Terms of Use Agreement
Last updated: April 2, 2025
Please note that these Terms of Use have been updated effective April 2, 2025. By continuing to access or use the Nexad Platform, Services, or Software after this date, you accept these changes.
Introduction and Acceptance of Agreement
These Terms of Use ("Agreement") govern your access and use of the Nexad platform located at www.nex.ad (the "Platform") and all associated software, tools, and services provided by Nexad (collectively, the "Services"). For purposes of this Agreement, "Nexad," "we," "our," or "us" refers exclusively to About Intelligence Inc., a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business located at 400 Concar Dr., San Mateo, CA 94402.
Please review this Agreement along with our Privacy Policy carefully before accessing or using the Platform or Services. By accessing or using the Platform or Services, you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to comply with and be legally bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree with any part of this Agreement, you must discontinue use immediately.
If you enter this Agreement on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the full legal authority to bind that entity to these terms. In such a case, the terms "you" and "your" refer to that entity. If you enter this Agreement as an individual, you represent that you are of legal age in your jurisdiction (at least 18 years old) and possess the legal capacity to agree to and comply with this Agreement.
Please review this Agreement along with our Privacy Policy carefully before accessing or using the Platform or Services. By accessing or using the Platform or Services, you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to comply with and be legally bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree with any part of this Agreement, you must discontinue use immediately.
If you enter this Agreement on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the full legal authority to bind that entity to these terms. In such a case, the terms "you" and "your" refer to that entity. If you enter this Agreement as an individual, you represent that you are of legal age in your jurisdiction (at least 18 years old) and possess the legal capacity to agree to and comply with this Agreement.
Notice of Arbitration Agreement:
THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION AND A CLASS ACTION WAIVER, DETAILED IN SECTION 14 BELOW. BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND AGREE TO RESOLVE ALL DISPUTES THROUGH INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION.
THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION AND A CLASS ACTION WAIVER, DETAILED IN SECTION 14 BELOW. BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND AGREE TO RESOLVE ALL DISPUTES THROUGH INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION.
1. The Services; Changes to the Services or this Agreement
Nexad provides a suite of AI-powered advertising optimization and monetization tools designed for digital properties, including mobile applications, websites, and connected TV platforms (collectively, the "Services"). Nexad may introduce new services, alter existing Services, or discontinue any Services at its discretion. Such changes shall be subject to this Agreement.
Registration and Account Information
To access the Platform and Services, you must register and create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You must keep your account secure, not disclose your login credentials to unauthorized parties, and remain fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
Platform and Service Updates
We may periodically update, modify, or enhance the Platform or Services, including security patches, bug fixes, enhancements, or new features. Such updates may affect your or your end users' experiences. We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, terminate, or remove your access to the Platform or Services at any time without prior notice.
Communications
By using the Services, you consent to receive communications from Nexad or our affiliates concerning your account, the Platform, Services updates, and other relevant notifications via electronic means.
Changes to this Agreement
We reserve the right to modify or update this Agreement, including any policies incorporated herein, at any time. Updated terms will be posted on the Platform and generally take effect 30 days after posting. Continued use of the Platform or Services after these changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. If you disagree with any revised terms, your sole remedy is to cease using the Platform and Services immediately.
2. Your Use of the Platform and Services
Advertisers’ Use of the Platform and Services
Advertisers, media buyers, advertising agencies, demand-side platforms, e-commerce platforms, merchants, and other providers of advertisements (collectively, "Advertisers") may submit advertising content including, without limitation, text links, banners, videos, artwork, graphics, and other promotional materials ("Advertisements") for display and distribution through the Nexad Platform and Services.
If you use the Services as an Advertiser, you represent, warrant, and agree that:
If you use the Services as an Advertiser, you represent, warrant, and agree that:
- All Advertisements you submit or display will comply fully with Nexad’s Advertiser Policies and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- You will not submit Advertisements containing illegal, fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, harmful, discriminatory, offensive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable content.
- You have secured all necessary rights, licenses, and consents to allow Nexad to display and distribute your Advertisements through the Platform and Services.
- You grant Nexad a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to copy, distribute, publicly display, perform, adapt, modify, reproduce, and otherwise use your Advertisements and any associated content and intellectual property as necessary for Nexad to provide the Services.
- Nexad may use data generated from your Advertisements to enhance and improve its Services, including analytics and AI-driven optimizations.
