Terms of Service

Last modified on 15th of January 2025
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Welcome to Candide, the open-source software platform for Ethereum blockchain development. By using our services, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Product Description: Candide Atelier is a group of software suits that provides the following key features:
  - Bundler: An open-source software that serve as an extension to Ethereum blockchain nodes
  - AbstractionKit: An open-source SDK for building Ethereum smart wallets
  - Dashboard: A web-based platform for developers to manage their API keys and usage quotas
  - InstaGas: A proprietary backend software and open-source smart contracts for sponsoring Ethereum transaction fees

2. Company Information:
  - Legal Name: Candide Labs
  - Contact Email: team@candidelabs.com
  - Address: 37 Rue Gazan, Paris, 75014 France
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3. Target Audience: Candide is designed for software companies working on Ethereum blockchain development projects.

4. Pricing and Subscription Models:
  - Candide offers a free tier with limited API requests, as well as paid monthly plans (Build and Leader) with increased API quotas and additional benefits.
  - Enterprise-level custom plans are available for companies with specific requirements.
  - All plans are non-refundable, but customers can cancel their subscription at any time.  
   - Candide reserves the right to change its pricing and subscription plans at any time, with or without notice. Users are responsible for reviewing the current pricing information on the Candide website.

5. Intellectual Property Rights:
  - Candide's software and related intellectual property are owned by Candide Labs and are licensed to users under the terms of the applicable open-source licenses.
  - Each component of Candide's software (Bundler, AbstractionKit, Dashboard, InstaGas, etc.) has its own specific open-source license, which users must review and comply with.
  - Users are not granted any ownership rights in Candide's intellectual property and are prohibited from modifying, reverse-engineering, or creating derivative works of Candide's software without prior written consent and in accordance with the applicable open-source licenses.
  - Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of Candide's products complies with the terms of the respective open-source licenses.

6. Limitations and Disclaimers:
  - While Candide's critical pieces of software are audited, it may still contain bugs or vulnerabilities. The responsibility for the proper use and integration of Candide's products lies solely with the developer using them.
  - Candide does not provide any warranties or guarantees regarding the performance, reliability, or security of its products.

7. Termination and Suspension:
  - Candide Labs reserves the right to terminate or suspend a user's access to the Candide platform at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of these terms of service.
  - Upon termination, users will no longer have access to their Candide account and any unused subscription fees will not be refunded.

8. Privacy and Data Protection:
  - Candide's privacy policy, which is available on our website at candide.dev/legal/privacy-policy, outlines how we collect, use, and protect user data.
  - Users are responsible for ensuring that their use of Candide's products complies with all applicable data protection and privacy laws.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution:
  - These terms of service are governed by the laws of France, and any disputes arising from or related to these terms will be resolved in the courts of France.
  - We may update the terms of services from time to time, and we encourage you to review it periodically for any changes.
  - By using Candide's services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms of service.