Acceptance and Scope
When someone visits sparksensesys.dev or interacts with any part of what we've built here, certain expectations emerge on both sides. This document maps out those expectations without the usual legalese fog.
Continued use after any changes take effect means you're comfortable proceeding under the revised framework. If something shifts in a way that doesn't work for you, the straightforward option is to stop using what we offer.
Our Taiwan-based operations follow local regulations while serving clients globally. Geography influences how we handle certain processes, but the core principles remain consistent regardless of where you're connecting from.
Account Management
Registration Details
Creating an account requires accurate information. We're not checking passports, but if you provide contact details that don't work or names that seem fabricated, it creates friction when we need to verify something or send important updates.
Each account ties to one person or organization. Sharing credentials isn't just frowned upon—it makes tracking project progress messy and complicates support requests when multiple people claim ownership of the same work.
Security Responsibilities
Password strength matters more than most people think. We've seen projects derailed because someone used "password123" and then acted surprised when unauthorized changes appeared.
- Choose credentials that mix letters, numbers, and symbols in ways that aren't obvious patterns
- Update passwords periodically, especially if you've used similar ones elsewhere
- Report suspicious activity immediately rather than investigating it yourself first
- Log out from shared devices instead of staying perpetually signed in
Content Standards
What gets uploaded, shared, or published through our platform reflects on everyone involved. We maintain specific boundaries about acceptable material, though these standards focus more on protecting the community than imposing arbitrary restrictions.
Prohibited Material
Some content simply doesn't belong here. This isn't about censorship—it's about maintaining an environment where people can work productively without encountering material that derails their day or violates Taiwan's legal requirements.
- Material infringing on someone else's intellectual property without proper authorization
- Content designed to deceive, phish, or extract information through false pretenses
- Malicious code, viruses, or anything engineered to damage systems or steal data
- Harassment directed at individuals or groups, whether overt or disguised as critique
- Adult content that serves no educational or professional purpose in this context
User Contributions
Anything you upload remains yours. We don't claim ownership of your designs, code snippets, or project files. However, when you share something publicly through our platform, you grant us permission to display, process, and distribute it as needed to provide the service.
Think of it this way: if you post a portfolio piece for others to view, we need the right to show it on their screens without seeking explicit permission each time. That's the extent of what we're asking for here.
Intellectual Property
Everything we've built—the interface design, underlying code, documentation, branding elements—belongs to SparkSense Systems unless explicitly stated otherwise. Using our platform doesn't transfer any ownership of these components.
| Element Type | Ownership | Usage Rights |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Interface | SparkSense Systems | Licensed for personal use during active subscription |
| Documentation | SparkSense Systems | Reference allowed, reproduction requires permission |
| User Projects | Original Creator | Full rights retained by creator |
| Templates | SparkSense Systems | Modification and commercial use permitted |
| Brand Assets | SparkSense Systems | No redistribution without written consent |
Templates and starter code we provide can be modified and used commercially. That's their purpose. Just don't rebrand them as your own product and sell them as competing resources—that crosses the line from use into exploitation.
Liability Boundaries
We work hard to keep everything running smoothly, but claiming perfection would be dishonest. Technical systems fail, unexpected issues emerge, and sometimes problems arise despite everyone's best efforts.
Service Availability
Our goal is consistent uptime, though planned maintenance happens and unplanned outages occasionally occur. We maintain backups and redundancies, but can't guarantee the platform will be accessible every single moment.
Critical projects shouldn't rely on any single tool being perpetually available. That's just sound planning regardless of which service you're using.
Data Protection
We implement standard security measures—encryption, regular security audits, access controls. Still, maintaining personal backups of important work protects you better than trusting any cloud service completely.
While we take data protection seriously and comply with Taiwan's privacy regulations, your own backup strategy should exist independently of what we provide. Consider it insurance rather than paranoia.
Third-Party Integrations
When our platform connects with external services, we're facilitating that connection rather than guaranteeing the reliability of those other systems. Changes to APIs, service discontinuations, or compatibility shifts happen outside our control.
Access Termination
Either side can end this arrangement. You can close your account whenever it stops serving your needs. We reserve the option to suspend or terminate access when someone violates these terms or uses the platform in ways that harm others.
Voluntary Closure
Account closure is straightforward through your dashboard settings. We'll retain certain data for legal and operational purposes—transaction records, correspondence logs—but active project files get deleted after a brief grace period.
Export what you need before closing. Once deletion processes complete, recovery becomes impossible rather than merely difficult.
Involuntary Suspension
Violations of content standards, payment failures, or abusive behavior toward support staff can trigger account suspension. In most cases, we'll attempt contact before taking action, though severe violations might warrant immediate suspension.
- First violation typically results in a warning with specific details about the issue
- Repeated problems lead to temporary suspension while we investigate
- Serious violations or continued disregard for rules results in permanent termination
- Payment disputes get resolved through our billing department before affecting access
Document Changes
These terms evolve as our service develops, legal requirements shift, or we identify areas needing clarification. Updates get posted here with the revision date clearly marked at the top.
Major changes warrant direct notification via email. Minor clarifications or formatting improvements might happen without individual announcements, though the updated date always reflects when the last modification occurred.
Checking back periodically makes sense, especially before renewing subscriptions or starting significant projects. What was true last year might have shifted, and staying current prevents confusion later.
Questions and Clarifications
Legal documents often raise questions even when written in plain language. If something here seems unclear or you need specific guidance about how these terms apply to your situation, reaching out makes more sense than guessing.
Get in Touch
Response times vary based on inquiry complexity and current support volume, though we aim for replies within two business days. Technical questions about the platform itself typically get faster responses than detailed legal interpretations, which might require consultation with our legal team in Taiwan.