Publishers’ Use of the Platform and Services
Digital property owners, including but not limited to mobile application developers, website operators, and connected TV providers (collectively, "Publishers"), may offer their digital platforms, websites, applications, and other online properties (each a "Property," collectively "Properties") to display Advertisements through Nexad’s Platform and Services.
If you use the Services as a Publisher, you represent, warrant, and agree that:
If you use the Services as a Publisher, you represent, warrant, and agree that:
- All Properties submitted to Nexad will comply with Nexad’s Publisher Policies and all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.
- Your Properties will not contain illegal, harmful, misleading, fraudulent, deceptive, discriminatory, offensive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable content.
- You will not generate or encourage invalid activity, fraudulent impressions, clicks, or requests on Advertisements through your Properties. Nexad retains sole discretion in determining valid impressions, clicks, and activities and reserves the right to withhold or adjust payments for any invalid or fraudulent activities.
- You grant Nexad all necessary rights and permissions to access, index, cache, store, and display Advertisements on your Properties, including automated and programmatic means.
- You grant Nexad a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use data collected from your Properties to enhance and improve its Services, including analytics and AI-driven technologies.
Eligibility Requirements and Compliance
You represent and warrant that you will use the Platform and Services in full compliance with this Agreement and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to export control laws. You further agree not to use the Platform, Services, or Software if:
- You are located in or associated with a country or territory embargoed by the United States or subject to sanctions.
- You have been previously suspended or terminated from using Nexad’s Platform or Services.
- Your use of the Platform or Services violates any applicable law, rule, or regulation.
Access to and Use of Nexad Software
Nexad may provide you with software development kits (SDKs), application programming interfaces (APIs), tracking pixels, integrations, documentation, sample code, and related developer tools and materials (collectively, the "Software") for your use in connection with the Platform and Services. Your use of this Software is governed by this Agreement and applicable end-user license agreements ("EULAs"). You agree to use the Software solely for purposes authorized by this Agreement and any related documentation or agreements.
Third-Party SDKs or Integrations
Your use of any third-party SDKs, APIs, pixels, or software integrations in connection with the Services is governed solely by the terms and conditions of the applicable third-party provider. Nexad does not accept any responsibility or liability for third-party integrations, including compliance with applicable privacy and data protection laws. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding third-party services integrated with the Nexad Platform and Services.
3. Proprietary Rights and Usage Restrictions
Ownership of Intellectual Property
Nexad retains all legal right, title, and interest in and to the Platform, Services, Software, and all related intellectual property rights, including without limitation all technologies, algorithms, methods, documentation, and improvements thereto. Except for the limited license expressly granted to you under this Agreement, Nexad and its licensors reserve all rights not explicitly granted herein.
License Grant and Restrictions
Subject to your compliance with this Agreement, Nexad grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license solely to access and use the Platform, Services, and Software as permitted by this Agreement.
You expressly agree not to:
You expressly agree not to:
- Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on the Platform, Services, or Software.
- Reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code or underlying technologies from the Platform, Services, or Software.
- Copy, distribute, lease, rent, lend, sublicense, sell, transfer, or make available any part of the Platform, Services, or Software to any third party.
- Circumvent, bypass, or otherwise interfere with any security-related features or restrictions in the Platform, Services, or Software.
- Remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary notices or labels contained on or within the Platform, Services, or Software.
Feedback
If you provide Nexad with suggestions, recommendations, or feedback regarding the Platform, Services, or Software ("Feedback"), you hereby assign to Nexad all rights, title, and interest in and to such Feedback, and Nexad shall have the unrestricted right to use and fully exploit such Feedback without acknowledgment or compensation to you.
Trademarks
Nothing in this Agreement grants you any right, license, or interest in Nexad's trademarks, trade names, logos, or branding elements ("Nexad Marks"). You may not use Nexad Marks without Nexad's prior written consent, except as expressly authorized through the Platform or Services.
4. Data Privacy and Data Sharing
Data Processing Agreement
To the extent that any personal data (as defined under applicable data protection laws) is shared or processed in connection with your use of the Platform and Services, such processing shall be governed by Nexad’s Data Processing Agreement ("DPA"), which is incorporated into and forms a part of this Agreement. You acknowledge and agree to comply fully with the obligations outlined within the DPA.
Your Data Privacy Responsibilities
You represent and warrant that:
- You will comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations regarding data protection, privacy, and security, including obtaining necessary consents and providing clear disclosures to end users.
