Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Vantage platform ("Service") provided by Vantage Audit Technologies, Inc. ("Vantage," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Vantage provides a cloud-based audit management platform that includes:

• Audit workpaper creation and management
• Evidence collection and organization
• Issue tracking and remediation workflows
• Collaboration and review features
• AI-assisted documentation (optional)
• Reporting and analytics

3. Account Registration

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

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Promptly update information if it changes
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

4. Your Data

4.1 Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to data you upload, create, or store in the Service ("Your Data"). We do not claim ownership of Your Data.

4.2 License Grant

You grant us a limited license to use Your Data solely to provide and improve the Service. This includes processing, storing, and displaying Your Data as necessary to operate the platform.

4.3 AI Processing

4.4 Data Portability

You may export Your Data at any time through the platform's export features. Upon termination, we will provide a reasonable period to export Your Data before deletion.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Upload malicious code or attempt to breach security
• Interfere with the Service's operation or other users
• Use the Service for competitive analysis without consent
• Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
• Use automated systems to access the Service without permission

6. Subscription and Payment

6.1 Fees

You agree to pay the fees for your selected subscription plan. Fees are based on the pricing in effect at the time of your subscription or renewal.

6.2 Billing

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis. You authorize us to charge your payment method on file for all fees due.

6.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not provide refunds for partial periods, except as required by law.

7. Service Level

We strive to maintain 99.9% uptime for the Service. Specific service level commitments and remedies are detailed in our Service Level Agreement (SLA), available for Gold and Enterprise plans.

8. Intellectual Property

The Service, including all software, designs, text, graphics, and other content (excluding Your Data), is owned by Vantage and protected by intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive license to use the Service during your subscription.

9. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality of non-public information received from the other party. Your Data is considered your confidential information. We will protect Your Data with at least the same care we use for our own confidential information.

10. Warranties and Disclaimers

10.1 Our Warranties

We warrant that the Service will perform materially in accordance with its documentation and that we will use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain security.

10.2 Disclaimers

EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VANTAGE'S TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM. IN NO EVENT SHALL VANTAGE BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Vantage harmless from claims arising from: (a) your use of the Service, (b) Your Data, (c) your violation of these Terms, or (d) your violation of any third-party rights.

13. Termination

Either party may terminate for material breach if the breach is not cured within 30 days of written notice. We may suspend access immediately for non-payment or violation of acceptable use policies. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ends, but provisions that should survive will continue.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or through the Service at least 30 days before taking effect. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.

16. General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties.
• Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
• Waiver: Failure to enforce any right does not waive that right.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent.
• Force Majeure: Neither party is liable for delays due to circumstances beyond reasonable control.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: