Terms of Service

Welcome to Circle's comprehensive Terms of Service. Please read these terms carefully as they govern your use of our AI-powered YouTube growth platform and define the legal relationship between you and Circle.

Last Updated: June 2025Version 2.1

Your Agreement to Our Terms

Welcome to Circle, the premier AI-powered YouTube growth platform designed to revolutionize how content creators optimize their channels. These Terms of Service ("Terms", "Agreement") constitute a legally binding contract between you ("User", "Creator", "You") and Circle ("We", "Us", "Our", "Platform", "Service").

By accessing, browsing, or using any part of Circle's services, including but not limited to our web application, mobile applications, APIs, or any associated services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must immediately discontinue use of our Service.

Important: These Terms may be updated periodically. Continued use of Circle after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.

Comprehensive Service Overview

1.1 Platform Description

Circle is a sophisticated AI-driven YouTube optimization platform that leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence to provide content creators with advanced analytics, strategic insights, and growth acceleration tools. Our platform offers a comprehensive suite of features including:

  • Advanced AI-powered video concept generation and ideation
  • Comprehensive competitor analysis and market intelligence
  • Strategic keyword research and SEO optimization recommendations
  • Automated script generation and content structure optimization
  • Trend analysis and viral content prediction algorithms
  • Channel performance analytics and growth trajectory modeling
  • Audience engagement optimization strategies

1.2 Technology Infrastructure

Our platform is built on enterprise-grade infrastructure powered by industry-leading technologies including Groq's Lightning-Fast AI Processing for sub-second response times, Supabase's for auth systems, and CockroachDB's Database for reliable data management.

1.3 Service Availability

Circle is currently offered as a free service to democratize access to advanced YouTube growth tools. We maintain a 99.9% uptime target and provide 24/7 technical monitoring to ensure consistent service availability. Our global infrastructure ensures optimal performance regardless of your geographic location.

Eligibility and Account Requirements

2.1 Age Requirements and Parental Consent

Circle welcomes users of all ages, including teenagers and young content creators. However, if you are under the digital age of consent in your jurisdiction (typically 13-16 years depending on location), you must obtain verifiable parental or guardian consent before using our Service. We comply with international privacy regulations including:

  • Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - United States
  • General Data Protection Regulation for Children (GDPR-K) - European Union
  • Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) - Singapore
  • Privacy Act 1988 - Australia
  • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) - Canada

2.2 Account Registration and Verification

To access Circle's advanced features, you must create an account by providing accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach.

2.3 Professional and Commercial Use

Circle is designed for both individual creators and professional content agencies. Commercial use is permitted under these Terms, including use by marketing agencies, media companies, and professional YouTube management services, provided such use complies with all applicable laws and platform guidelines.

Advanced Data Security and Privacy Protection

3.1 Enterprise-Grade Encryption

Your data security is our paramount concern. All user data is protected using military-grade encryption protocols with the following specifications:

  • AES-256 encryption for data at rest and in transit
  • 1000+ iteration password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
  • Dual master key architecture for additional security layers
  • End-to-end encryption for all API communications
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing

3.2 Data Protection Guarantee

🔒 Security Guarantee: Even with massive computing resources, brute-forcing a single user's credentials would require over 1000 years of continuous computational effort.

3.3 Global Data Hosting Infrastructure

Our data is strategically distributed across multiple secure data centers worldwide to ensure optimal performance and redundancy:

  • Primary Region: Jurong West, Singapore (asia-southeast1) - ISO 27001 Certified
  • Secondary Region: St. Ghislain, Belgium (europe-west1) - GDPR Compliant
  • Tertiary Region: California, USA (us-west2) - SOC 2 Type II Certified

3.4 Privacy Policy Integration

For comprehensive details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please review our detailed Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

Acceptable Use Policy and Prohibited Activities

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use Circle for legitimate YouTube content creation and optimization purposes, including but not limited to content strategy development, competitive analysis, keyword research, and audience engagement optimization.

4.2 Strictly Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited and may result in immediate account suspension or termination:

  • Automated scraping, crawling, or systematic data extraction from our platform
  • Spamming our AI systems with excessive or malicious requests
  • Attempting to reverse engineer, decompile, or extract our proprietary algorithms
  • Uploading, generating, or requesting illegal, harmful, or inappropriate content
  • Impersonating other individuals, brands, or entities
  • Unauthorized access to other users' accounts or data
  • Violation of YouTube's Terms of Service or Community Guidelines
  • Distribution of malware, viruses, or other malicious software
  • Harassment, bullying, or threatening behavior toward other users
  • Circumventing security measures or access controls

4.3 Content Moderation and Reporting

We employ both automated systems and human moderators to monitor platform usage. Users can report violations through our contact system. We reserve the right to investigate suspected violations and take appropriate action.

