Last Updated: [Mar.2026]
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Groundwork platform, including our web application, mobile applications, APIs, and related services (collectively, the “Services”), operated by Pocket Robot Inc. (“Pocket Robot,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By creating an account, accessing, or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree, you may not use the Services.
1. Eligibility and Account Registration
You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding agreements. To access certain features, you must create an account.
You agree to:
Allow us to contact you via the information provided for feedback, account, and promotional content purposes
Provide accurate and complete information
Maintain the security of your credentials
Notify us promptly of unauthorized access
You are responsible for all activity occurring under your account.If you register on behalf of a company or organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
2. License Grant
Subject to these Terms, Pocket Robot grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your internal business purposes.
You may not:
Resell, sublicense, or distribute the Services
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
Circumvent security or access controls
Use the Services for unlawful purposes
Attempt to access other users’ data
3. Free Trial
We may offer a free trial period (e.g., 7 days).
During the trial:
The Services are provided “as is” without warranties.
We may modify or terminate trial access at any time.
No service-level commitments apply.
We are not liable for any data loss, service interruption, or damages arising during the trial period.
4. Billing and Subscription Terms
4.1 Free Trial
We may offer a free trial period. If you enter payment information during the trial, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid plan at the end of the trial period unless cancelled before the trial expires.
We reserve the right to modify or terminate trial offers at any time.
4.2 Subscription Plans
Access to certain features requires a paid subscription. Subscription details, including pricing, billing frequency, usage limits, and feature access, are described at the time of purchase.
You agree to pay all applicable fees associated with your selected plan.
4.3 Automatic Renewal
Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle (monthly or annual) unless cancelled prior to renewal. By purchasing a subscription, you authorize us (or our payment processor) to charge your payment method on a recurring basis.
4.4 Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting support.
Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
We do not provide partial or prorated refunds for unused time unless required by law.
4.5 Failed Payments
If payment fails:
We may retry the charge.
We may suspend access to paid features.
Continued non-payment may result in account termination, including removal of your User Data.
4.6 Plan Changes
If you upgrade your plan, the new pricing may take effect immediately or at the next billing cycle, as indicated during checkout. If you downgrade your plan, changes may take effect at the end of the current billing cycle.
4.7 Taxes
Fees do not include applicable taxes. Taxes are applied at checkout. You are responsible for ensuring the required information is given during checkout so that the necessary taxes are applied, unless otherwise specified.
4.8 Price Changes
We may modify subscription pricing upon reasonable notice. Price changes will not affect your current billing period but will apply to future renewals.
4.9 Refund Policy
Subscription fees are non-refundable except where required by law. Refund requests may be considered at our discretion within 10 business days.
5. User Data and Content
5.1 Ownership
You retain ownership of all data, files, photos, coordinates, project information, and content uploaded to the Services (“User Data”).
Pocket Robot retains ownership of:
The platform
Software
Infrastructure
Documentation
All intellectual property not constituting User Data
5.2 License to Process Data
You grant Pocket Robot a limited license to process, store, transmit, and display User Data solely to:
Provide the Services
Maintain system functionality
Improve performance and reliability
Provide customer support
5.3 Responsibility for Content
You are solely responsible for:
The accuracy and legality of User Data
Obtaining any required permissions or consents
Ensuring compliance with applicable laws
You must not upload unlawful, infringing, or harmful content.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect User Data. However: No system is 100% secure.
You acknowledge inherent risks of online data transmission.
Security obligations are described further in our Privacy Policy.
7. Service Availability
We aim to provide reliable access to the Services but do not guarantee:
Continuous availability
Error-free operation
Uninterrupted service
We may perform maintenance, updates, or modifications at our discretion.
8. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
Attempt unauthorized system access
Interfere with platform integrity
Use automated scraping tools without authorization
Upload malicious code
Violate privacy or data protection laws
Circumvent subscription limits
Violation may result in suspension or termination.
9. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate access if:
You violate these Terms
Required by law
Necessary to protect system security
You may terminate your account at any time.
Upon termination:
Access to Services will cease.
We may delete User Data after a reasonable retention period unless legally required to retain it.
10. Confidentiality
Each party agrees to maintain confidentiality of non-public business information disclosed during use of the Services. This obligation survives termination.
11. Third-Party Services
The Services may integrate with or rely on third-party providers, including:
Cloud hosting providers
Payment processors
Diagnostic and monitoring services
We are not responsible for third-party services beyond our reasonable control.
12. Intellectual Property
All platform software, design, branding, and documentation remain the exclusive property of Pocket Robot Inc.
No rights are granted except as expressly stated in these Terms.
13. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pocket Robot disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including:
Merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Non-infringement
Availability or reliability
We do not warrant that the Services will meet your specific operational needs.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
Pocket Robot shall not be liable for:
Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Loss of profits
Business interruption
Data loss
Operational downtime
Our total aggregate liability under these Terms shall not exceed the greater of:
Amounts paid by you in the preceding 12 months;
or
$500 CAD (if no payments have been made)
This limitation applies regardless of legal theory.
15. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pocket Robot Inc. from claims arising from:
Your misuse of the Services
Violation of law
Infringement of third-party rights
Breach of these Terms
16. Modifications to Services
We may modify or discontinue features at any time. Material changes to these Terms will be posted with an updated effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
17. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Province of Manitoba and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Manitoba.
18. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Pocket Robot Inc. regarding use of the Services.
19. Contact
Pocket Robot Inc.
info@pocketrobot.ca