Terms of Service

Last updated: January 18, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Panoptic. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Panoptic competitive intelligence platform and related services (the "Service") operated by Panoptic ("we," "our," or "us").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Panoptic is a competitive intelligence platform that helps businesses monitor and analyze their competitors. The Service includes:

  • Competitor tracking and monitoring
  • Social media and news monitoring
  • Automated alerts and notifications
  • AI-powered insights and analysis
  • Battlecard generation and reporting

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

3. Account Registration

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming a binding contract to use the Service. By registering, you represent that you meet these requirements.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account
  • Not share your account with others or allow others to access your account

3.3 Account Information

You agree to keep your account information current and accurate. We may suspend or terminate accounts with inaccurate or incomplete information.

4. Subscriptions and Payments

4.1 Subscription Plans

The Service is offered through various subscription plans as described on our pricing page. Features and limitations vary by plan.

4.2 Billing

Subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis, depending on your selected plan. Payment is due at the beginning of each billing cycle.

4.3 Refunds

All payments are non-refundable. We do not provide refunds or credits for partial subscription periods, unused features, or account cancellations.

4.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Cancellation will take effect at the end of your current billing period. You will continue to have access to the Service until then.

4.5 Price Changes

We may change our prices at any time. Price changes will be communicated at least 30 days in advance and will apply to subsequent billing cycles.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Engage in any illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activities
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
  • Scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Service (except as expressly permitted)
  • Share your account credentials with others
  • Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the Service without authorization
  • Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others
  • Transmit malware, viruses, or other malicious code
  • Circumvent any rate limits or usage restrictions

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against any violations, including suspending or terminating your account.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, content, and underlying technology, is owned by Panoptic and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

6.2 License to Use

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Service for your internal business purposes during your subscription period.

6.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service, you grant us the right to use such feedback without restriction or compensation to you.

7. User Content and Data

7.1 Your Data

You retain ownership of all data you submit to the Service ("User Data"). You grant us a license to use, process, and store your User Data solely to provide and improve the Service.

7.2 Competitive Intelligence Data

The competitive intelligence data we provide is gathered from publicly available sources. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this data. You are responsible for verifying any information before making business decisions.

7.3 Data Export

You may export your User Data at any time through the Service or by contacting us. Upon account termination, we will retain your data for 30 days before deletion, unless otherwise required by law.

8. Third-Party Services

The Service may integrate with or contain links to third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

We use third-party service providers to operate the Service (see our Privacy Policy for details). We are not liable for any acts or omissions of these providers.

9. Disclaimers

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

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
  • The competitive intelligence data will be complete, current, or accurate
  • Any errors in the Service will be corrected

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PANOPTIC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE.

Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the greater of:

  • The amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or
  • One hundred dollars ($100)

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Panoptic and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by canceling your subscription and deleting your account through the Service settings.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Reasons for termination may include:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Non-payment of fees
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Discontinuation of the Service

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, and indemnification.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Jurisdiction

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing any legal claim, you agree to attempt to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at legal@panoptic.so. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Panoptic regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements.

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 right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

14.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

14.5 Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Panoptic

Email: legal@panoptic.so

Website: panoptic.so