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Terms of Service

Last updated: 24 February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Scanlate (“the Service”), operated at scanlate.app, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not use the Service. These terms apply to all users, including institution administrators, team members, and visitors.

2. Description of Service

Scanlate is a QR-based multilingual guide platform. Institutions create digital exhibits with text, images, and audio. Visitors scan QR codes or NFC tags to access exhibit content translated into their preferred language with AI-generated audio narration. The Service includes:

  • Institution dashboard for managing exhibits, trails, analytics, and team members
  • AI-powered translation and audio narration
  • QR code and NFC tag generation
  • Visitor-facing exhibit viewer with multilingual support
  • Analytics and engagement tracking
  • Offline download capability

3. Account Responsibilities

When you create an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Maintain the security of your password and account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorised access
  • Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
  • Use a valid, non-disposable email address

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms or that we reasonably believe to be fraudulent.

4. Institution Content

Institutions retain full ownership of all content they upload to Scanlate, including exhibit text, images, and custom audio files. By uploading content, you grant Scanlate a non-exclusive, worldwide licence to:

  • Display, translate, and generate audio from your content for visitors
  • Store and cache your content for performance purposes
  • Process your content through third-party AI services (Google Translate, OpenAI) for translation and audio generation

This licence terminates when you delete your content or close your account. You are solely responsible for ensuring you have the right to upload and share the content you provide.

5. Visitor Content

Visitors who create accounts may post comments and ratings. By submitting content, you grant Scanlate and the relevant institution a licence to display that content. Comments are subject to moderation by the institution. Institutions may delete comments and block visitors who violate community guidelines.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
  • Upload content that infringes intellectual property rights
  • Upload content that is offensive, defamatory, or harmful
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Service or other accounts
  • Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or overload the Service
  • Create multiple accounts to circumvent plan limits or rate limits
  • Use disposable or temporary email addresses for registration
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure

7. Subscription Plans & Payments

Scanlate offers free and paid subscription plans. Paid plans are billed through Stripe on a recurring basis (monthly or annually). By subscribing to a paid plan, you agree to:

  • Pay the applicable fees for your chosen plan
  • Automatic renewal at the end of each billing cycle
  • Provide valid payment information

You may cancel your subscription at any time through the billing dashboard or Stripe portal. Upon cancellation, you will retain access until the end of your current billing period. Downgrades may result in loss of access to features exclusive to higher-tier plans.

8. Institution Approval

New institution registrations are subject to review and approval. We reserve the right to decline, suspend, or terminate institution accounts at our sole discretion. Institutions in a pending state cannot access dashboard features or publish content.

9. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. We may temporarily suspend access for maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. We will endeavour to provide advance notice of planned downtime where possible.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Scanlate shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of the Service.

Our total liability for any claim arising from or related to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Scanlate from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, your content, or your violation of these terms.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. You may request an export of your data within 30 days of termination.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when these terms were last revised.

15. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at:

support@scanlate.app