Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to TRESDA ("we", "our", or "us").

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the TRESDA platform, including TRACE, Studio, and all related services (the "Service").

By accessing or using TRESDA, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree, you may not use the Service.

2. What TRESDA Is

TRESDA is a system for structuring and verifying design identity through recorded process.

The platform includes:

• TRACE — a system for recording evolving thinking through projects and traces
• Studio — structured environments for identity-led spatial design development

TRESDA does not replace professional judgment, qualifications, or licensing requirements in design or architecture.

3. Eligibility

To use TRESDA, you must:

• Be at least 13 years old
• Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organisation, you agree on its behalf.

4. Account Registration

To access certain features (e.g. creating projects or traces), you must create an account.

You agree to:

• Provide accurate information
• Keep your login credentials secure
• Be responsible for all activity under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

5. User Content

5.1 Ownership

You retain full ownership of the content you create, including:

• Projects
• Sub-projects
• Traces
• Uploaded media

5.2 License to TRESDA

By uploading content, you grant TRESDA a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Store
• Display
• Process
• Reproduce

…solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

5.3 Public Content

If you choose to make content public:

• It may be visible to other users
• It may be indexed or shared within the platform

You control visibility settings.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Upload unlawful, harmful, or infringing content
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Attempt to access systems without authorization
• Interfere with the platform's functionality
• Use the Service for spam, fraud, or exploitation

We may remove content or suspend accounts that violate these rules.

7. Google Integration

If you connect your Google account, your use of that integration is subject to:

• These Terms
• The Google API Services User Data Policy

We only access and use Google data as described in our Privacy Policy.

8. Intellectual Property

All rights in the TRESDA platform — including design, structure, systems, and content (excluding user content) — are owned by TRESDA.

You may not:

• Copy
• Modify
• Distribute
• Reverse engineer

…any part of the Service without permission.

9. Platform Availability

We aim to provide a reliable Service but do not guarantee that it will be:

• Uninterrupted
• Error-free
• Always available

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features at any time.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if:

• You violate these Terms
• You misuse the platform
• Required by law

You may also delete your account at any time.

11. Disclaimers

TRESDA is provided "as is".

We do not guarantee:

• Specific outcomes from using the platform
• Employment, client acquisition, or commercial success
• Accuracy or completeness of user-generated content

All design decisions remain your responsibility.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

TRESDA shall not be liable for:

• Indirect or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or opportunities
• Decisions made based on use of the Service

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold TRESDA harmless from claims arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your content
• Your violation of these Terms

14. Changes to the Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

If changes are significant, we will notify users.

Continued use of the Service means you accept the updated Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of United Kingdom.

Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of UK courts.