Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website www.arrk.io (the "Platform") and the SaaS technology services provided by The Arrk, Inc. ("Arrk," "Company," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using the Platform and the services offered by Arrk (collectively, the "Services"), you ("User," "you," or "your") agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use immediately. Arrk reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time, in its sole discretion. Continued use constitutes acceptance of such modifications.
2. Ownership of Platform and Services
The Platform and Services, including all proprietary software, APIs, integrations, content, and functionality, are owned exclusively by Arrk. You are granted a limited, revocable, non-transferable license to use the Platform solely for your internal business purposes related to insurance distribution and management.
3. Regulatory Disclaimer
Arrk is a technology platform. We are not an insurance company, underwriter, or broker, and we do not provide legal, financial, or insurance advice. All insurance products accessible through the Platform are issued by licensed carriers and intermediaries.
4. User Eligibility and Account Responsibilities
- Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old, legally capable of entering binding agreements, and not prohibited from using our Services under applicable law.
- Account Information: You must provide accurate and complete information. You are solely responsible for safeguarding your login credentials.
- Termination: Arrk may suspend or terminate your account at any time for breach of these Terms, non-payment, or misuse.
5. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Platform for unlawful, unlicensed, or unauthorized insurance activities.
- Access or tamper with non-public systems of Arrk.
- Introduce malware, attempt reverse engineering, or engage in automated scraping.
- Reproduce, resell, or exploit the Services without written consent.
6. Fees, Payments, and Refunds
- Certain features may require payment. All fees are non-refundable unless required by law.
- Payments must be made in advance, in U.S. dollars. You are responsible for applicable taxes.
- Late payments may incur penalties, interest, and collection costs, including attorney's fees.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All rights in the Platform, APIs, and technology are owned by Arrk. By submitting data or content, you grant Arrk a limited license to use such content as necessary to provide the Services.
8. Data Privacy and Security
- Your use is subject to our Privacy Policy (www.arrk.io/privacy).
- Arrk employs industry-standard security, but cannot guarantee absolute protection.
- Users must comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection laws.
- The Platform is not intended for protected health information (PHI) unless separately contracted.
9. Service Levels and Beta Features
- Arrk will use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure uptime but does not guarantee uninterrupted Services.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability
- TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY WASHINGTON STATE LAW, THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
- ARRK MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, BE AVAILABLE ON AN UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE BASIS, OR BE ACCURATE, RELIABLE, FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL CODE, COMPLETE, LEGAL, OR SAFE.
- ARRK DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ARISING FROM ANY RELIANCE PLACED ON SUCH MATERIALS BY YOU OR ANY OTHER VISITOR TO THE PLATFORM, OR BY ANYONE WHO MAY BE INFORMED OF ANY OF ITS CONTENTS.
- IN NO EVENT SHALL ARRK'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES (OTHER THAN AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW IN CASES INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY) EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID ARRK FOR THE SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE ON WHICH YOU FIRST ASSERT A CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
- TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY WASHINGTON STATE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ARRK BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICES.
- ARRK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY REGULATORY FINES, LOSS OF INSURANCE LICENSES, DENIAL OF COVERAGE, OR ANY OTHER REGULATORY CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM USER'S MISUSE OF THE PLATFORM OR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE INSURANCE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
11. Indemnification
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY WASHINGTON STATE LAW, YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS ARRK AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, DEFICIENCIES, CLAIMS, ACTIONS, JUDGMENTS, SETTLEMENTS, INTEREST, AWARDS, PENALTIES, FINES, COSTS, OR EXPENSES OF WHATEVER KIND, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES, ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO:
- YOUR BREACH OF THESE TERMS OR ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR AGREEMENT REFERENCED HEREIN, OR ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION;
- YOUR UNLICENSED, UNLAWFUL, OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF INSURANCE SERVICES OR VIOLATION OF ANY INSURANCE LAWS OR REGULATIONS;
- YOUR VIOLATION OF ANY RIGHTS OF ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, PUBLICITY, CONFIDENTIALITY, PROPERTY, OR PRIVACY RIGHTS;
- YOUR MISUSE OF THE PLATFORM, INTEGRATIONS, OR ANY RELATED SERVICES;
- ANY CONTENT OR DATA ROUTED INTO OR USED WITH THE SERVICES BY YOU, THOSE ACTING ON YOUR BEHALF, OR YOUR END USERS;
- ANY REGULATORY ACTION, INVESTIGATION, OR PROCEEDING ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES;
- YOUR NEGLIGENT ACTS, OMISSIONS, OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT.