Intellectual Property Rights and Content Ownership

5.1 Your Content Rights

You retain full ownership of all content you create, upload, or generate using Circle's platform. This includes but is not limited to video concepts, scripts, channel strategies, and any derivative works created with our AI assistance. Circle does not claim ownership of your creative output.

5.2 Platform Improvement License

To continuously improve our AI algorithms and service quality, you grant Circle a limited, non-exclusive license to use anonymized and aggregated data derived from your usage patterns. This data is used solely for service enhancement and does not include personally identifiable information or your creative content.

5.3 Circle's Proprietary Rights

Circle retains all rights, title, and interest in our platform, including but not limited to:

  • Proprietary AI algorithms and machine learning models
  • Platform design, user interface, and user experience elements
  • Technology stack, architecture, and infrastructure
  • Trademarks, logos, and brand elements
  • Documentation, guides, and educational materials

5.4 Third-Party Integration Rights

Circle integrates with YouTube's API and other third-party services. Your use of these integrations is subject to the respective terms of service of those platforms. We are not responsible for changes to third-party services that may affect Circle's functionality.

Service Limitations and Important Disclaimers

6.1 AI Technology Limitations

While Circle employs state-of-the-art AI technology, users should understand that:

  • AI-generated suggestions are tools to assist creativity, not guarantee success
  • Results may vary based on niche, competition, and market conditions
  • Our algorithms continuously learn and improve but may occasionally provide suboptimal recommendations
  • YouTube's algorithm changes may affect the relevance of our suggestions

6.2 Service Availability

While we strive for maximum uptime, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted service availability. Factors that may affect service include:

  • Scheduled maintenance and updates
  • Third-party service dependencies
  • Force majeure events beyond our control
  • Technical issues requiring emergency resolution

6.3 Professional Advice Disclaimer

Important: Circle provides creative and strategic suggestions for YouTube content creation. Our service is not a substitute for professional legal, financial, or business advice. Always consult qualified professionals for matters requiring expert guidance.

Account Termination and Data Retention

7.1 Voluntary Account Termination

You may terminate your Circle account at any time by contacting our support team. Upon termination, your access to the platform will be immediately revoked, and your personal data will be handled according to our data retention policy.

7.2 Involuntary Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms of Service. Reasons for termination may include:

  • Violation of acceptable use policies
  • Fraudulent or deceptive practices
  • Threatening or harassing behavior
  • Repeated technical abuse of our systems
  • Legal compliance requirements

7.3 Data Retention and Deletion

Following account termination, we will retain your data for a period of 30 days to allow for potential account recovery. After this period, all personal data will be permanently deleted from our systems, except where retention is required by law.

Legal Compliance and Governing Law

8.1 Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Singapore, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Singapore.

8.2 International Compliance

Circle operates in compliance with international laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - United States
  • Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) - Singapore
  • Privacy Act 1988 - Australia
  • Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) - Brazil

8.3 Dispute Resolution

We encourage users to contact us directly to resolve any disputes. For formal dispute resolution, we offer mediation services before pursuing legal action. This helps resolve issues efficiently while maintaining positive relationships with our user community.

Terms Updates and Modification Policy

9.1 Modification Process

We may update these Terms of Service periodically to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business practices. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Notify users via email at least 30 days before changes take effect
  • Display prominent notices on our platform
  • Update the "Last Modified" date at the top of this document
  • Provide a summary of significant changes in our changelog

9.2 Continued Use Agreement

Your continued use of Circle after the effective date of any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree with updated Terms, you must discontinue use of our Service and may terminate your account.

9.3 Version Control

We maintain a version history of our Terms of Service to ensure transparency. Previous versions are archived and available upon request for legal or compliance purposes.

Contact Information and Support

10.1 General Inquiries

For questions about these Terms of Service, our platform, or general support, please contact us through the following channels:

10.2 Legal and Compliance

For legal notices, compliance issues, or formal communications, please use our dedicated legal contact methods with appropriate subject line identification.

10.3 Business Hours and Support

Our support team operates across multiple time zones to provide comprehensive coverage. While we strive to respond to all inquiries promptly, response times may vary based on inquiry complexity and volume.

Agreement Acknowledgment

By using Circle, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these comprehensive Terms of Service. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Circle regarding your use of our platform.

Document Version: 2.1 | Last Updated: June 2025 | Effective Date: June 7, 2025

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