ScamHero Terms of Service
Effective September 28, 2025
TERMS OF SERVICE
ScamHero Mobile Application
Effective Date: 9/28/2025
Last Updated: 9/28/2025
1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Make Good Ventures LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, doing business as ScamHero ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), regarding your use of the ScamHero mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, ACCESSING, OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND OUR PRIVACY POLICY, WHICH IS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service and should immediately uninstall the application.
2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
ScamHero is a mobile application designed to help users identify potential scams, fraudulent messages, and suspicious communications. The Service includes:
- Scam Detection Analysis: AI-powered analysis of user-submitted images or text to identify potential scams
- Risk Assessment: Scoring and categorization of potential threats
- Educational Content: Information and guidance about fraud prevention
- Safety Recommendations: Actionable advice for handling suspicious communications
- Community Protection Features: Aggregated threat intelligence (anonymized)
2.1 Technology and Third-Party Services
The Service utilizes artificial intelligence, machine learning algorithms, and third-party services including but not limited to:
- optical character recognition services
- LLMs for content analysis
- Other analytical tools for scam detection
2.2 Service Limitations
IMPORTANT: ScamHero is a tool to assist in identifying potential scams. It does not guarantee detection of all fraudulent communications. Users should exercise independent judgment and not rely solely on the Service for protection against scams.
3. ELIGIBILITY AND USER ACCOUNTS
3.1 Age Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. If you are between 13 and 17 years old, you may use the Service only with the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
3.2 Account Registration
Currently, the Service may be used without creating an account. Future versions may require account registration for premium features. If account registration becomes available:
- You must provide accurate and complete information
- You are responsible for maintaining account security
- You must notify us immediately of unauthorized access
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent activity.
4. ACCEPTABLE USE AND PROHIBITED CONDUCT
4.1 Permitted Uses
You may use the Service only for:
- Personal, non-commercial purposes
- Analyzing suspicious communications you have received
- Educational purposes related to scam awareness
4.2 Prohibited Uses
You agree NOT to:
Content Restrictions:
- Analyze communications you are not authorized to access
- Submit illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or obscene content
- Upload content containing malware, viruses, or malicious code
Technical Restrictions:
- Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or hack the Service
- Use automated tools or bots to access the Service
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service's operation
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
Commercial Restrictions:
- Use the Service for commercial scam detection without our written permission
- Resell, redistribute, or sublicense the Service
- Create derivative works based on the Service
Legal Restrictions:
- Violate any applicable local, state, federal, or international laws
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Engage in activities that could harm minors
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
5.1 Company Rights
The Service, including all content, features, functionality, software, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks, is owned by Make Good Ventures LLC or its licensors and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
5.2 User Content License
When you submit content for analysis:
- You retain ownership of your submitted content
- You grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to process your content solely for providing the Service
- We do not claim ownership of your messages or communications
- Your content will be processed according to our Privacy Policy
5.3 Feedback
Any feedback, suggestions, or improvements you provide may be used by us without compensation or attribution.
6. PRIVACY POLICY
Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and disclosure of your information is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at [INSERT PRIVACY POLICY URL]. By using the Service, you consent to our Privacy Policy.
6.1 Data Processing
The Service processes image and text data to perform scam analysis. This processing may involve:
- Optical character recognition of submitted images
- AI analysis of extracted text
- Comparison against known scam patterns
- Generation of risk assessments and recommendations
7. PAYMENT TERMS AND PREMIUM FEATURES
7.1 Current Free Service
The basic Service is currently provided free of charge.
7.2 Future Premium Features
We may introduce premium features requiring payment. When available:
Billing:
- Premium features will be offered as subscriptions through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store
- Pricing will be clearly displayed before purchase
- Payments are processed by Apple/Google; we do not directly collect payment information
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled
Refunds:
- Refunds are subject to Apple App Store or Google Play Store policies
- We do not process refunds directly
Changes to Pricing:
- We may modify pricing for future billing periods with 30 days' notice
- Current subscribers will be notified of price changes
- You may cancel before price changes take effect
7.3 Taxes
You are responsible for any applicable taxes related to your use of premium features.
8. DISCLAIMERS
8.1 Service Availability
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING:
- Continuous, uninterrupted, or error-free operation
- Accuracy or completeness of scam detection results
- Compatibility with all devices or operating systems
- Prevention of all types of scams or fraudulent communications
8.2 Accuracy Disclaimer
SCAM DETECTION LIMITATIONS: While ScamHero uses advanced technology to identify potential scams, we cannot guarantee:
- Detection of all scams or fraudulent communications
- Zero false positives or false negatives
- Protection against new or evolving scam techniques
- Accuracy of risk assessments or recommendations
8.3 Third-Party Services
We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or reliability of third-party services integrated into our application.
8.4 No Professional Advice
The Service provides educational information and automated analysis but does not constitute:
- Legal advice
- Financial advice
- Professional security consultation
- Law enforcement services
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:
9.1 Damages Limitation
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKE GOOD VENTURES LLC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
- INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
- DAMAGES RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON SCAM DETECTION RESULTS
- FINANCIAL LOSSES DUE TO UNDETECTED SCAMS
- DAMAGES EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT PAID FOR PREMIUM FEATURES (IF ANY) IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM
9.2 New York State Considerations
Nothing in these Terms shall limit liability for:
- Death or personal injury caused by negligence
- Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
- Violations of consumer protection laws that cannot be waived
- Other liabilities that cannot be limited under New York law
9.3 Delaware Law Considerations
These limitations apply to the fullest extent permitted under Delaware law, subject to applicable consumer protection statutes.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Make Good Ventures LLC and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Content you submit for analysis
- Your reliance on Service results
11. TERMINATION
11.1 Termination by You
You may stop using the Service at any time by uninstalling the application.
11.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service:
- Immediately for violations of these Terms
- With notice for operational or business reasons
- As required by law or court order
11.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
- We may delete your account and associated data (subject to our Privacy Policy)
- Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect
12. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
12.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
12.2 Jurisdiction
For any disputes not subject to arbitration, you agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New Castle County, Delaware.
12.3 Arbitration
BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE:
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.
Arbitration Terms:
- One arbitrator shall be selected
- Arbitration shall take place in New Castle County, Delaware, or via video conference
- Delaware law shall apply
- The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding
- Each party shall bear their own costs and fees
Exceptions to Arbitration:
- Claims in small claims court
- Injunctive relief for intellectual property violations
- Claims that cannot be arbitrated under applicable law
Class Action Waiver: YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
12.4 New York Consumer Protection
For users residing in New York, nothing in this Section shall limit rights under New York consumer protection laws that cannot be waived.
13. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
13.1 Right to Modify
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective:
- Immediately upon posting for non-material changes
- 30 days after notice for material changes affecting user rights or obligations
13.2 Notice of Changes
We will notify you of material changes through:
- In-app notifications
- Email (if we have your email address)
- Prominent notice on our website
13.3 Continued Use
Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
14. GENERAL PROVISIONS
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Make Good Ventures LLC regarding the Service.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
14.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
14.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
14.5 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or government actions.
14.6 Export Control
The Service may be subject to U.S. export control laws. You agree to comply with all applicable export and import laws.
14.7 Electronic Communications
You consent to receive communications from us electronically, and such communications satisfy any legal requirement for writing.
15. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Make Good Ventures LLC dba ScamHero
Email: [INSERT EMAIL ADDRESS]
Mailing Address: [INSERT BUSINESS ADDRESS]
Phone: [INSERT PHONE NUMBER]
For technical support issues, please use the in-app support feature or contact us through the methods above.
Last Updated: 9/28/2025
Version: 1.0
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