BTCLOUD

Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 27, 2026
Service Name: BT-Cloud, BTCLOUD, BTCLOUD-AI, BTCLOUD-COMMS, BTCLOUD-DRIVE
Operator: Bhargav Trivedi — BTCLOUD is operated as an independent service provider by Bhargav Trivedi.

PART I — TERMS OF SERVICE

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, creating an account, or using any part of BTCLOUD ("the Service"), including but not limited to AI chat services, messaging features, and cloud storage features, you agree to these Terms of Service ("Terms").

If you do not agree with these Terms, you must stop using the Service immediately.

The Service is intended for lawful personal use only.

2. Description of Service

The Service provides users with access to:

Certain features may require account registration and authentication.

The messaging service may allow users to communicate with other users without requiring additional approval.

3. AI Output Disclaimer

The Service includes artificial intelligence systems capable of generating text, information, suggestions, code, and other outputs.

The AI system is provided as a general-purpose tool. The Operator does not guarantee that AI-generated responses are:

Users are responsible for reviewing and verifying AI-generated information before relying upon it.

The Operator does not endorse, approve, or encourage any specific AI-generated output.

4. User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

You agree that you will not use the Service to violate any applicable law or regulation.

5. Prohibited Activities

You may not use the Service to:

The Operator reserves the right to restrict or terminate accounts involved in abuse, misuse, or violations of these Terms.

6. Use at Your Own Risk

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE."

Your use of the Service is entirely at your own risk.

You acknowledge that:

You accept responsibility for your use of the Service and any consequences arising from such use.

7. No Warranty

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Operator disclaims all warranties, including:

The Operator does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Operator shall not be responsible for:

The Operator shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Operator from claims, damages, liabilities, expenses, and legal costs resulting from:

10. Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

You must immediately notify the Operator if you believe your account has been compromised.

11. Data Access and Administration

To operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Service, authorized administrators may have technical access to stored Service data.

This may include:

Administrative access is limited to legitimate purposes such as:

Users should not assume that data stored on the Service is inaccessible to system administrators.

12. Cloud Storage Disclaimer

The cloud storage system is provided as a convenience feature.

You are responsible for maintaining independent backups of important files.

The Operator does not guarantee permanent availability, preservation, or recovery of stored data.

13. User Content License Grant

By submitting, uploading, or storing content on or through the Service, you grant the Operator a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, transmit, and display your content solely for the purpose of operating and providing the Service. You retain all ownership rights to your User Content. This license continues for the duration of your content's storage on the Service and terminates when you delete your content or close your account, except to the extent retained in backups or required for legal compliance.

You represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary rights to the content you submit and that such content does not violate any law or infringe any third-party rights.

14. DMCA Copyright Infringement

The Operator respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that material available on the Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a written DMCA takedown notice to the Operator's designated copyright agent containing:

The Operator's designated DMCA agent can be contacted at:

The Operator reserves the right to terminate accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

15. Messaging Disclaimer

Messages sent through the Service may be stored and processed by the Service infrastructure.

Users should not transmit highly sensitive information unless they understand and accept the risks.

Authorized administrators may be able to access stored messages depending on system configuration, security design, and administrative permissions.

16. User Communication Responsibility

The Service may allow users to communicate with one another. Users are solely responsible for their interactions and should exercise caution when sharing personal information. The Operator does not guarantee that communications will be free from inappropriate, harmful, or unwanted content.

17. Age Requirement

By accessing or using the Service, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction. If you are under 18, you may only use the Service with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. The Operator does not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

18. Force Majeure

The Operator shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performance resulting from causes outside its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, strikes, governmental actions, power outages, internet service disruptions, hardware failures, or any event beyond the Operator's control.

19. Termination

The Operator may suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, when reasonably necessary for:

Upon termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases. The Operator is not obligated to retain or provide copies of your content after termination, except as required by law or as stated in backup retention policies. Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

20. Survival

The following provisions shall survive any termination or expiration of these Terms or your use of the Service: Sections 1 (Definitions), 2 (Acceptance), 5 (Prohibited Activities), 8 (Disclaimers), 9 (Limitation of Liability), 10 (Indemnification), 13 (User Content License Grant), 14 (DMCA Copyright Infringement), 19 (Termination), 20 (Survival), 21 (Arbitration Agreement & Class Action Waiver), 22 (Severability), 23 (Entire Agreement), 24 (No Waiver), 25 (Assignment), 26 (Notices), 27 (Export Controls), 28 (Third-Party Links), and 29 (Governing Law & Venue).

