within the United States. For users outside the United States, arbitration will occur in Colorado. Both parties agree to personal jurisdiction in these locations for matters of arbitration.
Class Action Waiver: Disputes will be arbitrated on an individual basis only, not in any class or representative action. You and Preparedness Innovations, Inc. agree that each may only bring claims in your or our individual capacities. Should a court find this waiver invalid, the entirety of this arbitration agreement will be deemed null.
Exceptions to Arbitration: Either party may file an action in small claims court within the appropriate jurisdiction or pursue action for intellectual property disputes (e.g., copyright, trademark, or patent issues) in state or federal court.
30-Day Opt-Out Right: You may opt out of this arbitration provision by sending written notice to Preparedness Innovations, Inc. at contact@preppr.ai within 30 days of first accessing the Services. If you do not opt out, you waive the right to bring or participate in a class action related to these Terms or the Services.
Arbitration Rules: Arbitration will be conducted in accordance with AAA rules, available at www.adr.org. Arbitration may be conducted in person, by phone, through document submissions, or online, as determined by the arbitrator.
15. Location of Your Access of the Services
Preparedness Innovations, Inc. operates the Services from its offices in the United States. Access to or use of the Services from any territory where such access is illegal is prohibited. By using the Services, you accept sole responsibility for ensuring compliance with local laws in your location. Please note that using or accessing the Services does not imply that Preparedness Innovations, Inc. submits to jurisdiction in your location unless required by law.
16. Suspension, Termination or Cancellation
16.1. Termination by You
You may terminate these Terms at any time by closing your Account, discontinuing your use of the Services, and deleting any Preppr-related applications from your devices.
16.2. Termination by Preparedness Innovations, Inc.
Preparedness Innovations, Inc. reserves the right to suspend, cancel, or terminate your Account, restrict your access to certain parts of the Services, and/or ban you from using the Services for any reason or without specific cause. Reasons may include, but are not limited to:
Belief that you or an associated person has violated these Terms;
Failure to complete email verification within 24 hours of registration;
Non-payment for premium features or services.
Upon revocation of access, you forfeit any benefits associated with the Services. Preparedness Innovations, Inc. is not obligated to provide compensation for these losses.
16.3. Service Discontinuation
Preparedness Innovations, Inc. may discontinue any or all Services, either temporarily or permanently, at any time without notice or liability to users. Your access to the Services, including all associated content and features, will automatically end upon such discontinuation.
16.4. Survival
If these Terms are terminated, by you or Preparedness Innovations, Inc., the following sections will remain in effect: Intellectual Property Rights, Restrictions, Use and Transaction Policies, Third Party Links and Offerings, Indemnity, Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability, Governing Law, Dispute Resolution, Suspension, Termination or Cancellation, and Miscellaneous.
17. Miscellaneous
17.1. Rights
These Terms are not intended to, and shall not, confer any rights or remedies upon any third party, except as expressly provided.
17.2. Entire Agreement
These Terms represent the complete and exclusive understanding between you and Preparedness Innovations, Inc. regarding the use of Preppr’s Services, superseding any prior agreements or understandings on this subject matter. No reliance is placed on any representation outside these Terms.
17.3. Waiver
Failure by Preparedness Innovations, Inc. to enforce any provision or right under these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. The absence of enforcement does not affect our right to enforce the Terms in the future.
17.4. Severance
If any provision of these Terms is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be modified or removed only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
17.5. Section Titles
The titles of sections in these Terms are provided for convenience and have no legal or contractual effect.