
# Terms and Conditions
**Effective Date:** March 15, 2026
## 1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Taepack AI web application, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use the service.
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## 2. Description of Service
Taepack AI provides browser-based tools to assist with footwear product development workflows, including:
* Tech pack creation
* Colorway documentation
* Material and specification organization
* OCR-based text extraction from images
* Spreadsheet exports for product data
These tools are intended for informational and workflow assistance purposes.
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## 3. User Responsibilities
Users agree to:
* Provide accurate information when entering product data
* Ensure they have the legal rights to upload any files or images used in the application
* Use the service only for lawful purposes
* Avoid attempting to disrupt or interfere with the operation of the application
Users are solely responsible for the content they upload or generate using the service.
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## 4. Intellectual Property
The Taepack AI interface, software design, branding, and source code are the intellectual property of Taepack AI unless otherwise stated.
Users retain ownership of:
* design files
* images
* product specifications
* other content they upload or create within the application.
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## 5. Third-Party Integrations
Certain features may allow interaction with third-party services such as Google Drive or Dropbox.
Use of these integrations is optional and subject to the respective policies of those services.
Taepack AI is not responsible for the behavior, security, or data practices of third-party providers.
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## 6. Color Systems Disclaimer
Taepack AI may process user-provided color references including codes associated with systems such as Pantone.
Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.
Taepack AI is not affiliated with Pantone LLC and does not distribute proprietary Pantone color libraries.
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## 7. Manufacturing and Documentation Disclaimer
Outputs generated by Taepack AI, including tech packs, material lists, and spreadsheets, are provided as **design documentation tools only**.
Taepack AI does not guarantee:
* manufacturing accuracy
* material performance
* cost calculations
* factory compliance
Users are responsible for reviewing and verifying all specifications before using them for production or manufacturing.
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## 8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Taepack AI shall not be liable for:
* manufacturing errors
* production losses
* business interruption
* loss of data
* indirect or consequential damages arising from use of the application.
Use of the application is at your own risk.
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## 9. Service Availability
Taepack AI may modify, suspend, or discontinue parts of the service at any time without prior notice.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
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## 10. Termination
We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the service if users violate these Terms or misuse the platform.
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## 11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically.
Continued use of the service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
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## 12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United States.
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## 13. Contact
Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to:
Taepack AI
contact: tquerney@gmail.com
14. No Professional or Engineering Advice
Taepack AI provides software tools designed to assist with product design documentation and workflow organization. The application does not provide engineering, manufacturing, legal, or professional advice.
All outputs generated by the service, including but not limited to tech packs, material specifications, cost estimates, and documentation exports, are provided for informational and organizational purposes only.
Users are solely responsible for reviewing, validating, and approving all technical specifications, measurements, materials, and manufacturing instructions before using them in production or commercial manufacturing.
Taepack AI shall not be responsible for any losses, damages, manufacturing errors, or production outcomes resulting from reliance on information generated by the application.
Previous versions:
TAEPACK TECHPACK BUILDER TERMS & CONDITIONS Effective Date: February 24, 2026 1. Acceptance of Terms These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Taepack Techpack Builder ("the App"). By accessing or using the App, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the App. 2. Description of the App Taepack Techpack Builder is a browser-based footwear techpack design application that allows users to: Create and manage footwear design specifications and techpacks Upload and annotate CAD drawings and reference images Specify materials, colors, constructions, and costing data Export techpacks as PDF, Word, Excel, or image files Optionally use AI-powered features with a user-supplied Anthropic API key 3. Eligibility You must be at least 13 years of age to use the App. By using the App, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. 4. User Responsibilities 4.1 Acceptable Use You agree to use the App only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to: Use the App to infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party Upload content that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or violates any applicable laws Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or tamper with the App's source code Use the App to transmit malware, viruses, or other harmful code Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when using the App 4.2 API Key Responsibility If you choose to enter an Anthropic API key to access AI features, you are solely responsible for: Keeping your API key confidential and secure All usage and associated costs incurred through your API key Compliance with Anthropic's Terms of Service (anthropic.com/terms) when using their API 4.3 Design Content You are solely responsible for all design content, specifications, images, and data you upload or create within the App. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to all content you use in the App. 5. Intellectual Property 5.1 App Ownership The App, including its design, code, features, and branding ("Taepack" and "Taepack Techpack Builder"), is owned by its developers and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership of the App or its components. 5.2 Your Content You retain all intellectual property rights in the design content, techpacks, and data you create using the App. By using the App, you grant us no rights to your content — it remains entirely yours. 5.3 Third-Party Assets Color codes and names displayed in the App are the property of their respective owners. Their inclusion is for reference purposes only. You are responsible for ensuring your use of colors complies with applicable licensing requirements in your commercial work. 6. AI Features & Third-Party Services Certain features of the App are capable of using the Anthropic Claude API. Use of these features is subject to: You providing a valid Anthropic API key at your own discretion Anthropic's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy The accuracy and availability of Anthropic's API, which we do not control or guarantee We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of AI-generated outputs. AI color extraction, scanning, and analysis results should be reviewed and verified by the user before use in commercial specifications. 7. Disclaimers 7.1 No Warranty THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE APP WILL BE ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS. 7.2 Professional Responsibility The App is a design and documentation tool. All techpack specifications, material callouts, construction details, and costing estimates generated through the App are the sole responsibility of the user. We are not liable for errors in exported documents used in commercial manufacturing or procurement. 7.3 Data Loss Because data is stored locally in your browser, we cannot guarantee against data loss caused by browser updates, device issues, clearing of browser data, or other factors outside our control. We strongly recommend regularly exporting your techpack files as a backup. 8. Limitation of Liability TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR ACCESS TO THE APP IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM. 9. Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the App's developers, owners, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to: Your use of the App Your violation of these Terms Your violation of any rights of another party, including intellectual property rights Any content you upload or create using the App 10. Modifications to the App & Terms We reserve the right to: Modify, suspend, or discontinue the App at any time without notice Update these Terms at any time by posting a revised version with an updated effective date Your continued use of the App after any modification to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. 11. Governing Law These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation, and if unresolved, through binding arbitration or courts of competent jurisdiction in the applicable territory. 12. Severability If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect. 13. Entire Agreement These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the App and supersede all prior agreements and understandings. 14. Contact For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us through the App's official support channels or the website where the App is hosted.  Last Updated: February 24, 2026