These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the BidGauge application and related services (the "Service"), provided by BidGauge ("BidGauge," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Using the Service

You may use the Service only for lawful business purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the Service in any way that violates applicable law or regulation;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, or related systems;
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service;
• Upload or transmit malicious code, or use the Service to infringe on the rights of others.

2. Account Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account. You agree to provide accurate information when creating an account and to notify us promptly at info@bidgauge.software if you suspect unauthorized access to your account.

3. Data Ownership

As between you and BidGauge, you and your organization retain ownership of the business and project data you submit to the Service, including proposals, estimates, schedules, and related files ("Customer Data"). You grant BidGauge a limited license to host, store, process, and display Customer Data solely as necessary to provide and support the Service. We do not claim ownership of your Customer Data.

4. Service Availability

We aim to keep the Service available and reliable, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances outside our control. We are not liable for any loss resulting from planned or unplanned downtime.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BidGauge and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunity, arising out of or related to your use of the Service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, for the Service in the twelve months preceding the claim.

6. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Service if these Terms are violated or if required to protect the security or integrity of the Service. You may stop using the Service, or request deletion of your account and data, at any time by contacting info@bidgauge.software.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the effective date above. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at info@bidgauge.software.