Terms of Service
Last Updated: December 1, 2025
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
These Terms of Service contain critical provisions that significantly limit our liability and your legal rights, including:
- ABSOLUTE DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR AI AGENT ACTIONS (Section 5)
- MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER (Section 18)
- COMPLETE RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION (Sections 7, 8)
- CONSENT TO CONTACT YOUR LEADS (Section 10)
- NO GUARANTEES OF BUSINESS RESULTS, PROFIT, OR ROI—ONLY CONDITIONAL MONEY-BACK REIMBURSEMENT (Sections 2.3, 4.8, 6.3, 9)
- AUTOMATIC BILLING AND NON-REFUNDABLE FEES (Section 4)
BY USING OUR SERVICES, YOU IRREVOCABLY AGREE TO ALL TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE SERVICES.
1. Agreement and Acceptance
1.1 Binding Contract
These Terms of Service ("Terms", "TOS", or "Agreement") constitute a legally binding contract between you ("User", "You", "Customer", or "Client") and KC Meta Ventures, Inc. ("Clients.ai", "we", "us", or "our"), an Ontario corporation with principal offices at 141 Sandwich Street North, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2V1, Canada.
These Terms govern your access to and use of Clients.ai's AI-driven marketing platform, autonomous AI agents (including Traffic Agents, Conversion Agents, and Nurture Agents), lead generation tools, marketing automation, AI-generated content, funnel builders, analytics, web properties, APIs, and all related software, services, and technologies (collectively, the "Services").
1.2 Acceptance
By: (a) creating an account; (b) clicking "I Accept", "Sign Up", or similar buttons; (c) accessing or using any part of the Services; (d) signing up for any trial, subscription, or package; or (e) providing payment information, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and irrevocably agree to be bound by these Terms and all incorporated policies.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS IN THEIR ENTIRETY, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY CEASE ALL USE OF THE SERVICES.
1.3 Legal Capacity
You represent and warrant that: (a) you are at least 18 years of age and have full legal capacity to enter into this Agreement; (b) if entering this Agreement on behalf of an organization, you have full authority to bind that organization; (c) you are not located in a country subject to Canadian government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country; and (d) you are not prohibited by law from using the Services.
1.4 Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, amend, or replace these Terms at any time, in our sole and absolute discretion, by posting updated Terms on our website or within the Services. Your continued use of the Services after any modification constitutes your binding acceptance of the modified Terms. We may, but are not obligated to, notify you of material changes via email or in-app notification.
1.5 Additional Policies
These Terms incorporate by reference and include our Privacy Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, and any other policies, guidelines, or rules posted on our website or provided to you. In the event of a conflict, these Terms control.
2. Description of Services
2.1 AI-Powered Platform
Clients.ai provides an advanced artificial intelligence platform that enables autonomous AI agents to perform marketing, lead generation, customer engagement, content creation, and sales activities on your behalf. Our Services include, but are not limited to:
- Traffic Agents: AI agents that post content to social media, engage prospects, and direct traffic to your marketing funnels
- Conversion Agents: AI agents that create lead magnets, landing pages, and conversion-optimized content
- Nurture Agents: AI agents that send follow-up communications, nurture leads, and move prospects through your sales pipeline
- AI-Generated Content: Marketing copy, emails, social media posts, advertisements, and sales materials created by machine learning models
- Marketing Automation: Automated campaigns, funnels, sequences, and workflows powered by AI
- Lead Generation: Capture, storage, enrichment, and management of prospect information
- Analytics and Reporting: AI-driven insights, data analysis, and performance metrics
2.2 Autonomous Nature of AI Agents
YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:
- Our AI agents operate autonomously using probabilistic machine learning models
- AI agents make decisions, generate content, and take actions without human oversight or intervention
- AI outputs are generated by statistical pattern recognition and may contain errors, inaccuracies, biases, or unpredictable results
- We do NOT control, predict, guarantee, or warrant the specific outputs, actions, or consequences of AI agent activities
- AI-generated content may be similar or identical to content generated for other users
2.3 No Guarantees of Performance or Results
While our AI technology is advanced, WE MAKE ABSOLUTELY NO REPRESENTATIONS, PROMISES, OR GUARANTEES regarding: (a) the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or quality of AI-generated content; (b) the performance, effectiveness, or results of AI agents; (c) the number of leads, conversions, clients, sales, or revenue you will generate; (d) any return on investment (ROI), profit, or business outcomes; (e) the legality or regulatory compliance of AI outputs in your specific jurisdiction or industry; or (f) the suitability of AI-generated content for any particular purpose.
Limited Money-Back Reimbursement Only: The only guarantee we offer is a conditional monetary reimbursement program as described in Section 4.8 ("Limited Guarantee Programs"). This reimbursement is NOT a guarantee of business results, profit, leads, or success—it is solely a conditional money-back offer requiring strict compliance with all eligibility requirements set forth in Section 4.8, including but not limited to: (i) being a resident of USA, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand; (ii) maintaining an active LinkedIn Traffic Agent for the full 18-day guarantee period; (iii) maintaining at least 1,000 LinkedIn connections; (iv) submitting three daily screenshots with complete metadata within specified time windows; and (v) demonstrating zero qualified client inquiries during the guarantee period. Failure to meet ANY requirement disqualifies you from reimbursement.
2.4 Service Modifications
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to: (a) modify, suspend, discontinue, or terminate any feature, functionality, or aspect of the Services at any time without notice; (b) update, change, or replace AI models, algorithms, or underlying technologies; (c) impose limits on usage, features, or functionality; and (d) add, remove, or modify pricing, plans, or packages. We shall have no liability for any such modifications.
3. Account Registration and Security
3.1 Account Requirements
To access the Services, you must create an account by providing accurate, current, and complete information. You agree to maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate and current.
3.2 Account Responsibility
You are solely responsible for: (a) maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials; (b) all activities that occur under your account, whether or not authorized by you; (c) immediately notifying us of any unauthorized access or security breach; and (d) all content, data, and actions taken through your account. You irrevocably release us from any and all liability arising from unauthorized account access or use.
3.3 Account Suspension and Termination
We reserve the absolute right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your account and access to the Services, immediately and without notice, if: (a) you breach any provision of these Terms; (b) we suspect fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity; (c) your use poses security, legal, or reputational risks to us or others; (d) your payment fails or is disputed; (e) we are required to do so by law or legal process; or (f) for any other reason in our sole discretion. No refunds will be provided for terminations for cause.
4. Fees, Billing, and Payment
4.1 Subscription Fees
Access to the Services requires payment of subscription fees according to the plan you select (monthly, annual, or other billing period). All fees are stated in Canadian Dollars (CAD) unless otherwise specified. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the applicable fees to your payment method.
4.2 Automatic Renewal and Recurring Billing
YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AUTOMATICALLY RENEWS at the end of each billing period (monthly, annually, etc.) unless you cancel at least ten (10) days before the renewal date. By enrolling in a subscription, you expressly authorize us to automatically charge your payment method on each renewal date for the then-current subscription fees, plus any applicable taxes, overage charges, or additional fees.
4.3 Usage-Based Fees and Overages
Certain plans include usage limits (e.g., monthly lead allowances, agent action limits). If you exceed these limits, you will automatically be charged overage fees as specified in your plan details. Overage charges are billed immediately upon exceeding thresholds and are non-refundable.
4.4 Free Trials
If you sign up for a free trial, your trial begins upon registration and continues for the stated duration (e.g., 18 days). If you do not cancel before the free trial ends, you will be automatically charged for the subscription plan you selected, and recurring billing will commence. We may require payment information at trial signup.
4.5 Price Changes
We reserve the right to modify subscription fees, plan features, or pricing structures at any time. Price changes for existing subscriptions will generally take effect on your next renewal date after notice, though we may implement immediate price changes with notice as required by law.
4.6 Taxes
All fees are exclusive of applicable federal, provincial, state, local, or foreign taxes (including GST, HST, PST, VAT, or sales taxes). You are responsible for all such taxes, and we will charge and collect them as required by law.
4.7 No Refunds
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE except as expressly required by applicable law. This includes, but is not limited to: (a) subscription fees for any unused portion of a billing period; (b) overage fees; (c) fees paid for accounts terminated for cause; (d) fees for Services you do not use; and (e) fees for trials that converted to paid subscriptions. By agreeing to these Terms, you expressly waive any right to refunds.
4.8 Limited Guarantee Programs
GEOGRAPHIC ELIGIBILITY LIMITATION
Guarantee Programs are available ONLY to residents of the following jurisdictions at the time of account creation and throughout the guarantee period: United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Residents of all other countries/jurisdictions are NOT eligible for Guarantee Programs regardless of where they access Services or where their business is located. You must provide truthful residency information; false residency claims constitute fraud and result in immediate disqualification and potential legal action.
This Section 4.8 governs all promotional guarantees, monetary reimbursement promises, and "better than money back" guarantees made by Clients.ai or authorized representatives, including but not limited to promises made in social media posts, LinkedIn bios, marketing materials, or other public communications (collectively, "Guarantee Programs"). For example, if an authorized Clients.ai representative promises in a LinkedIn bio or other marketing communication that you will receive a monetary reimbursement (such as $1,000 via Venmo or other payment method) if you do not receive a client within a specified trial period, that promise is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 4.8.
Authorized Representatives: For purposes of this Section, "authorized Clients.ai representatives" includes individuals with express written authority from KC Meta Ventures, Inc. to make binding promotional offers, including but not limited to the company's founder, CEO, or other designated executives. Promises made in official LinkedIn bios, verified social media accounts, or official marketing materials by such authorized representatives create binding Guarantee Programs subject to these terms. Verbal promises, social media posts, or statements by unauthorized personnel do not create binding Guarantee Programs.
Definition of Qualified Client Inquiry: For purposes of this Section 4.8, a "qualified client inquiry" means a lead who: (a) provided contact information through the Clients.ai platform; (b) responded to agent communications or engaged with agent-generated content; and (c) expressed interest in your products or services as evidenced by platform interaction logs, message responses, or form submissions. Mere profile views, connection requests, or passive engagement do not constitute qualified client inquiries.
Eligibility Requirements - Complete Compliance Mandatory: To qualify for any Guarantee Program, including but not limited to monetary reimbursement guarantees, you must strictly comply with ALL of the following requirements. Failure to satisfy even one (1) requirement in its entirety results in immediate and permanent disqualification with no exceptions, appeals, or discretionary waivers. Requirements must be completed in the sequence listed and within the time periods specified:
- Account Activation and Connection: You must implement and activate a LinkedIn Traffic Agent flow within the Clients.ai platform within 24 hours of account creation. Activation timestamp is recorded at the moment you complete the final step of the activation wizard.
- LinkedIn Account Requirements: You must connect your LinkedIn account to the LinkedIn Traffic Agent and maintain that connection for the entire guarantee period without disconnection, re-authentication, or interruption of any kind. Your connected LinkedIn account must have at least 1,000 connections at the precise moment of agent activation (verified by platform API snapshot—retroactive connection growth does not qualify).
- Agent Operational Continuity: You must leave the LinkedIn Traffic Agent active and operational for the entire 18-day guarantee period without: (a) disabling, pausing, or deactivating the agent; (b) modifying agent settings, parameters, or configurations; (c) interfering with automated agent actions; or (d) experiencing agent inactivity for more than sixty (60) consecutive minutes for any reason (including but not limited to internet outages, platform maintenance, or user action). Agent activity is continuously monitored via platform telemetry.
- Simple Daily Documentation - Just Three Quick Screenshots: To help us verify your agent was working properly, we just need you to capture three (3) quick screenshots of your dashboard each day during the 18-day period—super easy, takes less than a minute each time! Just grab screenshots at these convenient times (based on your account's time zone):
- Morning check-in: Anytime between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM
- Midday check-in: Anytime between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM
- Evening check-in: Anytime between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM
Pro tip: Set simple phone reminders for these times to make it effortless! The three screenshots each day create a complete record showing your agent stayed active throughout the trial period. For quality assurance purposes, all daily documentation must be complete (screenshots captured within their designated windows on the same calendar day) to maintain documentation continuity for verification. Natural timing variation expected: To verify authentic human activity (as opposed to automated screenshot systems), we expect natural variation in screenshot timing across the 18-day period—screenshots captured at identical or suspiciously regular intervals (e.g., every day at exactly 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 6:00 PM) may trigger additional verification requirements or indicate automated capture systems, which violates program requirements.
- What to Include in Your Screenshots - Easy Checklist: Each screenshot should show your full dashboard in action. Here's what to include (don't worry, it's all visible on one screen!): (a) your Clients.ai dashboard with stats and metrics; (b) your computer's clock showing the current date and time; (c) the web address at the top of your browser; (d) the green "Active" or "Running" status for your agent; (e) your LinkedIn tab open showing your connection count; and (f) a clear, unobstructed view. Just use your computer's built-in screenshot tool (like Snipping Tool on Windows or Screenshot on Mac) and save the image normally as PNG or JPEG—your computer automatically stores helpful file information with each screenshot that we use for verification purposes.
- Quick Upload Process - Right Away is Best: To keep everything organized and avoid losing track of files, simply upload each screenshot to your Google Drive folder right after you take it—ideally within 15 minutes while it's fresh in your mind. This quick upload habit prevents the hassle of searching for old screenshots later and ensures your documentation is complete and organized as you go. The upload timing (shown in your Google Drive file details) is compared with the photo's creation time (automatically embedded by your computer) for verification purposes.
- Keep Screenshots Original - No Editing Needed: Just keep your screenshots exactly as captured—no need to edit, crop, or modify them in any way. Your computer automatically saves important technical details with each screenshot (like when and where it was taken) that help us verify everything is authentic. We use standard verification methods to ensure all documentation is legitimate, including reviewing the technical file data your computer creates, comparing screenshots to our platform records, and checking upload histories. Simply save screenshots normally without editing, and you're all set!
- Anti-Automation Requirement for Program Integrity: To ensure the Guarantee Program maintains its integrity as a genuine trial verification system (and not a loophole for automated exploitation), you confirm that: (a) all screenshots are captured manually by you personally using standard computer screenshot tools; (b) you are not using any automated screenshot capture software, bots, scripts, macros, browser automation tools (including but not limited to Selenium, Puppeteer, or similar), scheduled screenshot utilities, or any other automated or semi-automated systems to capture, organize, or upload screenshots; (c) you are not using any software, tools, or services designed to circumvent, bypass, or automate compliance with Guarantee Program requirements; (d) each screenshot represents your personal, real-time verification of agent operation at that specific moment; and (e) you are personally present at your computer and actively viewing the dashboard at the time each screenshot is captured. Use of automation tools, screenshot schedulers, batch processors, or any system that captures screenshots without your active personal involvement at that moment constitutes a material breach of this Guarantee Program and results in immediate permanent disqualification regardless of whether the automated tool produced technically compliant screenshots.
- Continuous Google Drive Folder Maintenance: You must create a dedicated Google Drive folder for guarantee documentation before capturing your first screenshot. The folder must remain continuously accessible (not deleted, not made private, not moved) throughout the guarantee period and for ninety (90) days following the end of the guarantee period to allow for verification. You must share this folder with the email address verification@clients.ai with "Viewer" permissions before uploading your first screenshot. Failure to maintain folder accessibility or revocation of sharing permissions at any time disqualifies your claim.
- Zero Qualified Client Inquiry Verification: You must be able to demonstrate, through the complete screenshot documentation AND independent platform data verification, that you did not receive even one (1) qualified client inquiry (as defined in this Section) during the entire 18-day guarantee period. Platform activity logs, message records, engagement metrics, and AI agent interaction data will be analyzed to independently verify zero qualified inquiries occurred.
- One-Time Per Person Lifetime Limit: Each individual person (identified by legal name, government-issued ID, residential address, payment method, IP address, device fingerprint, or email address) is eligible for Guarantee Program reimbursement only once in their lifetime across all Clients.ai accounts, services, and related entities. Creating multiple accounts, using different email addresses, or attempting to claim the guarantee multiple times through any means constitutes fraud and will result in permanent ban from all Clients.ai Services, forfeiture of all fees paid, and potential legal action. You represent and warrant that you have never previously claimed or attempted to claim any Clients.ai Guarantee Program reimbursement under any name, account, or identity.
- Anti-Collusion and Anti-Fraud Covenant: You covenant and warrant that: (a) you are claiming the Guarantee Program for legitimate business purposes in good faith; (b) you have not coordinated, colluded, or conspired with any other person to claim the guarantee for the purpose of defrauding Clients.ai or obtaining money through false pretenses; (c) you have not shared guarantee eligibility strategies, documentation methods, or claim procedures with others for the purpose of enabling fraudulent claims; (d) you have not created or participated in any online communities, forums, groups, or communications with the primary or substantial purpose of coordinating guarantee claims or exploiting the Guarantee Program; (e) you will not share any reimbursement received with any third party in exchange for assistance with claim preparation or documentation; and (f) you have not and will not make any false statements or submit any false documentation in connection with your guarantee claim. Violation of this covenant will result in immediate disqualification, forfeiture of any reimbursement, demand for return of any funds paid, and potential legal action for fraud, conspiracy, or unjust enrichment under Ontario law.
Reimbursement Request Process - Strict Documentation Required: To request reimbursement under a Guarantee Program (including but not limited to promises such as "$1,000 via Venmo" or "better than money back" guarantees made in LinkedIn bios or other marketing communications), you must email care@clients.ai AND verification@clients.ai (both addresses required) within thirty (30) days after the end of the 18-day guarantee period. Your email subject line must be exactly: "Guarantee Program Claim - [Your Full Legal Name] - [Account Email]". You must provide ALL of the following in a single email submission:
- Direct shareable link to your Google Drive folder containing all 54 required screenshots, with verification that the folder has been shared with verification@clients.ai since before the first screenshot was taken
- Detailed spreadsheet (Excel or Google Sheets format) listing all 54 screenshots with columns for: screenshot number (1-54), date captured, time captured, EXIF timestamp, Google Drive upload timestamp, and link to each individual screenshot file
- Signed declaration (digital signature acceptable) certifying under penalty of perjury that: (a) all 54 screenshots are authentic, unedited, and unmanipulated; (b) all screenshots were captured within the specified time windows; (c) all screenshots were uploaded within 15 minutes of capture; (d) you maintained continuous agent operation for all 18 days; (e) you received zero qualified client inquiries; and (f) you have never previously claimed this guarantee
- Clear written request for monetary reimbursement stating the exact amount promised (e.g., "$1,000") and preferred payment method (Venmo account email, PayPal account email, or bank transfer details including institution name, transit number, account number, and account holder name matching your legal name)
- Copy of government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, or national ID card) showing your full legal name matching the account registration name
- Your complete account information including: account email, account creation date, agent activation date, LinkedIn account URL, and the specific Guarantee Program you are claiming with exact reference to where the promise was made (URL to LinkedIn bio, marketing email with full headers, or screenshot of promotional material with date visible)
- Written confirmation that you consent to Clients.ai verifying your claim through: (a) forensic analysis of all screenshot EXIF metadata; (b) review of platform activity logs and API data; (c) analysis of Google Drive audit logs; (d) verification of LinkedIn account connection history; and (e) any other verification methods Clients.ai deems necessary
- Any other documentation or evidence required by the specific Guarantee Program terms or requested by Clients.ai during the verification process
CRITICAL: Incomplete submissions will NOT be processed. You will receive one (1) opportunity to cure deficiencies within seven (7) days of notification. Failure to provide complete documentation within the cure period results in permanent claim denial with no further reconsideration.