21. Arbitration Agreement & Class Action Waiver

Informal Resolution First. Before initiating any formal dispute, you agree to first contact the Operator at [email protected] and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for a period of 30 days.

Binding Arbitration. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, you agree that any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively by binding, confidential arbitration administered by a recognized arbitration provider in the United States, and not in court. The arbitration shall be conducted in the county where the Operator resides.

Class Action Waiver. You agree that any dispute resolution shall be conducted on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in a class action, class arbitration, or representative proceeding against the Operator.

Exceptions. Either party may bring individual claims in small claims court if they qualify. The Operator may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property or confidential information.

22. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its intent to the greatest extent possible.

23. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other policies referenced herein, constitute the entire and exclusive agreement between you and the Operator regarding your use of the Service. They supersede all prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements, understandings, or communications regarding the subject matter.

24. No Waiver

The failure of the Operator to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Operator. No single or partial exercise of any right shall preclude any further exercise of that right.

25. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, or any rights or obligations hereunder, without the Operator's prior written consent. The Operator may freely assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, without restriction or notice, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets. Subject to the foregoing, these Terms shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their permitted successors and assigns.

26. Notices

All notices or communications regarding these Terms shall be in writing and sent to the Operator via email at [email protected]. The Operator may provide notices to you via the email address associated with your account or through a general posting on the Service. Notices sent by email shall be deemed received 24 hours after sending, unless the sender is notified that the email was undeliverable. Notices sent by postal mail shall be deemed received five business days after mailing.

27. Export Controls

You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations and sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. You represent that you are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any country or region subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions. You agree not to use the Service for any purpose prohibited by applicable export control or economic sanctions laws.

28. Third-Party Links & Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources that are not owned or controlled by the Operator. The Operator assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. You access any third-party services entirely at your own risk. The Operator recommends reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through the Service.

29. Governing Law & Venue

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the federal laws of the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Travis County, Texas, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

PART II — PRIVACY POLICY

1. Information Collected

The Service may collect:

Account Information

Technical Information

User Content

2. AI Conversation Data

AI conversations may be stored for purposes including:

Users should avoid submitting confidential information unless they understand the risks.

3. Messaging Data

Messages sent through the Service may be stored on Service infrastructure.

Depending on encryption implementation and system architecture, authorized administrators may have technical ability to access stored message data.

The Operator does not sell message contents.

4. Cloud Storage Data

Files uploaded to the Service may be stored on servers controlled by the Operator or third-party infrastructure providers.

Authorized administrators may have access to stored files for:

5. Google Drive Replica / Storage Systems

If the Service synchronizes or replicates data with external storage systems, authorized administrators responsible for operating the infrastructure may have technical access to those systems.

Users acknowledge that server administrators with appropriate permissions may be capable of accessing stored files.

6. Cookies & Tracking

The Service may use cookies, local storage, and similar tracking technologies to:

You may configure your browser to reject cookies or notify you when cookies are set. However, some features of the Service may not function properly without cookies. The Operator does not use cookies for third-party advertising or cross-site tracking.

7. How Information Is Used

Collected information may be used for:

8. Data Sharing

The Operator does not sell personal information.

Information may be disclosed when:

9. Security

Reasonable security measures may be used to protect stored information.

However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

Users acknowledge that security risks exist when using online services.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. The Operator does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, please contact the Operator so the data can be removed.

Users between 13 and 18 years of age must obtain parental or guardian consent before using the Service. Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring the online activities of minors under their care.

11. Changes to This Policy

The Operator may update these Terms or this Privacy Policy at any time.

Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the updated version.

12. Contact & DMCA Agent

For questions regarding these Terms or Privacy Policy, or to submit a DMCA takedown notice:

Acknowledgement

By using BTCLOUD, you acknowledge that: