Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Watari.co ("Service," "Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), operated by SNAC AI LLC. By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

1. Service Description

Watari.co is an AI-powered website creation and hosting platform that enables users to generate, customize, publish, and maintain professional websites. Our Service includes:

2. Account Registration and Eligibility

2.1 Account Creation

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

2.2 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. If you are using the Service on behalf of a business or organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

3. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use

3.1 Your Content

You retain all ownership rights to the content you create, upload, or publish through the Service ("Your Content"). By using the Service, you grant us a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, and display Your Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.

3.2 Content Standards

You are solely responsible for Your Content. You agree that Your Content will not:

3.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

4. Content Reporting and Enforcement

4.1 Reporting Violations

If you believe that content hosted on a watari.site domain violates these Terms, applicable laws, or your rights, you may report it to us. We take reports seriously and will investigate all complaints.

4.2 How to Report Content

To report problematic content, send an email to abuse@snac.link with the following information:

4.3 Types of Reportable Content

You should report content that involves:

4.4 Our Response Process

Upon receiving a valid report:

4.5 False Reports

Submitting false, malicious, or abusive reports is a violation of these Terms. Users who repeatedly submit false reports may have their ability to file reports restricted or their accounts terminated.

4.6 Counter-Notification

If your content is removed or your account is suspended based on a report, and you believe the action was taken in error, you may submit a counter-notification to abuse@snac.link explaining why the content does not violate our Terms. Include your contact information, the removed content details, and your reasoning.

5. DMCA Copyright Policy

5.1 Copyright Infringement Notification

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible through the Service, you may notify us by sending a DMCA takedown notice to abuse@snac.link with:

5.2 Repeat Infringer Policy

We will terminate the accounts of users who are repeat copyright infringers in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

6. Payment Terms

6.1 Pricing

Current pricing for our Service is available on our website. We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. Price changes for existing subscriptions will be communicated at least 30 days in advance and will take effect at the next billing cycle.

6.2 Billing

Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis, depending on your selected plan. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees to your payment method. All charges will appear on your statement as "SNAC AI LLC."

6.3 Free Trial and Draft Websites

We offer the ability to create draft websites with limited editing capabilities at no charge. Draft websites are not published until payment is processed. You are not charged until you choose to publish your website.

6.4 Automatic Renewal

Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless you cancel before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account dashboard or by contacting help@snac.link.

6.5 Payment Processing

All payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your complete payment card information. You agree to pay all applicable fees and taxes associated with your use of the Service.

6.6 Failed Payments

If a payment fails, we will attempt to contact you and retry the payment. If payment cannot be collected after multiple attempts, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Service until payment is received.

7. Refund Policy

7.1 Domain Registration Refunds

All domain registrations purchased through Watari.co are final and non-refundable.

When you purchase a domain through our Service:

This policy exists because domain registrations involve immediate, non-reversible costs with our domain registrar partners.

7.2 Website Subscription Refunds

Website hosting subscriptions are generally non-refundable. However, if you cancel within 7 days of your initial subscription and have not made extensive use of the Service (more than 10 edits or published the website), you may be eligible for a refund at our discretion. Contact help@snac.link to request a refund review.

7.3 Cancellation

Website hosting subscriptions can be canceled at any time through your account dashboard. Your website will remain active until the end of your current billing period. No refunds are provided for partial billing periods.

8. Domain Services

8.1 Domain Registration

We offer domain registration services through our domain registrar partners. By purchasing a domain through our Service, you agree to comply with the domain registrar's terms and policies, including ICANN regulations.

8.2 Domain Ownership

You retain full ownership of domains registered through our Service. We act solely as a registration facilitator and do not claim any ownership rights to your domain.

8.3 Domain Transfers

You may transfer your domain to another registrar at any time, subject to your domain registrar's policies and transfer fees. We will provide the necessary authorization codes upon request.

8.4 Domain Renewals

Domains registered through our Service are set to auto-renew by default. You are responsible for ensuring your payment information is current to avoid domain expiration. We are not liable for any losses resulting from expired domains.

8.5 WHOIS Privacy

WHOIS privacy protection is included with all domain registrations at no additional cost, where permitted by the domain registry.

9. Service Availability and Modifications

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable Service with minimal downtime. However, the Service is provided "as is" and we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. We may perform scheduled maintenance that temporarily affects Service availability.

9.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

9.3 Updates

We may automatically update the Service to improve performance, add features, or fix bugs. Some updates may affect existing functionality or require changes to Your Content.

10. Account Suspension and Termination

10.1 Suspension

We may suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, if:

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate your account and these Terms at any time for any reason, including if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases.

10.3 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by canceling your subscription through your dashboard or contacting help@snac.link. Termination does not entitle you to a refund of prepaid fees.

10.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination of your account:

10.5 Data Retention

We may retain Your Content for a limited time after account termination for backup and legal compliance purposes. We make no guarantees about data availability after termination.

11. Intellectual Property Rights

11.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, software, text, graphics, logos, and other content (excluding Your Content), is owned by SNAC AI LLC and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Service without our express written permission.

11.2 Trademarks

"Watari" and the Watari logo are trademarks of SNAC AI LLC. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission.

11.3 Your Intellectual Property

You retain all intellectual property rights to Your Content. We do not claim ownership of Your Content.

11.4 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such feedback into our Service without any obligation to compensate you.

12. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

12.1 Service "As Is"

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, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR SECURITY. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

12.2 AI-Generated Content

Our Service uses artificial intelligence to generate website content and designs. While we strive for quality and accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or inappropriate material. You are responsible for reviewing and approving all content before publishing. We make no warranties about the accuracy, quality, or appropriateness of AI-generated content.

12.3 Third-Party Services

The Service may contain links to or integrate with third-party services (e.g., payment processors, domain registrars). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, or practices of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

12.4 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SNAC AI LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR (B) $100.

12.5 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SNAC AI LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

13. Privacy and Data Protection

13.1 Privacy Policy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

13.2 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

13.3 Data Backup

While we perform regular backups, you are responsible for maintaining your own backups of Your Content. We are not liable for any loss or corruption of Your Content.

14. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Mexico, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service will first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

14.4 Jurisdiction

You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico for any disputes that cannot be resolved through arbitration.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service and cancel your account.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SNAC AI LLC regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16.5 Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, natural disasters, or government restrictions.

16.6 Survival

Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including provisions related to intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms or need to contact us, please use the following:

Acknowledgment: By using Watari.co, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.