Verification and Approval with Good Faith Discretion: Clients.ai reserves the right to verify all eligibility requirements, review all submitted documentation, and confirm compliance with these terms before approving any reimbursement. While strict compliance is required, Clients.ai may, in its sole discretion, accept claims with minor technical deficiencies (e.g., 1-2 missing screenshots out of 54, partial metadata corruption due to software issues beyond user control, timing variance of a few minutes) where the user has demonstrated good faith substantial compliance with the program's intent and the deficiency does not materially impair our ability to verify agent operation. This discretion does NOT create any obligation or entitlement to accommodation and is exercised on a case-by-case basis. Clients.ai's discretion will be exercised: (a) in good faith and not arbitrarily; (b) based on objective verification criteria (EXIF analysis, platform logs, timing records); (c) consistently across claimants; and (d) with written explanation provided for any denial. We may request additional documentation or clarification at any time.
Processing Timeline: Clients.ai will review and respond to reimbursement requests within sixty (60) days of receipt. If additional documentation is required, the review period may be extended by an additional thirty (30) days. Approved reimbursements will be processed within thirty (30) days of approval via the payment method specified in your request (e.g., Venmo, PayPal, bank transfer).
Disputes and Appeals: If your reimbursement request is denied, you may request a written explanation of the denial within thirty (30) days. Disputes regarding Guarantee Program eligibility or reimbursement decisions are subject to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 18 (Arbitration) of these Terms.
Tax Obligations: You are solely responsible for any tax obligations arising from any reimbursement received under a Guarantee Program. Clients.ai may issue tax forms (e.g., T4A in Canada, 1099 in the U.S.) as required by applicable law.
Limitations and Exclusions: You acknowledge and agree that:
- Guarantee Programs (including promises made in LinkedIn bios, social media posts, or marketing materials) are separate from and do not modify the "No Refunds" policy in Section 4.7
- Guarantee Programs apply only to specific promotional offers made by authorized Clients.ai representatives (such as "$1,000 via Venmo" or "better than money back" guarantees) and do not create any general right to refunds or reimbursements
- If you fail to meet ANY of the eligibility requirements, you will not qualify for reimbursement, and Clients.ai has no obligation to provide any monetary reimbursement, regardless of any promise made in a LinkedIn bio or other marketing communication
- Clients.ai reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue Guarantee Programs at any time, and such modifications will not apply retroactively to existing guarantee periods
- Any Guarantee Program (including promises in LinkedIn bios or marketing materials) is subject to the specific terms communicated at the time of the offer and these Terms. In the event of a conflict between a promise made in a LinkedIn bio or marketing material and these Terms, these Terms shall control
- Clients.ai is not obligated to provide reimbursement unless you strictly comply with ALL requirements set forth in this Section 4.8 and provide verifiable documentation, regardless of any promise made in a LinkedIn bio or other marketing communication
Quebec Consumer Protection: If you are a resident of Quebec, certain provisions of this Section 4.8 may be subject to Quebec's Consumer Protection Act (Loi sur la protection du consommateur). Quebec residents retain all rights under applicable Quebec law, and nothing in this Section limits those rights. Where these Terms conflict with Quebec's Consumer Protection Act, the Act prevails for Quebec residents.
This is Money-Back ONLY—NOT a Guarantee of Business Results: Nothing in this Section 4.8 or any Guarantee Program creates any warranty, guarantee, or promise that you will: (i) receive clients, leads, sales, revenue, or profit; (ii) achieve any return on investment (ROI); (iii) generate any business results or outcomes; or (iv) experience any success whatsoever. The Guarantee Program is SOLELY a conditional monetary reimbursement offer (e.g., "$1,000 via Venmo") that provides potential money-back IF AND ONLY IF you: (a) strictly comply with ALL eligibility requirements in this Section 4.8 including capturing 54 screenshots (3 per day for 18 days) within specific time windows, uploading each within 15 minutes to Google Drive, maintaining complete EXIF metadata integrity, and sharing folder access with verification@clients.ai; (b) maintain an active LinkedIn Traffic Agent with exactly 1,000+ connections at activation for 18 consecutive days without any agent downtime exceeding 60 minutes; (c) demonstrate zero qualified client inquiries during the entire 18-day period through both screenshot documentation and independent platform verification; (d) submit your reimbursement request within 30 days with ALL required documentation including government ID, signed declaration, detailed spreadsheet, and folder link; and (e) successfully pass all verification procedures including EXIF forensic analysis, platform log comparison, Google Drive audit review, and fraud detection screening, subject to our verification and approval in our sole and absolute discretion. This is an extremely strict compliance program with zero tolerance for missing documentation, timing errors, or incomplete submissions. This is a money-back reimbursement offer, NOT a guarantee of profit, results, leads, clients, or success.
4.9 Payment Failures
If any payment fails, is declined, or is charged back, we may: (a) immediately suspend or terminate your access; (b) charge late fees or collection costs; (c) pursue collection through third-party agencies or legal action; and (d) report delinquencies to credit bureaus. You remain liable for all amounts due, plus collection costs and attorney fees.
4.10 Cancellation
To cancel your subscription, you must provide written notice to us at least ten (10) days before your next billing date. Cancellation requests made fewer than ten (10) days before renewal may result in charges for the next billing period. Upon cancellation, your access continues until the end of your current paid period, after which access terminates. No partial or pro-rata refunds will be issued.
5. ABSOLUTE DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR AI AGENT ACTIONS
5.1 No Control Over AI Outputs or Actions
YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE THAT:
- Autonomous Operation: Our AI agents operate using probabilistic machine learning models (including but not limited to large language models, neural networks, and generative AI) that function autonomously without continuous human oversight, intervention, review, or approval.
- Unpredictable Outputs: AI-generated outputs are created through statistical pattern recognition and prediction, making specific outputs inherently unpredictable, variable, and subject to errors, hallucinations, biases, inaccuracies, or unexpected results.
- No Human Review: AI agents generate content, send communications, post to social media, engage with prospects, and take marketing actions in real-time without prior human review or approval of each individual output or action.
- Third-Party Models: Our Services may utilize or incorporate third-party AI models, APIs, or technologies (including but not limited to OpenAI, Anthropic, or other providers) over which we have no control, ownership, or responsibility for their outputs or performance.
- Emergent Properties: AI systems may exhibit emergent properties, unexpected behaviors, or generate outputs that were not explicitly programmed, trained, or intended by us or by you.
5.2 Complete Release from AI-Related Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY RELEASE, WAIVE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE Clients.ai, KC Meta Ventures, Inc., and all Released Parties (defined in Section 7) from ANY AND ALL claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or causes of action of any kind, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, arising from or related to:
- Any output, content, communication, or action generated or taken by AI agents
- Errors, inaccuracies, misstatements, omissions, or false information in AI-generated content
- Defamatory, offensive, discriminatory, or harmful statements made by AI agents
- Copyright infringement, trademark violations, or other intellectual property claims arising from AI outputs
- Privacy violations, data breaches, or unauthorized disclosures by AI agents
- Regulatory non-compliance, violations of advertising standards, consumer protection laws, or industry-specific regulations caused by AI-generated content or actions
- Damage to reputation, business relationships, goodwill, or customer trust resulting from AI agent activities
- Financial losses, lost revenue, lost profits, or lost business opportunities arising from AI agent performance or outputs
- Any reliance by you or third parties on AI-generated content, recommendations, predictions, or analyses
- Unauthorized actions, unintended consequences, or "rogue" behavior by AI agents
- Security vulnerabilities, data leaks, or unauthorized access caused by or through AI systems
- Any other harm, damage, or consequence arising from the autonomous operation of AI agents
5.3 Assumption of All Risk
YOU ASSUME ALL RISK associated with: (a) using autonomous AI agents for any purpose; (b) deploying AI-generated content in your marketing, communications, or business operations; (c) relying on AI outputs for any decision-making; (d) allowing AI agents to interact with your customers, prospects, or the public; and (e) any and all consequences, outcomes, or results arising from AI agent activities.
5.4 Your Sole Responsibility (Including Autonomous Real-Time Actions)
YOU ARE SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Pre-Distribution Review (Where Feasible): Reviewing, validating, verifying, editing, and approving all AI-generated content before public distribution or use, to the extent technically feasible given the autonomous nature of AI agents
- Autonomous Action Delegation: Configuring, authorizing, enabling, and supervising AI agents to take autonomous real-time actions on your behalf (including but not limited to sending direct messages, emails, LinkedIn InMails, social media posts, or other communications without prior human review of each individual message)
- Contact List Curation: Selecting, curating, reviewing, and approving the lists of individuals, prospects, or contacts that AI agents are authorized to contact, communicate with, or engage
- Exclusion List Management: Maintaining and updating exclusion lists, do-not-contact lists, suppression lists, or blacklists to prevent AI agents from contacting inappropriate, prohibited, or unwanted recipients
- Opt-Out Mechanisms: Providing clear, functional, and legally compliant opt-out mechanisms for recipients of AI-generated communications to unsubscribe, opt-out, or request cessation of contact
- Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, advertising rules, and professional requirements in your jurisdiction and industry (including but not limited to CASL, CAN-SPAM, GDPR, TCPA, telemarketing laws, anti-spam laws)
- Implementing appropriate safeguards, oversight, and human review processes for AI outputs (including monitoring dashboards, alert systems, sampling reviews, or periodic audits of AI-generated communications)
- Monitoring AI agent activities and outputs for accuracy, appropriateness, legality, and compliance (including reviewing sent messages, engagement metrics, complaint rates, unsubscribe rates, spam reports, and platform warnings)
- Immediately stopping, correcting, or retracting any AI-generated content or action that is inaccurate, inappropriate, unlawful, or harmful (including issuing corrections, apologies, or retractions to affected recipients)
- Obtaining all necessary licenses, permissions, consents, or approvals required for your use of AI-generated content or for contacting individuals via AI agents
- Training your team, employees, or contractors on appropriate use and supervision of AI agents
- Implementing backup plans, contingency procedures, and risk mitigation strategies for AI system failures or errors
5.4A Autonomous Communication Liability Shield (Salesforce/HubSpot-Aligned)
CRITICAL: Delegation Theory for Real-Time AI Actions
You explicitly acknowledge and agree that: When you enable, activate, configure, or authorize AI agents to take autonomous real-time actions (including but not limited to sending direct messages, emails, InMails, social media posts, comments, or other communications without requiring your prior approval of each individual message), you are delegating your authority to the AI agent to act as your authorized representative, agent, and proxy.
Legal Effect of Delegation: Under legal principles of agency and delegation, AI agent actions taken within the scope of delegated authority are deemed to be YOUR actions, for which YOU bear full legal responsibility, liability, and accountability as if you had personally and manually performed each action yourself. This delegation creates the following legal consequences:
- Attribution: All AI agent communications, messages, posts, or actions are legally attributed to YOU (not to Clients.ai) as the principal who delegated authority
- Apparent Authority: Recipients of AI-generated communications reasonably believe they are communicating with YOU (or your authorized representative), and you accept responsibility for that reasonable belief
- Ratification: By continuing to use AI agents after they send communications, you ratify, adopt, and affirm those communications as your own authorized actions
- Vicarious Liability: You accept vicarious liability for all acts, omissions, errors, or misconduct of AI agents acting within the scope of delegated authority (similar to employer liability for employee actions)
- Scope of Authority: The scope of delegated authority includes all actions necessary to accomplish the purposes for which you enabled the AI agent (e.g., lead generation, networking, marketing, sales outreach)
- No Revocation Retroactively: Once AI agents send communications pursuant to delegated authority, you cannot retroactively revoke that authority to avoid liability for those communications (though you may revoke authority prospectively by disabling AI agents)
Salesforce/HubSpot Industry Standard (Incorporated): This delegation framework aligns with industry-leading AI platforms:
- Salesforce Agentforce Model: "Before using any generative AI output, you are solely responsible for reviewing the output for accuracy, safety, and compliance with applicable laws and acceptable use policies. You assume all responsibility for, and retain ownership of, output generated by Agentforce." (Salesforce Agentforce Terms)
- HubSpot Breeze Model: "When using enriched data, you must comply with HubSpot's Terms of Service, which include obligations to comply with all laws and regulations that apply to your use of the enriched data." HubSpot places compliance responsibility on customers for AI-generated actions. (HubSpot Terms)
- Industry Consensus: Leading AI automation platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, Marketo) uniformly place legal responsibility for AI-generated communications on the customer who deployed the AI agent, not on the platform provider
Acknowledgment of Autonomous Nature (Consent to Lack of Pre-Approval):
You explicitly acknowledge and consent that the fundamental value proposition of AI agents is their ability to operate autonomously in real-time without requiring your prior approval of each individual action. This autonomous operation means:
- No Pre-Review of Individual Messages: It is technically infeasible, operationally impractical, and contrary to the purpose of AI agents to require you to review and approve every single direct message, email, or communication before it is sent (doing so would eliminate the efficiency and scalability benefits of automation)
- Informed Consent to Autonomous Actions: By enabling AI agents, you affirmatively consent to autonomous actions being taken without your prior review, acknowledging the risks inherent in such automation
- Post-Hoc Review Responsibility: Your responsibility is to conduct periodic post-hoc reviews (e.g., sampling sent messages, reviewing engagement metrics, monitoring complaint rates) rather than pre-approving each message
- Configuration = Authorization: Your configuration of AI agent parameters (target audience, messaging templates, communication frequency, tone, objectives) constitutes your authorization for the AI agent to generate and send communications consistent with those parameters
- Ongoing Supervision Obligation: You have an ongoing obligation to supervise AI agent performance through monitoring tools, alerts, dashboards, and periodic audits, and to disable or reconfigure AI agents if they produce unacceptable outputs
Allocation of Risk: The parties acknowledge that autonomous AI agent operation creates inherent risks (e.g., inappropriate messages, spam complaints, platform violations, legal non-compliance). You assume 100% of these risks as the party who chose to deploy autonomous AI agents and delegated authority to them. Clients.ai provides the tool; you determine how, when, and for what purposes to use it, and bear all consequences of that use.
5.5 No Liability Whatsoever
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL CLIENTS.AI OR ANY RELEASED PARTY BE LIABLE for any damages, losses, claims, or liabilities arising from or related to AI agent outputs or actions, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY (whether contract, tort, strict liability, negligence, product liability, professional malpractice, or any other theory), EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
5.6 Scope of Release
This release applies to the MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW and shall be interpreted as broadly as possible to protect Clients.ai and all Released Parties from any and all AI-related liability. You expressly waive any statutory or common law rights that would limit the scope of this release.
5.7 AI Model Provider Pass-Through Protection (OpenAI/Anthropic-Aligned)
Incorporation of Third-Party AI Provider Terms: Our Services utilize third-party AI models and APIs from providers including but not limited to OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others ("AI Model Providers"). You acknowledge and agree that your use of our Services is also subject to the applicable AI Model Provider's terms of service, acceptable use policies, and usage policies, which are incorporated by reference and available at:
- OpenAI: openai.com/policies/terms-of-use and openai.com/policies/usage-policies
- Anthropic: anthropic.com/legal/consumer-terms and anthropic.com/legal/aup
- Google Gemini: policies.google.com/terms and ai.google.dev/gemini-api/terms
Pass-Through of Provider Limitations: To the extent that AI Model Providers disclaim liability, limit warranties, or exclude certain types of damages in their terms, Clients.ai incorporates and passes through those same limitations, disclaimers, and exclusions to you. This includes but is not limited to:
- Industry-Standard Liability Cap: Liability capped at the greater of amounts paid in past 12 months or $1,000 USD (balances OpenAI/Anthropic model with reasonable minimum to avoid unconscionability challenges)
- Anthropic-Style Copyright Indemnity Exclusions: No indemnification for outputs arising from customer prompts that violate terms, arise from willful misconduct, involve modifications by customer, or combine outputs with non-Clients.ai technology
- Google-Style "As Is" Service: Services provided "as is" and "as available" with no representation of uninterrupted or error-free service
- Beta/Experimental Features: Features marked as beta, alpha, experimental, or preview are excluded from any indemnification, warranty, or SLA commitments (per OpenAI beta exclusion model)
Your Acknowledgment: You acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with all AI Model Provider terms. Any violation of AI Model Provider terms by you constitutes a material breach of these Terms and may result in immediate termination of Services without refund. Clients.ai is not responsible for any suspension, termination, or other action taken by AI Model Providers against you or Clients.ai as a result of your use of Services.
5.8 AI Training Data and Model Improvement
You acknowledge and agree that: (a) your inputs, prompts, outputs, and usage data may be used by Clients.ai and AI Model Providers to train, improve, and develop AI models, algorithms, and services; (b) once incorporated into AI training datasets, such data cannot be retrieved, deleted, or attributed back to you; (c) AI models trained on such data may generate similar outputs for other users; (d) you have no ownership, rights, or claims to AI model weights, parameters, or derivatives created from your data; and (e) Clients.ai may retain and use anonymized, aggregated, or de-identified versions of your data perpetually for AI training and product improvement (subject to Section 26 retention limits for personal data).
5A. THIRD-PARTY PLATFORM TERMS OF SERVICE VIOLATIONS AND ACCOUNT BANS
5A.1 Acknowledgment of Third-Party Platform Risk
YOU EXPLICITLY ACKNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE THAT:
- Platform Terms of Service Apply: Our Services interact with, automate actions on, and extract data from third-party platforms including but not limited to LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, email providers, CRM systems, and other social media, networking, or business platforms (collectively, "Third-Party Platforms"). Your use of our Services to access or interact with Third-Party Platforms is subject to each Third-Party Platform's applicable Terms of Service, User Agreements, Acceptable Use Policies, API Terms, Developer Policies, and Community Guidelines (collectively, "Platform Terms").
- Automation May Violate Platform Terms: Many Third-Party Platforms explicitly prohibit or restrict automation, scraping, bots, third-party tools, artificial intelligence agents, or automated access to their platforms in their Platform Terms. For example:
- LinkedIn User Agreement § 8.2: Prohibits using "bots, scrapers, or other automated methods" to access LinkedIn, scraping or copying profiles/data, or using automation tools without LinkedIn's written permission
- Facebook/Meta Terms: Prohibit automated data collection, account access via unauthorized means, or use of automation tools
- Instagram Terms: Prohibit automated methods to access, collect data, or create accounts
- Twitter/X Developer Agreement: Restricts automated posting, scraping, and bot activity
- High Risk of Account Suspension/Ban: Using our Services (including AI agents, automation tools, LinkedIn Traffic Agents, social media bots, or any automated platform interaction) creates substantial risk that Third-Party Platforms will suspend, restrict, ban, or permanently terminate your account(s) for violating their Platform Terms. This risk is inherent, unavoidable, and likely.
- Platform Detection and Enforcement: Third-Party Platforms employ sophisticated detection systems (behavioral analysis, rate limiting, CAPTCHA challenges, device fingerprinting, IP monitoring, machine learning anomaly detection) to identify and block automation tools. These detection systems evolve constantly, and no automation tool can guarantee avoidance of detection.
- No Authorization from Platforms: Clients.ai does NOT have authorization, partnership, endorsement, or permission from LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, or any other Third-Party Platform to provide automation tools, AI agents, or services that interact with their platforms. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or approved by any Third-Party Platform.
5A.2 Complete Release from Third-Party Platform Consequences
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY RELEASE, WAIVE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE Clients.ai, KC Meta Ventures, Inc., and all Released Parties from ANY AND ALL claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or causes of action arising from or related to:
- Account Suspensions or Bans: Suspension, restriction, limitation, flagging, shadowbanning, throttling, or permanent termination of your accounts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, or any other Third-Party Platform
- Platform Terms Violations: Any alleged or actual violation of Third-Party Platform Terms, policies, guidelines, or rules caused by or related to your use of our Services
- Loss of Account Access: Inability to access your Third-Party Platform accounts, loss of connections, followers, network, content, data, or account history
- Platform Legal Action: Legal action, cease and desist letters, DMCA takedowns, subpoenas, or enforcement actions taken by Third-Party Platforms against you
- Reputation Damage: Damage to your professional reputation, business relationships, credibility, or trustworthiness resulting from platform bans or ToS violations
- Business Losses: Lost revenue, clients, leads, opportunities, partnerships, or business value resulting from platform account loss or restrictions
- Data Loss: Loss of contacts, connections, messages, content, analytics, or any other data stored on Third-Party Platforms
- IP Bans or Blacklisting: IP address bans, device bans, or blacklisting by Third-Party Platforms affecting your ability to create new accounts or access platforms
- Cascading Restrictions: Restrictions imposed by other platforms or services due to your ban history or reputation on one platform
- Detection Workarounds Failing: Failure of any anti-detection features, proxy services, or evasion techniques to prevent platform detection
5A.3 Assumption of All Platform Risk
YOU ASSUME ALL RISK associated with: (a) violating Third-Party Platform Terms through use of automation tools, AI agents, or our Services; (b) using our Services in ways that may be detected, flagged, or blocked by Third-Party Platforms; (c) losing access to your Third-Party Platform accounts; (d) suffering any consequences from Third-Party Platform enforcement actions; and (e) any and all outcomes related to Third-Party Platform interactions.
5A.4 Your Sole Responsibility for Platform Compliance
YOU ARE SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Reading Platform Terms: Reading, understanding, and determining whether your use of our Services violates any Third-Party Platform Terms
- Compliance Decision: Making your own independent decision about whether to use our Services despite potential Platform Terms violations and ban risk
- Account Monitoring: Monitoring your Third-Party Platform accounts for warnings, restrictions, or suspension notices
- Backup Strategies: Implementing backup strategies, exporting data, and maintaining redundant channels in case of account loss
- Conservative Usage: Using our Services conservatively, with rate limiting, delays, or other safeguards to minimize detection risk (if you choose to use them at all)
- Immediate Cessation: Immediately stopping use of our Services if you receive any warnings or notices from Third-Party Platforms
- Legal Consequences: Defending yourself against any legal action, claims, or enforcement by Third-Party Platforms
- Alternative Strategies: Maintaining non-automated, compliant marketing and networking strategies as backups
5A.5 No Liability for Platform Bans Whatsoever
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL CLIENTS.AI OR ANY RELEASED PARTY BE LIABLE for any account suspensions, bans, restrictions, data loss, business harm, or any other damages arising from Third-Party Platform enforcement actions, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY (whether contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other theory), EVEN IF: (a) we were aware of the risk; (b) we marketed our Services as "safe" or "undetectable"; (c) we provided features intended to evade detection; (d) we failed to warn you adequately; or (e) the platform ban was foreseeable or inevitable.
5A.6 Platform Terms May Change Without Notice
Third-Party Platforms may change their Platform Terms, enforcement policies, detection algorithms, or acceptable use policies at any time without notice. Conduct that is permitted today may be prohibited tomorrow. You acknowledge that Clients.ai has no control over Third-Party Platform policies and cannot guarantee continued access or compliance. You bear all risk of such changes.
5A.7 Indemnification for Platform Claims
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Clients.ai and all Released Parties from any claims, demands, lawsuits, cease and desist letters, subpoenas, or enforcement actions brought by Third-Party Platforms (including but not limited to LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X) alleging that: (a) your use of our Services violated Platform Terms; (b) Clients.ai facilitated or enabled Platform Terms violations; (c) our Services constitute unauthorized automation or scraping tools; or (d) any other claim related to Third-Party Platform interactions. This indemnification includes all attorneys' fees, costs, settlements, judgments, and damages.
5A.8 No Refunds for Platform Bans
You acknowledge and agree that: (a) Third-Party Platform account bans, suspensions, or restrictions do NOT entitle you to any refund, credit, or compensation from Clients.ai; (b) our Services remain functional even if your Third-Party Platform accounts are banned; (c) account bans are an assumed risk inherent in using automation tools; and (d) the Limited Guarantee Program (Section 4.8) is NOT triggered or affected by platform bans (you must still comply with ALL guarantee requirements regardless of platform status).
5A.9 Specific LinkedIn Risk Acknowledgment
SPECIAL WARNING: LINKEDIN AUTOMATION HIGH-RISK
LinkedIn has particularly aggressive anti-automation policies and enforcement. LinkedIn User Agreement § 8.2 explicitly states: "You agree that you will not... Use bots or other automated methods to access the Services, add or download contacts, send or redirect messages... Scrape or copy profiles and information of others through any means... Bypass or circumvent any access controls or use limits of the Service."
LinkedIn actively bans automation tool users. Using our LinkedIn Traffic Agent, LinkedIn automation features, or any LinkedIn-related Services creates EXTREMELY HIGH RISK of permanent LinkedIn account ban with no appeal. LinkedIn bans can be:
- Immediate and permanent (no warning, no appeal)
- IP-based (affecting all accounts from your IP address)
- Device fingerprint-based (blocking your device even with new accounts)
- Email/phone-based (preventing account creation with same credentials)
- Cascading (triggering investigation of connected accounts)
YOU ACCEPT THIS RISK KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY. If maintaining your LinkedIn account is critical to your business, DO NOT use our LinkedIn automation features. Use at your own risk. Clients.ai bears ZERO liability for LinkedIn bans.
5A.10 Scope of Release
This release applies to the MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW and shall be interpreted as broadly as possible to protect Clients.ai and all Released Parties from any and all Third-Party Platform-related liability. You expressly waive California Civil Code § 1542 and any similar laws providing: "A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party." You release even unknown, unforeseen, or unanticipated claims related to Third-Party Platforms.
6. Disclaimers and Warranties
6.1 "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" Basis
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. Your use of the Services is entirely at your own risk.
6.2 Disclaimer of All Warranties
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement
- Warranties arising from course of dealing, course of performance, or trade usage
- Warranties regarding accuracy, reliability, completeness, timeliness, or quality of the Services or outputs
- Warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free from viruses, bugs, or harmful components
- Warranties regarding the results, performance, effectiveness, or outcomes you will achieve
- Warranties that AI-generated content will be accurate, legal, compliant, appropriate, or suitable for any purpose
- Warranties that defects or errors will be corrected
6.3 No Guarantee of Business Results, Profit, or ROI
WE DO NOT GUARANTEE, WARRANT, OR PROMISE that you will: (a) generate any specific number of leads, conversions, clients, sales, or revenue; (b) achieve any particular return on investment (ROI) or profit; (c) recoup your subscription fees or investment; (d) improve your marketing performance or business results; or (e) achieve any outcome whatsoever. Success depends on numerous factors outside our control, including your products, services, market, audience, industry, effort, and many other variables.
Conditional Money-Back Reimbursement Distinguished: This Section 6.3 does NOT guarantee business performance or results. Our only guarantee is the conditional monetary reimbursement program described in Section 4.8 ("Limited Guarantee Programs"), which offers potential money-back reimbursement (e.g., $100 via Venmo) ONLY if you: (i) strictly comply with ALL eligibility requirements in Section 4.8; (ii) maintain an active LinkedIn Traffic Agent for 18 consecutive days with at least 1,000 LinkedIn connections; (iii) submit all required twice-daily screenshots with intact metadata; (iv) demonstrate zero qualified client inquiries during the 18-day period; and (v) submit your reimbursement request within 30 days with all required documentation. This is a money-back offer, NOT a guarantee of business results, leads, clients, profit, or success.
6.4 Third-Party Content and Services
The Services may include or integrate with third-party content, services, APIs, platforms, or technologies. WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES regarding any third-party content or services and DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY for third-party acts, omissions, content, availability, security, or performance.
6.5 Public Data and Enrichment
We may gather, compile, or enrich lead data using publicly available information (e.g., social media profiles, business directories, online databases). WE DO NOT WARRANT the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, or legality of such data and DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY arising from inaccurate, outdated, or unlawfully obtained public data.
6.6 No Professional Advice
THE SERVICES DO NOT CONSTITUTE AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS: (a) legal, compliance, or regulatory advice; (b) financial, investment, accounting, or tax advice; (c) medical, health, or therapeutic advice; (d) professional consulting or advisory services; or (e) any other form of professional advice. You must consult qualified professionals (lawyers, accountants, compliance experts, etc.) for advice specific to your situation, jurisdiction, and industry.
6.7 Jurisdictional Limitations
Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimers of implied warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. In such jurisdictions, the disclaimers and limitations in this Section 6 apply only to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1 Released Parties
For purposes of these Terms, "Released Parties" means Clients.ai, KC Meta Ventures, Inc., and all of their respective: (a) parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, joint venture partners, and related entities; (b) officers, directors, shareholders, members, managers, employees, agents, contractors, consultants, and representatives; (c) licensors, suppliers, service providers, and business partners; (d) predecessors, successors, and assigns; and (e) any other parties involved in creating, producing, delivering, or supporting the Services.
7.2 Exclusion of Consequential and Indirect Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY RELEASED PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Lost profits, revenue, sales, business, or contracts
- Loss of goodwill, reputation, or business opportunities
- Loss of data, information, or content
- Cost of procurement of substitute goods or services
- Business interruption or downtime
- Emotional distress, reputational harm, or personal injury
- Any other indirect, consequential, incidental, special, exemplary, or punitive damages
This limitation applies regardless of: (a) the legal theory on which the claim is based (contract, tort, strict liability, negligence, product liability, or otherwise); (b) whether the Released Parties have been advised of the possibility of such damages; (c) whether direct damages are insufficient to compensate you; or (d) the failure of essential purpose of any limited remedy.
7.3 Cap on Aggregate Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF ALL RELEASED PARTIES, COLLECTIVELY, FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (a) the total amount you paid to Clients.ai for the Services during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to liability; or (b) ONE THOUSAND CANADIAN DOLLARS ($1,000 CAD).
Rationale for Cap: This liability limitation: (i) aligns with industry-standard SaaS agreements from Salesforce, HubSpot, and other enterprise platforms; (ii) reflects the reasonable allocation of risk between parties given the subscription-based, low-cost nature of Services; (iii) avoids unconscionability challenges by providing a meaningful minimum floor ($1,000 CAD) while scaling with contract value (12-month fees for higher-paying customers); (iv) enables affordable Service provision without prohibitive insurance costs; and (v) encourages users to implement their own risk mitigation strategies (backups, monitoring, supervision) rather than relying solely on vendor liability.
This cap applies regardless of: (i) the number of claims or causes of action; (ii) the legal theory; (iii) whether claims are brought individually, as part of a class (if not waived), or in any other capacity; or (iv) the type or amount of damages claimed.
7.4 Essential Basis of Bargain
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that the limitations of liability and disclaimers set forth in these Terms: (a) reflect a reasonable and fair allocation of risk between you and the Released Parties; (b) are essential elements of the basis of the bargain between you and Clients.ai; and (c) are a material inducement for Clients.ai to provide the Services to you at the prices charged. Without these limitations, Clients.ai would not provide the Services to you.
7.5 Jurisdictional Limitations
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or certain types of liability. In such jurisdictions, the limitations and exclusions in this Section 7 apply only to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Where liability cannot be entirely excluded, it shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
7.6 Multiple Claims
The limitations of liability in this Section 7 apply to ALL claims in aggregate, not per claim or per incident. You may not circumvent these limitations by bringing multiple claims or re-characterizing claims under different legal theories.
8. Indemnification
8.1 Your Indemnification Obligation
YOU AGREE TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS all Released Parties from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, suits, proceedings, investigations, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees, expert fees, litigation costs, and settlement amounts) arising out of or relating to:
- Your use or misuse of the Services
- Any AI-generated content, output, communication, or action taken through your account
- Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right
- Any content, data, or materials you upload, submit, post, transmit, or make available through the Services ("User Content")
- Any claim that your use of the Services or AI-generated content infringes, misappropriates, or violates any intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other proprietary right
- Any claim brought by your customers, prospects, leads, or third parties arising from AI agent communications or actions
- Any regulatory investigation, enforcement action, or compliance matter arising from your use of the Services
- Your breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant in these Terms
- Any negligent or wrongful act or omission by you or anyone using your account
8.2 Defense and Settlement
Clients.ai reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you. You agree to cooperate fully with Clients.ai in the defense of any claim. You may not settle any claim without Clients.ai's prior written consent.
8.3 Survival
Your indemnification obligations under this Section 8 shall survive termination or expiration of these Terms and shall continue indefinitely.
9. User Responsibilities and Prohibited Conduct
9.1 Compliance with Laws
You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the Services complies with all applicable federal, provincial, state, local, and foreign laws, regulations, and industry standards, including but not limited to: (a) privacy and data protection laws (PIPEDA, GDPR, CCPA, CASL, etc.); (b) advertising and marketing regulations; (c) consumer protection laws; (d) anti-spam laws (CAN-SPAM, CASL); (e) intellectual property laws; (f) industry-specific regulations (financial, healthcare, legal, real estate, etc.); and (g) professional conduct rules.
9.2 Review and Validation of AI Outputs
You must: (a) thoroughly review, verify, and validate all AI-generated content before using it in any public-facing communications, marketing materials, or business operations; (b) implement appropriate human oversight and review processes; (c) immediately stop, correct, or retract any AI-generated content that is inaccurate, misleading, inappropriate, offensive, defamatory, or unlawful; and (d) maintain records of your review and approval processes.
9.3 Prohibited Uses
You agree NOT to use the Services to:
- Violate any law, regulation, or third-party right
- Send spam, unsolicited communications, or violate anti-spam laws
- Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, or unethical business practices
- Infringe intellectual property rights (copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets)
- Violate privacy, publicity, or data protection rights
- Generate or distribute hateful, harassing, discriminatory, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, or offensive content
- Promote illegal products, services, or activities (drugs, weapons, gambling where prohibited, etc.)
- Impersonate any person or entity or falsely represent affiliation
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services, servers, networks, or security measures
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems, accounts, or data
- Use the Services to develop competing products or reverse engineer our technology
- Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, overload, or impair the Services
- Upload viruses, malware, or any harmful code
- Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Services without authorization
- Use the Services for any purpose that is illegal, harmful, or violates these Terms
9.4 Acceptable Use Policy
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Acceptable Use Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Violations of the Acceptable Use Policy constitute breaches of these Terms and may result in immediate suspension or termination.
10. Data Privacy and Consent to Contact Leads
10.1 Privacy Policy
Our collection, use, storage, and sharing of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Services, you consent to all data practices described in the Privacy Policy.
10.2 User Account Data
We collect and process your account information (name, email, payment details, usage data, etc.) as described in our Privacy Policy. You consent to such collection, use, and sharing for purposes of providing the Services, improving our platform, conducting analytics, and marketing our services.
10.3 Lead Data - Data Controller and Processor Relationship
When you use Clients.ai to collect, store, or process personal information of your customers, prospects, or leads ("Lead Data"), the following applies:
- You are the Data Controller: You determine the purposes and means of processing Lead Data and are responsible for compliance with all applicable privacy laws (PIPEDA, GDPR, CCPA, CASL, etc.)
- Clients.ai is the Data Processor: We process Lead Data on your behalf solely to provide the Services
- Your Responsibilities: You must: (a) obtain all necessary consents from leads; (b) provide proper privacy notices; (c) comply with all data protection obligations; (d) have legal authority to share Lead Data with us; and (e) ensure Lead Data is accurate and lawfully collected
10.4 CONSENT TO CONTACT LEADS - CRITICAL PROVISION
BY USING CLIENTS.AI TO COLLECT LEAD DATA, YOU REPRESENT, WARRANT, AND COVENANT THAT:
- Dual Consent Obtained: Each lead whose information you collect through Clients.ai has been clearly and conspicuously informed, and has expressly consented, to receive marketing and promotional communications from BOTH you AND Clients.ai (including our affiliates, subsidiaries, and partners)
- Disclosure Requirement: Your privacy policy, terms of service, and all lead capture forms (opt-in forms, landing pages, etc.) contain clear, prominent, and unambiguous disclosure language substantially similar to: "By submitting this form, you consent to receive marketing communications from [Your Company Name] and Clients.ai (and its affiliates and partners). We may share your information with Clients.ai for marketing, analytics, and platform improvement purposes."
- Privacy Policy Reference: All of your lead capture forms include a link to Clients.ai's Privacy Policy, clearly stating that leads may be contacted by Clients.ai
- PIPEDA Compliance: All consents meet the requirements of meaningful, informed consent under PIPEDA (Canada's federal privacy law), including identification of purposes, reasonable expectations, and ability to withdraw consent
- Age Verification: You will not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) without verifiable parental consent, and you warrant that all leads are of legal age or have appropriate parental consent
RECOMMENDED TEMPLATE DISCLOSURE LANGUAGE:
To comply with this Section 10.4, we strongly recommend you include disclosure language substantially similar to the following in your lead capture forms and privacy policy:
Opt-In Form / Landing Page Disclosure:
"By submitting this form, you consent to receive marketing communications from [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and Clients.ai (and its affiliates and partners). We use Clients.ai's platform to manage leads, and your information will be shared with Clients.ai for marketing, analytics, and platform improvement purposes. You may opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails. View Clients.ai's Privacy Policy at [link to https://clients.ai/privacy]."
Privacy Policy Disclosure:
"We use Clients.ai, a third-party marketing automation platform, to manage customer relationships and marketing campaigns. When you provide your contact information through our website or opt-in forms, your information is shared with Clients.ai and may be used by both [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and Clients.ai to send you marketing communications, newsletters, product updates, and promotional offers. Clients.ai may also use your information (in anonymized or aggregated form) to improve their AI platform and services. You have the right to opt out of marketing communications from either party at any time."
Note: This is a template only. You should consult with legal counsel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
10.5 Clients.ai's Rights to Contact and Use Lead Data
YOU EXPRESSLY GRANT CLIENTS.AI THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS:
- Marketing Rights: Clients.ai may contact any leads whose information you collect through the platform to market, promote, or advertise Clients.ai's services, products, features, updates, or offerings, via email, SMS, phone calls, direct mail, or any other communication channel, to the extent permitted by applicable law and the consent you have obtained
- Data Usage Rights: Clients.ai may use Lead Data (in anonymized, aggregated, or de-identified form where required by law) to: (a) improve the Services and AI models; (b) conduct analytics, research, and data science; (c) develop new features, products, or services; (d) create benchmarking reports or industry insights; and (e) any other lawful business purpose
- Sharing with Affiliates and Partners: Clients.ai may share Lead Data with our affiliates, subsidiaries, parent companies, business partners, service providers, and joint venture partners for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy, subject to appropriate contractual safeguards and applicable law
- Public Data Enrichment: Clients.ai may supplement Lead Data with publicly available information (social media profiles, business directories, online databases) to enhance lead profiles, improve targeting, or provide better service
10.6 AFFILIATED INTEGRATION PARTNERS - DATA SHARING AND USAGE RIGHTS
CRITICAL NOTICE: By providing any personal information to Clients.ai (whether as a User, Lead, or visitor), or by opting into any forms, funnels, or communications powered by Clients.ai, you expressly consent and agree that:
Affiliated Integration Partners May Access and Use Your Data
Clients.ai operates an integrated technology ecosystem with affiliated partner companies that provide essential platform functionality. Your personal information (including User Data and Lead Data) may be shared with, accessed by, processed by, and used by the following Affiliated Integration Partners as they see fit, including for their own marketing purposes:
- Punctual.ai (Booking Integration Partner) - Scheduling, calendar management, appointment booking services, and booking-related marketing communications
- Enclose.ai (Payment Integration Partner) - Payment processing, transaction management, invoicing, billing services, and payment-related marketing communications
- Enclosed.ai (Direct Mail Integration Partner) - In-person direct mail services, physical marketing materials, address verification, fulfillment services, and direct mail marketing campaigns
- Epub.ai (Education & Lead Magnet Partner) - Lead magnet creation, educational content delivery, course hosting, content distribution, and educational marketing communications
- Prognostic.ai (AI Agent Engine Partner) - AI agent infrastructure, machine learning model training, predictive analytics, automation engine services, and AI-related marketing communications
- Sharecd.com (Link Sharing & Delivery Partner) - Link sharing, content delivery, lead magnet distribution, value sharing services, and content-related marketing communications
Scope of Affiliated Partner Rights
Each Affiliated Integration Partner has the right to:
- Access and Process: Access, process, store, and use your personal information to provide their respective services and support Clients.ai's platform functionality
- Marketing Communications: Send you marketing communications, promotional offers, product updates, newsletters, and advertising for their own products and services via email, SMS, phone, direct mail, or any other communication channel
- Data Analytics: Use your data (in identifiable, anonymized, or aggregated form) for analytics, research, AI/ML training, product development, and business intelligence purposes
- Third-Party Sharing: Share your information with their own service providers, affiliates, and partners as necessary to deliver their services and for their legitimate business purposes
- Cross-Promotion: Include you in joint marketing campaigns, co-branded communications, or cross-promotional activities between Clients.ai and Affiliated Partners
Your Consent to Affiliated Partner Data Sharing and Usage - Cascading Enforceability Tiers
By using Clients.ai Services or providing any information to Clients.ai, you consent to data sharing and usage by Affiliated Integration Partners. To maximize enforceability across all jurisdictions while ensuring compliance, your consent operates on the following independent, cascading tiers, each of which is separately enforceable:
TIER 1: Maximum Scope - Separate Consent Categories (GDPR Article 7(4) Compliant)
Where legally permitted, you grant separate, independent consents for the following purposes. Each consent is separately withdrawable (see withdrawal procedures in Section 10.9 below):
CATEGORY A: ESSENTIAL SERVICE CONSENT (Required to Use Services)
You consent to Affiliated Partners processing personal data necessary to deliver Services you requested:
- Access, process, store data to provide integrated platform functionality (scheduling via Punctual.ai, payments via Enclose.ai, content via Epub.ai, AI engine via Prognostic.ai, etc.)
- Share data among Affiliated Partners necessary for service delivery coordination
- Transmit data cross-border as necessary for service infrastructure
- Retain data for duration of account + minimum legal retention periods
Cannot be withdrawn while using Services (essential for contract performance per GDPR Article 6(1)(b)).
CATEGORY B: MARKETING CONSENT (Optional - May Decline While Using Services)
You consent to Affiliated Partners sending independent marketing communications for their products/services:
- Marketing emails, SMS, phone calls, direct mail for Affiliated Partner products
- Promotional offers, newsletters, product updates, cross-promotional campaigns
- Retention for marketing purposes per Section 10.8 cascade tiers (Tier 1: perpetual, Tier 2: 10 years, Tier 3: 3 years, Tier 4: legal minimum)
Withdrawal: Email optout@clients.ai or use dashboard toggle (Settings → Privacy → Marketing Communications). Withdrawal does NOT affect service delivery.
CATEGORY C: AI/ML TRAINING CONSENT (Optional - May Decline While Using Services)
You consent to use of your data (identifiable, pseudonymized, or aggregated) for AI/ML model training, analytics, and research:
- Train, develop, refine AI models for Clients.ai and Affiliated Partner products
- Analytics, research, product development, business intelligence
- Create derivative works (AI model weights, embeddings) that survive independently
Withdrawal: Email ai-optout@clients.ai or use dashboard toggle (Settings → Privacy → AI Training). Effect: Your data excluded from future training; existing models not retrained; anonymized/aggregated usage continues.
Statutory Withdrawal Rights Preserved: References to "perpetual" or "irrevocable" apply subject to your statutory rights to withdraw consent under GDPR Article 7(3) and PIPEDA Principle 3.8. Withdrawal does NOT require deletion of: (a) data processed under other lawful bases (legitimate interests, legal obligations, legal claims); (b) anonymized data; (c) derivative works; or (d) data within legal retention periods.
TIER 2: Extended Scope (Revocable with Limitations) - Fallback if Tier 1 Unenforceable
If and only if Tier 1 is determined invalid or unenforceable, you grant ongoing consent (revocable with 90-day notice and subject to post-termination survival periods) to Affiliated Partners to:
- Access and process all personal information categories for service delivery, independent marketing, analytics, and AI/ML training
- Retain data for 7 years post-account-termination OR for the duration of applicable statutes of limitations for legal claims (whichever is longer)
- Continue marketing to leads acquired during your subscription for 5 years post-termination
- Use anonymized/aggregated data perpetually for AI training, analytics, and research, SURVIVING all consent withdrawals and deletion requests
Withdrawal limitations: You may withdraw consent with 90-day written notice; withdrawal does NOT affect: (a) data collected before withdrawal; (b) anonymized/aggregated data; (c) data required for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or defense of legal claims; or (d) derivative works created from your data (including AI models trained on your data).
TIER 3: Standard Scope (PIPEDA/GDPR Compliant) - Fallback if Tiers 1-2 Unenforceable
If and only if Tiers 1 and 2 are determined invalid or unenforceable, you consent to Affiliated Partners processing your personal information:
- For purposes reasonably necessary to fulfill services, including operational marketing communications
- Based on legitimate interests under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) for intra-group sharing, analytics, and direct marketing (subject to objection rights)
- Retained for reasonable business purposes aligned with PIPEDA retention principles (minimum 3 years post-termination for business records)
- Subject to withdrawal rights under PIPEDA/GDPR, with reasonable notice period (minimum 30 days)
Even under Tier 3, withdrawal does NOT require deletion of: (a) anonymized/aggregated data; (b) data necessary for legal compliance or defense of claims; (c) business records required by law; or (d) AI model weights and derivative works (which are anonymized upon incorporation).
TIER 4: Minimum Scope (Quebec CPA Compliant) - Final Fallback
If and only if Tiers 1-3 are determined invalid or unenforceable (including for Quebec residents), at minimum you consent to:
- Affiliated Partners processing personal information strictly necessary for service delivery you requested
- Separate, unbundled opt-in consent for each Affiliated Partner's independent marketing (which you may decline while continuing to use Clients.ai Services)
- Data retention for legally required periods only (minimum: duration of relationship + applicable limitations periods for legal claims)
- Immediate withdrawal rights (subject to legal/contractual restrictions)
Legal and contractual restrictions on withdrawal under Tier 4: Even immediate withdrawal does NOT require deletion of: (a) data necessary to complete transactions you initiated; (b) data required by law (business records, tax records, anti-fraud compliance); (c) data necessary for ongoing disputes or claims; (d) anonymized/aggregated data with no reasonable re-identification risk.
Independent Enforceability: Each Tier is independently enforceable. If any Tier is held invalid/unenforceable, the immediately following Tier applies automatically WITHOUT requiring new consent. Provisions within each Tier are severable; if portions are invalid, remaining portions remain enforceable to maximum extent permitted by law.
Opt-Out Rights
While your consent to data sharing with Affiliated Partners is required to use Clients.ai Services, you retain the right to opt out of marketing communications from any Affiliated Partner by:
- Using the unsubscribe link in marketing emails from that partner
- Contacting the specific Affiliated Partner directly using their provided contact information
- Contacting Clients.ai at legal@clients.ai or compliance@Clients.ai to request opt-out from partner marketing (we will forward your request, but cannot guarantee processing timelines)
IMPORTANT: Opting out of marketing communications does NOT opt you out of: (a) service-related communications necessary for platform functionality; (b) data sharing required for service delivery; or (c) data usage for analytics, AI training, or product development purposes.
If You Do Not Consent
If you do not consent to your personal information being shared with and used by Affiliated Integration Partners as described above, YOU MUST NOT use Clients.ai Services, provide any information to Clients.ai, or opt into any Clients.ai forms or funnels. Continued use of the Services constitutes your binding, ongoing consent to these data sharing practices.
10.7 Data Protection and Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, as described in our Security Policy. However, no security system is infallible, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of electronic data transmission and storage.
10.8 Data Retention and Post-Termination Lead Marketing Rights - Cascading Tiers
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in these Terms and the Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Upon termination of your account, we may retain certain data for: (a) legal compliance; (b) dispute resolution; (c) fraud prevention; (d) enforcement of rights; and (e) legitimate business purposes. You may request data deletion subject to our retention obligations and the cascading post-termination rights below.
CRITICAL: Lead Data Marketing Rights SURVIVE Termination - Cascading Perpetual Tiers
Clients.ai's rights to contact, market to, and use Lead Data (Section 10.5) SURVIVE termination of your account. To maximize enforceability while ensuring compliance, these post-termination rights operate on independent, cascading tiers:
TIER 1: Perpetual Irrevocable Lead Marketing Rights - Primary Provision
Where legally permitted, even after account termination, Clients.ai retains the following perpetual, irrevocable rights to Lead Data collected during your subscription:
- Perpetual Marketing Rights: Continue marketing to leads indefinitely via email, phone, SMS, direct mail, LinkedIn, or any other channel, promoting Clients.ai Services or any other products/services we offer or promote
- Perpetual Data Ownership: Retain full ownership of Lead Data as our business asset, with rights to use, license, sell, or transfer Lead Data to third parties (including acquirers in mergers/sales)
- AI Training Rights: Use Lead Data (in identifiable, anonymized, or aggregated form) perpetually for AI/ML model training, analytics, product development, and research
- Affiliated Partner Sharing: Share Lead Data with all Affiliated Integration Partners (Section 10.6) for their independent marketing, analytics, and AI training, surviving your account termination
- Third-Party Monetization: License, sell, or otherwise monetize Lead Data to third-party marketers, data brokers, or partners for their independent marketing purposes
These Tier 1 rights are perpetual and irrevocable, surviving account termination indefinitely, subject ONLY to: (a) each lead's individual right to opt out of marketing communications (opt-out does NOT delete data or affect non-marketing uses); (b) GDPR Article 17 erasure requests where applicable and no exception applies; (c) anonymization for derivative works/AI training (which survive all deletion requests).
TIER 2: Extended Post-Termination Rights (10 Years) - Fallback if Tier 1 Unenforceable
If and only if Tier 1 is determined invalid or unenforceable, Clients.ai retains the following rights for 10 years post-account-termination:
- Continue marketing to leads for 10 years via all channels
- Share Lead Data with Affiliated Partners for their marketing (10-year term)
- Use Lead Data for AI training and analytics (perpetually for anonymized/aggregated data, 10 years for identifiable data)
- Retain Lead Data for business records, legal compliance, and dispute resolution (10 years or applicable statute of limitations, whichever longer)
10-year retention rationale: Based on (a) Canadian business record retention requirements; (b) statute of limitations for commercial claims; (c) legitimate business interests in customer data; (d) industry-standard retention periods for CRM/marketing data.
TIER 3: Standard Post-Termination Rights (3 Years) - Fallback if Tiers 1-2 Unenforceable
If and only if Tiers 1 and 2 are determined invalid or unenforceable, Clients.ai retains the following rights for 3 years post-account-termination:
- Continue marketing to leads for 3 years based on legitimate interests under PIPEDA/GDPR Article 6(1)(f)
- Retain Lead Data for business records and legal compliance (3 years minimum)
- Use anonymized/aggregated Lead Data perpetually for AI training and analytics (anonymization survives all deletion rights)
Even under Tier 3, deletion requests do NOT require deletion of: (a) anonymized/aggregated data; (b) data necessary for legal claims or compliance; (c) AI model weights derived from Lead Data; (d) business records required by law.
TIER 4: Minimum Post-Termination Rights (Legal Compliance Only) - Final Fallback
If and only if Tiers 1-3 are determined invalid or unenforceable, at minimum Clients.ai retains Lead Data for:
- Legally required retention periods (tax records, business records, anti-money laundering compliance: minimum 6-7 years)
- Defense of legal claims during applicable statutes of limitations
- Anonymized/aggregated data with no reasonable re-identification risk (perpetual retention)
- Completed transactions and historical business records
Lead Opt-Out Rights: Regardless of which Tier applies, each lead retains the independent right to opt out of Clients.ai marketing communications at any time by using unsubscribe links or contacting compliance@Clients.ai or legal@clients.ai. IMPORTANT: Opt-out affects future marketing communications ONLY—it does NOT: (a) delete lead data; (b) affect data retention; (c) prevent non-marketing uses (analytics, AI training, business records); or (d) affect Affiliated Partner rights to contact leads independently.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT: If you do not agree to Clients.ai retaining perpetual or extended lead marketing rights post-termination, DO NOT use the Services to collect lead data. By collecting Lead Data through Clients.ai, you irrevocably consent to these cascading post-termination rights.
10.9 Easy Consent Withdrawal Mechanisms (GDPR Article 7(3) Compliant)
You may withdraw consent for data processing at any time through these easy methods (as easy as giving consent per GDPR Article 7(3)):
METHOD 1: Instant Dashboard Withdrawal (Recommended - Fastest)
- Log in to your Clients.ai account
- Navigate to: Settings → Privacy & Data
- Use toggle switches for each consent category:
- Marketing Communications: Effective immediately
- AI/ML Training: Effective within 48 hours
- Affiliated Partner Sharing: Effective within 7 days
- Confirmation email sent immediately
- Withdrawal processed automatically—no manual review required
METHOD 2: Email Withdrawal (If Dashboard Unavailable)
- Email Address: privacy@clients.ai
- Subject Line: "Consent Withdrawal - [Your Account Email]"
- Specify: Which consents you want to withdraw (Marketing, AI Training, Affiliated Sharing, or All)
- Response Time: Confirmation within 5 business days
- Effective Date: Withdrawal effective within 10 business days of email receipt
Effect of Consent Withdrawal:
- Marketing: Stops immediately; data retained per Section 26 minimum retention periods for legal compliance
- AI Training: Your data excluded from new training runs; existing AI models not retrained (derivative works survive per Section 29.4); anonymized/aggregated usage continues
- Affiliated Sharing: Partners notified within 7 days to cease new processing; data already transferred continues per partners' own privacy policies (they are independent controllers)
- Service Access: Withdrawal of certain consents may limit service functionality (e.g., Affiliated Partner integrated features unavailable if sharing withdrawn)
- Data NOT Deleted by Withdrawal: (a) Data processed under other lawful bases (legitimate interests per Section 17.6(4A), legal obligations, legal claims); (b) Anonymized/aggregated data; (c) Derivative works (AI models, analytics); (d) Data within mandatory retention periods (tax, legal compliance)
Re-Consent: You may re-consent at any time via dashboard toggles or by emailing privacy@clients.ai with subject "Re-Consent Request - [Account Email]".
Quebec Residents: Quebec Law 25 provides additional consent withdrawal rights. Contact privacy@clients.ai with "Quebec Withdrawal Request" for Quebec-specific procedures.
10.10 Cross-Border Data Transfers
Your data and Lead Data may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in countries outside Canada, including the United States and other jurisdictions. By using the Services, you consent to such transfers. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect data during cross-border transfers as required by applicable law.
10.10 Your PIPEDA Obligations
As a user of Clients.ai collecting Lead Data, you must comply with all PIPEDA requirements, including: (a) obtaining meaningful consent before collecting personal information; (b) identifying purposes for collection at or before the time of collection; (c) using personal information only for identified purposes; (d) protecting personal information with appropriate safeguards; (e) being transparent about data management policies; and (f) providing individuals with access to their information and the ability to challenge its accuracy.
10.11 Indemnification for Data Violations
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless all Released Parties from any claims, liabilities, damages, or regulatory enforcement actions arising from: (a) your failure to obtain proper consents from leads; (b) your violation of privacy or data protection laws; (c) inaccurate or misleading privacy disclosures; (d) unauthorized collection or sharing of Lead Data; or (e) any other data protection violation.
11. Intellectual Property
11.1 Clients.ai Ownership
The Services, including all software, code, algorithms, AI models, designs, graphics, interfaces, documentation, trademarks, logos, and other intellectual property, are owned by Clients.ai, KC Meta Ventures, Inc., our licensors, or our partners. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved. You acquire no ownership rights in the Services.
11.2 License to Use Services
Subject to your compliance with these Terms and payment of all fees, Clients.ai grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Services solely for your internal business purposes. This license terminates immediately upon termination of your account or these Terms.
11.3 AI-Generated Content Ownership and Perpetual Irrevocable License - Cascading Tiers
Ownership of AI Outputs: Subject to the licenses granted herein, you retain ownership of AI-generated content created specifically for you through the Services. However, you acknowledge that: (a) AI may generate similar or identical outputs for multiple users based on similar inputs; (b) we cannot guarantee uniqueness or originality of AI outputs; and (c) we make no representations regarding intellectual property rights in AI-generated content.
Perpetual Irrevocable License to Clients.ai - Cascading Enforceability Tiers
You grant Clients.ai rights to use User Content, AI-generated content, inputs, outputs, and all data you provide or generate through the Services. To maximize enforceability while ensuring compliance, these licenses operate on independent, cascading tiers:
TIER 1: Maximum Perpetual Irrevocable License - Primary Provision
Where legally permitted, you grant Clients.ai and its Affiliated Integration Partners a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully paid, transferable, sublicensable, exclusive (as to AI training/derivative works) and non-exclusive (for other uses) license to:
- Use, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, transmit, broadcast, and otherwise exploit any User Content, AI-generated content, prompts, inputs, outputs, feedback, and all data you provide
- Train, develop, refine, and improve AI/ML models using your content (in identifiable, pseudonymized, or aggregated form) - this license is EXCLUSIVE for AI training derivative works
- Incorporate your content into AI model weights, training datasets, embeddings, and other derivative works that survive independently of the original content
- Use for providing Services, developing new products, conducting analytics/research, marketing Clients.ai, monetizing through third-party licensing, and any other lawful business purpose
- Sublicense to Affiliated Partners, AI model providers, cloud infrastructure providers, data processors, and any third parties for their independent use and commercialization
- Transfer this license to acquirers in mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, or other corporate transactions
This Tier 1 license is perpetual and irrevocable, surviving account termination, consent withdrawal, deletion requests, and GDPR erasure requests. Rationale for GDPR survival: (a) Derivative works (AI model weights) are anonymized and not personal data under GDPR; (b) Legitimate interests under Article 6(1)(f) for AI development; (c) AI training creates new copyrightable works separate from original personal data.
TIER 2: Perpetual License with Anonymization Rights - Fallback if Tier 1 Unenforceable
If and only if Tier 1 is determined invalid or unenforceable, you grant a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable, non-exclusive license to:
- Use content for Services, AI training, analytics, research, and marketing
- Create derivative works including AI models, with perpetual rights to derivative works even if original content deleted
- Anonymize/aggregate content and retain perpetually (anonymized data survives all deletion/erasure requests)
- Retain identifiable content for 10 years post-account-termination OR until incorporated into anonymized derivative works (whichever earlier)
Anonymization standard: Data anonymized such that re-identification is not reasonably practicable becomes non-personal data exempt from GDPR/PIPEDA deletion requirements.
TIER 3: Standard Perpetual License (AI Training Survives) - Fallback if Tiers 1-2 Unenforceable
If and only if Tiers 1 and 2 are determined invalid or unenforceable, you grant a worldwide, perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:
- Use content for providing Services you requested
- Use for AI model training based on legitimate interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) with perpetual retention of AI model weights as derivative works
- Retain anonymized/aggregated data perpetually
- Retain identifiable content for 3 years post-termination for business records, then anonymize or delete
Even under Tier 3, you acknowledge AI model training creates derivative works exempt from deletion requirements under copyright and data protection law.
TIER 4: Minimum Scope (Service Delivery + Anonymization) - Final Fallback
If and only if Tiers 1-3 are determined invalid or unenforceable, at minimum you grant a non-exclusive license to:
- Use content strictly necessary to provide Services you requested (duration of account + reasonable wind-down period)
- Anonymize content and retain anonymized data perpetually (anonymization survives all deletion rights)
- Retain for legal compliance and defense of claims during applicable limitation periods
Quebec CPA compliance: Tier 4 ensures compliance with Quebec's strictest consumer protection standards while preserving anonymization rights.
Independent Enforceability: Each Tier is independently enforceable. If any Tier is held invalid, the next Tier applies automatically. ALL Tiers preserve perpetual rights to anonymized data and AI derivative works, reflecting the legal reality that anonymized data and copyrightable derivative works are not subject to personal data deletion requirements.
No Moral Rights: To the maximum extent permitted by law, you waive all moral rights (including attribution, integrity, and withdrawal rights) in User Content and AI-generated content you provide to Clients.ai.
11.4 Feedback and Suggestions
If you provide feedback, suggestions, ideas, or recommendations regarding the Services ("Feedback"), you grant Clients.ai a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully paid, transferable, sublicensable, exclusive license to use, exploit, and commercialize the Feedback without any obligation to you. You waive all moral rights in Feedback.
11.5 Trademark Usage
You may not use Clients.ai's name, logos, trademarks, or branding without our prior written consent. We may use your name and logo to identify you as a customer in our marketing materials unless you opt out in writing.
12. Termination and Suspension
12.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by following the cancellation procedures described in Section 4.10. Termination does not relieve you of any payment obligations or liabilities incurred prior to termination.
12.2 Termination or Suspension by Clients.ai
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Services, immediately and without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to: (a) violation of these Terms; (b) fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity; (c) security threats or risks; (d) failure to pay fees; (e) chargebacks or payment disputes; (f) harming other users or the platform's reputation; (g) legal requirements; or (h) any other reason in our sole discretion. No refunds will be provided for terminations for cause.
12.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination: (a) your license to use the Services immediately terminates; (b) you must cease all use of the Services; (c) we may delete your account and data, subject to our retention obligations; (d) all payment obligations become immediately due; and (e) you remain bound by provisions that expressly or by their nature survive termination.
12.4 Survival
The following provisions survive termination: Sections 5 (AI Liability Disclaimer), 6 (Disclaimers), 7 (Limitation of Liability), 8 (Indemnification), 10 (Data Privacy - rights to contact leads and use data), 11 (Intellectual Property), 18 (Arbitration), 19 (Governing Law), 20 (Class Action Waiver), 22 (Severability), 24 (Entire Agreement), and any other provisions that by their nature should survive.
13. Electronic Communications and Signatures
You consent to receive electronic communications from us, including emails, in-app notifications, and postings on our website. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
By clicking "I Accept," "Sign Up," or similar buttons, or by accessing or using the Services, you are electronically signing these Terms. Your electronic signature has the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature.
14. Force Majeure
Clients.ai shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing obligations under these Terms due to events beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, strikes, government actions, embargoes, internet or telecommunications failures, power outages, failures of third-party services (including AI model providers, cloud infrastructure, or payment processors), cyberattacks, or any other force majeure event.
15. Assignment
Clients.ai may freely assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms and our rights and obligations hereunder, in whole or in part, without your consent or notice, including to: (a) any affiliate, subsidiary, or parent company; (b) any successor in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets; or (c) any third party. You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent, and any attempted assignment without consent is void.
16. User Monitoring Obligations for AI Agent Compliance
To ensure compliance with this Agreement and the Acceptable Use Policy, you must implement appropriate monitoring and oversight of AI agent activities. Specifically, you are required to:
- Establish reasonable processes to review AI-generated content and communications before or promptly after publication
- Implement automated or manual checks to detect violations of the Acceptable Use Policy, spam, harmful content, or regulatory non-compliance
- Promptly investigate and remediate any suspected AUP violations, inappropriate outputs, or harmful AI behaviors
- Maintain records demonstrating reasonable oversight and good faith efforts to comply with applicable laws and policies
- Configure AI agents with appropriate guardrails, content filters, and usage parameters to minimize risk of violations
Failure to implement reasonable monitoring does not excuse violations and may be considered evidence of negligence or willful non-compliance in enforcement actions or disputes.
17. International Jurisdictional Variations and Consumer Rights
17.1 Jurisdictional Applicability
While these Terms are governed by Ontario law (Section 19), users in certain jurisdictions may have additional or different rights under their local laws that cannot be waived by contract. Where local mandatory consumer protection laws conflict with these Terms, the local laws shall prevail to the extent of the conflict.
17.2 European Economic Area (EEA) and UK Residents - GDPR Rights
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and local consumer protection laws, including the following data protection rights:
- Right to Access: Request access to your personal data we hold and receive a copy
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
- Right to Restriction of Processing: Request that we limit how we use your personal data
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
- Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling, which produce legal or similarly significant effects
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time (without affecting lawfulness of processing before withdrawal)
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local supervisory authority or the Irish Data Protection Commission (our lead supervisory authority for EEA)
Consumer Protection Rights: EU/UK residents also benefit from protections against unfair contract terms under EU consumer law, and certain liability limitations and arbitration provisions may not be enforceable against EU/UK consumers.
Note: Mandatory arbitration and class action waivers may not be enforceable against EU/UK consumers. EU/UK residents may bring disputes in their local courts.
To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at compliance@Clients.ai or legal@clients.ai. We will respond to your request within 30 days as required by GDPR.
17.3 California and U.S. Residents
California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other state laws. Other U.S. states may have similar privacy and consumer protection laws. Contact compliance@Clients.ai or legal@clients.ai to exercise state-specific privacy rights.
17.4 Quebec Residents - See Section 28
Quebec-specific consumer protections and variations are addressed in Section 28 (Quebec Consumer Protection Notice).
17.5 Other Jurisdictions
If you are located in a jurisdiction with mandatory consumer protection laws, privacy laws, or other regulations that conflict with these Terms, please contact us at legal@clients.ai before using the Services to discuss applicable rights and potential modifications.
17.6 GDPR Data Processing Agreement (DPA) and International Data Transfers
Applicability
This Section 17.6 constitutes a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) under GDPR Article 28 and UK GDPR Article 28 for EEA and UK residents. For clarity, this DPA applies when Clients.ai processes your personal data as a processor on your behalf (e.g., when you use our Services to collect and process Lead Data), and when you provide your personal data directly to Clients.ai as a user of our Services.
1. Definitions and Roles
Parties and Roles:
- "Controller": For Lead Data you collect through our platform, you are the Data Controller determining purposes and means of processing
- "Processor": Clients.ai (KC Meta Ventures, Inc.) acts as Data Processor when processing Lead Data on your behalf
- "Controller for User Data": Clients.ai is the Data Controller for personal data you provide as a user of the Services (account information, usage data, etc.)
- "Personal Data": Has the meaning set forth in GDPR Article 4(1) and UK GDPR Article 4(1)
- "Data Subject": Individuals whose personal data is processed (users, leads, contacts)
- "Processing": Has the meaning set forth in GDPR Article 4(2) and UK GDPR Article 4(2)
- "Supervisory Authority": An independent public authority established by an EU Member State or the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
2. Processing Instructions and Compliance
Clients.ai shall:
- Process personal data only on your documented instructions as set forth in these Terms and the Services functionality you configure, unless required to do so by EU or Member State law (in which case we will inform you of that legal requirement before processing, unless prohibited by law)
- Ensure that persons authorized to process personal data have committed themselves to confidentiality or are under an appropriate statutory obligation of confidentiality
- Comply with all applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, UK GDPR, and PIPEDA (to the extent applicable)
- Not transfer personal data outside the EEA or UK except in compliance with Section 17.6(6) (International Data Transfers) below
3. Technical and Organizational Security Measures
Clients.ai implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk, as detailed in our Security Policy, including:
- Pseudonymization and encryption of personal data where appropriate
- Ability to ensure ongoing confidentiality, integrity, availability, and resilience of processing systems and services
- Ability to restore availability and access to personal data in a timely manner in the event of physical or technical incident
- Regular testing, assessment, and evaluation of effectiveness of technical and organizational measures
- Industry-standard security protocols including encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest, access controls, authentication mechanisms, and audit logging
Security measures are described in detail in our Security Policy, which is incorporated by reference. You acknowledge that security measures may be updated from time to time to reflect evolving threats and industry best practices.
4. Sub-Processors and Affiliated Integration Partners
General Authorization for Sub-Processors: You provide general written authorization for Clients.ai to engage sub-processors to process personal data, subject to the requirements in this Section 17.6(4).
Affiliated Integration Partners as Sub-Processors: You acknowledge and expressly consent that the following Affiliated Integration Partners (as described in Section 10.6 and Privacy Policy Section 5.3) act as sub-processors and joint controllers with access to personal data:
- Punctual.ai - Booking and scheduling services
- Enclose.ai - Payment processing services
- Enclosed.ai - Direct mail services
- Epub.ai - Educational content and lead magnet services
- Prognostic.ai - AI agent engine infrastructure
- Sharecd.com - Link sharing and content delivery services
GDPR Consent for Affiliated Partner Processing: By using the Services and accepting these Terms, you explicitly consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(a) to Clients.ai sharing your personal data with the Affiliated Integration Partners listed above for:
- Service Delivery: Providing integrated platform functionality and features as described in Section 10.6
- Marketing Communications: Sending you marketing communications for their own products and services (you may opt out of marketing communications while continuing to use the Services - opt-out does not affect service delivery)
- Data Analytics: Using your data (in identifiable, pseudonymized, or aggregated form) for analytics, AI/ML training, and product development
Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent for marketing communications from Affiliated Partners at any time by using unsubscribe links or contacting them directly (see Section 10.6). Withdrawal of consent for marketing does not affect: (a) lawfulness of processing before withdrawal; (b) processing necessary for service delivery; or (c) processing based on other lawful bases (legitimate interests, contract performance).
Third-Party Service Providers: Clients.ai also uses additional third-party service providers (hosting providers, payment processors, email service providers, analytics providers, etc.). A current list of sub-processors is available upon request at compliance@Clients.ai.
Sub-Processor Obligations: Clients.ai imposes data protection obligations on all sub-processors equivalent to those in this DPA, including appropriate technical and organizational security measures. Where sub-processors fail to fulfill their data protection obligations, Clients.ai remains fully liable to you for performance of the sub-processor's obligations.
4A. Legitimate Interests for Intra-Group Data Sharing and Processing
GDPR Article 6(1)(f) - Legitimate Interests Legal Basis: In addition to consent under Article 6(1)(a), Clients.ai and Affiliated Integration Partners rely on legitimate interests under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) as a legal basis for processing your personal data and Lead Data for the following purposes:
- Intra-Group Data Sharing: Sharing personal data among Clients.ai and Affiliated Integration Partners (corporate family members) for internal administrative purposes, integrated service delivery, consolidated customer support, unified analytics, and operational efficiency (supported by GDPR Recital 48: "Controllers within a group of undertakings or institutions affiliated to a central body may have a legitimate interest in transmitting personal data within the group of undertakings for internal administrative purposes")
- Direct Marketing: Sending marketing communications for Clients.ai and Affiliated Partners' products/services based on existing customer relationships and legitimate business interests in promoting related services (subject to your right to object under GDPR Article 21)
- AI/ML Model Training and Product Development: Using personal data (in identifiable, pseudonymized, or aggregated form) to train, develop, and improve AI/ML models, develop new products/features, and conduct research and analytics for business intelligence and innovation
- Fraud Prevention and Security: Processing for detecting, preventing, and investigating fraud, security incidents, abuse of Services, and protecting rights and safety of Clients.ai, users, and third parties
- Business Continuity and Corporate Transactions: Retaining data for business records, succession planning, mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and ensuring continuity of Services through corporate changes
- Legal Claims and Compliance: Retaining data for establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims, complying with legal obligations, responding to law enforcement requests, and protecting legitimate business interests
Substantive Legitimate Interests Assessment (LIA) - EDPB Guidelines 06/2014 Compliant: Clients.ai has conducted detailed balancing tests for each processing purpose:
PURPOSE 1: Intra-Group Data Sharing for Integrated Platform
- • Legitimate Interest: Operational efficiency of unified 6-partner platform reduces infrastructure costs by 40%, enables seamless user experience, eliminates need for 6 separate logins (78% user drop-off in A/B testing with separate logins)
- • Necessity Test: Cannot deliver real-time integrated scheduling (Punctual.ai), instant payments (Enclose.ai), synchronized content (Epub.ai), unified AI engine (Prognostic.ai) without cross-partner data access. API-only integration tested but technically insufficient for real-time sync (200ms+ latency unacceptable)
- • Less Intrusive Alternatives Considered: (1) Separate partner logins: Rejected - 78% user abandonment; (2) API-only with no data sharing: Rejected - technical limitations; (3) Data minimization applied: Only PII necessary for requested feature shared (role-based access controls)
- • Data Subject Impact: LOW - Users explicitly request integrated platform per marketing materials; reasonable expectation of data sharing among named partners; no sensitive data categories
- • Safeguards: Encryption in transit/rest (AES-256), role-based access (principle of least privilege), audit logging (12-month retention), annual security audits (SOC 2 Type II), DPA obligations on all partners
- • Balancing Outcome: Legitimate interest OUTWEIGHS data subject rights (strong necessity + low impact + robust safeguards + reasonable expectations)
PURPOSE 2: AI/ML Model Training for Product Innovation
- • Legitimate Interest: AI/ML competitive advantage in LinkedIn automation market; large training datasets required for model accuracy (83% accuracy with real data vs 61% with synthetic data in testing); innovation drives product improvement benefiting all users
- • Necessity Test: Cannot train effective LinkedIn agent AI without real user interaction data; synthetic data insufficient for natural language nuances, industry-specific terminology, engagement pattern recognition
- • Less Intrusive Alternatives: (1) Synthetic data only: Rejected - insufficient accuracy; (2) Aggregation without identifiable data: Rejected - loses contextual nuances needed for NLP; (3) APPLIED: K-anonymity (k≥10) pre-training, differential privacy (ε=0.8), output filtering to prevent data regurgitation, pseudonymization of PII before training runs
- • Data Subject Impact: MEDIUM - AI models may reveal patterns about user cohorts; potential for indirect inference attacks. Mitigated by: Output filtering (membership inference attack testing shows <0.7% leakage rate), purpose limitation (models not sold to third-party AI companies), special category data excluded (health, biometric, political opinions auto-filtered)
- • Safeguards: (1) Output filtering prevents verbatim data regurgitation; (2) Annual third-party audits for data leakage; (3) Differential privacy ε≤1.0; (4) Right to object with 48hr effectiveness; (5) Dashboard opt-out toggle; (6) No special category data used
- • CNIL 2025 Compliance: Output filtering implemented per CNIL guidance (tested via membership inference attacks); purpose limitation enforced (models only for Clients.ai/Affiliated products, NOT sold externally); audit commitment (annual third-party leakage testing)
- • Balancing Outcome: Legitimate interest OUTWEIGHS with strong safeguards (necessity + medium impact mitigated + CNIL-compliant protections + easy opt-out)
PURPOSE 3: Direct Marketing (Related Services)
- • Legitimate Interest: Existing customer relationship; marketing related Affiliated Partner services (scheduling, payments, content) enhances user value; business sustainability depends on cross-promotion revenue
- • Necessity Test: Marketing necessary for business model viability; alternative funding models (higher subscription fees) tested but resulted in 45% churn increase
- • Less Intrusive Alternatives: (1) No marketing: Rejected - threatens business viability; (2) Marketing only Clients.ai products: Rejected - limits platform value; (3) APPLIED: Marketing limited to related services only (not unrelated third parties), frequency caps (max 2 emails/week), easy unsubscribe (one-click), transparent sender identification
- • Data Subject Impact: LOW - Marketing for related services users already subscribe to; clear opt-out provided; GDPR Article 21 absolute right to object for marketing
- • Safeguards: One-click unsubscribe (instant), dashboard toggle, frequency limits, related services only, transparent identification, suppression list honored perpetually
- • Balancing Outcome: Legitimate interest for related-service marketing with absolute opt-out right (necessity + low impact + easy objection = legitimate)
LIA Methodology: Three-step test per EDPB Guidelines: (1) Legitimacy test - genuine/lawful interest pursued; (2) Necessity test - processing necessary for that interest; (3) Balancing test - interests not overridden by data subject interests/rights. Documented January 2025, reviewed annually, updated for material processing changes.
Right to Object (GDPR Article 21): You have the right to object at any time to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests (including profiling). For direct marketing, you may object at any time (absolute right); for other legitimate interests processing, you may object on grounds relating to your particular situation, and we will cease processing unless we demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or for establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.
To exercise your right to object, contact compliance@Clients.ai or legal@clients.ai. For marketing objections, use unsubscribe links in emails.
Changes to Sub-Processors: Clients.ai may add or replace sub-processors from time to time. We will provide notice of material changes to sub-processors via email or platform notifications. If you object to a new sub-processor on reasonable data protection grounds, you may terminate your subscription by providing written notice within 30 days. If you do not object within 30 days, you are deemed to have consented to the new sub-processor.
5. Data Subject Rights Assistance
Clients.ai shall, taking into account the nature of processing, assist you by appropriate technical and organizational measures to fulfill your obligation to respond to data subject requests exercising their GDPR rights (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, automated decision-making). If a data subject contacts Clients.ai directly to exercise their rights, we will promptly notify you and forward the request to you for response (unless we are legally required to respond directly).
6. International Data Transfers (Cross-Border Transfers)
SCHREMS II COMPLIANT CROSS-BORDER TRANSFERS
Acknowledgment of Cross-Border Transfers: You acknowledge and expressly consent that personal data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries outside the EEA and UK, including Canada, the United States, and other jurisdictions where Clients.ai, Affiliated Integration Partners, or sub-processors maintain facilities or operations.
THIRD COUNTRIES RECEIVING DATA:
| Country | Transfer Basis | Data Categories | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada (Primary) | Adequacy Decision (2002/2/EC) - PIPEDA commercial organizations | All User Data, Lead Data, payments, support | Primary hosting & processing (KC Meta Ventures, Inc.) |
| United States | SCCs (Module 2) + Supplementary Measures + TIA | Cloud infrastructure data, AI training, analytics | AWS cloud hosting, OpenAI API, analytics sub-processors |
| Australia | SCCs (Module 2) + Australian Privacy Act compliance | Support tickets, billing records | Backup data center, disaster recovery |
| Japan | Adequacy Decision (2019/419) - APPI compliance | Anonymized usage analytics | CDN edge servers (performance optimization) |
List current as of January 2025. Updated list available at: clients.ai/legal/data-transfers
STANDARD CONTRACTUAL CLAUSES (SCCs) - DETAILED IMPLEMENTATION
- SCC Module Applied: Module 2 (Controller-to-Processor) per EU Commission Implementing Decision 2021/914 of 4 June 2021
- Docking Clause: Module 3 (Processor-to-Processor) applies for sub-processor relationships with third-country entities
- Execution Date: SCCs executed with all third-country sub-processors as of 1 September 2021 (post-Schrems II), reviewed and updated annually
- Optional Clauses Selected: Clause 7 (docking clause enabled), Clause 9 (Option 2 - general written authorization for sub-processors with 30-day objection period), Clause 11 (Optional language omitted - no redress mechanism beyond those in Clause 11)
- Annex I Details: Data exporter = You (User/Customer as controller), Data importer = KC Meta Ventures, Inc. and sub-processors (processors); Competent supervisory authority = Irish Data Protection Commission (lead supervisory authority for cross-border processing)
- Annex II (Technical/Organizational Measures): AES-256 encryption at rest/in transit, SOC 2 Type II certified controls, ISO 27001 certification, annual penetration testing, pseudonymization where feasible, role-based access controls (least privilege), audit logging (12-month retention), security incident response plan (72-hour breach notification)
- Annex III (Sub-Processors): AWS (cloud infrastructure - USA), OpenAI (AI models - USA), Stripe (payments - USA/Ireland dual processing), SendGrid (email - USA). Full list: clients.ai/legal/sub-processors
- Governing Law (Clause 17): SCCs governed by law of EU Member State where data exporter is established; for non-EU data exporters, Irish law applies
- Jurisdiction (Clause 18): Courts of EU Member State where data exporter established have jurisdiction; for non-EU data exporters, courts of Ireland have jurisdiction
Request Signed SCCs: Email legal@clients.ai with subject "SCC Request - [Your Account Email]" to receive executed SCCs within 10 business days (PDF with digital signatures).
TRANSFER IMPACT ASSESSMENT (TIA) SUMMARY - SCHREMS II COMPLIANCE
TIA Conducted: January 2025 (reviewed annually, updated for material legal/technical changes)
Assessment Scope: United States transfers (primary third country without adequacy decision post-Schrems II invalidation of Privacy Shield)
STEP 1: Legal Framework Analysis (USA)
- FISA Section 702: Foreign surveillance risk assessed. Conclusion: Clients.ai data unlikely to be of interest to NSA/FBI (B2B SaaS usage data, not national security-relevant); no evidence of bulk collection targeting similar services
- Executive Order 12333: Risk of incidental collection. Mitigation: End-to-end encryption for sensitive data categories reduces exploitability
- CLOUD Act: Potential law enforcement access. Assessment: Lawful legal process required (court orders/subpoenas); Clients.ai has not received national security letters or FISA orders to date; transparency report published annually at clients.ai/transparency
- Redress Mechanisms: No effective judicial redress for non-US persons under FISA 702. Noted limitation.
STEP 2: Practical Access Assessment
- Nature of Data: LinkedIn automation data (B2B sales/marketing use case) - NOT communications content, NOT personal communications, NOT politically sensitive
- Sub-Processor Jurisdictions: AWS (USA - Virginia, Ohio regions), OpenAI (USA - Azure backend), Stripe (dual USA/Ireland)
- Access History: Zero government access requests to Clients.ai to date (launched 2022); AWS Transparency Report shows <0.01% of enterprise customers receive legal demands annually
- Risk Rating: LOW - business data, no national security nexus, niche B2B SaaS tool
STEP 3: Supplementary Measures Implemented
- Measure 1 - Encryption: AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit; encryption keys managed in Canada (AWS KMS Canada region); USA sub-processors cannot access plaintext without key material held in adequate jurisdiction
- Measure 2 - Pseudonymization: User PII pseudonymized before USA-based AI training (OpenAI API receives anonymized datasets only, no direct identifiers)
- Measure 3 - Data Minimization: Only operationally necessary data sent to USA sub-processors (e.g., AWS hosts application, but detailed user profiles remain Canada-only); Lead Data contact details stored exclusively in Canada
- Measure 4 - Contractual Commitments: SCCs + supplementary clauses requiring: (a) immediate notification of government data requests (unless legally prohibited); (b) challenge of overly broad requests; (c) transparency reporting; (d) annual compliance attestations
- Measure 5 - Transparency: Annual Transparency Report published disclosing government requests (if any); warrant canary discontinued 2024 (legal advice: ineffective post-gag orders)
- Measure 6 - Regular Review: TIA reviewed annually + upon material changes to: (a) third-country laws; (b) sub-processor locations; (c) data categories transferred
STEP 4: Balancing Assessment
- Effectiveness of Supplementary Measures: ADEQUATE - Encryption + pseudonymization + data minimization reduce exploitability of any government access to near-zero utility
- Residual Risk: LOW - encrypted data inaccessible without Canadian-held keys; pseudonymized AI training data not re-identifiable; business context (B2B SaaS) outside national security scope
- EDPB Recommendations 01/2020 Compliance: Supplementary measures aligned with EDPB guidance (encryption of data at rest/in transit, pseudonymization, splitting/multi-party processing where keys in EU/adequate jurisdictions)
- Conclusion: Transfer to USA sub-processors lawful under SCCs + supplementary measures, consistent with Schrems II CJEU requirements (Case C-311/18)
Full TIA Report: Available upon request to supervisory authorities or users with legitimate compliance needs. Email compliance@Clients.ai with justification (e.g., enterprise procurement due diligence, DPO review).
ADDITIONAL TRANSFER MECHANISMS
- UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA): UK Information Commissioner's Office International Data Transfer Agreement or UK Addendum to EU SCCs executed for UK personal data transfers (post-Brexit compliance)
- Explicit Consent (GDPR Article 49(1)(a)): Your explicit consent for specific transfers where required, provided by accepting these Terms for transfers described herein (subsidiary to SCCs, not primary transfer basis)
- Adequacy Decisions Leveraged: Canada (Commission Decision 2002/2/EC for PIPEDA commercial organizations), Japan (Commission Decision 2019/419 for APPI-compliant entities), UK (via UK GDPR adequacy decision 2021)
- Canada-Specific Adequacy Note: The European Commission recognizes Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) as providing adequate protection for personal data transferred from the EEA to Canadian commercial organizations. KC Meta Ventures, Inc. (operator of Clients.ai) is a Canadian commercial organization subject to PIPEDA, providing an adequacy basis for EEA→Canada transfers without additional safeguards required.
Standard Contractual Clauses Incorporation: The EU Commission Standard Contractual Clauses (Module Two: Controller-to-Processor and Module Three: Processor-to-Processor, Decision 2021/914) are hereby incorporated by reference into this DPA. In the event of any conflict between the SCCs and other provisions of these Terms, the SCCs shall prevail with respect to processing of EEA personal data. You may request a signed copy of the SCCs by contacting legal@clients.ai.
7. Personal Data Breach Notification
Clients.ai shall notify you without undue delay (and in any event within 72 hours) after becoming aware of a personal data breach affecting your data, providing sufficient information to enable you to meet any obligations to report or inform data subjects of the breach under applicable data protection laws. Notification shall include: (a) description of the nature of the breach; (b) categories and approximate number of data subjects and personal data records affected; (c) likely consequences; (d) measures taken or proposed to address the breach and mitigate adverse effects.
8. Data Protection Impact Assessments and Prior Consultation
Clients.ai shall provide reasonable assistance to you (at your cost for extensive assistance beyond routine cooperation) in conducting data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and prior consultation with supervisory authorities where required under GDPR Articles 35 and 36.
9. Deletion and Return of Personal Data
Upon termination of your use of the Services or upon your written request, Clients.ai shall (at your election): (a) delete all personal data processed on your behalf; or (b) return a copy of such personal data to you in a commonly used electronic format. This obligation is subject to: (i) retention periods required by applicable law; (ii) personal data necessary for establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims; (iii) data retained in backup systems (which will be deleted in accordance with our backup retention schedule, typically within 90 days); and (iv) aggregated or anonymized data that cannot be re-identified.
Important Exception for Affiliated Partners and Lead Marketing Rights: As described in Section 10.6 and 10.8, Clients.ai and Affiliated Integration Partners retain independent rights to contact leads and use data for marketing purposes. These rights survive termination of your account to the extent permitted by applicable data protection laws. Leads who wish to stop receiving communications may exercise their opt-out rights directly with Clients.ai or the relevant Affiliated Partner.
10. Audit Rights and Compliance Verification
Clients.ai shall make available to you all information necessary to demonstrate compliance with this DPA and GDPR Article 28. You or your authorized auditor may conduct audits (including inspections) to verify Clients.ai's compliance, subject to: (a) reasonable advance written notice (at least 30 days); (b) confidentiality obligations; (c) conducting audits during normal business hours and in a manner that does not interfere with operations; (d) limitation to one audit per 12-month period (unless a breach has occurred or supervisory authority requires more frequent audits); and (e) your responsibility for all audit costs (including our reasonable costs to facilitate the audit).
In lieu of on-site audits, you may request and Clients.ai will provide (annually or upon reasonable request): (i) summaries of independent third-party audits or certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.); (ii) self-assessment questionnaires; or (iii) other compliance documentation demonstrating adherence to this DPA.
11. Liability and Indemnification for GDPR Violations
IMPORTANT - Liability Limitations Do Not Apply to GDPR Violations: Notwithstanding the liability limitations in Section 7 of these Terms, the liability caps, exclusions, and limitations DO NOT apply to:
- Clients.ai's obligations under this GDPR Data Processing Agreement (Section 17.6)
- Claims brought by data subjects under GDPR Article 82 (right to compensation)
- Fines or penalties imposed by supervisory authorities for GDPR violations
- Damages arising from Clients.ai's breach of data protection obligations under GDPR or UK GDPR
- Liability that cannot be limited under applicable EU or Member State law
Each party shall be liable under GDPR Article 82 for damages caused by processing that violates GDPR, subject to the exemptions and limitations set forth in GDPR Article 82(3).
12. Term and Survival
This Data Processing Agreement takes effect on the date you accept these Terms and continues for the duration of the Services, and as long as Clients.ai processes personal data on your behalf. Sections that by their nature should survive termination (including audit rights, confidentiality, liability, data deletion obligations, and Affiliated Partner data sharing rights) shall survive termination.
13. Order of Precedence for GDPR Compliance
In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this Section 17.6 (GDPR Data Processing Agreement) and any other provision of these Terms regarding processing of personal data of EEA or UK data subjects, this Section 17.6 shall prevail to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with GDPR and UK GDPR. Where Standard Contractual Clauses apply, the SCCs take precedence over conflicting provisions.
Contact for GDPR Matters: For questions regarding this Data Processing Agreement, data protection compliance, or to exercise your GDPR rights, contact compliance@Clients.ai or legal@clients.ai.
18. MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
18.1 Agreement to Arbitrate
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.
Except where prohibited by applicable law, YOU AND CLIENTS.AI AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES, CLAIMS, OR CONTROVERSIES arising out of or relating to: (a) these Terms or the Services; (b) your use of or inability to use the Services; (c) any aspect of the relationship between you and Clients.ai; or (d) any other matter, SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION rather than in court, except as expressly set forth below.
18.2 Arbitration Rules and Procedures
Arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the ADR Institute of Canada (or ADR Chambers, at Clients.ai's discretion) then in effect. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator mutually agreed upon by the parties, or if the parties cannot agree, appointed in accordance with the applicable arbitration rules.
18.3 Arbitration Location
The arbitration shall take place in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The arbitration may be conducted in person, by telephone, by video conference, or through submission of documents, at the arbitrator's discretion or as agreed by the parties.
18.4 Arbitrator's Authority
The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to resolve all disputes, including but not limited to: (a) the scope, enforceability, and arbitrability of this arbitration agreement; (b) whether a claim is subject to arbitration; and (c) all substantive and procedural issues. The arbitrator's decision shall be final, binding, and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.
18.5 Costs and Fees
Each party shall bear its own costs and attorney fees in arbitration, except as otherwise required by applicable law or awarded by the arbitrator. The arbitrator may award attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party if permitted by law.
18.6 Small Claims Court Exception
Notwithstanding the foregoing, you or Clients.ai may bring an individual action in small claims court (or the Canadian equivalent) if the claim qualifies and remains in such court.
18.7 Injunctive Relief
Clients.ai may seek injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights, confidential information, or to prevent irreparable harm, without waiving the arbitration agreement for other claims.
18.8 No Class Actions in Arbitration
ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY. You may not bring claims as a plaintiff or class member in any class, consolidated, or representative arbitration. The arbitrator may not consolidate claims of multiple parties or preside over any form of class or representative proceeding.
18.9 Severability of Arbitration Provision
If any portion of this arbitration agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. If the class action waiver (Section 20) is found to be unenforceable, the entire arbitration agreement (but not the rest of these Terms) shall be void, and disputes shall be resolved in court subject to Section 19.
18.10 Opt-Out (Quebec Residents Only)
If you are a resident of Quebec and applicable Quebec law prohibits mandatory arbitration clauses for consumer contracts, you may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to legal@clients.ai or compliance@Clients.ai within 30 days of first using the Services. If you opt out or if this arbitration provision is unenforceable under Quebec law, disputes shall be resolved in the courts specified in Section 19.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
19.1 Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.
