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Spec In A Sec, LLC
Effective Date: February 17, 2025
Website: https://specinasec.com
Spec In A Sec, LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates a fabric pattern design platform and SaaS application accessible through specinasec.com and a network of associated websites, branded domains, subdomains, and services (collectively, the "Ecosystem"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.
This Privacy Policy applies to all users, vendors, and licensees who access any property within the Ecosystem, regardless of whether access is through the primary specinasec.com website, a vendor-branded domain, a licensee-branded domain, a custom domain, a subdomain, or any other entry point. This includes current services as well as future services the Company develops or operates, including but not limited to a 3D model specification tool.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
When you access our website or any property within the Ecosystem, we automatically collect:
This information is used to prevent spam, detect unauthorized access attempts, understand which platforms our users engage with, optimize their experience, and improve our services across the Ecosystem.
We use the information we collect to:
As described in our Terms and Conditions, the Spec In A Sec Ecosystem operates as an interconnected network of services. We use your information across the entire Ecosystem to:
Regardless of which website, domain, or entry point you use to register or access the Platform, your account is a Spec In A Sec, LLC account. You are a subscriber of Spec In A Sec, LLC. This means your account data, activity, and preferences may be used across all properties within the Ecosystem to provide, personalize, and improve the Service.
Patterns, fabrics, product information, and other content provided by Vendors and Licensees is used across the Ecosystem in accordance with the Vendor Services Agreement and Licensee Services Agreement, respectively. This includes making such content available on specinasec.com, any subdomain, the 3D model specification tool, and any future services the Company operates. Vendor access control settings (manual approval vs. automatic approval) are honored as described in the applicable service agreement.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Your information may be shared across all properties within the Spec In A Sec Ecosystem as necessary to operate the Platform and provide services. This includes sharing user account information, project data, vendor content, and licensee content across specinasec.com, branded domains, subdomains, and future services such as the 3D model specification tool. Vendors and Licensees participating in the Ecosystem are automatically made available on future Ecosystem properties.
User-provided information is shared with vendors to fulfill project requests, sample orders, and other interactions initiated by the user or facilitated by the Platform.
Information relevant to the operation of a Licensee's Organization may be shared with the Licensee in accordance with the Licensee Services Agreement.
We may engage third-party service providers to assist with email delivery (such as Brevo), payment processing, domain registration, hosting, analytics, or other operational functions. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
We use only essential cookies necessary for the operation of our website and the Ecosystem. These cookies:
We do not currently use analytics or advertising cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and provide appropriate notice and consent mechanisms.
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services and to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
When you terminate your account:
(a) Your login credentials will be deactivated and your direct access to the Platform will be revoked;
(b) Personally identifiable information associated with your account profile (such as your name, email address, phone number, and shipping address) will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws. You may request deletion of this information as described in Section 7;
(c) Content and data that has been incorporated into the Ecosystem during the term of your account may be retained and continued to be used by the Company in accordance with the Platform Data License granted in the Terms and Conditions. This includes but is not limited to project specifications, sample requests, design selections, specsheets, vendor interactions, and any other content that has been integrated into projects, samples, or derivative works created by you, other Users, Vendors, or the Platform;
(d) Aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data derived from your use of the Platform may be retained indefinitely for analytics, product improvement, and business development purposes;
(e) Records necessary for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and enforcement of our agreements may be retained for the period required by applicable law or our internal policies.
Upon termination of a Vendor Services Agreement or Licensee Services Agreement, the Company may retain and continue to use Vendor Content or Licensee Content that has been incorporated into the Ecosystem in accordance with the applicable agreement. Patterns, fabrics, specifications, and other content that has been used in projects, samples, or other derivative works may continue to be available across the Ecosystem.
You have the right to:
Please note that due to the interconnected nature of the Ecosystem and the Platform Data License granted in the Terms and Conditions, certain content and data that has been incorporated into the Ecosystem may not be eligible for deletion. This includes content that has been integrated into other users' projects, specifications, or other derivative works, as well as data necessary for the continued operation of the Platform.
If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
To exercise these rights, contact us at the information provided below. We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable law and may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with additional rights:
To exercise these rights, contact us at the information provided below.
If you are a Canadian resident, you have rights under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA):
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18 years of age. Access to our platform requires vendor authorization or account registration, which inherently limits access to business professionals and authorized individuals.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from someone under 18, we will take steps to delete that information immediately.
Our services are operated from the United States. If you are accessing our website or any Ecosystem property from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.
For EEA residents, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers of personal data.
Our website and Ecosystem properties may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Branded Domains and White-Label instances within the Ecosystem are not third-party sites; they are part of the Spec In A Sec Ecosystem and are subject to this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy works in conjunction with our Terms and Conditions, and where applicable, the Vendor Services Agreement, Licensee Services Agreement, and White-Label Service Addendum. The Platform Data License described in the Terms and Conditions governs the Company's rights to use data across the Ecosystem. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect that data.
In the event of any conflict between this Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions regarding data usage rights, the Terms and Conditions shall control.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.