12. Termination and Suspension
You may terminate your account at any time. Arrk may suspend or terminate accounts immediately for violations. Obligations regarding indemnification, limitations of liability, and intellectual property survive termination.
13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
- THESE TERMS SHALL BE INTERPRETED, CONSTRUED, AND ENFORCED IN ALL RESPECTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAW PRINCIPLES THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE APPLICATION OF THE LAWS OF ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
- ANY DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY, OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE BREACH, TERMINATION, ENFORCEMENT, INTERPRETATION, OR VALIDITY THEREOF, INCLUDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE SCOPE OR APPLICABILITY OF THIS AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE, SHALL BE DETERMINED BY BINDING ARBITRATION IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON, UNDER THE COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION.
- THE ARBITRATOR SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE ALL DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE INTERPRETATION, APPLICABILITY, ENFORCEABILITY, OR FORMATION OF THESE TERMS, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM THAT ALL OR ANY PART OF THESE TERMS ARE VOID OR VOIDABLE.
- CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS, CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATIONS, PRIVATE ATTORNEY-GENERAL ACTIONS, AND CONSOLIDATION WITH OTHER ARBITRATIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED. CLAIMS MAY ONLY BE BROUGHT INDIVIDUALLY.
- YOU MAY OPT OUT OF ARBITRATION WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF FIRST USE BY PROVIDING WRITTEN NOTICE TO ARRK AT THE ADDRESS LISTED IN SECTION 16.
- NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, ARRK MAY SEEK INJUNCTIVE OR OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF TO PROTECT ITS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION.
14. Export & Sanctions Compliance
You agree not to use the Services in violation of U.S. export control or sanctions laws, including use related to restricted countries or parties.
15. Entire Agreement, Severability, Waiver, Force Majeure
- These Terms and the Privacy Policy constitute the full agreement.
- If any provision is invalid, the remainder still applies.
- Failure to enforce a right is not a waiver.
- Arrk is not liable for delays or failures caused by events beyond its control.
16. Contact Information
2624 North Division St. #1090
Spokane, WA 99207
United States
Phone: +1 (713) 606-6210
Email: info@arrk.io
17. Specific Services and Industries
Arrk's platform supports a wide range of protection programs across multiple industries, including but not limited to:
- Transportation and Logistics: Complete protection for shipping and logistics operations.
- Mobility: Protection for all aspects of the mobility sector and ridesharing.
- Property Management: Comprehensive solutions for property managers and owners.
- Travel: Travel protection programs for various stakeholders in the travel industry.
- Custom Programs: Bespoke insurance solutions for unique business needs.
Users acknowledge that specific terms and conditions may apply to individual protection programs or industries, which will be provided separately or incorporated by reference.
18. API Integrations and Developer Resources
Arrk provides API integrations for seamless coverage transactions. Developers using these APIs agree to:
- Comply with Arrk's API documentation and guidelines.
- Use API keys and credentials securely and not share them with unauthorized parties.
- Respect rate limits and other technical restrictions imposed by Arrk.
- Notify Arrk promptly of any security vulnerabilities discovered in the API.
Arrk reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any API with reasonable notice to users.
19. White Label Solutions
For partners utilizing Arrk's white label solutions:
- You are responsible for ensuring that your use of white label services complies with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
- You must not misrepresent the source of the insurance products or services as your own.
- Arrk retains all intellectual property rights related to the white label solutions.
- Any customization or branding must be approved by Arrk in writing before implementation.
20. Revenue Sharing and Compensation
Where applicable, revenue sharing or compensation arrangements between Arrk and its partners will be governed by separate agreements. Users acknowledge that:
- Any revenue sharing is subject to compliance with applicable insurance laws and regulations.
- Compensation may vary based on the specific products, services, or programs utilized.
- Arrk reserves the right to modify compensation structures with notice as required by the separate agreements.
