Legal

The Arc-Hives LLC

Last updated: March 17, 2026

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This Legal page governs your access to and use of The Arc-Hives platform, including all websites, applications, tools, and services operated by The Arc-Hives LLC ("The Arc-Hives," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms outlined below.

Terms of Service

1.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement.

1.2 Accounts

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

1.3 User Content

You retain ownership of all content you submit, upload, or publish ("User Content").

By submitting User Content, you grant The Arc-Hives LLC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, display, reproduce, and distribute such content solely for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and improving the Service.

You represent that you have all necessary rights to submit the content and that it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.

1.4 Intellectual Property

All software, platform architecture, verification systems, design elements, trademarks, logos, and original content created by The Arc-Hives LLC are protected by copyright and other intellectual-property laws.

You may not copy, modify, reverse engineer, distribute, or exploit any part of the Service without prior written permission.

1.5 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe intellectual-property rights
  • Misrepresent authorship, identity, or credentials
  • Upload malicious code or attempt to bypass security features
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity of the Service

1.6 AI-Assisted Features

Some features of the Service may use automated or artificial-intelligence-assisted processes. Outputs are provided "as is" and may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. You are solely responsible for verifying information before relying on it.

1.7 Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that violates these terms or harms the platform or other users.

1.8 Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

1.9 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Arc-Hives LLC shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Service. In no event shall our total liability exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or (b) $100.

1.10 Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Indiana, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Privacy Policy

2.1 Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Account information (e.g., email address, username)
  • Content you submit or publish
  • Usage and interaction data
  • Technical data such as IP address and browser type

2.1a Browser Extension Data

If you use the Arc-Hives browser extension, we collect: (a) the full HTML content of the active browser tab at the time you click "Analyze This Page," which is transmitted to our servers solely for the purpose of claim extraction and fact-checking; (b) the URL of the active tab; and (c) an API key that you generate from your account, which is stored locally in your browser using chrome.storage.local and is never transmitted to any third party. Full page HTML is processed on our servers and is not stored beyond what is necessary to complete the analysis.

2.2 How We Use Information

Information is used to:

  • Operate and maintain the Service
  • Improve functionality and performance
  • Provide user support
  • Ensure security and prevent misuse

2.3 Cookies

We may use cookies or similar technologies for authentication, analytics, and performance optimization. If you are located in the European Union, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies in accordance with GDPR requirements.

2.4 Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data. Information may be shared with trusted service providers — including Stripe, Inc., which processes payments on our behalf — or with legal authorities when required by law. Stripe's privacy policy is available at https://stripe.com/privacy.

2.5 Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Service or comply with legal obligations.

2.6 Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards but cannot guarantee absolute security.

2.7 Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal data is collected and the right to request deletion. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@thearchivesindex.com.

2.8 Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.

Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Publish unlawful, harmful, or deceptive content
  • Harass, threaten, or exploit others
  • Circumvent authorship, verification, or integrity mechanisms
  • Misrepresent sources, credentials, or factual claims

Violations may result in content removal or account termination.

DMCA Copyright Policy

The Arc-Hives LLC respects intellectual-property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Filing a Notice

To submit a DMCA takedown notice, provide:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work
  • Identification of the infringing material
  • Your contact information
  • A statement of good-faith belief
  • A statement under penalty of perjury
  • Your physical or electronic signature

Send notices to: dmca@thearchivesindex.com

AI Disclaimer

Content generated or assisted by artificial intelligence may contain errors, omissions, or bias. The Arc-Hives LLC does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of AI-assisted outputs.

No Professional Advice Disclaimer

Content provided through the Service is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, financial, or other professional advice.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

No Refunds

All purchases are final. We do not offer refunds, credits, or prorated charges for any subscription fees paid, whether for monthly or annual plans. By completing your purchase, you acknowledge and agree to this no-refund policy.

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at admin@thearchivesindex.com. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period — monthly or annual — and you will retain full access to the service until that date. We do not charge cancellation fees.

Annual Plans

If you are on an annual plan and choose to cancel, your access will continue until the end of the annual billing period for which you have already paid. No partial or prorated refunds will be issued for the remaining unused months.

Exceptions

We reserve the right to issue refunds or credits at our sole discretion in exceptional circumstances. The granting of a refund in any one case does not obligate us to provide refunds in similar cases in the future.

Chargebacks

If you initiate a chargeback with your bank or credit card provider instead of contacting us first, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and dispute the chargeback.