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Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: September 26, 2025

Welcome to 1watermark.com (the “Site”). These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) are a binding agreement between you and 1Watermark, Inc. (“1Watermark,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

1) Eligibility & Use of the Site

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority where you live) to use the Site. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

  • access or use the Site in a manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair it;
  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, user accounts, or systems;
  • use any scraper, robot, spider, or other automated means except as permitted by robots.txt;
  • upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code; or
  • infringe or violate any third‑party rights or applicable laws.

We may suspend or terminate access for any violation of these Terms.

2) Accounts

If the Site enables account creation, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities under your account. Notify us promptly of any unauthorized access.

3) Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, software, design, and compilations, are owned by 1Watermark or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, create derivative works, publicly display, or exploit any content without our prior written consent, except as expressly permitted by these Terms.

4) User Content & Feedback

If you submit content (e.g., feedback, suggestions, reviews, files) to the Site, you grant 1Watermark a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, host, and display such content in connection with operating, improving, and promoting the Site and our services. You represent and warrant that you own or control the rights to your content and that it does not violate any law or third‑party rights.

5) Third‑Party Links & Services

The Site may link to third‑party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for third‑party content, policies, or practices. Access them at your own risk.

6) No Professional Advice

Content on the Site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice (legal, financial, or otherwise).

7) Disclaimers

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non‑infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error‑free, that defects will be corrected, or that content is accurate or reliable.

8) Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, 1Watermark and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for lost profits, data, or goodwill, arising from or related to your use of the Site. Our total liability for all claims relating to the Site shall not exceed the greater of US$100 or the amounts you paid (if any) to access the Site in the twelve months before the claim. Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in those cases, the limitations apply to the maximum extent permitted.

9) Indemnification

You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless 1Watermark and our affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your use of the Site, your content, or your violation of these Terms or applicable law.

10) Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason. Upon termination, your right to use the Site ceases immediately.

11) Governing Law; Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to conflict‑of‑law rules. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any dispute relating to these Terms or the Site are the state or federal courts located in North Carolina, USA, and you consent to personal jurisdiction there.

California Users – Consumer Rights Notice (Civ. Code §1789.3):

If you are a California resident, you may contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the California Department of Consumer Affairs at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N112, Sacramento, CA 95834 or (800) 952‑5210 to resolve complaints regarding the Site or to receive further information.

12) Changes to the Site and Terms

We may update the Site and these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance.

13) Miscellaneous

Severability. If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.

Assignment. You may not assign these Terms; we may assign them in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale.

Waiver. Our failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.

Force Majeure. We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control.

Entire Agreement. These Terms are the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Site.

14) Contact Us

Email: hello@1watermark.com

Address: 600 Park Offices Dr., Suite 300, Durham, NC 27713