1. Purpose and Scope of Service
Orfolio is an AI-powered website builder operated by Studio Orfolio Inc., a Canadian company registered in Quebec. The platform enables users to create, design, customize, and publish professional websites using artificial intelligence, ready-made templates, or custom design tools. By accessing or using Orfolio, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
Orfolio is intended for lawful commercial, personal, and creative use. Prohibited uses include but are not limited to: illegal activities, distribution of malicious software, phishing, fraud, defamatory content, or automated abusive behavior.
2. User Obligations
By using Orfolio, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during account registration and subscription management.
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials and notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.
- Comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to Canadian privacy legislation (PIPEDA, Law 25), intellectual property law, and consumer protection regulations.
- Use the platform responsibly and refrain from creating content that is illegal, harmful, defamatory, discriminatory, or violates third-party rights.
- Respect the integrity of Orfolio's infrastructure by refraining from reverse engineering, scraping, or attempting to breach security measures.
3. Prohibited Content and Activities
Users are strictly prohibited from uploading, generating, or distributing:
- Illegal, fraudulent, or defamatory content, including hate speech, harassment, or threatening language.
- Pornographic, violent, or age-restricted material that violates community standards or Canadian law.
- Automated abusive behavior such as spam, bot traffic, or excessive API usage designed to disrupt services.
- Copyrighted material or intellectual property used without proper authorization or licensing.
Orfolio reserves the right to review, remove, or suspend any content or account that violates these terms.
4. Limitation of Liability and Warranties
Orfolio is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While we strive to maintain a reliable and secure platform, we do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or fully secure access at all times.
Studio Orfolio Inc. is not liable for:
- Loss of data, revenue, or business opportunities resulting from the use or inability to use the platform.
- Damages caused by third-party services, user-generated content, or external AI providers integrated into Orfolio.
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from platform downtime, bugs, or technical failures.
Users are responsible for maintaining backups of their data and ensuring compatibility with third-party services they choose to integrate.
5. Account Suspension and Termination
Orfolio reserves the right to suspend or permanently terminate user accounts in the following circumstances:
- Violation of these Terms and Conditions or any applicable law.
- Non-payment or fraudulent payment activity.
- Abusive or disruptive behavior toward Orfolio staff, users, or infrastructure.
- Inactivity exceeding 6 months for non-subscribed accounts (in accordance with our Data Governance policy).
Users may request account deletion at any time by contacting rdpd@orfolio.com. Upon termination, access to hosted content and services will cease, and data may be deleted in accordance with our retention policy.
6. Subscription, Payment, and Cancellation
Orfolio offers subscription-based plans with monthly or annual billing cycles. Payments are processed securely through Stripe.
- Billing: Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis unless canceled before the next billing cycle.
- Automatic Renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically unless explicitly canceled by the user in the account settings.
- Cancellation: Users may cancel their subscription at any time. Access to premium features will continue until the end of the current billing period.
- Refunds: Refund eligibility is governed by our Refund Policy.
- Price Changes: Orfolio reserves the right to modify subscription pricing. Existing subscribers will be notified at least 30 days in advance.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
Orfolio's Intellectual Property: All software, design, branding, templates, and AI-generated assets provided by Orfolio remain the exclusive property of Studio Orfolio Inc. unless explicitly stated otherwise. Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use these assets solely within the Orfolio platform.
User-Generated Content: Users retain full ownership of content they create, upload, or generate on Orfolio. By using the platform, users grant Orfolio a non-exclusive, worldwide license to host, display, and process their content for the sole purpose of delivering the service.
Users are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights and licenses for any third-party content (images, fonts, plugins, etc.) they incorporate into their websites.
8. AI-Generated Content and Automated Features
Orfolio leverages artificial intelligence to assist users in website creation, content generation, and design recommendations. AI-generated content is produced using third-party models such as OpenAI (GPT), Claude AI, and DeepSeek.
- User Responsibility: Users are solely responsible for reviewing, editing, and validating AI-generated content before publication.
- No Warranty: Orfolio does not guarantee the accuracy, legality, or suitability of AI-generated content.
- Transparency: Users acknowledge that AI models may process their input data (prompts, preferences) to generate personalized recommendations.
- Data Processing: AI processing is conducted in compliance with Law 25 and PIPEDA, with explicit user consent for data usage.
9. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from the use of Orfolio shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Quebec, Canada.
By using Orfolio, you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of Quebec courts and waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction.
10. Modifications to Terms and Conditions
Orfolio reserves the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms and Conditions at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or through in-platform notifications.
Continued use of the platform following such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Users who do not agree to the updated terms must discontinue use of Orfolio and may request account deletion.
11. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or legal inquiries regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
Studio Orfolio Inc.
Montréal, QC, Canada
Email: contact@orfolio.com
Legal: rdpd@orfolio.com