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Terms and conditions
Last updated: 2025-03-31
1. Introduction
Welcome to NeoVC ("NeoVC," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our platform, websites, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must not use our Services.
2. Acceptance of Terms & Eligibility
Acceptance of Terms: By creating an account, clicking "I Agree," or otherwise indicating consent electronically, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accept these Terms.
Legal Capacity: You represent that you are of legal age in your jurisdiction and otherwise have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract.
Jurisdiction-Specific Compliance: You agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules in any jurisdiction where you use or access our Services, including laws relating to data privacy, consumer protection, and financial regulations.
3. User Account & Registration
Account Creation: To use certain features of our Services, you must create an account and provide accurate, current, and complete information. You agree to update such information as needed.
Account Security: You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify NeoVC of any unauthorized use of your account.
KYC & AML Compliance:
- Mandatory Processes: You agree to provide all requested information necessary for Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. This may include, but is not limited to, proof of identity, proof of address, and other documentation as required by applicable laws.
- Verification: NeoVC may use third-party service providers to verify your identity and validate your information. By registering for an account, you expressly authorize NeoVC and its third-party service providers to collect and process your personal data for KYC and AML verification purposes.
- Refusal or Termination: If you fail to provide accurate and complete information or if we suspect illegal activity, fraud, or any violation of our Terms or applicable law, we reserve the right to refuse, suspend, or terminate your access to the Services.
4. License & Use of Services
Limited License: Subject to your compliance with these Terms, NeoVC grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for legitimate and lawful purposes.
Prohibited Conduct: You must not:
- Use the Services for any unlawful, deceptive, or fraudulent activities.
- Interfere with or disrupt any aspect of the Services, including servers, networks, or security mechanisms.
- Collect or harvest any information from other users without their explicit consent.
- Engage in any conduct that violates third-party rights or these Terms.
5. User-Submitted Content
Ownership & Responsibility: You retain ownership of any data, text, images, or other content ("User Content") you provide to the Services. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant NeoVC the license set forth in these Terms.
License to NeoVC: By uploading or posting User Content, you grant NeoVC a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and prepare derivative works of your User Content for the sole purpose of providing and improving our Services.
User Conduct & Misinformation: NeoVC is not responsible for any User Content, including its legality, accuracy, or reliability. You alone are responsible for any claims that may arise from your User Content. NeoVC disclaims all liability for any losses or damages arising from user-generated misinformation or misrepresentation.
6. Authorization to Use Data to Provide Services
Explicit Consent: By using the Services, you expressly authorize NeoVC to collect, process, and use your data (including Personal Data, as defined in our Privacy & Security Policy) to provide, maintain, optimize, and improve the Services, including personalized user experiences, customer support, analytics, and compliance checks.
Withdrawal of Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at support@neovc.ai. However, withdrawing consent may limit or prevent your ability to use certain features of our Services.
7. Bans, Suspensions, & Terminations
Right to Ban: We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to ban or restrict any user from accessing the Services if they violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we determine may harm our Services, our users, or third parties.
Investigation: We may investigate suspected violations of these Terms and may cooperate with law enforcement authorities or third parties to prosecute users who violate the law.
Effect of Termination: Upon termination of your access to the Services, any licenses granted hereunder immediately terminate. However, certain obligations, including provisions relating to intellectual property, limitations of liability, and indemnity, shall survive.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
As Is & As Available: NeoVC provides the Services on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
No Liability for User Actions: NeoVC will not be liable for any damages, liabilities, or legal consequences resulting from your use of—or reliance on—information provided by other users on the platform.
No Financial, Investment, or Legal Advice: NeoVC does not provide financial, investment, or legal advice, and nothing on our platform should be construed as such.
9. Limitation of Liability
Indirect Damages: To the fullest extent permitted by law, NeoVC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Services.
Aggregate Liability: In no event shall NeoVC's aggregate liability exceed the fees (if any) paid by you to NeoVC for accessing or using the Services in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the liability.
Local Law Exceptions: Certain jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain liabilities. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations shall apply to the greatest extent permitted by law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NeoVC, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from all claims, damages, expenses, losses, and liabilities (including attorney fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your use of the Services.
- Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law.
- Your misrepresentation or the inaccuracy of User Content you submit or share through the Services.
11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Chile, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration or submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Santiago, Chile, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
12. Changes to These Terms
NeoVC may modify these Terms from time to time at its sole discretion. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document indicates when the latest modifications were made. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
13. Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with the NeoVC Data Privacy & Security Policy (incorporated by reference), constitute the entire agreement between you and NeoVC and supersede any prior agreements.
Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Assignment: You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.