- You will maintain an easily accessible and accurate privacy policy that clearly explains your practices concerning data collection, usage, sharing, and processing in relation to Nexad’s Services, including information about cookies, SDKs, and similar technologies used on your digital properties.
- Where legally required, you will obtain explicit end-user consent to use cookies or other tracking technologies, and you will promptly provide Nexad with documentation of such consent upon request.
- You have secured all necessary rights, permissions, and consents required under applicable data protection laws to share personal data with Nexad for processing consistent with this Agreement and the DPA.
- You will implement and maintain appropriate mechanisms on your digital properties to allow end users to exercise their rights under applicable data protection laws, including rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of personal data processing.
Nexad Privacy Policy
Your use of the Platform and Services is also governed by Nexad’s Privacy Policy, available at Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy outlines how Nexad collects, uses, shares, and processes data provided by you or collected through your use of the Platform and Services. By accessing and using the Platform or Services, you affirm that you have reviewed and consent to the practices outlined in the Privacy Policy.
5. Prohibition on Children's Data and Use of Services Targeting Children
Restrictions on Children's Data
As explained herein and detailed further in our Privacy Policy Nexad Services are not intended for use by children, and you may not initialize or use any Nexad SDK or any aspect of the Services in connection with any user classified as a "child" under applicable law. Nexad does not knowingly collect personal information from children or serve advertisements directed to children.
You expressly agree that you will not, under any circumstances, knowingly collect, process, or share any data from or about children under the applicable age limit as defined by relevant data protection laws ("Child" or "Children"). As of the effective date of this Agreement, the Nexad SDKs and Services must not be initialized, activated, or utilized in connection with any digital property, application, or advertisement specifically designed or targeted toward Children.
You expressly agree that you will not, under any circumstances, knowingly collect, process, or share any data from or about children under the applicable age limit as defined by relevant data protection laws ("Child" or "Children"). As of the effective date of this Agreement, the Nexad SDKs and Services must not be initialized, activated, or utilized in connection with any digital property, application, or advertisement specifically designed or targeted toward Children.
Compliance with Children's Privacy Laws
You acknowledge and warrant that your use of the Platform and Services complies fully with all applicable children's privacy laws, regulations, and standards, including but not limited to:
- The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA, 15 U.S.C. § 6501, et seq.)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements regarding children's data.
- Any other jurisdiction-specific laws or regulations regarding the privacy and protection of Children.
Your Responsibilities Regarding Children's Data
You agree that it is your sole responsibility to:
- Accurately determine if your digital property, application, or advertisement qualifies as being designed or targeted toward Children according to applicable laws and regulations.
- Implement and maintain all necessary safeguards and consent mechanisms required by law to ensure that no Children's data is collected or processed via the Platform or Services.
- Promptly notify Nexad if you suspect that data related to Children may have inadvertently been processed or transmitted through your use of the Platform or Services.
Reporting and Enforcement
If Nexad becomes aware that you have violated these requirements regarding Children's data, Nexad reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate your access to the Platform and Services, and may pursue any additional remedies available under law. If you become aware that Nexad has inadvertently processed data relating to Children, you must immediately inform Nexad via email at contact@nex.ad
6. Fees and Payments
Advertisers' Payment Obligations
If you use the Platform and Services as an Advertiser, you agree to pay Nexad all applicable fees as determined by the online reporting and invoicing system provided by Nexad. Payment terms are generally net thirty (30) days from the invoice date, unless otherwise stated. All fees are payable in U.S. dollars, regardless of your primary business location.
If your payment method fails or if your account becomes past due, Nexad may, at its discretion:
If your payment method fails or if your account becomes past due, Nexad may, at its discretion:
- Offset past-due amounts against any payments owed to you by Nexad.
- Suspend or terminate your access to the Platform and Services.
- Refer the overdue balance to collection services or take legal action to collect the overdue amounts.
You agree to reimburse Nexad for any collection fees, legal fees, or court costs incurred in collecting overdue amounts. Interest may accrue on overdue amounts at the lesser of one percent (1%) per month or the maximum allowable by law.
Publishers' Payment Terms
If you use the Platform and Services as a Publisher, Nexad agrees to pay you based on valid impressions, clicks, or actions delivered through your Properties, as determined solely by Nexad’s online reporting system. Payments are made monthly and are subject to applicable minimum payment thresholds communicated through the Platform.
