Terms of Service

Last Updated: 12/17/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE: BETA SERVICE AND BINDING ARBITRATION

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using Calendar Society ("Service") operated by Silicon Box Inc, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, downloading, installing, or using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Service.

2. Beta Service Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS CURRENTLY PROVIDED IN BETA. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

  • The Service may contain errors, bugs, defects, or other limitations
  • The Service may not function as intended or may cease to function at any time
  • Features may be incomplete, unstable, or subject to change without notice
  • Data may be lost, corrupted, or become inaccessible
  • The Service may be unavailable at any time for maintenance, updates, or other reasons
  • We may discontinue the Service or any part thereof at any time without notice

YOU USE THE SERVICE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. SILICON BOX INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR HARM ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE BETA SERVICE.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are of legal age to form a binding contract
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • All information you provide is accurate and current
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Account Creation

You may be required to create an account to access certain features of the Service. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account

4.2 Account Security

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF YOUR ACCOUNT CREDENTIALS AND FOR ALL ACTIVITIES THAT OCCUR UNDER YOUR ACCOUNT. SILICON BOX INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM YOUR FAILURE TO PROTECT YOUR ACCOUNT INFORMATION.

5. User Conduct and Responsibilities

5.1 Acceptable Use

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

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
  • Transmit any harmful, offensive, defamatory, or illegal content
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
  • Use automated systems to access the Service without authorization
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Collect or store personal information about other users without permission

5.2 Your Responsibilities

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

  • You are solely responsible for all content you submit, post, or transmit through the Service
  • You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy of calendar data and event information
  • You are solely responsible for any decisions made based on information provided by the Service
  • You assume all risks associated with connecting third-party services (including Google Calendar) to the Service
  • You are responsible for ensuring you have appropriate permissions to share calendar data with other users

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Rights

The Service, including all content, features, functionality, design, and technology, is owned by Silicon Box Inc or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Your Rights

You retain ownership of content you submit through the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in connection with the Service.

6.3 Third-Party Intellectual Property

You acknowledge that calendar data, event information, and other content may include third-party intellectual property. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to use and share such content.

7. Third-Party Services and Integrations

The Service integrates with third-party services, including but not limited to:

  • Google Calendar (via Google OAuth)
  • Clerk (authentication services)
  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • AWS (cloud services)
  • Vercel (hosting services)

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

  • We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or functionality of third-party services
  • Third-party services are subject to their own terms of service and privacy policies
  • We are not liable for any issues, damages, or losses arising from third-party services
  • Integration with third-party services may be discontinued at any time
  • Your use of third-party services through our Service is at your own risk

8. Payment Terms and Future Fees

8.1 Current Beta Status

While the Service is in beta, certain features may be available at no cost or at reduced pricing.

8.2 Future Fees

SILICON BOX INC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO IMPLEMENT FEES FOR THE SERVICE OR ANY PORTION THEREOF AT ANY TIME IN THE FUTURE. FEES MAY BE IMPLEMENTED AS THE SERVICE MOVES OUT OF BETA, AS NEW FEATURES ARE ADDED, OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON AT OUR SOLE DISCRETION.

We will provide reasonable notice (which may be as short as 30 days) before implementing fees. However, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT FEES MAY BE IMPLEMENTED WITH LIMITED OR NO NOTICE, AND YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THE SERVICE CONSTITUTES AGREEMENT TO PAY ANY APPLICABLE FEES.

8.3 Payment Processing

Payments are processed through third-party payment processors (currently Stripe). Payment processing is subject to the terms and conditions of the payment processor. You are responsible for any fees charged by payment processors.

8.4 Refunds

ALL PAYMENTS ARE FINAL. REFUNDS ARE PROVIDED ONLY AT OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR AVAILABILITY.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

  • The Service will meet your requirements
  • The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
  • Results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
  • Defects or errors will be corrected
  • The Service or servers are free of viruses or other harmful components

YOU ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE SERVICE.

9.2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SILICON BOX INC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
  • Loss of business opportunities
  • Costs of procurement of substitute services
  • Personal injury or property damage
  • Any other damages arising out of or in connection with your use or inability to use the Service

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9.3 ALL RISK ON USER

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT ALL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE SERVICE RESTS ENTIRELY WITH YOU. SILICON BOX INC ASSUMES NO RISK AND ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY HARM, DAMAGE, LOSS, OR INJURY ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, WHETHER FORESEEABLE OR NOT.

10. Indemnification

YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS SILICON BOX INC, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, AND AFFILIATES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, DAMAGES, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO:

  • Your use or misuse of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • Content you submit, post, or transmit through the Service

THIS INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATION SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION OF THESE TERMS AND YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time. You may delete your account through your account settings, subject to technical limitations.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause or notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Illegal or fraudulent activity
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Technical or security issues
  • Discontinuation of the Service

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
  • We may delete your account and associated data
  • All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification obligations

WE ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO RETAIN YOUR DATA AFTER TERMINATION AND MAY DELETE IT AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal dispute resolution, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve any dispute informally.

12.2 Binding Arbitration

YOU AND SILICON BOX INC AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY, OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, THE SERVICE, OR THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YOU AND SILICON BOX INC SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, RATHER THAN IN COURT, EXCEPT THAT YOU MAY ASSERT CLAIMS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT IF YOUR CLAIMS QUALIFY.

ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA") THEN IN EFFECT, EXCEPT AS MODIFIED HEREIN.

12.3 Arbitration Procedures

  • The arbitration shall be conducted in Benton County, Oregon, or at such other location as mutually agreed upon
  • The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator selected in accordance with AAA rules
  • The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding
  • Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction

12.4 Mediation

BEFORE COMMENCING ARBITRATION, THE PARTIES AGREE TO ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE THE DISPUTE THROUGH MEDIATION. MEDIATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN BENTON COUNTY, OREGON, BY A MUTUALLY AGREED MEDIATOR. IF THE PARTIES CANNOT AGREE ON A MEDIATOR, ONE SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE AAA. EACH PARTY SHALL BEAR THEIR OWN COSTS OF MEDIATION.

12.5 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND SILICON BOX INC AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

12.6 Jurisdiction and Venue

For any claims that are not subject to arbitration, or if arbitration is found to be unenforceable, YOU AGREE THAT ANY SUIT, ACTION, OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL BE INSTITUTED EXCLUSIVELY IN THE STATE AND FEDERAL COURTS LOCATED IN BENTON COUNTY, OREGON, AND YOU IRREVOCABLY SUBMIT TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURTS.

YOU HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL OBJECTIONS TO THE EXERCISE OF JURISDICTION OVER YOU BY SUCH COURTS AND TO VENUE IN SUCH COURTS.

12.7 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated Terms on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Providing notice through the Service or via email (when feasible)

YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THE SERVICE AFTER SUCH CHANGES CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THE UPDATED TERMS.

IMPORTANT: Given the beta nature of the Service, these Terms may change frequently with little or no notice. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the Service.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Silicon Box Inc regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

14.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms and our rights and obligations hereunder without restriction.

14.5 Non-Profit Status

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SILICON BOX INC IS A 501(c)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. IN CONSIDERATION OF ITS NON-PROFIT STATUS AND THE BETA NATURE OF THE SERVICE, YOU AGREE TO LIMIT YOUR EXPECTATIONS AND CLAIMS ACCORDINGLY.

14.6 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are for the benefit of you and Silicon Box Inc only, and no third party shall have any right to enforce any provision of these Terms.

14.7 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or failures of third-party services.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Silicon Box Inc

Email: neel@siliconbox.org

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.