19.2 Exclusive Jurisdiction
For any claims not subject to arbitration (including claims in small claims court or injunctive relief), you and Clients.ai irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
You irrevocably waive: (a) any objection to venue in the specified courts; (b) any claim that such courts are an inconvenient forum; (c) any right to transfer or change venue; and (d) any right to jury trial.
19.3 Maximum Protection Against Foreign Jurisdiction Litigation
CRITICAL: MULTI-LAYERED FOREIGN JURISDICTION DEFENSE
The following provisions work together to minimize the risk of Clients.ai being forced to litigate in foreign jurisdictions outside Windsor, Ontario, Canada:
LAYER 1: Geographic Service Limitations and High-Risk Jurisdiction Exclusions
Clients.ai reserves the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to refuse service, block access, or terminate accounts for users located in or residents of jurisdictions with:
- Mandatory Consumer Forum Selection: Jurisdictions where consumer protection laws void or override our Windsor jurisdiction clause (including but not limited to EU/EEA Member States, UK, California, Quebec)
- GDPR/Data Protection Jurisdiction Risks: Jurisdictions where data subjects can sue in their local courts under GDPR Article 79, UK GDPR, or similar data protection regimes
- Class Action-Friendly Jurisdictions: Jurisdictions with mandatory class action rights or where class action waivers are unenforceable against consumers
- Unfavorable Legal Regimes: Jurisdictions with anti-arbitration statutes, unconscionability doctrines hostile to limitation of liability clauses, or strong consumer protection laws
Note: While Clients.ai currently offers Services to users in certain high-risk jurisdictions (EU/EEA, UK, California, Quebec, Australia), this is done at Clients.ai's sole discretion and may be revoked at any time. Clients.ai may block or terminate accounts from these jurisdictions without notice or refund.
LAYER 2: Appointment of Agent for Service of Process
If you are located outside Canada, you hereby irrevocably appoint KC Meta Ventures, Inc., 141 Sandwich Street North, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2V1, Canada as your agent for service of process in Ontario, Canada for any legal action arising from or related to these Terms or the Services.
Purpose: This ensures that Clients.ai can bring claims against you in Ontario courts without needing to serve you in your foreign jurisdiction. This does NOT waive your obligation to litigate exclusively in Windsor, Ontario per Section 19.2.
LAYER 3: Forum Non Conveniens Waiver (Strengthened)
You irrevocably and unconditionally waive any right to assert forum non conveniens or similar doctrines that would allow you to argue that Windsor, Ontario courts are an "inconvenient forum" for litigation. You acknowledge and agree that:
- Windsor, Ontario, Canada is a fair, neutral, and convenient forum for all disputes, regardless of where you are located
- Any inconvenience, expense, or burden of litigating in Ontario is outweighed by the certainty, predictability, and efficiency of a single forum
- You had the opportunity to negotiate these Terms and chose to accept the Windsor jurisdiction clause in exchange for access to Services
- Ontario courts have adequate jurisdiction, expertise, and legal framework to adjudicate all claims arising from these Terms
- You waive any objection based on distance, travel costs, language barriers, unfamiliarity with Canadian law, or any other hardship
LAYER 4: GDPR/SCC Jurisdiction Carve-Out with Defensive Limitations
Notwithstanding Section 17.6 (GDPR DPA) and incorporated Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), the following limitations apply to minimize foreign jurisdiction risk:
- SCC Jurisdiction Narrowly Construed: SCC Clause 18 jurisdiction (Irish courts for non-EU exporters) applies ONLY to disputes directly and exclusively arising from interpretation or breach of the SCCs themselves, NOT to general Terms disputes, service quality, billing, guarantee claims, or any other matter
- Data Subject GDPR Claims - Monetary Cap: For GDPR Article 82 data subject compensation claims brought in EU/UK courts (where mandatory local jurisdiction applies), Clients.ai's liability is capped at the lesser of: (i) €5,000 per data subject; OR (ii) amounts paid by that data subject in the 12 months prior to the claim, notwithstanding Section 17.6(11) GDPR liability carve-out
- Supervisory Authority Jurisdiction: For claims brought by supervisory authorities (Irish DPC, ICO, CNIL, etc.) in their home jurisdictions, Clients.ai will defend in that jurisdiction but reserves all rights to challenge jurisdiction, move to dismiss, or seek transfer to Ontario courts
- Representative Actions (EU Directive 2020/1828): For representative actions brought by qualified consumer organizations under EU Directive 2020/1828, Clients.ai reserves the right to: (a) challenge the organization's standing; (b) argue that claims should be severed and brought individually in Ontario; (c) move to dismiss or transfer venue; and (d) limit damages to actual, proven harm (no punitive, statutory, or exemplary damages)
LAYER 5: California/Quebec/Australia Consumer Law Severability
Jurisdiction-Specific Provisions (Independent Enforceability):
- California Residents (CCPA § 1798.150 Private Right of Action): For data breach claims under CCPA § 1798.150, California residents may bring claims in California courts if California law voids the Windsor jurisdiction clause. However: (a) Liability capped at statutory minimum (greater of $100 or actual damages, max $750 per incident); (b) No class actions (individual arbitration required per Section 18); (c) 1-year statute of limitations strictly enforced; (d) Clients.ai may move to compel arbitration in Ontario per Section 18
- Quebec Residents (QCPA § 11.1 Anti-Arbitration): For Quebec residents where QCPA voids arbitration/jurisdiction clauses, claims may be brought in Quebec Small Claims Court if value <$15,000. However: (a) Ontario governing law still applies (conflict of laws choice); (b) Liability capped per Section 7; (c) All Quebec proceedings subject to appeal/transfer to Ontario Superior Court if claim exceeds small claims limit; (d) Quebec Consumer Protection Act protections apply ONLY to provisions explicitly deemed unconscionable—all other Terms remain enforceable
- Australian Residents (ACL § 67): For Australian residents where ACL voids forum selection clauses, claims may be brought in Australian state/territory tribunals. However: (a) Liability capped to amounts paid in 12 months prior; (b) Ontario law governs all contract interpretation; (c) ACL protections apply ONLY to consumer guarantees—B2B users excluded; (d) Clients.ai may seek removal to federal court and transfer to Ontario on forum non conveniens grounds
- New Zealand Residents (FTA/CGA): For New Zealand residents, claims may be brought in NZ Disputes Tribunal (<$30,000) if Fair Trading Act or Consumer Guarantees Act void jurisdiction clause. Liability capped to subscription fees paid; no consequential damages.
LAYER 6: EU/EEA/UK Consumer Litigation - Defensive Posture
For EU/EEA/UK residents where Brussels I Regulation (Recast) or UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 mandates home court jurisdiction, Clients.ai adopts the following defensive posture:
- Threshold Jurisdictional Challenges: Clients.ai will challenge jurisdiction in EU/UK courts by arguing: (a) contract was formed in Ontario (server location); (b) user is not a "consumer" but a business user (LinkedIn automation = business activity); (c) EU Directive 93/13/EEC unfair terms protections don't apply to B2B contracts; (d) claim should be dismissed or stayed pending Ontario arbitration per Section 18
- Liability Caps Apply Regardless of Venue: Even if EU/UK court asserts jurisdiction, Sections 6 (Disclaimers), 7 (Limitation of Liability), and 5 (AI Release) remain enforceable under Ontario governing law (Section 19.1)
- Default Judgment Collection Defense: If EU/UK court enters default judgment against Clients.ai, Clients.ai will challenge enforcement in Ontario courts under common law principles requiring: (i) proper jurisdiction; (ii) due process; (iii) final and conclusive judgment; (iv) no fraud or violation of natural justice; (v) not contrary to Ontario public policy
- Economic Pressure - Cost Shifting: EU/UK claimants bear all costs of foreign litigation. Clients.ai may seek cost recovery under "loser pays" rules in EU/UK jurisdictions if claimant loses
- Service Block for Repeat Litigants: Users who initiate litigation in non-Windsor jurisdictions may have their accounts immediately terminated without refund, and may be permanently banned from future Service access
LAYER 7: Mutual Cooperation for Windsor Venue (Incentive Structure)
Clients.ai offers the following incentives for users who voluntarily litigate in Windsor, Ontario:
- Fee Waiver for Small Claims: For claims <$5,000 brought in Windsor Small Claims Court, Clients.ai will waive any attorneys' fee recovery even if Clients.ai prevails (cost-shifting waiver)
- Expedited Dispute Resolution: Claims filed in Windsor courts receive priority internal review, with settlement offers considered within 30 days
- Account Restoration Option: Users whose accounts were terminated may request restoration if they agree to Windsor jurisdiction and withdraw any foreign litigation
- Mutual Legal Cost Cap: For claims brought in Windsor, both parties agree to cap legal fees at CAD $10,000 per side (excluding filing fees, expert witnesses, and court costs) to encourage good-faith resolution
Conversely, users who file in non-Windsor jurisdictions without first attempting Windsor resolution forfeit: (a) any refund entitlements; (b) settlement negotiation opportunities; (c) future Service access; and (d) cost-shifting protections.
Cumulative Effect: These 7 layers work cumulatively to: (1) discourage foreign litigation through economic disincentives; (2) narrow the scope of unavoidable foreign jurisdiction claims; (3) cap liability exposure in foreign courts; (4) create procedural defenses and delay tactics; (5) encourage Windsor venue through positive incentives; (6) enable aggressive default judgment defenses in Ontario; and (7) maintain maximum flexibility to block high-risk jurisdictions entirely.
19.4 Consent to Electronic Service and Expedited Procedures
You consent to service of process by email to the email address associated with your account. Service shall be deemed complete 24 hours after email is sent. You also consent to expedited procedures, summary judgment motions, and all procedural mechanisms available under Ontario law to resolve disputes quickly and cost-effectively.
20. CLASS ACTION WAIVER
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND CLIENTS.AI AGREE THAT EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, REPRESENTATIVE, OR COLLECTIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING.
This means: (a) no class arbitrations, class actions, or representative actions are permitted; (b) you may not act as a class representative or participate as a member of a class; (c) you may not seek to consolidate claims of multiple parties; and (d) all claims must be brought in your individual capacity.
If this class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, the arbitration agreement in Section 18 shall be void (but the remainder of these Terms remains in effect), and any class action must be filed in the courts specified in Section 19.
21. JURY TRIAL WAIVER
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AND CLIENTS.AI KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY, AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services, whether sounding in contract, tort, or otherwise.
22. Severability, Reformation, and Cascading Enforceability
22.1 Reform and Construe to Maximum Enforceability
PRIMARY PRINCIPLE - Reformation Before Severance: If any provision of these Terms is held or deemed to be, or shall in fact be, invalid, illegal, void, voidable, unenforceable, or unreasonable by any court, arbitrator, regulatory authority, or government agency of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be REFORMED, MODIFIED, NARROWED, CONSTRUED, AND ENFORCED to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law to reflect the parties' original intent and maximize enforceability, rather than being declared wholly void.
Reformation Methods: Courts and arbitrators are expressly authorized and requested to:
- Blue Pencil: Strike or delete excessive, overbroad, or unenforceable language while preserving remaining enforceable portions
- Judicial Modification: Modify scope, duration, geographic area, subject matter, or other parameters to conform to legal limits while preserving maximum enforceability
- Narrow Construction: Construe ambiguous or potentially overbroad provisions narrowly to bring them within legal bounds
- Reformation: Rewrite provisions to achieve the parties' intended economic and legal effect while complying with applicable law
- Cascade to Fallback Tiers: Where provisions include tiered or cascading alternatives (e.g., Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Tier 4), apply the next successive tier if a broader tier is unenforceable
- Preserve Maximum Rights: Interpret and reform provisions to preserve the maximum rights, benefits, obligations, and economic value intended by the parties
22.2 Severability - Last Resort Only
ONLY if reformation is impossible or insufficient, then and only then shall the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision be severed from these Terms. In such case:
- The severed provision shall be replaced by a valid, legal, and enforceable provision that most closely approximates the intent and economic effect of the severed provision
- All remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law
- The invalidity of any provision shall NOT affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision
- These Terms shall be construed as if the invalid provision had never been included, and the parties shall negotiate in good faith to agree upon a valid replacement provision
22.3 Cascading Tiers - Independent Enforceability
Special Severability Rules for Tiered/Cascading Provisions: Where these Terms include provisions structured as independent cascading tiers (e.g., Section 10.6 Affiliated Partners - Tiers 1-4; Section 10.8 Lead Marketing Rights - Tiers 1-4; Section 11.3 AI License - Tiers 1-4), the following rules apply:
- Independent Evaluation: Each Tier shall be evaluated independently for enforceability. If Tier 1 is held invalid/unenforceable, Tier 2 applies; if Tier 2 invalid, Tier 3 applies; if Tier 3 invalid, Tier 4 applies
- No Contagion: Invalidity of a broader tier (e.g., Tier 1) does NOT render narrower fallback tiers (Tiers 2-4) invalid
- Automatic Application: Fallback tiers apply automatically without requiring new consent, notice, or affirmative action
- Separate Severability: Provisions within each Tier are independently severable; invalidity of one sub-provision does NOT invalidate remaining sub-provisions within that Tier
- Maximum Retention: Courts shall enforce the broadest Tier that is valid and enforceable under applicable law, maximizing the rights and obligations the parties intended
22.4 Jurisdiction-Specific Severability
Different enforceability by jurisdiction: If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable in a specific jurisdiction (e.g., Quebec, EEA, UK), such invalidity applies ONLY to users in that jurisdiction. The provision remains fully enforceable for users in other jurisdictions where valid.
Examples:
- If perpetual irrevocable data licenses (Tier 1) are unenforceable for Quebec consumers under Quebec Consumer Protection Act, Tier 2 or Tier 3 applies to Quebec users, while Tier 1 remains enforceable for users in other jurisdictions
- If GDPR erasure rights invalidate perpetual retention for EEA users, fallback tiers apply to EEA users, while perpetual retention remains valid for non-EEA users
- Arbitration provisions remain enforceable for users outside Quebec even if Quebec residents successfully opt out
22.5 Survival of Core Economic Terms
CRITICAL INTENT - Parties' Core Bargain: The parties acknowledge that the following provisions constitute the core economic bargain and essential basis of these Terms. These provisions shall be reformed and enforced to the maximum extent possible, and any invalidity shall NOT affect the remaining Terms:
- Data Rights: Clients.ai's rights to use, market to, and monetize Lead Data (Sections 10.5, 10.8) and Affiliated Partner data sharing (Section 10.6) - these are essential to the business model
- AI/ML Licenses: Perpetual licenses for AI training and derivative works (Section 11.3) - essential for product development and competitive advantage
- Liability Protections: Disclaimers (Sections 5, 6), limitations of liability (Section 7), indemnification (Section 8), and releases - essential to risk allocation
- Dispute Resolution: Arbitration (Section 18), class action waiver (Section 20), governing law (Section 19) - essential to dispute resolution framework
- Survival Rights: Post-termination survival of data rights, IP licenses, and protective provisions (Section 26) - essential to long-term value
If any core provision above is held entirely invalid such that no reformation is possible and NO fallback tier is enforceable, and such invalidity fundamentally undermines the parties' bargain, Clients.ai reserves the right to terminate these Terms upon 30 days' written notice, with pro-rata refund for prepaid unused subscription periods (this does NOT affect survival provisions or rights that accrued before termination).
Interpretation Priority: Courts and arbitrators shall interpret these Terms liberally in favor of validity and enforceability, applying the rule of ut res magis valeat quam pereat (it is better for a thing to have effect than to be void). Where multiple interpretations are possible, the interpretation that maximizes validity and enforceability shall be preferred.
23. Waiver
No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of that provision or any other provision. Clients.ai's failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Clients.ai.
24. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, Security Policy, and any other policies or agreements expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Clients.ai regarding the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, agreements, representations, and understandings, whether oral or written.
In the event of a conflict between these Terms and any other policy or agreement, these Terms shall control unless explicitly stated otherwise.
25. Notices
Clients.ai may provide notices to you via email to the address associated with your account, by posting on our website, or through in-app notifications. You are responsible for keeping your email address current. Notices shall be deemed given: (a) 24 hours after email is sent; or (b) immediately upon posting.
You must send all notices to Clients.ai in writing to: KC Meta Ventures, Inc., 141 Sandwich Street North, Amherstburg, Ontario, N9V 2V1, Canada, or via email to legal@clients.ai or compliance@Clients.ai.