Payments to Publishers will be calculated based on:
Payments to Publishers will be calculated based on:
- Valid impressions, clicks, or actions recorded by Nexad.
- Applicable pricing models, such as cost per thousand impressions (CPM) or revenue share, as agreed upon and communicated through the Platform.
Nexad reserves the right to withhold, adjust, or offset payments for invalid activity, fraudulent traffic, policy violations, or breach of this Agreement or the Publisher Policy[to come]. Nexad’s determination of valid and invalid activity is final.
Taxes and Fees
You are solely responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, levies, or similar governmental assessments related to your use of the Platform and Services, including but not limited to sales, use, value-added (VAT), goods and services (GST), withholding, or other taxes ("Taxes"). All payments owed by you to Nexad must be made without deduction for any Taxes. If required by applicable law, you agree to provide Nexad with a valid tax exemption certificate.
Publishers may be required to remit Taxes to relevant authorities for revenue earned through Nexad’s Services. If applicable, Publishers agree to provide their GST registration number upon request and adhere to local tax regulations.
You acknowledge and agree that any payment processing fees or transaction costs incurred in connection with payments to or from Nexad are your responsibility and will be borne solely by you.
Publishers may be required to remit Taxes to relevant authorities for revenue earned through Nexad’s Services. If applicable, Publishers agree to provide their GST registration number upon request and adhere to local tax regulations.
You acknowledge and agree that any payment processing fees or transaction costs incurred in connection with payments to or from Nexad are your responsibility and will be borne solely by you.
Changes to Fees
Nexad reserves the right to modify its fee structures or introduce new charges at any time with advance notice through the Platform or via direct communication to your registered contact details. Continued use of the Platform or Services after fee modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised fee structure.
7. Confidentiality
Definition of Confidential Information
"Confidential Information" includes any non-public information provided by Nexad to you in connection with the Platform or Services, which may include but is not limited to:
- Technical information and documentation related to the Platform, Services, and Software.
- Business, marketing, and financial information, strategies, data, or statistics related to Nexad’s operations.
- Information regarding beta or unreleased features and updates of the Platform or Services.
- The terms and conditions of this Agreement, including pricing and any associated agreements or policies.
Confidential Information does not include information that you can demonstrate:
- Was already in your possession without confidentiality obligations.
- Was publicly available through no fault of your own.
- Was independently developed without using Nexad’s Confidential Information.
- Was rightfully obtained by you from a third party without breach of confidentiality obligations.
Use and Protection of Confidential Information
You agree to:
- Use Nexad’s Confidential Information only as expressly permitted by this Agreement or any applicable supplemental agreements or policies provided by Nexad.
- Maintain Nexad’s Confidential Information in strict confidence, using at least the same degree of care you use to protect your own confidential information, but no less than reasonable care.
- Limit access to Confidential Information strictly to your employees, contractors, agents, or advisors who require access for purposes consistent with this Agreement and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than those contained herein.
- Not disclose, copy, distribute, or otherwise make available Nexad’s Confidential Information without Nexad’s prior written consent, except as required by applicable law, regulation, or court order, provided that you promptly notify Nexad in advance of such compelled disclosure.
Unauthorized Disclosure
You acknowledge and agree that unauthorized disclosure or use of Confidential Information may cause irreparable harm to Nexad. You agree that Nexad shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief or other equitable remedies, in addition to any other remedies available at law, in the event of any unauthorized disclosure or use of its Confidential Information.
Return of Confidential Information
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, or upon Nexad’s written request, you must promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information in your possession or control and certify in writing that such return or destruction has occurred.
8. Reporting Content and Violations; Intellectual Property Policy
Reporting Content and Policy Violations
If you believe any Advertisements, Properties, content, or other activity accessed or displayed via the Platform or Services violates this Agreement, applicable laws, or Nexad’s policies, you should promptly report such concerns to Nexad. You can submit reports of violations or inappropriate content through the reporting mechanisms provided on the Platform or by contacting Nexad's designated support team at contact@nex.ad
Upon receiving your report, Nexad will review the issue and take action as deemed appropriate in Nexad’s sole discretion, which may include removal of content, suspension, or termination of access or services to the offending party.
Upon receiving your report, Nexad will review the issue and take action as deemed appropriate in Nexad’s sole discretion, which may include removal of content, suspension, or termination of access or services to the offending party.
