Terms of Use

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Flarelight ("the Service"), operated by Flarelight Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service, including company representatives who claim or manage company profiles.

2. Your Account

When you create an account with us, you must provide accurate, complete, and current information. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of these Terms.

You are responsible for safeguarding the password you use to access the Service and for any activities or actions under your password. You agree not to disclose your password to any third party.

You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.

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

3. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonate or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Harass, abuse, or harm another person or entity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without our written permission
• Manipulate reviews, ratings, or any other user-generated content

4. Company Listings

Company profiles on Flarelight may be created by our team or claimed by authorized representatives. By claiming a company profile, you represent that you have the authority to act on behalf of that company.

Company representatives agree to provide accurate information and keep their profiles up to date. We reserve the right to verify company information and remove or modify listings that violate our policies.

We reserve the right to offer promoted or featured placements in the future, which will be clearly labeled as such. Our verification process is independent and will not be affected by any promotional arrangements.

5. Reviews and User Content

By submitting reviews or other content to Flarelight, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with the Service.

You represent that you own or have the necessary rights to submit your content, and that your content does not violate any third party's rights or these Terms.

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates our Review Guidelines or these Terms. Reviews must reflect genuine experiences and honest opinions.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding user-submitted content), features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Flarelight Inc. and its licensors.

The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Flarelight Inc., nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

We do not guarantee the accuracy of company information, reviews, or verification status. Users should conduct their own due diligence when engaging with companies listed on our platform.

See our Disclaimer for more information about the limitations of our verification process.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Flarelight Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party right, including any intellectual property or privacy right
• Any content you submit, post, or otherwise make available through the Service, including reviews and company information

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service or contact us to request account deletion.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

11. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Informal Resolution

Before filing a formal dispute, you agree to try to resolve it informally by contacting us at legal@flarelight.ai. We'll try to resolve the issue within 30 days. If the dispute is not resolved within that period, either party may proceed to binding arbitration.

Binding Arbitration

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. Arbitration will take place in Contra Costa County, California, unless both parties agree to a different location or to proceed by video or telephone.

Flarelight Inc. will pay all AAA filing, administration, and arbitrator fees for claims under $10,000. For claims over $10,000, fees will be allocated according to AAA Consumer Arbitration Rules. Each party will bear its own attorneys' fees.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, both parties waive any right to a jury trial.

Small Claims Exception

Notwithstanding the above, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court for disputes within the court's jurisdictional limits.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to legal@flarelight.ai within 30 days of creating your account. The notice must include your name, email address associated with your account, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out. If you opt out, the Governing Law and jurisdiction provisions below will apply.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Contra Costa County, California.

13. General Provisions

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Review Guidelines, and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Flarelight Inc. regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Waiver

The failure of Flarelight Inc. to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of that right or provision. A waiver of any term shall not be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.