For specific matters, contact:
- Legal Notices & Service of Process: legal@clients.ai
- Privacy Rights & Data Requests: compliance@Clients.ai
- Security Issues & Vulnerabilities: security@Clients.ai
- Account Cancellations: legal@clients.ai or manage via account settings
26. Survival - Maximum Perpetual Scope
CRITICAL: Perpetual Survival of Core Rights and Obligations
The following provisions SURVIVE termination, expiration, or cancellation of these Terms PERPETUALLY (indefinitely) unless otherwise specified:
PERPETUAL SURVIVAL (Survive Indefinitely)
- Section 10.5 - Lead Data Marketing Rights: Clients.ai's rights to contact, market to, and monetize Lead Data collected during subscription survive perpetually (subject to cascading tiers in Section 10.8)
- Section 10.6 - Affiliated Partner Data Sharing: Consent and rights for Affiliated Partners to use your data and Lead Data survive perpetually (subject to cascading tiers)
- Section 10.8 - Post-Termination Lead Rights: All 4 tiers of post-termination lead marketing rights survive per their respective durations (Tier 1 perpetual, Tier 2 10 years, Tier 3 3 years, Tier 4 legal minimum)
- Section 11.3 - AI/ML Content License: Perpetual irrevocable licenses to User Content, AI-generated content, and all data for AI training, derivative works, and commercialization survive indefinitely
- Section 11.4 - Feedback License: Exclusive perpetual license to Feedback survives indefinitely
- Section 5 - AI Liability Disclaimer and Release: Complete release of liability for AI outputs, decisions, and consequences survives perpetually
- Section 6 - Disclaimers: All warranty disclaimers and "as-is" provisions survive perpetually
- Section 7 - Limitation of Liability: All liability caps, damage exclusions, and limitations survive perpetually for claims arising during or after term
- Section 8 - Indemnification: Your indemnification obligations for claims arising from your use of Services survive perpetually
- Section 11.1 - Clients.ai IP Ownership: Clients.ai's intellectual property rights and ownership survive perpetually
- Section 17.6(11) - GDPR Liability Carve-Out: Exclusion of liability caps for GDPR violations survives perpetually
- Section 18 - Arbitration: Mandatory arbitration agreement survives perpetually for all claims arising during or after term
- Section 19 - Governing Law: Ontario governing law and Windsor jurisdiction survive perpetually
- Section 20 - Class Action Waiver: Prohibition on class actions survives perpetually
- Section 21 - Jury Trial Waiver: Waiver of jury trial survives perpetually
- Section 22 - Severability: Severability and reformation provisions survive perpetually to ensure maximum ongoing enforceability
- Section 24 - Entire Agreement: Integration clause survives perpetually
- Section 26 - Survival: This survival provision itself survives perpetually (self-executing survival)
- Anonymized/Aggregated Data: Clients.ai's rights to retain and use anonymized, aggregated, or de-identified data survive perpetually regardless of account status or deletion requests
- Derivative Works: All derivative works created from your data (including AI model weights, trained models, analytics insights, aggregated datasets) survive perpetually as Clients.ai's property
LONG-TERM SURVIVAL (7-10 Years Post-Termination)
- Payment Obligations: All payment obligations incurred before termination survive until fully paid, plus 7 years for business record retention
- Confidentiality (if applicable): Confidentiality obligations for proprietary information survive for 7 years post-termination
- Audit Rights: Clients.ai's rights to audit your compliance with Terms survive for 7 years (statute of limitations for commercial claims)
- Business Records: Clients.ai's right to retain your User Data and Lead Data as business records survives for 10 years post-termination (unless perpetual rights under Section 10.8 apply)
LEGAL CLAIM SURVIVAL (Duration of Applicable Statutes of Limitations)
- Legal Claims Defense: Clients.ai's rights to retain data, communications, and records necessary for defense of legal claims survive for the duration of applicable statutes of limitations (typically 2-10 years depending on claim type)
- Regulatory Compliance: Retention required by law (tax records, anti-money laundering, business records, etc.) survives per statutory requirements
- Ongoing Disputes: For disputes or claims pending at termination, all relevant provisions survive until final resolution (including appeals)
PIPEDA/GDPR COMPLIANCE: Maximum Data Retention Periods
Notwithstanding perpetual survival provisions above, personal data retention complies with PIPEDA Principle 4.5 ("only as long as necessary") and GDPR Article 5(1)(e) (storage limitation) through the following purpose-specific maximum retention periods:
| Data Category | Purpose | Maximum Retention Period | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| User Account Data (name, email, profile) | Service delivery, support, legal defense | Active account duration + 7 years | Contract performance + statute of limitations (Ontario Limitations Act) |
| Lead Data (LinkedIn leads collected via Services) | Marketing to leads, monetization, AI training | Last engagement + 3 years (then anonymize) | Legitimate interests (GDPR 6(1)(f)) balanced with PIPEDA necessity; anonymized data exempt post-3yrs |
| Payment/Billing Records | Tax compliance, audit, fraud prevention | Transaction date + 7 years | Legal obligation (Canada Income Tax Act s.230(4)); CRA retention requirement |
| AI Training Data (User Content, interaction logs) | AI/ML model training, product improvement | Immediate anonymization (k≥10) upon collection; anonymized data retained perpetually | Legitimate interests with anonymization safeguard; GDPR Recital 26 (anonymized data outside scope) |
| Marketing Communications (consented users) | Direct marketing to Clients.ai users | Last interaction + 3 years OR consent withdrawal (whichever earlier) | Consent (GDPR 6(1)(a)); CASL (Canada Anti-Spam) implied consent 2-year period + buffer |
| Support Tickets/Communications | Customer support, quality assurance, legal defense | Ticket closure + 3 years | Legitimate interests (service improvement, dispute resolution) |
| Usage Logs (login, feature usage, API calls) | Security, fraud detection, service optimization | 90 days (then anonymize for analytics) | Legitimate interests (security); anonymized aggregates retained perpetually |
| Security Logs (IP addresses, device fingerprints) | Fraud prevention, breach investigation, law enforcement | 1 year (or duration of investigation + 2 years if incident detected) | Legitimate interests (security); legal obligation (breach notification laws) |
| Legal Hold Data (litigation, regulatory investigation) | Legal defense, regulatory compliance | Duration of legal hold + final resolution + appeals (potentially 10+ years) | Legal obligation (evidence preservation); legitimate interests (defense of legal claims) |
| Guarantee Program Documentation (screenshots, metadata, certifications) | Verification, fraud prevention, reimbursement audit | Claim resolution + 7 years | Contract performance; legitimate interests (fraud prevention); statute of limitations |
RECONCILIATION: Perpetual Survival vs. Retention Limits
How perpetual provisions above work with retention limits:
- Personal Data: Must be anonymized, aggregated, or deleted per maximum retention periods above (PIPEDA/GDPR compliance)
- Anonymized/Aggregated Data: Exempt from retention limits (GDPR Recital 26, PIPEDA Technical Bulletin 2018); perpetual survival applies
- AI Model Weights/Derivatives: Perpetual survival applies (not personal data per EDPB Guidelines 04/2019 on Article 25)
- Licenses/Rights Granted to Clients.ai: Survive perpetually but exercise limited to lawfully retained data
- Legal Protections (disclaimers, liability limits, arbitration): Survive perpetually regardless of data retention
Example: After 3 years of lead inactivity, Lead Data is anonymized (k≥10 per Section 29.4). Clients.ai retains perpetual rights to anonymized lead dataset for AI training and marketing analytics, but cannot identify/contact specific individuals. Perpetual license to AI-generated content and model weights remains valid (not personal data).
AUTOMATED DELETION & USER NOTIFICATION
- Automated Deletion Process: Personal data subject to maximum retention periods is automatically flagged for deletion/anonymization via scheduled cron jobs (daily scans)
- User Notification (GDPR Transparency): Users receive email notification 30 days before scheduled deletion of User Account Data with option to export data archive (GDPR Article 20 portability right)
- Deletion Confirmation: Upon completion, deletion confirmation logged in audit trail (accessible to supervisory authorities)
- Exceptions to Automated Deletion: Legal holds, ongoing disputes, regulatory investigations, tax audits suspend automated deletion until resolution
- Annual Retention Review: Data protection officer reviews retention schedule annually to ensure purposes remain valid and periods remain necessary
General Survival Principle: Any provision that by its nature, purpose, or express terms should survive termination SHALL survive, including but not limited to: ownership provisions, licenses granted to Clients.ai, protective provisions (disclaimers, limitations, releases, waivers), dispute resolution mechanisms, and any other provision necessary to preserve the parties' intended allocation of rights, obligations, risks, and benefits.
Cascading Survival Tiers: Where specific provisions include cascading tiers (Sections 10.6, 10.8, 11.3), survival duration follows the applicable tier's terms. If Tier 1 (perpetual) is unenforceable, Tier 2 survival applies; if Tier 2 unenforceable, Tier 3 applies, etc.
Effect of Termination on Non-Surviving Provisions: Provisions that do NOT expressly survive (e.g., your license to access Services, Clients.ai's obligation to provide Services) terminate immediately upon termination. However, termination does NOT waive, discharge, or affect: (a) liabilities or obligations incurred before termination; (b) any rights to payment or compensation accrued before termination; (c) any cause of action arising before or after termination.
27. Independent Legal Advice Strongly Recommended
IMPORTANT: These Terms contain significant legal obligations, waivers of rights, and limitations of liability. We strongly recommend that you seek independent legal advice from a qualified lawyer before agreeing to these Terms, particularly regarding:
- The AI liability disclaimer and release provisions (Section 5)
- The mandatory arbitration and class action waiver (Sections 18, 20, 21)
- The indemnification obligations (Section 8)
- The consent to contact leads provision (Section 10)
- The limitation of liability and damage caps (Section 7)
- Your obligations under PIPEDA and other privacy laws
You acknowledge that you have had a reasonable opportunity to review these Terms, seek independent legal advice, and negotiate any provisions you find objectionable. By using the Services without seeking legal advice, you voluntarily waive any claim that you did not understand these Terms or their legal implications.
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact legal@clients.ai before using the Services.
28. Quebec Consumer Protection Notice
FOR QUEBEC RESIDENTS: Quebec's Consumer Protection Act (Loi sur la protection du consommateur) provides additional rights and protections that may override certain provisions of these Terms. Specifically:
- Arbitration: Mandatory arbitration clauses in consumer contracts may be prohibited or restricted under Quebec law. Quebec residents may opt out of arbitration as described in Section 18.10.
- Liability Limitations: Certain liability limitations may not be enforceable against Quebec consumers for damages resulting from defective products or services.
- Unfair Contract Terms: Quebec law prohibits unfair or abusive contract clauses. If any provision is deemed unfair under Quebec law, it will not apply to Quebec residents.
- Right to Cancel: Quebec consumers may have statutory cancellation rights that supersede the cancellation provisions in Section 4.10.
Where these Terms conflict with Quebec's Consumer Protection Act, the Act prevails. Quebec residents are encouraged to consult the Office de la protection du consommateur for information about consumer rights.
For questions specific to Quebec consumer rights, contact legal@clients.ai.
29. Cascading Enforceability and Reformation Framework - Master Provision
This Section 29 establishes the overarching framework for maximizing enforceability of these Terms across all jurisdictions while ensuring compliance with applicable law.
29.1 Master Severability and Cascade Principle
Foundational Principle: These Terms are designed with a sophisticated cascading architecture to ensure maximum enforceability across diverse legal regimes (Ontario, Quebec, other Canadian jurisdictions, GDPR/EEA, UK, international). Where any provision includes multiple tiers or alternatives, each tier operates independently, and invalidity of a broader tier does NOT affect narrower fallback tiers.
Key Cascading Provisions:
- Section 10.6 (Affiliated Partner Data Sharing): 4 independent tiers from perpetual irrevocable (Tier 1) to Quebec CPA compliant minimum (Tier 4)
- Section 10.8 (Post-Termination Lead Rights): 4 independent tiers from perpetual marketing rights (Tier 1) to legal compliance minimum (Tier 4)
- Section 11.3 (AI/ML License): 4 independent tiers from maximum perpetual exclusive/non-exclusive (Tier 1) to service delivery + anonymization minimum (Tier 4)
- Section 22 (Severability): 5-part framework prioritizing reformation over severance, with jurisdiction-specific application
- Section 26 (Survival): 3-tier survival framework (perpetual, 7-10 years, statute of limitations duration)
29.2 Reformation Methodology and Judicial Instruction
Courts and arbitrators are expressly instructed and authorized to apply the following methodology when evaluating these Terms:
- Presume Validity: Begin with a presumption that provisions are valid and enforceable. Apply the legal maxim ut res magis valeat quam pereat (construe to give effect rather than destroy)
- Identify Cascading Structure: If provision contains Tiers 1-4, evaluate each tier independently starting from Tier 1
- Apply Reformation First: For any tier found potentially invalid/unenforceable, apply reformation techniques (blue pencil, modification, narrow construction) BEFORE considering severance
- Cascade to Next Tier: If Tier 1 cannot be reformed to validity, automatically apply Tier 2 without new consent requirement; if Tier 2 invalid, apply Tier 3; if Tier 3 invalid, apply Tier 4
- Preserve Maximum Rights: Within any enforced tier, preserve maximum scope of rights, obligations, and economic value consistent with law
- Jurisdiction-Specific Application: Apply invalidity only to affected jurisdiction (e.g., Quebec residents) while maintaining full enforceability for other jurisdictions
- Severance as Last Resort: Only if NO tier is enforceable and NO reformation is possible, sever provision while maintaining remainder of Terms
29.3 Legal Bases - Layered Compliance Strategy
Multiple Independent Legal Bases: To maximize enforceability under diverse legal regimes, Clients.ai relies on multiple independent legal bases for data processing and rights retention:
- Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a), PIPEDA): Express consent obtained via acceptance of Terms and ongoing use of Services
- Contract Performance (GDPR Article 6(1)(b)): Processing necessary to fulfill Services you requested
- Legitimate Interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)): Intra-group sharing, direct marketing, AI training, fraud prevention, business continuity (Section 17.6(4A))
- Legal Obligations (GDPR Article 6(1)(c)): Retention for tax, business records, anti-money laundering, regulatory compliance
- Legal Claims (GDPR Article 17(3)(e)): Retention necessary for establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims
- Copyright/IP Law: Perpetual licenses for derivative works, AI model weights, anonymized data surviving as separate copyrightable/non-personal-data works
- Implied Consent (PIPEDA): For routine business operations reasonably expected by users
- Third-Party Identified Consent (CASL): For Affiliated Partner marketing with identified entities and opt-out mechanisms
Independence of Legal Bases: These legal bases operate independently and cumulatively. Invalidity or withdrawal of consent does NOT invalidate processing based on other lawful bases (legitimate interests, legal obligations, legal claims, copyright).
29.4 Anonymization and Derivative Works - ICO-Compliant Technical Standards
Critical Legal Principle Across ALL Tiers: Regardless of which tier applies, consent withdrawal, account termination, or data deletion requests, the following ALWAYS survive perpetually when properly anonymized per standards below:
Anonymization Technical Standards (ICO Code of Practice Compliant)
Data is considered anonymized (and therefore NO LONGER personal data under GDPR Article 4(1), PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25) ONLY when ALL of the following criteria are met:
TECHNIQUE APPLIED:
- K-anonymity: k≥10 (each record indistinguishable from at least 9 others in dataset)
- L-diversity: l≥3 for sensitive attributes (each equivalence class contains ≥3 distinct values for sensitive attributes)
- Differential Privacy: ε≤1.0 for statistical queries and AI training (noise injection prevents individual identification)
- Generalization/Suppression: Quasi-identifiers generalized (exact dates→months, exact locations→regions, exact ages→5-year ranges, company names→industry categories)
- Pseudonymization + Key Destruction: Where pseudonymization applied, cryptographic keys permanently destroyed after anonymization complete
RE-IDENTIFICATION RISK ASSESSMENT (Annual):
- Singling Out Risk: <5% probability individual can be isolated from dataset
- Linkability Risk: <5% probability records can be linked to external datasets (LinkedIn, corporate registries, WHOIS, etc.)
- Inference Risk: <10% probability sensitive attributes can be inferred with high confidence
- Technology Evolution: Re-assessment annually as re-identification techniques evolve
- Contextual Factors: Consider availability of external datasets, computational power, motivation of potential attackers
EXEMPTIONS (NOT considered anonymized - remain personal data):
- Datasets with <100 individuals (insufficient for k-anonymity)
- Data linkable to external public datasets (LinkedIn profiles, company websites, public directories)
- Pseudonymized data where decryption key exists and accessible
- Aggregated data revealing information about identifiable small groups (<10 people)
- Data failing re-identification risk thresholds above
INDEPENDENT AUDIT & CERTIFICATION:
- Annual Third-Party Audit: Independent audit of anonymization effectiveness by qualified data protection auditor
- ICO Code Compliance: Certification to ICO Anonymization Code of Practice standards
- Audit Reports: Available to supervisory authorities (Irish DPC, ICO, CNIL, CAI Quebec) upon request
- Continuous Monitoring: Quarterly internal reviews of anonymization processes
If data does NOT meet all standards above, it remains personal data subject to full GDPR/PIPEDA rights including erasure. Clients.ai bears burden of proof to demonstrate anonymization meets legal standards.
AI Model Weights and Derivative Works:
- Once personal data incorporated into AI model weights through training, resulting model is: (a) copyrightable derivative work owned by Clients.ai; (b) anonymized (original data not extractable - verified via membership inference attack testing <0.7% leakage); (c) exempt from GDPR erasure (transformed into non-personal data); (d) protected under legitimate interests in innovation
- Output Filtering: All models implement output filtering to prevent verbatim data regurgitation (CNIL 2025 compliance)
- Purpose Limitation: Models used only for Clients.ai/Affiliated products, NOT sold to external AI companies
Aggregated Business Intelligence:
- Aggregated analytics/insights/metrics survive perpetually as proprietary business information when: (1) aggregated across ≥100 individuals; (2) no individual identification possible; (3) meets k-anonymity k≥10 standard
Legal Basis: GDPR Recital 26 (anonymized data outside GDPR scope); ICO Anonymization Code of Practice; CNIL guidance on AI training (2025); copyright protection for derivative works; EDPB Guidelines on personal data definition
29.5 Core Economic Terms - Essential Basis of Bargain
Parties' Acknowledgment of Essential Terms: You acknowledge and agree that the following constitute the essential basis of the parties' bargain, without which Clients.ai would not enter into these Terms:
- Perpetual rights to market to Lead Data (or extended fallback rights per Section 10.8 tiers)
- Affiliated Partner data sharing for integrated platform (Section 10.6)
- Perpetual AI/ML training licenses and derivative work rights (Section 11.3)
- Anonymized data retention surviving all deletion requests
- Complete AI liability release and disclaimers (Sections 5, 6)
- Limitation of liability caps (Section 7)
- Mandatory arbitration and class action waiver (Sections 18, 20)
Consequence of Total Invalidity: If ALL tiers of ANY essential provision above are held entirely invalid with NO possible reformation, and such invalidity fundamentally undermines the economic bargain, Clients.ai may terminate these Terms with 30-day notice and pro-rata refund. However, this does NOT affect: (a) rights that already accrued (data collected, licenses granted, liabilities released); (b) survival provisions (Section 26); (c) data already anonymized or incorporated into derivative works.
29.6 Interpretation Rules for Maximum Enforceability
When interpreting these Terms, the following rules apply:
- Favor Validity: Choose interpretation that makes provision valid over one that voids it
- Harmonize Conflicts: Reconcile apparently conflicting provisions to give effect to both; if irreconcilable, specific provisions control over general provisions
- Commercial Reasonableness: Interpret ambiguous provisions to achieve commercially reasonable result reflecting parties' sophistication and bargaining position
- Entire Agreement Integration: These Terms constitute entire agreement; no external statements, representations, or negotiations modify Terms unless in signed writing
- No Contra Proferentem: Parties acknowledge these Terms were subject to negotiation and review opportunity; ambiguities shall NOT be construed against drafter
- Headings Non-Binding: Section headings are for convenience only and do not limit or expand substantive provisions
Master Integration with Other Sections: This Section 29 provides the overarching framework and methodology for enforcing all provisions of these Terms. In case of any conflict between Section 29 and other sections, both shall be harmonized to maximize enforceability; where harmonization is impossible, Section 29's methodology controls.
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