Partners are responsible for any tax implications arising from revenue sharing or compensation received from Arrk.
21. Force Majeure and Business Continuity
ARRK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY FAILURE OR DELAY IN PERFORMANCE UNDER THESE TERMS WHICH IS DUE TO FIRE, FLOOD, EARTHQUAKE, ELEMENTS OF NATURE OR ACTS OF GOD, ACTS OF WAR, TERRORISM, RIOTS, CIVIL DISORDERS, REBELLIONS OR REVOLUTIONS, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE REASONABLE CONTROL OF ARRK. IN THE EVENT OF ANY SUCH DELAY, ARRK'S PERFORMANCE SHALL BE EXTENDED FOR A PERIOD EQUAL TO THE TIME LOST BY REASON OF THE DELAY.
22. Assignment and Third-Party Beneficiaries
YOU MAY NOT ASSIGN OR TRANSFER THESE TERMS OR ANY RIGHTS OR OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER WITHOUT ARRK'S PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT. ARRK MAY FREELY ASSIGN OR TRANSFER THESE TERMS AND ANY RIGHTS OR OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER TO ANY THIRD PARTY WITHOUT RESTRICTION. THESE TERMS DO NOT AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO CONFER ANY RIGHTS OR REMEDIES UPON ANY PERSON OTHER THAN THE PARTIES.
23. Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
- USERS REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT THEY POSSESS ALL NECESSARY LICENSES, PERMITS, AND REGULATORY APPROVALS REQUIRED TO USE THE SERVICES IN THEIR JURISDICTION.
- USERS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT INSURANCE LAWS AND REGULATIONS VARY BY JURISDICTION AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS.
- ARRK MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE LEGALITY OF THE SERVICES IN ANY PARTICULAR JURISDICTION AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR USER'S NON-COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.
- USERS AGREE TO INDEMNIFY ARRK FOR ANY VIOLATIONS OF INSURANCE LAWS, REGULATIONS, OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS ARISING FROM THEIR USE OF THE SERVICES.
24. Data Retention and Deletion
- ARRK RETAINS USER DATA ONLY AS LONG AS NECESSARY TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES AND COMPLY WITH LEGAL OBLIGATIONS.
- UPON TERMINATION, ARRK MAY DELETE USER DATA AFTER A REASONABLE PERIOD, UNLESS RETENTION IS REQUIRED BY LAW OR FOR LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSES.
- USERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BACKING UP THEIR DATA BEFORE TERMINATION.
- ARRK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF SERVICES.
25. Modification of Services
ARRK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, SUSPEND, OR DISCONTINUE ANY ASPECT OF THE SERVICES AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE. ARRK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY MODIFICATION, SUSPENSION, OR DISCONTINUATION OF THE SERVICES. CONTINUED USE OF THE SERVICES FOLLOWING ANY SUCH CHANGES CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THE MODIFIED SERVICES.
26. Insurance Regulatory Compliance
- USERS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ARRK OPERATES IN A HIGHLY REGULATED INSURANCE ENVIRONMENT AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL INSURANCE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.
- USERS REPRESENT THAT THEY HAVE OBTAINED ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS FROM REGULATORY AUTHORITIES BEFORE USING THE SERVICES AND WILL MAINTAIN SUCH APPROVALS THROUGHOUT THE TERM OF USE.
- ARRK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO IMMEDIATELY SUSPEND OR TERMINATE SERVICES UPON NOTICE OF ANY REGULATORY ACTION, INVESTIGATION, OR VIOLATION BY THE USER.
- USERS AGREE TO PROVIDE ARRK WITH IMMEDIATE WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY REGULATORY INQUIRIES, INVESTIGATIONS, OR ACTIONS RELATED TO THEIR USE OF THE SERVICES.
27. Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer
- USERS AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING (AML) AND KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER (KYC) REQUIREMENTS.
- ARRK MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION OR VERIFICATION TO COMPLY WITH REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE IF SUCH REQUIREMENTS CANNOT BE MET.
- USERS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT FAILURE TO PROVIDE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF SERVICES.
28. Cybersecurity and Data Breach Notification
- ARRK MAINTAINS COMPREHENSIVE CYBERSECURITY MEASURES BUT USERS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT NO SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY SECURE.