Trademark, Copyright, and DMCA Policy
Nexad respects intellectual property rights and requires its Users to do the same. Nexad complies with applicable intellectual property laws, including the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") and related international laws and regulations.
If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed by any content accessible via the Platform or Services, please promptly notify Nexad's designated copyright agent at contact@nex.ad with a written notice containing:
If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed by any content accessible via the Platform or Services, please promptly notify Nexad's designated copyright agent at contact@nex.ad with a written notice containing:
- Identification of the copyrighted work or intellectual property that you claim has been infringed.
- A detailed description and identification of the allegedly infringing content or activity, including the URL or sufficient information to locate the material.
- Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement asserting your good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright or intellectual property owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
- Your electronic or physical signature.
Upon receipt of a valid infringement notice, Nexad will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the infringing material and notify the responsible party. Nexad may also terminate access or use privileges for repeat infringers in its sole discretion.
For further information about Nexad’s policies regarding intellectual property rights and enforcement procedures, please review our Intellectual Property Policy[to come]
For further information about Nexad’s policies regarding intellectual property rights and enforcement procedures, please review our Intellectual Property Policy[to come]
9. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
Warranty Disclaimers
The Platform, Services, and Software provided by Nexad are offered on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Nexad expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and any warranties arising out of course of dealing or usage of trade.
Nexad makes no representations or warranties:
Nexad makes no representations or warranties:
- That the Platform, Services, or Software will meet your specific requirements or expectations;
- That the Platform, Services, or Software will be available on an uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free basis;
- That the Platform, Services, or Software will be free from viruses or other harmful components;
- Regarding the accuracy, reliability, or quality of information, content, or results obtained through the Platform, Services, or Software.
You acknowledge and agree that any material or data downloaded or otherwise obtained through the Platform, Services, or Software is done at your own discretion and risk, and you will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system, devices, or loss of data that results from the use of such material or data.
No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from Nexad or through the Platform, Services, or Software, shall create any warranty not expressly stated in this Agreement.
No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained from Nexad or through the Platform, Services, or Software, shall create any warranty not expressly stated in this Agreement.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall Nexad or any of its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, or agents be liable to you or any third party for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, loss of data, loss of goodwill, business interruption, or costs of substitute services), whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, arising out of or related to this Agreement or your use of, or inability to use, the Platform, Services, or Software, even if Nexad has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the total aggregate liability of Nexad for all claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement, your use of the Platform, Services, or Software shall not exceed the lesser of (a) Ten Thousand U.S. Dollars (USD $10,000), or (b) the amount paid or payable by you to Nexad in the three (3) month period immediately preceding the date the claim first arose.
Notwithstanding the above, if no fees were paid or payable in the relevant period, Nexad's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed Twenty U.S. Dollars (USD $20).
Certain jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or certain warranties; therefore, some of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, the liability of Nexad shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the total aggregate liability of Nexad for all claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement, your use of the Platform, Services, or Software shall not exceed the lesser of (a) Ten Thousand U.S. Dollars (USD $10,000), or (b) the amount paid or payable by you to Nexad in the three (3) month period immediately preceding the date the claim first arose.
Notwithstanding the above, if no fees were paid or payable in the relevant period, Nexad's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed Twenty U.S. Dollars (USD $20).
Certain jurisdictions may not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or certain warranties; therefore, some of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, the liability of Nexad shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Nexad, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, licensors, and representatives from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, judgments, awards, penalties, costs, expenses, and attorneys' fees arising out of or relating to:
- Your use of the Platform, Services, or Software in violation of this Agreement or applicable laws and regulations.
- Any breach of your representations, warranties, obligations, or responsibilities as stated in this Agreement or in any related policies, including but not limited to the Privacy Policy
- Any claim alleging that your Properties, Advertisements, or content infringe or misappropriate any third party’s intellectual property rights or violate any applicable laws or regulations.
- Your acts, omissions, negligence, misconduct, or intentional wrongdoing in connection with your use of the Platform, Services, or Software.
- Any unauthorized access to or misuse of Confidential Information as defined in Section 7 of this Agreement.
- Any claims related to your violation of third-party privacy rights, including unauthorized collection, use, or sharing of data or personal information.
