Introduction Welcome to Choros.io. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Choros.io website and services. By accessing and using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you are prohibited from using our services. By signing up with Choros.io, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. These terms apply to both Free Trial and Paid Account holders, as well as Affiliates.

• We may use your details (name, email, business information) for our own marketing purposes, including contacting you with promotional offers.
• We will not share or sell your details to third-party companies without your explicit consent, in line with data protection laws (GDPR/CCPA).
• You agree to receive marketing emails when signing up for a Free Trial. You may opt out at any time by following the instructions in the emails.

• We may use your details for marketing purposes, including offers related to our associated companies. We will not share or sell your details to third-party companies without your explicit consent.
• If you choose to leave Choros.io, we offer a website transfer service to your new hosting system for an additional fee of £600.

• Affiliates receive 50% of the profits from any customer they refer, earning £21 per customer per month.
• To receive commission, the customer must sign up via the affiliate's referral link.
• Affiliates are paid on the 25th of each month.
• All commission payments are made via PayPal. There is no minimum payout threshold.
• Refunds are not offered once a customer signs up, and affiliates will remain eligible for their commission even if a customer cancels or requests a refund.

• All website designs and content provided by Choros.io remain our intellectual property until full payment for the domain and website is made.
• You agree not to copy or repurpose any designs created by Choros.io without express permission.
• Intellectual Property All content provided on Choros.io, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Choros.io or its content suppliers and protected by international copyright and trademark laws.

• Choros.io ensures optimal performance for hosting and basic website maintenance.
• We are not responsible for any changes made to the website by the customer via the CMS.
• Clients are fully responsible for any content uploaded to their websites. Choros.io will not be held liable for any legal issues or disputes arising from customer content, including intellectual property violations.

• Choros.io is not liable for any damages, including but not limited to loss of revenue, data, or reputation, arising from the use of our service.
• We are not responsible for any downtime or interruptions due to maintenance, technical issues, or third-party service outages.

• Choros.io reserves the right to terminate any account at any time for violation of these Terms & Conditions or any applicable law.
• Customers can cancel their subscription at any time, but no refunds will be issued for prior payments.

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom.

Choros.io reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on our website, and customers will be notified via email of significant updates.

Choros.io provides website development, hosting, and related services under various subscription plans. Specific terms and pricing are detailed on our service description pages. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue any services at our sole discretion.

Choros.io offers a partner program where qualified partners can collaborate on providing niche-specific software solutions. Partners are subject to the following:

• Collaboration: Partners work with Choros.io to develop and refine services that address specific market needs.
• Revenue Sharing: Details of revenue sharing and other financial arrangements are specified in individual partner agreements.
• Intellectual Property: Any intellectual property developed in the course of the partnership will be owned by Choros.io unless otherwise agreed in writing.

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to keep your login information confidential and to provide notice to Choros.io of any unauthorized use of your account.

Disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the United Kingdom.

For any inquiries regarding these Terms, you can reach us through our dedicated support email address: [email protected].

Introduction This Privacy Policy explains how Choros.io ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website, services, and products. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We collect personal data such as your name, email, and business information when you sign up for our services. This information is used to provide our services and to contact you with marketing offers.

• Personal Information: We collect personal information that you provide to us directly. This includes but is not limited to your name, email address, business details, and payment information when you sign up for our services or communicate with us.
• Automated Information: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, browsing history, and interactions with our website, through cookies and other tracking technologies.

• We use your personal information to create your website, provide ongoing support, and send promotional offers.
• We do not share or sell your personal data to third-party companies without your explicit consent.
• To Provide Services: We use your information to operate, maintain, and provide the features and functionality of our services.
• Communication: We use your information to communicate with you about our services, including marketing communications, service updates, and promotional offers.
• Improvement and Customization: We use your information to understand how our services are being used and to make improvements. This also includes customizing your experience according to your interactions with our services.
• Legal Compliance: We use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

• Service Providers: We share information with service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, payment processing, and data analysis. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it in ways that we specify.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information where required by law or if necessary to protect our legal rights, comply with regulations, or in legal proceedings.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a business sale, merger, or acquisition, we may transfer information as part of that transaction.
• Affiliates and Partners: Information may be shared with partners and affiliates as part of our partner and affiliate programs, under confidentiality agreements.

• Choros.io uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website and to track traffic and usage. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though doing so may limit the functionality of our site.
• We may also use third-party tracking tools such as Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve our services.

We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. If you are located in the European Union or the UK, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) including the right to access, correct, delete, or transfer your personal data and the right to object to certain processing.

• In the event of a data breach, Choros.io will notify affected users and the relevant regulatory authorities, including the ICO, within 72 hours as required by law.
• We will take appropriate steps to secure our systems and prevent further breaches.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Choros.io is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Choros.io does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age. If we discover that we have collected such information, we will take immediate steps to delete it.

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United Kingdom, and any disputes related to it will be resolved in accordance with these laws.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via email and posted on our website.

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those from your jurisdiction.

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to ask that your personal information be corrected, updated, or deleted. If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us through the contact information below.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via email at [email protected].

