Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Version: 1.0.0 Effective Date: November 21, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using YAPL Project Management ("YAPL", "we", "our", or "the Service"), you ("user", "you", or "your") accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and YAPL Project Management Ltd. By creating an account, accessing our website, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.
2. Our Services
YAPL provides a comprehensive project management platform designed for general business projects. Our services include:
2.1 Core Features
- Project Planning and Tracking: Create, manage, and monitor projects from inception to completion
- Team Collaboration: Facilitate communication and coordination among team members, contractors, and stakeholders
- Progress Reporting and Analytics: Generate insights and reports on project performance, costs, and timelines
- Cost Estimation and Budget Management: Track project budgets and financial performance
- Compliance Management: Maintain regulatory compliance and audit trails
- Mobile Access: PWA-enabled mobile access for field workers and team members
2.2 Service Availability
We strive to provide 99.9% uptime for our services. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access and may perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice.
3. User Accounts and Registration
3.1 Account Creation
To use YAPL, you must:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have the legal authority to enter into binding contracts
- Maintain and promptly update your account information
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breaches
- Using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication when available
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms of Service
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Fail to pay applicable subscription fees
- Compromise the security or integrity of our Service
4. User Responsibilities
By using our Service, you agree to:
4.1 Lawful Use
- Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
- Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations
- Not use the Service for any fraudulent, defamatory, or illegal activities
4.2 Data Accuracy
- Provide accurate and complete information when using the Service
- Ensure that any data uploaded is authorized and legally obtained
- Maintain responsibility for the accuracy of project data and documents
4.3 Prohibited Activities
You agree NOT to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
- Transmit malware, viruses, or malicious code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without written permission
- Resell, redistribute, or sublicense our Service without authorization
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Upload inappropriate, offensive, or illegal content
5. Subscription and Payments
5.1 Subscription Plans
YAPL offers various subscription tiers:
- Free Trial: 14-day trial with full access to features
- Starter: For small teams and individual projects
- Professional: For growing businesses with multiple projects
- Business: For larger organizations with advanced needs
- Enterprise: Custom solutions for large-scale deployments
5.2 Billing
- Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
- Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- Failed payments may result in service suspension
5.3 Free Trial
- New users receive a 14-day free trial
- No credit card required for trial activation
- Trial automatically expires unless you subscribe
- Trial limitations may apply to certain features
6. Data Privacy and Protection
6.1 Data Ownership
You retain all ownership rights to your data. We do not claim ownership of any content, data, or information you upload to the Service.
6.2 Data Processing
We process your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using our Service, you consent to such processing and warrant that all data provided is accurate.
6.3 GDPR Compliance
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. You have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request data erasure
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Restrict processing
For details, please review our Privacy Policy.
6.4 Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
- Encryption of data at rest
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Multi-factor authentication options
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Our Intellectual Property
The Service, including all software, designs, text, graphics, logos, and trademarks, is owned by YAPL Project Management Ltd. and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service in accordance with these Terms.
7.2 User Content
You grant us a limited license to:
- Store, process, and display your content as necessary to provide the Service
- Create backups and ensure data redundancy
- Perform analytics for service improvement (aggregated and anonymized)
We will not:
- Share your content with third parties without your consent
- Use your content for purposes beyond providing the Service
- Claim ownership of your content
8. Third-Party Services
8.1 Integrations
YAPL may integrate with third-party services (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage providers). Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.
8.2 External Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external sites.
9. Limitation of Liability
9.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE 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
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy or completeness of content
9.2 Limitation of Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YAPL PROJECT MANAGEMENT LTD. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
- Service interruptions or data loss
- Damages exceeding the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim
9.3 Exceptions
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability for incidental damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless YAPL Project Management Ltd., its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your content uploaded to the Service
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time through the account settings page. Upon termination:
- Your access to the Service will be immediately revoked
- Your data will be retained for 30 days for recovery purposes
- After 30 days, your data will be permanently deleted
11.2 Termination by Us
We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent, illegal, or harmful activities
- Non-payment of subscription fees
- Inactivity exceeding 12 months
- Upon your request
11.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- All licenses granted to you will immediately cease
- You must cease all use of the Service
- We are not liable for any losses resulting from termination
- Sections that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect
12. Changes to Terms
12.1 Modification Rights
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will:
- Notify you of significant changes via email and in-app notifications
- Provide at least 30 days notice before changes take effect
- Post the updated Terms on our website with the effective date
12.2 Acceptance of Changes
Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must discontinue use and terminate your account.
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.
13.2 Arbitration
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Body], except where prohibited by law.
13.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class actions or collective proceedings.
14. General Provisions
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us, constitute the entire agreement between you and YAPL Project Management Ltd.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
14.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
14.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
14.5 Force Majeure
We are not liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
YAPL Project Management Ltd. Email: legal@yapl.com Website: https://yapl.com/legal/terms
By using YAPL Project Management, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.