Terms of Service

Effective Date: 5 May 2024

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Groups Manager System, including the Expedition App on Wear OS devices, secure cloud services, backend console, reporting tools, and web application (collectively, the "Service"). By registering for or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not access or use the Service.

1. System as a Service and Company Ownership

The Service is provided as a System as a Service (SaaS). All equipment, hardware (including Wear OS watches, chargers, tablets, and accessories), software, and services offered under the Service are owned exclusively by Groups Manager Inc. and licensed to you solely for use in accordance with these Terms.

2. License to Use

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to install and use the Expedition App and to access the web and backend console strictly in accordance with these Terms. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by Groups Manager Inc.

3. User Registration and Account Security

You must register using a valid Gmail account to access the web application. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account. You agree to notify Groups Manager Inc. immediately if you suspect any unauthorized use of your account.

4. Data Collection and Privacy

The Service collects health metrics (heart rate, skin temperature, blood oxygen saturation, daily steps, distance traveled), geo-location data, and device information to enable tracking, reporting, and emergency alerts. All collected data is stored securely in our cloud and retained for no more than 90 days, unless you request earlier deletion. You acknowledge that this data is non-medical in nature and must not be used for clinical diagnosis or treatment decisions.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

6. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in and to the Service—including hardware designs and specifications (Wear OS watches, chargers, tablets, and other devices), firmware, software code, user interfaces, APIs, documentation, graphics, trademarks, and trade secrets—are owned exclusively by Groups Manager Inc.

You may not:

7. Third-Party Services

The Service may integrate with third-party apps or services (for example, Google Calendar for event syncing or cellular providers for data transmission). Your use of those third-party services is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

8. Disclaimers

The Service and all content are provided "as is" and "as available." Groups Manager Inc. makes no warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of the Service.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Groups Manager Inc. and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the Service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Groups Manager Inc. and its officers, directors, and employees from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising out of your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the Service.

11. Termination and Equipment Return

Groups Manager Inc. may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination or completion of service:

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Tarrant County, Texas.

13. Changes to Terms

Groups Manager Inc. reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting an updated version on our website. Continued use of the Service after such changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Contact Information

Groups Manager Inc.
Email: info@groupsmanager.net
Website: www.groupsmanager.net