For significant changes, we will provide notice through our website or by email. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Spec In A Sec, LLC
Email: info@specinasec.com
Spec In A Sec, LLC
Effective Date: February 17, 2025
Website: https://specinasec.com
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Spec In A Sec, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the Spec In A Sec platform and all associated services (the "Service").
By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Service.
These Terms apply to all users of the Service, regardless of whether access is through the primary specinasec.com website, a vendor-branded domain, a licensee-branded domain, a custom domain, a subdomain, or any other entry point within the Ecosystem (as defined below). Additional terms may apply to Vendors and Licensees under their respective agreements with the Company.
The entire network of websites, applications, services, subdomains, and tools operated by Spec In A Sec, LLC, including but not limited to specinasec.com, all branded vendor and licensee domains, any subdomain of specinasec.com, and any future platforms, services, or tools the Company develops or operates, including but not limited to a 3D model specification tool.
The Spec In A Sec SaaS application, including all features, tools, interfaces, APIs, and services provided through the Ecosystem.
An entity or individual that has entered into a Vendor Services Agreement with the Company and makes its patterns, fabrics, and related products available to Users through the Ecosystem.
An organization that has entered into a Licensee Services Agreement with the Company and under which Vendors may enroll.
All data, content, specifications, project information, sample requests, design selections, images, communications, and any other materials created, uploaded, submitted, or otherwise provided by you through the Service.
A custom domain or subdomain configured to display the Platform under a Vendor's or Licensee's branding. A Branded Domain is part of the Ecosystem and is subject to these Terms.
An optional service that allows Vendors or Licensees to present a customized appearance of the Platform under their own branding. A White-Label instance operates within the confines and infrastructure of the Spec In A Sec Platform and does not constitute a separate or independent platform.
Spec In A Sec is a fabric pattern design platform and SaaS application that provides:
We act as a platform and utility, facilitating connections between users and vendors. We do not manufacture or distribute physical products directly. The Service operates as an interconnected Ecosystem where content, data, and functionality may be shared across all properties and services operated by the Company.
To use our Service, you must:
Our Service serves both business professionals and individual consumers who have been authorized by registered vendors or who have registered through an entry point that permits open registration.
By creating an account, you agree to:
Regardless of which website, domain, or entry point you use to register, your account is a Spec In A Sec, LLC account. You are a subscriber of Spec In A Sec, LLC. Your account may be accessible across multiple properties within the Ecosystem, and your account data, activity, and preferences may be shared across the Ecosystem to provide and improve the Service.
Vendors who register on our platform are subject to additional terms set forth in the Vendor Services Agreement. Vendors agree to:
By using the Service, you grant Spec In A Sec, LLC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, modify, adapt, create derivative works from, and otherwise exploit all User Content across the entire Ecosystem for any purpose related to the operation, promotion, improvement, or expansion of the Company's business and services.
This license explicitly includes but is not limited to the right to:
(a) Use all data added to, authored on, or generated through the Platform, including but not limited to user accounts, contact information, project specifications, sample requests, design selections, pattern and fabric preferences, specsheets, communications, and all other associated data the Platform uses to operate;
(b) Display, share, and distribute User Content across any property within the Ecosystem, including but not limited to specinasec.com, any subdomain thereof, the 3D model specification tool, and any other current or future service the Company develops or acquires;
(c) Use aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data derived from User Content for analytics, product improvement, marketing, research, and business development;
(d) Use User Content to train, improve, and develop features and tools within the Ecosystem;
(e) Share User Content with third-party services integrated into the Ecosystem for the purpose of providing or enhancing platform functionality.
You retain ownership of original creative works you create using the Service. However, the license granted in Section 6.1 is irrevocable with respect to any content that has been uploaded to or created on the Platform during the term of your account, and such content may continue to be used across the Ecosystem even after account termination, to the extent it has been incorporated into specifications, projects, samples, vendor interactions, or other derivative works created by you, other Users, Vendors, or the Platform.
Patterns, designs, images, and other content uploaded by vendors remain the intellectual property of the respective vendors. You may only use vendor content as authorized by the vendor and in accordance with any applicable licenses or agreements. Vendor content is made available to you subject to each vendor's access control settings.
All Users who register on the Platform, regardless of whether they register through specinasec.com, a Branded Domain, a White-Label instance, or any other entry point, are subscribers of Spec In A Sec, LLC. Your account information, contact details, project history, activity data, and all other User Data belongs to the Company's Ecosystem and may be used by the Company to further its business interests, including but not limited to providing services across the Ecosystem, marketing, analytics, cross-platform features, and the development of new services.
The Company is developing and may launch additional services, including but not limited to a 3D model specification tool. By using the Service, you consent to your User Content and User Data being made available on and used by these future services in accordance with this Section 6.
You agree to use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You agree NOT to:
You shall not, directly or indirectly, and shall not authorize, permit, or enable any third party to:
(a) Copy, reproduce, duplicate, replicate, or clone any portion of the Platform, including its design, layout, user interface, workflows, features, or functionality;
(b) Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code, algorithms, data models, or underlying structure of the Platform;
(c) Create any derivative work, competing product, or similar service based on or inspired by the Platform's design, features, functionality, or user experience;
(d) Use knowledge gained from the Platform to build, assist in building, or advise on building a competing or substantially similar product or service;
(e) Scrape, harvest, crawl, or use automated means to extract data, content, images, or information from the Platform;
(f) Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices displayed on or within the Platform;
(g) Use automated systems, bots, scripts, or software to interact with the Service in a manner not expressly authorized by the Company;
(h) Frame, mirror, or otherwise incorporate any portion of the Service into another website, application, or service without the Company's prior written consent.
