Terms of Service

Article 1 - Purpose

These Terms of Service govern access to and use of FigDraft, a tool that helps users transform rough invention sketches into clean, editable patent-style draft figures.

By accessing FigDraft, requesting beta access, uploading materials, or using any FigDraft feature, you agree to these Terms.

Article 2 - Service Publisher

Article 3 - Hosting

Article 4 - Service Description

FigDraft may provide some or all of the following features:

• Upload or import rough invention sketches, scans, or photos
• Clean, vectorize, and organize linework into patent-style draft figures
• Add or edit reference numerals, leader lines, labels, and part lists
• Preview before/after transformations with watermarks
• Export draft figures as SVG, PDF, PNG, or similar formats
• Store project files, source sketches, and generated drafts
• Run basic checks for readability, numbering, and figure consistency

FigDraft is a drafting assistance tool. It does not replace a patent attorney, patent agent, professional patent drafter, or official patent office review.

Article 5 - Beta Access

FigDraft may be offered as a private beta. Beta features may be incomplete, experimental, rate-limited, modified, paused, or discontinued at any time.

During beta, you should use non-confidential examples unless you have received written confirmation that the secure uploader and applicable confidentiality controls are active.

Article 6 - Registration and Accounts

To use certain features, you may need to create an account or request access.

• You must provide accurate and up-to-date information
• You must be at least 18 years old
• You are responsible for protecting your login credentials
• You are responsible for all activity under your account
• You must notify us if you suspect unauthorized access

Article 7 - User Content and Invention Materials

User Content includes sketches, photos, scans, part names, notes, files, generated figures, project data, and any invention-related material you submit to FigDraft.

• You retain ownership of your User Content.
• You grant FigDraft a limited license to host, process, transform, display, and export User Content only as needed to provide the service.
• You are responsible for ensuring you have the rights and permissions needed to upload and process User Content.
• You should not upload third-party confidential materials unless you have permission to do so.

Article 8 - Patent and Legal Disclaimer

You are solely responsible for:

• Deciding whether and when to file a patent application
• Determining whether a public disclosure could affect patent rights
• Reviewing all figures, numbers, labels, and exports before use
• Working with qualified patent professionals where appropriate
• Ensuring that any submitted or exported material is accurate

FigDraft outputs are draft materials. They may require human correction, professional review, redrawing, or format changes before use in any filing.

Article 9 - AI and Drafting Accuracy

FigDraft may use AI-assisted or automated processes. These processes can make mistakes, omit details, misread geometry, create incorrect labels, or produce imperfect linework.

You must review, edit, and validate all generated outputs. FigDraft does not guarantee that any output is complete, accurate, patent-compliant, or suitable for filing.

Article 10 - Plans, Pricing, and Payments

FigDraft may offer free previews, one-time export packs, subscriptions, or other paid plans. Prices and included features are shown on the website or at checkout and may change over time.

• Free previews may include watermarks and export restrictions
• Paid exports may include limits on file formats, projects, or figure count
• Payments may be processed by Stripe or another payment provider
• Invoices may be sent by email after successful payment
• Subscriptions, if offered, may renew automatically until cancelled

Unless otherwise stated, prices are displayed in USD. FigDraft is operated by a French sole trader. VAT is not applicable under Article 293 B of the French General Tax Code while the exemption applies.

Article 11 - Refunds and Withdrawal

If you are a consumer located in the European Union, you may have a 14-day right of withdrawal under applicable consumer law. However, where you request immediate access to a digital service or downloadable export, you may be asked to waive that withdrawal right for content already delivered.

Refund requests can be sent to patrick@figdraft.com. We may refuse refunds where files have already been generated, downloaded, or substantially consumed, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Article 12 - Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use FigDraft for unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent purposes
• Upload content that infringes third-party rights
• Upload malicious files, malware, or harmful code
• Attempt to reverse engineer, scrape, overload, or disrupt the service
• Bypass rate limits, watermarks, payment, or access controls
• Misrepresent FigDraft outputs as official legal or patent advice
• Use FigDraft to publish someone else's confidential invention material

Article 13 - Intellectual Property

FigDraft, including its software, interface, brand, design, workflows, and documentation, is protected by intellectual property laws.

• You receive a limited, personal, revocable right to use the service.
• You may not copy, resell, sublicense, or exploit the service itself.
• Your source sketches and generated figure exports remain yours.
• FigDraft may use aggregated, anonymized, non-identifying usage data to improve the product.

Article 14 - Privacy and Confidentiality

Processing of personal data is described in our Privacy Policy.

FigDraft is being designed for private invention workflows, but beta users should not assume the same confidentiality level as a signed NDA or attorney relationship. If your material is highly sensitive, consult a professional before uploading it.

Article 15 - Service Availability

FigDraft is provided on an "as available" basis. We may update, pause, limit, or discontinue parts of the service for maintenance, security, beta feedback, business reasons, or technical constraints.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability, permanent storage, or permanent access to beta projects.

Article 16 - Warranty Disclaimer

Article 17 - Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, FigDraft will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or business losses, including loss of profits, loss of data, loss of patent rights, missed filing deadlines, or disclosure decisions made by the user.

FigDraft's total liability for any claim will not exceed the amount you paid to FigDraft in the 12 months before the event giving rise to the claim, or USD 100, whichever is greater.

Article 18 - Indemnification

You agree to defend and hold harmless FigDraft and its publisher from claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising from:

• Your User Content
• Your use or misuse of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Your use of outputs in patent, business, or legal workflows

Article 19 - Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate access if you violate these Terms, create risk for the service, fail to pay applicable fees, or use the service abusively. You may stop using FigDraft at any time and request deletion of your account or project data where available.

Article 20 - Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Updates take effect when posted on the website. Material changes may be communicated by email or in-product notice where appropriate. Continued use of FigDraft means you accept the updated Terms.

Article 21 - Consumer Mediation for EU or French Customers

If you are a consumer located in France or the European Union and a dispute cannot be resolved directly, you may be entitled to contact a consumer mediator under applicable law.

Article 22 - Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by French law, unless mandatory consumer protection rules in your country provide otherwise.

Subject to mandatory law, disputes will be submitted to the competent courts of Paris, France.

Article 23 - Contact