Nexad reserves the right, at its own discretion and expense, to assume exclusive control and defense of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you. In such cases, you agree to cooperate fully with Nexad in asserting any available defenses. You shall not settle any indemnified claim without Nexad’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
11. Termination of Agreement
Termination by Nexad
Nexad may, in its sole discretion and without prior notice, suspend, restrict, or terminate your account or your access to and use of the Platform, Services, and Software at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Your breach or suspected breach of any term of this Agreement, the Privacy Policy, or any other applicable agreements or policies.
- Engaging in fraudulent, illegal, or prohibited activities, including invalid traffic or infringement of intellectual property rights.
- Non-payment of any fees owed by you to Nexad.
- Requests or mandates by law enforcement or other governmental authorities.
Nexad also reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to remove your data, account information, and related content from the Platform or Services upon termination.
Termination by You
You may terminate this Agreement at any time by notifying Nexad in writing or through any termination functionality provided within the Platform or Services. Upon termination, you must immediately cease using the Platform, Services, and Software and promptly delete or return all Confidential Information, as required in Section 7 of this Agreement.
Effect of Termination
Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement for any reason:
- Your rights to access and use the Platform, Services, and Software will immediately terminate.
- All outstanding amounts payable to Nexad under this Agreement will become immediately due and payable.
- Nexad will not be liable to you or any third party for termination or suspension of access to the Platform, Services, or Software.
Survival
The provisions of this Agreement that by their nature should survive termination shall continue to apply following termination, including but not limited to Sections on Proprietary Rights and Usage Restrictions, Confidentiality, Indemnification, Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability, Governing Law and Jurisdiction, and Dispute Resolution and Arbitration.
12. Representations and Warranties
General Representations and Warranties
You represent and warrant to Nexad that:
- You have the full power, authority, and legal right to enter into and perform your obligations under this Agreement.
- Your execution and performance of this Agreement will not violate any agreement or obligation to which you are bound or any applicable laws or regulations.
- All information you have provided or will provide to Nexad in connection with your account registration, use of the Platform, Services, and Software is true, accurate, current, and complete.
- You will maintain and promptly update your account information to ensure it remains accurate, current, and complete.
Advertisers' Specific Representations and Warranties
If you use the Platform or Services as an Advertiser, you further represent and warrant that:
- You own or have secured all necessary rights, licenses, consents, and permissions to use, display, and distribute all Advertisements provided to Nexad.
- Your Advertisements and related materials comply and will comply at all times with all applicable laws, regulations, and the requirements set forth in the Demand Policy[to come]
- Your Advertisements do not and will not infringe upon, violate, or misappropriate the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any third party.
- Your Advertisements will not contain any malicious software, viruses, or other harmful components.
Publishers' Specific Representations and Warranties
If you use the Platform or Services as a Publisher, you further represent and warrant that:
- You own or control all rights necessary to operate and make available the Properties you have submitted to Nexad.
- Your Properties and all related content comply and will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and the requirements set forth in the Publisher Policy[to come]
- You will not engage in, authorize, or encourage any invalid traffic, fraudulent activities, or other deceptive practices in connection with your Properties.
- Your Properties do not and will not infringe upon, violate, or misappropriate the intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any third party.
Compliance with Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Laws
You represent and warrant that you shall comply fully with all applicable anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the U.K. Bribery Act, and any other applicable anti-bribery laws or regulations in your jurisdiction. You agree to maintain accurate records, implement adequate internal controls, and promptly report to Nexad any known or suspected violations of these laws.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
his Agreement, and any disputes or claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Platform, the Services, or the relationship between you and Nexad, including but not limited to matters concerning its validity, interpretation, enforceability, or breach, shall be governed exclusively by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles that would require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.
You and Nexad irrevocably consent and agree that the state and federal courts located in Delaware shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any disputes or claims not subject to arbitration as provided in Section 14 of this Agreement. Both parties hereby waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue in these courts. In any such litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
Nothing in this section shall limit or otherwise affect the arbitration agreement set forth in Section 14, nor the rights or obligations of either party under such arbitration provision.
You and Nexad irrevocably consent and agree that the state and federal courts located in Delaware shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any disputes or claims not subject to arbitration as provided in Section 14 of this Agreement. Both parties hereby waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue in these courts. In any such litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.
Nothing in this section shall limit or otherwise affect the arbitration agreement set forth in Section 14, nor the rights or obligations of either party under such arbitration provision.
14. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Informal Dispute Resolution
You and Nexad agree that in the event of any dispute arising from or related to this Agreement, the Platform, the Services, or any aspect of our relationship, both parties shall first seek to resolve the dispute informally. You must notify Nexad of any dispute by providing a written notice ("Notice of Dispute") describing the nature and basis of the dispute, and the specific relief sought. Nexad agrees to attempt to resolve such disputes promptly and amicably.
Notice of Dispute should be sent to Nexad at contact@nex.ad
If the dispute is not resolved within sixty (60) days after Nexad receives your Notice of Dispute, either party may proceed to binding arbitration as set forth below.
Notice of Dispute should be sent to Nexad at contact@nex.ad
If the dispute is not resolved within sixty (60) days after Nexad receives your Notice of Dispute, either party may proceed to binding arbitration as set forth below.
Agreement to Arbitration
Except as expressly provided herein, any unresolved disputes arising from or relating to this Agreement, the Platform, Services, Software, or your relationship with Nexad shall be submitted to binding arbitration conducted by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration Rules and the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes, as modified by this Agreement. The arbitration shall be conducted in English, and all arbitration proceedings shall take place in Delaware, United States, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by both parties.
The arbitration shall be presided over by a single arbitrator selected in accordance with the AAA rules. The arbitrator's decision shall be binding and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. Arbitration awards shall include a written explanation of the basis for the decision.
The arbitration shall be presided over by a single arbitrator selected in accordance with the AAA rules. The arbitrator's decision shall be binding and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. Arbitration awards shall include a written explanation of the basis for the decision.
Exceptions to Arbitration
The following disputes shall not be subject to arbitration and may be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction:
- Claims involving Nexad's intellectual property rights, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets.
- Claims seeking injunctive relief or equitable remedies related to breaches or threatened breaches of confidentiality obligations as set forth in Section 7.
- Claims related to unpaid fees or accounts due, or collection matters.
- Claims to enforce, vacate, or modify an arbitration award.
Class Action Waiver
You and Nexad agree that arbitration shall be conducted solely on an individual basis. Neither you nor Nexad shall be entitled to join or consolidate claims in arbitration by or against other individuals or entities, or arbitrate any claim as a representative, member, or in a class-wide or consolidated action. The arbitrator is authorized to award relief only in favor of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to provide relief warranted by that party's individual claim.
If this class action waiver is found to be unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then this arbitration agreement shall be deemed void in its entirety in that jurisdiction.
If this class action waiver is found to be unenforceable in any jurisdiction, then this arbitration agreement shall be deemed void in its entirety in that jurisdiction.
Severability
If any provision of this arbitration agreement is deemed invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be severed from this arbitration agreement and the remainder of the arbitration agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
15. Miscellaneous Provisions
Entire Agreement
This Agreement, along with the Privacy Policy, Publisher Policy[to come], Demand Policy[to come], and any other supplemental policies, documents, or agreements referenced herein or otherwise applicable to your use of the Platform and Services, constitutes the entire and exclusive understanding between you and Nexad regarding your access to and use of the Platform, Services, and Software. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, communications, proposals, or representations, whether written or oral, related to the subject matter herein.
No Waiver
The failure of Nexad to enforce any right or provision of this Agreement will not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Nexad to be effective.
Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court or arbitrator to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
Assignment
You may not assign, transfer, or delegate any rights or obligations under this Agreement, whether voluntarily, by operation of law, or otherwise, without Nexad's prior written consent. Nexad may freely assign this Agreement without restriction. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of each party’s successors and permitted assigns.
Time Limitation on Claims
You agree that any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to this Agreement, your use of the Platform, Services, or Software must be filed within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arose. Any claims or causes of action not filed within this one-year period will be permanently barred.
Force Majeure
Nexad shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, fire, flood, earthquakes, pandemics, governmental actions, war, terrorism, riots, labor disputes, disruptions in telecommunications, internet outages, or other unforeseen circumstances ("Force Majeure Events").
Notices
All notices required or permitted under this Agreement must be in writing and will be deemed delivered when received if delivered personally, sent by confirmed electronic transmission, overnight courier, or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested. Notices to Nexad should be sent to contact@nex.ad. Notices to you will be sent to the address or email provided in your account information.
Construction
The headings and titles in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation. Both parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement shall not be construed against any party by reason of having drafted it.
Independent Contractors
Nothing in this Agreement creates any joint venture, partnership, agency, employment, or fiduciary relationship between you and Nexad. Both parties are independent contractors in relation to one another.