If you become aware of any unauthorized use of the Service or any violation of these Terms, you agree to promptly notify the Company at the contact information provided in these Terms.
In the course of using the Service, you may have access to or become aware of information that is confidential or proprietary to the Company or other participants in the Ecosystem. "Confidential Information" includes but is not limited to:
(a) The internal workings, proprietary processes, algorithms, business logic, and technical architecture of the Platform;
(b) Non-public features, tools, or functionality of the Platform, including features in development or beta testing;
(c) Business strategies, roadmaps, product plans, or pricing structures of the Company;
(d) Non-public information about other Users, Vendors, or Licensees obtained through the Platform;
(e) Any information designated as confidential by the Company or that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential given its nature and the circumstances of disclosure.
You agree to:
(a) Keep all Confidential Information strictly confidential and not disclose it to any third party;
(b) Not use Confidential Information for any purpose other than your authorized use of the Service;
(c) Not discuss the internal workings, technical implementation, or proprietary processes of the Platform with any third party;
(d) Take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of Confidential Information, using at least the same degree of care you use to protect your own confidential information.
Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of you; (b) was known to you prior to disclosure through the Service; (c) is independently developed by you without use of Confidential Information; or (d) is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order, provided that you give the Company reasonable notice to seek a protective order where practicable.
Confidentiality obligations survive termination of your account for a period of three (3) years, except with respect to trade secrets, which shall remain confidential for as long as they qualify as trade secrets under applicable law.
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Spec In A Sec, LLC and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. This includes but is not limited to:
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include the right to:
(a) Modify, copy, or create derivative works based on the Service;
(b) Sell, resell, license, sublicense, distribute, or commercially exploit the Service;
(c) Access the Service to build a competing or substantially similar product or service;
(d) Use the Service beyond the scope of access granted by these Terms.
The intellectual property protections and restrictions set forth in these Terms survive termination of your account indefinitely with respect to trade secrets and for a period of five (5) years with respect to all other intellectual property protections.
When you create projects or submit requests through our platform:
Our platform may facilitate purchases between users and vendors. When making purchases:
Access to certain features of the Service may require payment of fees. If applicable:
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of your information.
By using the Service, you acknowledge that your data may be used across the entire Ecosystem as described in Section 6 of these Terms and in the Privacy Policy.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER 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:
We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or quality of any content provided by vendors or other third parties. Any reliance on such content is at your own risk.
We do not warrant that any particular feature, tool, or service within the Ecosystem will remain available, unchanged, or compatible with previous versions. The Ecosystem is continuously evolving, and features may be added, modified, or removed at any time.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SPEC IN A SEC, LLC, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Spec In A Sec, LLC and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature within the Service. Upon termination:
Upon termination of your account, the Company may retain and continue to use User Content and data that has been incorporated into the Ecosystem, including but not limited to specifications, projects, samples, vendor interactions, and derivative works, in accordance with the Platform Data License granted in Section 6. This retention is necessary for the continued operation of the Ecosystem and the preservation of records and data integrity for other Users and Vendors who have interacted with your content.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Service at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe:
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service. This includes the right to add, modify, or remove features, tools, or services within the Ecosystem.
We may revise these Terms from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of these Terms. For significant changes, we will provide notice through the Service or by email. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue legal remedies in the state or federal courts located in South Carolina.
YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable Vendor Services Agreement, Licensee Services Agreement, or White-Label Service Addendum, constitute the entire agreement between you and Spec In A Sec, LLC regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of such right or provision.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
The following sections survive termination of your account: Section 6 (Platform Data License), Section 7.3 (Anti-Reproduction and Anti-Copying), Section 8 (Confidentiality), Section 9 (Intellectual Property), Section 15 (Limitation of Liability), Section 16 (Indemnification), Section 17.2 (Data Retention After Termination), Section 19 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution), and Section 20 (General Provisions).
If you are a Vendor, your use of the Service is also governed by the Vendor Services Agreement, which contains additional terms regarding enrollment, data licensing, confidentiality, intellectual property restrictions, and fees specific to Vendors.
If you are a Licensee or Organization, your use of the Service is also governed by the Licensee Services Agreement, which contains additional terms regarding enrollment, billing, data licensing, confidentiality, and intellectual property restrictions specific to Licensees.
If you utilize the White-Label Service, your use is also governed by the White-Label Service Addendum, which contains additional terms regarding the scope, limitations, and conditions of the White-Label Service.
In the event of a conflict between these Terms and any additional agreement (Vendor Services Agreement, Licensee Services Agreement, or White-Label Service Addendum), the additional agreement shall control with respect to the subject matter it covers. For all other matters, these Terms shall control.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Spec In A Sec, LLC
Email: info@specinasec.com