- IN THE EVENT OF A DATA BREACH, ARRK WILL PROVIDE NOTIFICATION TO AFFECTED USERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW, BUT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM SUCH BREACH BEYOND WHAT IS REQUIRED BY LAW.
- USERS AGREE TO IMPLEMENT REASONABLE SECURITY MEASURES ON THEIR END AND TO REPORT ANY SUSPECTED SECURITY INCIDENTS TO ARRK IMMEDIATELY.
29. Sanctions and Export Control Compliance
- USERS REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT THEY ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY U.S. OR INTERNATIONAL SANCTIONS AND ARE NOT LOCATED IN ANY SANCTIONED COUNTRY OR TERRITORY.
- USERS AGREE NOT TO USE THE SERVICES TO FACILITATE ANY TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING SANCTIONED PARTIES OR PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES.
- ARRK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO IMMEDIATELY SUSPEND OR TERMINATE SERVICES IF IT BELIEVES USER IS IN VIOLATION OF SANCTIONS OR EXPORT CONTROL LAWS.
30. Business Associate Agreement (Healthcare)
IF USERS OPERATE IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR AND THE SERVICES INVOLVE PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI), A SEPARATE BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT MUST BE EXECUTED BEFORE SUCH USE. THE SERVICES ARE NOT HIPAA-COMPLIANT BY DEFAULT AND ARRK DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR UNAUTHORIZED PHI DISCLOSURE WITHOUT A PROPER BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT.
31. Audit Rights and Compliance Monitoring
- ARRK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AUDIT USER'S COMPLIANCE WITH THESE TERMS AND APPLICABLE LAWS UPON REASONABLE NOTICE.
- USERS AGREE TO COOPERATE FULLY WITH ANY SUCH AUDIT AND TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO RELEVANT RECORDS AND PERSONNEL.
- FAILURE TO COOPERATE WITH AN AUDIT OR DISCOVERY OF MATERIAL NON-COMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF SERVICES.
32. Service Level Agreements and Uptime
- WHILE ARRK STRIVES FOR HIGH AVAILABILITY, NO SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT OR UPTIME GUARANTEE IS PROVIDED UNLESS SEPARATELY CONTRACTED IN WRITING.
- ARRK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DOWNTIME, SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS, OR PERFORMANCE ISSUES UNLESS SUCH LIABILITY IS SPECIFICALLY ASSUMED IN A SEPARATE AGREEMENT.
- USERS ACKNOWLEDGE THAT INTERNET-BASED SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO VARIOUS FACTORS BEYOND ARRK'S CONTROL.
33. Intellectual Property Infringement Claims
- IF ARRK RECEIVES A CLAIM THAT THE SERVICES INFRINGE THIRD-PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, ARRK MAY, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION: (A) OBTAIN THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE PROVIDING THE SERVICES, (B) MODIFY THE SERVICES TO AVOID INFRINGEMENT, OR (C) TERMINATE THE SERVICES.
- THIS SECTION STATES ARRK'S ENTIRE LIABILITY AND USER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS.
34. Survival of Terms
THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS SHALL SURVIVE TERMINATION OF THESE TERMS: SECTIONS 7 (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS), 10 (DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY), 11 (INDEMNIFICATION), 13 (GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION), 22 (ASSIGNMENT AND THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES), 23 (REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND LICENSING), 24 (DATA RETENTION AND DELETION), AND ANY OTHER SECTIONS THAT BY THEIR NATURE SHOULD SURVIVE TERMINATION.
35. Headings and Interpretation
THE HEADINGS IN THESE TERMS ARE FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND SHALL NOT AFFECT THE INTERPRETATION OF THESE TERMS. WORDS IMPORTING THE SINGULAR SHALL INCLUDE THE PLURAL AND VICE VERSA. THE TERMS "INCLUDING" AND "INCLUDE" SHALL MEAN "INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION."
36. Electronic Signatures and Records
YOU CONSENT TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND AGREE THAT ELECTRONIC RECORDS SHALL HAVE THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS PAPER RECORDS. THIS CONSENT APPLIES TO ALL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISCLOSURES RELATED TO THE SERVICES.