Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Nectar, a desktop application (the "Software") and the related cloud processing and support we provide (together with the Software, the "Service"), offered by Signature Tech Studio, Inc. ("Signature Tech Studio", "we", "us", or "our"). By downloading, installing, accessing, or using Nectar, you agree to these Terms. If you are using Nectar on behalf of an organization, you accept these Terms for that organization and confirm you have authority to do so. If you do not agree, do not install or use Nectar.

1. The Service and how it works

Nectar reads the title block on the sheets of construction-drawing PDF sets and extracts information such as the sheet number, sheet title, project name, and date. It uses that information to help you rename, organize, and file your drawings. Although Nectar is an application you install on your computer, it is not fully local: to read a set, Nectar transmits document content to our cloud and to service providers that perform optical character recognition and AI processing, and it may store documents in our cloud while it works. Our Privacy Policy describes what is sent, to whom, and why. By using Nectar you consent to this processing.

2. Beta release

Nectar is currently offered as a beta release, free of charge. Beta software is a work in progress: features may change, break, or be removed, and the Service may be unavailable at times. We may modify or discontinue Nectar, in whole or in part, at any time. We may introduce fees for Nectar after the beta period, and we will give you notice and an opportunity to decline before any paid plan applies to you.

3. License to use the Software

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install and use the Software for your internal business purposes. You may not copy (except for a reasonable backup), modify, distribute, sell, rent, lease, or create derivative works of the Software; remove or alter any proprietary notices; or reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software or attempt to derive its source code, except to the extent that restriction is prohibited by applicable law. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by us.

4. License keys and single-computer activation

Using Nectar requires a license key that we issue to you. Each license is for a single user and may be active on one computer at a time. When you activate Nectar, the license becomes bound to that computer. To move to a different computer, you must release the license from the first computer and re-activate on the new one, using the controls we provide or by contacting us. You may not share, sublicense, resell, or transfer your license key without our written permission. You are responsible for keeping your license key and credentials secure and for all activity under them.

5. License enforcement and suspension

Nectar checks the status of your license while you use it. We may suspend, revoke, or release a license, which will disable the Software on the bound computer, if we reasonably believe the license is being shared, misused, or used in violation of these Terms, or to protect the security or integrity of the Service. Where practicable, we will give you notice and an opportunity to resolve the issue, except where the law or a security risk requires us to act immediately.

6. Automatic updates

Nectar may automatically download and install updates, including bug fixes, new features, and security patches. Some updates may be required for the Software to keep working, and continued use of Nectar means you accept those updates. We may stop supporting older versions of the Software, and older versions may stop functioning over time.

7. Your environment and connectivity

You are responsible for providing a computer and operating system that meet the requirements to run Nectar. Nectar supports current versions of macOS and Windows, and we may end support for older operating systems. Because Nectar relies on cloud processing, core features require a working internet connection and the availability of our services and providers, which we do not guarantee.

8. Third-party and open-source components

The Software includes third-party and open-source components that are licensed under their own terms. Those terms govern your use of those components and, where required, their notices are included with the Software. Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under, or grants you rights beyond, an applicable open-source license.

9. Your documents and content

You keep all rights to the drawings, documents, and other content you process with Nectar ("Your Content"). We do not claim ownership of Your Content. You grant us a limited license to store, process, and transmit Your Content solely to provide and maintain the Service for you, including sending document content to the providers described in our Privacy Policy. We do not use Your Content to train AI models. You are responsible for having the rights and permissions needed to process Your Content with Nectar.

Nectar can rename and move files on your computer or in locations you choose. You direct these actions, and you are responsible for the files you point Nectar at and for the results. We strongly recommend keeping a backup of your originals before running bulk operations. Nectar also stores some data locally on your computer, such as your session and settings; uninstalling the Software removes that local data.

10. Accuracy of results

Nectar reads documents automatically using optical character recognition and AI, and its results may be incomplete or wrong. You are responsible for reviewing the sheet numbers, titles, and other information Nectar extracts before you rely on them, rename files, or file a set. This is especially important during the beta. Nectar is a tool to assist your work, not a substitute for your own review.

11. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• use Nectar for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation;
• process content that you do not have the right to use, or that infringes the rights of others;
• reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Software, except where that restriction is prohibited by law;
• circumvent or interfere with license activation, enforcement, security, or usage limits;
• resell, rent, or offer Nectar as a service to third parties without our written permission;
• use Nectar in a way that could damage, disable, or impair the Service or interfere with anyone else's use of it; or
• use or export Nectar in violation of US or other applicable export-control or economic-sanctions laws, or provide access to embargoed countries or prohibited parties.

12. Our intellectual property

The Software and Service, including all software, design, and the Nectar name and logo, are owned by Signature Tech Studio and protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any right to our trademarks or branding. We welcome your feedback, and if you send us suggestions, you agree we may use them to improve our products without any obligation to you.

13. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the providers that help us process documents. By using Nectar, you agree to the practices described there.

14. Disclaimer of warranties

Nectar is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that Nectar will be uninterrupted, secure, or error free, or that its results will be accurate or complete. Features labeled beta, preview, or early access are provided without any warranty or availability commitment.

15. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Signature Tech Studio will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill, arising out of or relating to your use of Nectar. Our total liability for any claim relating to Nectar will not exceed the greater of the amount you paid us for Nectar in the twelve months before the claim, or one hundred US dollars. These limits do not apply to liability that cannot be limited under applicable law. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations, so some of these limits may not apply to you.

16. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold Signature Tech Studio harmless from any claims, damages, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of your misuse of Nectar, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party, including in connection with Your Content.

17. Termination

You may stop using Nectar at any time. We may suspend or terminate your license and access if you violate these Terms or if we discontinue the Service. When your license ends, your right to use the Software ends as well, and you must stop using it and remove it from your computer. Documents we hold in our cloud are handled and deleted as described in our Privacy Policy; if you need a copy of data before deletion, contact us promptly. Sections that by their nature should survive termination, including ownership, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution, will continue to apply.

18. Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you. Your continued use of Nectar after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.

19. Dispute resolution and governing law

Informal resolution. Before starting a formal proceeding, you agree to contact us and describe the dispute, and both parties will make good-faith efforts to resolve it within 30 days.

Binding arbitration. Except as stated below, any dispute arising out of or relating to Nectar or these Terms will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, before a single arbitrator, conducted in English, by video or in person in North Carolina. You and Signature Tech Studio agree that each may bring claims only in an individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative proceeding.

Opt-out. You may opt out of arbitration by emailing legal@stechstudio.com within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Opting out does not affect the other provisions of these Terms.

Exceptions and courts. Arbitration does not apply to qualifying individual claims in small-claims court or to requests for injunctive or equitable relief to protect intellectual property or confidential information. For any dispute not subject to arbitration, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Any dispute must be filed within one year after it arises, or it is permanently barred. The prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

Governing law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of laws rules.

20. General

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, are the entire agreement between you and Signature Tech Studio regarding Nectar and supersede any prior agreements on that subject. You may not assign these Terms without our consent; we may assign them in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. If any provision is found unenforceable, it will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted and the remaining provisions will stay in effect. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver of it. We may provide notices to you by email or within the Software, and you agree that electronic communications and signatures satisfy any requirement that a communication be in writing. The parties are independent contractors. Section headings are for convenience only.