No Waiver: No failure or delay in exercising any right, power, or privilege under these Terms shall operate as a waiver of that right or any other right under these Terms.
For inquiries regarding these Terms, you can reach us at:
NeoVC Apoquindo 5950, Office 302 Las Condes, Santiago, Chile Email: legal@neovc.ai Phone: +56 2 2981 7200
NeoVC Data Privacy & Security Policy
1. Introduction
This NeoVC Data Privacy & Security Policy ("Policy") describes how NeoVC collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you use our Services. It also explains your rights regarding your personal data under applicable laws, including (but not limited to) the data protection regulations of Chile (Law No. 19.628 and subsequent amendments), the European Union (GDPR), the U.S. (including CCPA), other Latin American countries, and global data protection frameworks.
By using our Services or submitting personal data to us, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy and agree to its terms.
2. Definitions
"Personal Data": Any information related to an identified or identifiable natural person (e.g., name, address, email, user ID, online identifiers).
"Processing": Any operation performed on Personal Data, such as collection, recording, storage, use, or disclosure.
"Controller": The entity that determines the purposes and means of Processing Personal Data.
"Processor": The entity that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.
3. Personal Data We Collect
Data You Provide:
- Registration Data: When you create an account or sign up for our Services, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, and any other contact information you provide.
- KYC & AML Data: For identity verification and compliance with applicable KYC and AML regulations, we may request government-issued identification (e.g., passport, ID card), proof of address, or other documents.
- User Content: Any information you submit, upload, or post on our platform.
Automatically Collected Data: We may automatically collect certain technical data when you use our Services, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage logs (e.g., pages visited, timestamps).
Third-Party Data Sources: We may receive data from third-party service providers, including identity verification and credit reference agencies, to comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
Where required by law (e.g., under the GDPR or similar legislation), we rely on one or of the following legal bases:
- Consent: We will process your data if you have provided clear and explicit consent.
- Contract: We may process your data to fulfill our contractual obligations to you (e.g., providing our Services).
- Legitimate Interests: Where necessary to pursue our legitimate interests (e.g., to improve our Services, ensure platform security) provided that such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
- Legal Obligations: We may process your data to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, including KYC/AML requirements.
5. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use Personal Data to:
- Provide & Improve Services: Operate, maintain, and enhance the functionality, security, and user experience of our Services.
- Personalize Experiences: Offer customized features, recommendations, and advertisements based on your preferences and usage patterns.
- Customer Support: Respond to inquiries, provide technical assistance, and resolve issue or disputes.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Conduct necessary KYC/AML checks, verify identities, and meet other legal or regulatory obligations.
- Analytics & Research: Analyze user behavior to improve our Services, develop new features, and optimize user engagement.
- Communications: Send administrative or promotional communications (subject to your consent where required by law).
6. Data Sharing & Disclosure
NeoVC may share Personal Data with:
- Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who process data on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, identity verification). These service providers are obligated to protect your data and use it solely for the services they provide to us.
- Legal & Regulatory Authorities: When required by law, court order, or to comply with legal or regulatory processes, we may disclose your data to competent authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, Personal Data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
- With Your Consent: We may share data with third parties if you have given us explicit permission to do so.
7. International Data Transfers
NeoVC operates globally. As a result, your Personal Data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside of your jurisdiction that may have different data protection laws. Where required by applicable law, we implement safeguards—such as Standard Contractual Clauses—to ensure an adequate level of protection for your data.
8. Data Retention
We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or compliance obligations. When Personal Data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on applicable law and your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the Personal Data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual exceptions.
- Restriction: Request limitation of the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes (e.g., direct marketing).
- Data Portability: Receive a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@neovc.ai. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
10. Security Measures
NeoVC takes reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your Personal Data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. These measures include, but are not limited to:
- Encryption: Using SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit and, where feasible, encryption at rest.
- Access Controls: Role-based access, secure authentication, and least-privilege principles for database access.
- Incident Response: Maintaining a data breach response plan that complies with applicable laws, including notification requirements.
- Vendor Assessments: Conducting due diligence and security assessments of our third-party service providers.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate steps to delete that information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this document indicates when the latest revisions were made. If we make material changes, we will provide notice (e.g., by email or a prominent posting on our website).
13. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about this Policy, or to exercise your rights regarding your Personal Data, please contact us at:
NeoVC Apoquindo 5950, Office 302 Las Condes, Santiago, Chile Email: privacy@neovc.ai Phone: +56 2 2981 7200 Website: www.neovc.ai
Acknowledgment
By using NeoVC's Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to both the NeoVC Terms & Conditions and the NeoVC Data Privacy & Security Policy.