1. Data Collection and Processing

• Types of Data Collected: Choros.io collects personal data including, but not limited to, names, email addresses, business details, and usage data. We may also collect technical data such as IP addresses, cookies, and analytics data to enhance user experience and service functionality.
• Purpose and Basis for Processing: Data is processed to:
  Provide, operate, and maintain our services;
  Improve and personalize user experiences;
  Communicate with users, including for customer service, updates, and marketing purposes, based on user consent;
  Comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
• Legal Basis for Processing: We process personal data under the following legal bases:
  Consent: We process data based on the explicit consent obtained from the data subjects
  Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party.
  Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation.
  Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by Choros.io or by a third party, unless these interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subjects.

2. User Rights under GDPR

• Right to Access: Users have the right to access their personal data held by Choros.io and obtain a copy of it.
• Right to Rectification: Users can request corrections to their personal data if it is found to be inaccurate or incomplete
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Users can request the deletion or removal of their personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
• Right to Object: Users can object to the processing of their personal data for specific purposes, including direct marketing, research, or statistical purposes.
• Right to Data Portability: Users can request the transfer of their personal data to another data controller in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Users have the right to request the restriction of processing of their personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where consent forms the basis for processing, users have the right to withdraw their consent at any time.

3. Data Protection Measures

• Security Measures: Choros.io implements robust technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. This includes using encryption, firewalls, secure server facilities, and access control procedures.
• Right to Rectification: We ensure that all third-party processors engaged by Choros.io are compliant with GDPR and that they implement similar protective measures.

4. Data Breach Notification

• Notification Procedures: In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals, Choros.io will notify affected individuals and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.
• Documentation of Breaches: All data breaches are documented, and records are maintained to monitor, manage, and mitigate the effects of breaches.

5. Changes to Data Protection Practices

• Policy Updates: This GDPR compliance information may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices, changes in the GDPR or other legal frameworks, and customer feedback. Users will be notified of significant changes through our website or through direct communication.

1. Consent for Marketing Communications

• Obtaining Consent: Choros.io commits to obtaining explicit, informed consent from users before sending any marketing communications. This includes newsletters, promotional offers, updates about our services, and other marketing-related communications.
• Consent Mechanism: Consent is gathered through a clear, affirmative action, such as checking an opt-in box on our website or digital platforms. Users are provided with full information regarding the types of communications they are agreeing to receive.

2. Opt-Out Mechanism

• Easy Opt-Out: Users can withdraw their consent and opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time. This can be done by clicking the "unsubscribe" link provided in every marketing email or by contacting Choros.io directly at [email protected].
• Prompt Processing: All opt-out requests are processed promptly, ensuring that users do not receive unwanted communications following their decision to unsubscribe.

3. Compliance with Anti-Spam Laws

• Legislation Adherence Choros.io complies with all applicable anti-spam legislation, including the CAN-SPAM Act in the United States and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) in the UK. Compliance measures include:
  Sending Practices: We only send marketing emails to users who have explicitly consented to receive them.
  Content Requirements:All marketing emails clearly identify Choros.io as the sender, include valid contact information, and provide a clear, easy-to-understand way for recipients to opt-out of future communications.
  Opt-Out Compliance: We honor opt-out requests immediately, in accordance with CAN-SPAMs requirement to process opt-out requests within 10 business days and PECRs requirement for immediate processing.

4. Data Protection and Privacy

• Data Usage: The personal information collected for marketing purposes is strictly limited to what is necessary to send the communications. Choros.io ensures that all personal data is handled securely, respecting the privacy and integrity of user information.
• Third-Party Sharing: Choros.io does not share or sell personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without explicit user consent.

5. Monitoring and Enforcement

• Regular Audits: Choros.io regularly audits its marketing practices to ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant laws and best practices.
• Training: All staff involved in marketing operations are trained in these policies and their legal obligations.
• Updates: This policy is reviewed and updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements and our business operations.

6. Contact Information for Concerns

• Reporting Issues: Users or authorities can report any issues or concerns regarding our marketing practices to [email protected]. Choros.io is committed to addressing all inquiries promptly and effectively.

1. Third-Party Processors

• Engagement of Processors: Choros.io engages various third-party service providers to assist in delivering our services effectively. These providers perform functions such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing efforts.
• Data Protection Agreements: All third-party processors engaged by Choros.io are required to enter into a data protection agreement that mandates compliance with all applicable data protection laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant regulations. These agreements ensure that the processors are handling personal data with the highest standards of security and confidentiality.

2. Data Processing Scope and Limitations

• Scope of Processing: Third-party processors are authorized to process personal data solely to the extent necessary to fulfill their contractual obligations to Choros.io. The specific tasks and purposes for which the data may be processed are clearly defined in each processors agreement.
• Restrictions on Use: Third-party processors are strictly prohibited from using, selling, distributing, or altering this data for any purpose other than those contractually agreed upon with Choros.io. Any use of the data outside of these stipulated purposes requires the prior written consent of Choros.io.

3. Governing Law

• Jurisdiction: This Regulatory Compliance Agreement, including all Data Processor Agreements, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of jurisdiction. This choice of jurisdiction applies to any disputes or legal proceedings arising from or related to the use of third-party processors.

4. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: This document, along with its attachments and appendices, constitutes the entire agreement between Choros.io and the third-party processors regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.
• Amendments: Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement or any part thereof will not be effective unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Choros.io.
• Severability: If any part of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable under any applicable law, such invalidity or unenforceability will not affect the other parts of this Agreement, which will remain in full force and effect.