Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: January 21, 2025

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of Heard, a restaurant management platform operated by Heard, Inc. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using Heard, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account or using Heard, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use Heard.

2. Eligibility

To use Heard, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have the authority to bind your organization to these Terms
  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Not be prohibited from using the service under applicable law

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

You must create an account to use Heard. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your account.

4. Subscription and Payment

4.1 Free Trial

New users receive a 14-day free trial. No credit card is required to start your trial. At the end of the trial period, you must subscribe to a paid plan to continue using Heard.

4.2 Paid Subscriptions

Subscription fees are:

  • Solo Plan: $49/month for 1 location, up to 10 team members
  • Growth Plan: $99/month for up to 5 locations, unlimited team members

Subscriptions are billed monthly in advance and automatically renew unless canceled.

4.3 Payment Processing

Payments are processed securely through our third-party payment provider (Stripe). You authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees incurred.

4.4 Refunds

Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law or at our sole discretion. If you cancel, you will retain access until the end of your current billing period.

5. Acceptable Use

5.1 Permitted Use

Heard is intended for restaurant operations management. You may use it to:

  • Manage checklists and daily tasks
  • Track issues and maintenance
  • Log temperature and compliance records
  • Manage team members and locations
  • Generate reports and analytics

5.2 Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Upload malicious code or viruses
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service
  • Scrape, crawl, or harvest data without permission
  • Resell or redistribute the service
  • Use the service for competitive analysis
  • Impersonate others or provide false information
  • Upload illegal, harmful, or offensive content

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Property

Heard and its contents (software, design, text, graphics, logos) are owned by us or our licensors and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you upload (checklists, photos, reports). By using Heard, you grant us a limited license to:

  • Store and display your content within the service
  • Process and analyze your content to provide features
  • Create anonymous, aggregated analytics

We will never share your content with third parties for their own purposes without your consent.

6.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback or suggestions, we may use them without obligation or compensation to you.

7. Data and Privacy

Your use of Heard is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

7.1 Data Backup

We perform regular backups, but you are responsible for maintaining your own backups of critical data. We are not liable for data loss.

7.2 Data Export

You may export your data at any time through the platform's export features.

8. Service Availability

8.1 Uptime

We strive for 99.9% uptime but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance (with advance notice when possible)
  • Emergency maintenance or security updates
  • Third-party service disruptions
  • Force majeure events

8.2 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of Heard at any time, with or without notice.

9. Termination

9.1 By You

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.

9.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Fail to pay subscription fees
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Pose a security or legal risk

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your access to Heard will cease. We may retain your data as described in our Privacy Policy, including for legal compliance and backup purposes.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 Service "As Is"

HEARD IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE 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.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from your use of Heard, violation of these Terms, or violation of any rights of others.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Arbitration

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with [Arbitration Rules], except you may bring claims in small claims court if they qualify.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that disputes will be resolved on an individual basis and you waive any right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notification. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full effect.

13.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms and our Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding Heard.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.

14. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms? Contact us:

  • Email: legal@heard.cafe
  • Website: heard.cafe
  • Address: [Your Business Address]

By using Heard, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions and agree to be bound by them.