Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SpainBound ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SpainBound. Please read them carefully.

2. Description of Service

What SpainBound Is

SpainBound is a productivity and project management tool designed to help individuals organize their preparation for the Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa. We provide:

• Personalized timeline generation based on your specific situation
• AI-powered research assistance for visa-related questions
• Organizational tools for tracking deadlines, documents, and requirements

You are solely responsible for your visa application. All information provided by SpainBound is for educational and organizational purposes only. Always verify requirements with official sources and consult qualified professionals for legal guidance.

3. User Accounts

Account Creation

• You may use SpainBound as a guest or create an account using magic link authentication
• You must provide a valid email address
• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account

Account Security

• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your email account
• Magic links expire after 15 minutes for security
• Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access

Account Restrictions

• One account per person
• Accounts are for personal, non-commercial use only
• You may not share your account credentials

4. Acceptable Use

Permitted Use

You may use SpainBound for personal, non-commercial purposes to organize your own visa preparation.

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Scrape, copy, or reproduce content from SpainBound for commercial purposes
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to access the Service
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Use the Service to provide immigration consulting services to others

5. Intellectual Property

SpainBound Ownership

SpainBound owns all intellectual property rights in the Service, including:

• Software, code, and algorithms
• Design, layout, and user interface
• Branding, logos, and trademarks
• Compiled knowledge base and data organization

Your Data

You retain ownership of:

• Your profile data and timeline information
• Your chat messages (though they are ephemeral)

By using the Service, you grant SpainBound a license to use your data solely to provide the Service to you.

Knowledge Base Sources

Our knowledge base aggregates information from publicly available sources, including official government websites, community forums (Reddit, Facebook groups), and user contributions. We do not claim ownership of the underlying source material.

6. Disclaimers

Specific Disclaimers:

• Timelines are estimates: Generated timelines are based on historical data and publicly available information. Processing times vary and are subject to change without notice.
• Requirements may change: Visa requirements are set by Spanish authorities and may change at any time. We cannot guarantee accuracy or completeness.
• AI responses: Our AI chat provides answers sourced from our knowledge base, but responses may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect.
• No guarantee of approval: Using SpainBound does not guarantee your visa application will be approved.
• Consulate-specific variations: Each consulate may have unique requirements or interpretations. Always verify with your specific consulate.

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for verifying all information with official sources and making decisions about your visa application. Do not rely solely on SpainBound for critical decisions.

7. Limitation of Liability

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Visa application delays or rejections
• Missed deadlines or appointments
• Financial losses related to your visa application
• Reliance on inaccurate or outdated information
• Lost travel plans or relocation expenses
• Errors in timelines, requirements, or AI responses
• Data loss or service interruptions

Maximum Liability

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. For the free tier of service, the maximum liability is zero ($0).

8. Data & Privacy

Your use of SpainBound is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Key Points:

• You have the right to access, correct, and delete your data
• You can delete your account at any time
• Chat messages are ephemeral and not stored
• We do not sell your data to third parties

9. Termination

Your Right to Terminate

You may delete your account at any time through your account settings. Upon deletion, all your profile data and timeline information will be permanently removed.

Our Right to Terminate

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in prohibited activities
• Abuse or misuse the Service
• Pose a security or legal risk

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

For material changes: We will notify registered users via email at least 7 days before the changes take effect.

Continued use of SpainBound after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Governing Law

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of SpainBound shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of the United States.

12. Contact

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