Terms of Service

Last Update: 1st July 2024

Introduction

Welcome to KYC.ME. By accessing or using our identity verification services, including but not limited to our identity verification modules, integration points, client dashboard, and website (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

Definitions

  • Account: A profile created by or on behalf of the Customer as a service area of the Customer.
  • Affiliate: An entity that from time to time, directly or indirectly, Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with a party, and any other entity agreed in writing by the parties as being an Affiliate.
  • Agreement: The legal act establishing rights and obligations of concerning parties.
  • Authorized User: The person that Customer allows to access and use the Services on its behalf by sending an invitation via the Services.
  • Business Purpose or Purpose: The provision and use of the Services, and use of Personal Data by each of Licensor and Customer.
  • Confidential Information: Any and all information or data, in whatever form or storage medium, whether tangible or intangible and whether disclosed directly or indirectly before or after the conclusion of these Terms of Service by or on behalf of the Discloser to the Recipient.
  • Control: The ownership of or power to vote in respect of at least 50% of the voting stock, shares, or interest of an entity.
  • Customer: The legal entity to which KYC.ME provides Services under the Terms and Conditions (Service Provider Agreement).
  • Customer Data: The information submitted by or for Customer to the Services.
  • Discloser: A party disclosing its Confidential Information to the Recipient.
  • Documentation: The documentation of the Services, including User Guides, as amended from time to time and available at User Dashboard or other forms used by KYC.ME.
  • Fees: The fees paid or payable by Customer as set forth in a Plan or KYC.ME Order.
  • Intellectual Property Rights: All registered or unregistered rights in patents, inventions, designs, copyrights and related rights, rights in software, database rights, knowhow and Confidential Information, trademarks and related goodwill, trade names and rights to apply for registration related to these.
  • Licensor: KYC.ME or an affiliate of KYC.ME.
  • Recipient: The party receiving Confidential Information from the Discloser.
  • Services: The services that KYC.ME directly offers from time to time through the website, including the use of the website itself.
  • User: An individual who is authorized by Customer to access or use the Services and who has been provided a user id and password or other account credential.
  • Website: https://www.iqgp.io, including its subpages and subdomains, operated by KYC.ME.

Eligibility

To use our Service, you must be at least 18 years old and capable of entering into a binding agreement. By using the Service, you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

Description of Services

Identity Verification Modules: Our services include document verification and facial recognition modules designed to verify the identity of an individual by analyzing facial features. The modules use advanced algorithms to match provided images with those stored in our database.

Integration Point: The services provide an integration point that allows third-party applications to connect and utilize our identity verification features.

Client Dashboard: The client dashboard is an interface where users can manage their identity verification process, review verification results, and access other functionalities.

Marketing Landing Page: Our marketing landing page provides information about our identity verification solutions, pricing, and offers a point of contact for potential clients.

Identity Verification and Facial Recognition

Purpose: Our Service is designed to verify the identity of individuals and authenticate users through facial recognition technology. This process enhances security and prevents fraud.

Consent: By using the Service, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your personal data, including biometric data, as described in our Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that the use of facial recognition technology involves the processing of sensitive personal data.

Data Collection: We collect and process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using the Services, you consent to such processing and you confirm that all data provided by you is accurate. We may collect the following types of information:

  • Photographs or video images of your face
  • Personal Identification information, such as name, address, and government-issued identification
  • Any other information necessary for identity verification and fraud prevention

Data Use: Your data will be used solely for the purpose of identity verification, fraud prevention, and enhancing the security of our services. We will not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties, except as necessary to provide the Services or as required by law.

Data Retention: We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Specific retention periods are detailed in our Privacy Policy.

Integration Points

APIs: We provide application programming interfaces (APIs) to enable integration with our Services. By using our APIs, you agree to comply with our API guidelines.

Security: You are responsible for maintaining the security of your integration points, including but not limited to API keys and access tokens. You must notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your integration points.

Limitations: We reserve the right to impose limits on the number and frequency of API requests. Excessive or abusive use of the APIs may result in temporary or permanent suspension of your access.

Client Dashboard

Access and Use: Our Service includes a client dashboard that provides access to identity verification data and related features. You agree to use the dashboard in accordance with these Terms and any additional instructions or guidelines provided.

Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your dashboard login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Data Management: You may use the dashboard to manage and review identity verification data. You agree to handle all data accessed through the dashboard in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including data protection and privacy laws.

Marketing and Landing Page

Information and Materials: Our Service may include a marketing landing page that provides information about our identity verification services. The content on the landing page is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.

Changes to Content: We reserve the right to update or change the content on the marketing landing page at any time without notice. We do not guarantee that the information on the landing page is accurate, complete, or up to date.

User Responsibilities

Account Registration: To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

Accurate Information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the identity verification process. False or misleading information may result in the suspension or termination of your account.

Account Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your password and any other credentials used to access the Service. You agree not to disclose your credentials to any third party and to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

Compliance: You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in connection with your use of the Service. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Service does not violate any laws and regulations, including but not limited to data protection and privacy laws.

Prohibited Activities: You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service.
  • Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service.

Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the Service, including but not limited to software, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks, are owned by or licensed to KYC.ME. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to use the Service in accordance with these Terms.

Warranty and Disclaimers

The Service is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, KYC.ME shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

  • Your use of or inability to use the Service.
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein.
  • Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Service by any third party.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Modification to the Service and Terms

We reserve the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time, with or without notice. We may also modify these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes to the Terms, we will notify you by email or by posting a notice on our website prior to the effective date of the changes. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless KYC.ME, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the UK, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of the UK.

Contact Information

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

KYC.ME (Trading Name: IQGP LTD)
Dimostheni Severi 12, 6th Floor, Office 601
Nicosia, 1080, Cyprus
[email protected]

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.