Terms and Conditions

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These terms are an agreement between you and [YOUR LEGAL NAME] ("we", "us"), the operator of SBIR Topic Watch (the "Service"). By using the Service you accept them.

1. The Service

The Service collects publicly available SBIR and STTR topic information from US government websites, lets you search it, and sends you email alerts about topics that match the keywords and company profile you enter. We are not affiliated with SBIR.gov, the Department of Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal, or any government agency.

2. Accuracy

Topic data is copied from third-party sources and can be late, incomplete or wrong. Match scores and fit ratings, including those produced by an AI model, are estimates. Always confirm dates, eligibility and requirements in the official solicitation before you act. The Service is not a substitute for reading the solicitation.

3. Accounts

You sign in with a link sent to your email address. You are responsible for keeping that mailbox secure and for activity under your account. You must give an email address you control.

4. Plans and payment

The free plan and the Premium plan are described on the pricing page. Premium is a subscription that renews automatically until you cancel. Our order process is conducted by our online reseller Paddle.com. Paddle.com is the Merchant of Record for all our orders. Paddle provides all customer service inquiries related to payments and handles returns. You can cancel at any time from your account page; Premium then stays active until the end of the period you have paid for. Refunds are covered by the refund policy.

5. Acceptable use

You may not resell or republish the Service's data in bulk, access it by automated means other than the interfaces we provide, try to disrupt it, or use it to break the law.

6. Your content

The keywords and company profile you enter remain yours. You allow us to process them to run the Service, which for Premium includes sending them to our AI provider to produce fit ratings.

7. Termination

You may stop using the Service and delete your watches at any time. We may suspend or close an account that breaks these terms.

8. Disclaimer and limit of liability

The Service is provided "as is", without warranties of any kind. To the extent the law allows, we are not liable for indirect or consequential loss, including a missed solicitation or an unsuccessful proposal, and our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the twelve months before the claim.

9. Changes

We may change these terms. We will post the new version here and, for a material change, email account holders.

10. Contact

[YOUR LEGAL NAME], [YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS]. Email: [email protected].