END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)
Last Updated September 20th, 2024
Zaintouch Interactive Systems is the developer and sole owner of the digital platform Whatsomation available at https://www.whatsomation.com/ (“Platform”) including all intellectual property rights (“IP”) comprised therein. This Platform enables the users to distribute and broadcast digital content to the user’s customers, clients or intended recipients via business messaging SaaS tools and applications (“Services”).
This End User License Agreement (“Agreement” or “EULA”) is a contract between you (“End User” or “Subscriber”) and Zaintouch Interactive Systems (“Zaintouch Interactive Systems”, “whatsomation.com”, “Whatsomation”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), in respect of access to and use of our proprietary platform Whatsomation and the Services.
It is clarified that reference to Whatsomation includes this website, including its subdomains; the Platform; applications for mobile, tablet and other smart device systems; the Application Program Interfaces (API); the Service; any applications, sample and content files, source code, scripts, instruction sets or software included as part of the Service, as well as any related documentation.
In this EULA, “you” or “End User” refers both to you as an individual and/ or to the entity (including its employees) you represent. This EULA governs the terms of use of Whatsomation. By accessing or using either as a whole or any part of Whatsomation, you accept and agree to be bound by this EULA with effect from the date of access or use of Whatsomation (“Effective Date”). If you disagree or do not accept any provision of this EULA, you are advised to immediately cease access to and use of Whatsomation.
In the event of conflict between the terms of this EULA and any specific agreement executed between you and Zaintouch Interactive Systems for the provision of Whatsomation, the terms of such specific agreement shall prevail. This EULA applies to the entire Platform, use of Service, and any email or other communication between you and Zaintouch Interactive Systems in respect of Whatsomation. If you violate this EULA, we reserve the right to cancel your account or block access to your account without any notice and / or liability to you.
1. END USER WARRANTIES
You hereby confirm, warrant and represent that you:
1.1. represent a legitimate business; are recognized as an adult by applicable law; have the capacity to enter into this legally binding Agreement.
1.2. will use Whatsomation for legitimate commercial purposes only, such as business or trade-related activities. Whatsomation shall not be utilized for personal use, political agendas, or any activities in violation of the applicable laws, including but not limited to promotion of multi-level marketing schemes; false advertising, participation in illegal gambling or betting, endorsement of terrorist organizations or activities, facilitation of human trafficking or exploitation, sale of counterfeit goods or pirated material, unlawful sale or distribution of controlled substances or prescription drugs, promotion of hate speech or incitement to violence (“Permitted Purpose”).
1.3. will remain in compliance, at all times, with the policies and terms of service of the business messaging SaaS tools and applications opted by the End User for availing the Services.
2. GRANT OF LICENSE
Subject to the End User’s Warranties as provided above, Zaintouch Interactive Systems hereby grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Platform (“License”) to avail Services upon purchasing any plan as provided at https://www.whatsomation.com/#pricing/ (“Subscription Plan”) for the duration of the subscription, subject to the terms and conditions of this EULA. This License is solely for the purpose of accessing the Platform and using the Services in accordance with its intended functionality as described in the purchased Subscription. You shall not sublicense, rent, lease, or otherwise transfer the Platform, the Services or any portion thereof to any third party. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Zaintouch Interactive Systems.
3. SUBSCRIPTION
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Subscription Plans, as part of the Service, are subject to the following terms:
3.1. Trial. You have the option to avail a free trial of Whatsomation for a short and non-renewable trial period. Some features or functions of Whatsomation may not be available during the trial period. Details regarding and conditions applicable to the trial, will be made available to you once you create your demo account. The trial period shall end automatically (without any prior notice) and may convert into any paid Subscription unless you actively avoid such Subscription by cancelling your susbscription. At any time and without notice, Zaintouch Interactive Systems reserves the right to (i) modify the terms and conditions of this offer; or (ii) cancel such offer.
3.2. Subscription Plans. Prices, descriptions, or availability of Subscriptions through different plans are available at https://www.whatsomation.com/#pricing/ and are subject to change without notice (“Subscription Plans”). While we make all reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy with respect to the description of each Subscription Plans, representation on Whatsomation through any means (including, as the case may be, graphic material, images, colors, sounds) is for reference only and implies no warranty as to the characteristics of the purchased Subscription Plan. The complete features and functionalities of the chosen Subscription Plan will be outlined during the purchasing process and in the dedicated sections of Whatsomation.
3.3. Subscription Term. Subscriptions allow you to access and use Whatsomation continuously or regularly over a determined period of time (“Subscription Term”). Paid Subscriptions begin on the day the payment is received by Zaintouch Interactive Systems. You will be billed in advance on a recurring and periodic basis depending on the type of Subscription plan you select.
3.4. Purchasing Process. All steps taken from choosing a Subscription Plan to placing the order via the Platform form part of the purchasing process. After reviewing the information displayed in the purchase selection, you may place the order by submitting it. The submission of an order determines contract conclusion and creates an obligation to pay the price, taxes, and possible further fees and expenses, as specified on the order page.
3.5. Subscription Fee. You shall be informed of any and all applicable fees, taxes, and costs which is payable by you at the time of purchasing a Subscription Plan during the purchasing process and before order submission. It is clarified that the displayed prices of each Subscription Plan (“Subscription Fee”) are exclusive of any applicable duties, taxes, and costs (including without limitation withholdings, tariffs, levies, customs, capital or income taxes or other governmental charges or expenses, value added tax, sales tax, consumption tax and similar taxes or duties as well as any current or future municipal, state, federal or provincial taxes), and you will pay, indemnify, and hold harmless Zaintouch Interactive Systems from same. Zaintouch Interactive Systems, in its sole discretion and at any time, may modify the Subscription Fee with prior notice and such change will become effective at the end of the then- current Subscription Term. Continued use of Whatsomation after the Subscription Fee change comes into
effect shall constitute an agreement to pay the modified Subscription Fee.
3.6. Payment. Information related to accepted payment methods is made available during the purchasing process. If payment through the available methods fails, Zaintouch Interactive Systems shall not fulfill the purchase order. Any possible costs or fees resulting from failed or refused payment shall be borne by you
3.7. Automatic Renewal. All Subscriptions are renewed automatically for the same duration as the original Subscription Term using the payment method selected by you at the time of purchase. In the event of failed automatic payment, Zaintouch Interactive Systems will invoice you on the date of renewal and suspend your access to and use of Whatsomation till such payment is made.
3.8. Termination. A paid Subscription may be terminated at any time during the Subscription Term by sending a clear and unambiguous written notice to Zaintouch Interactive Systems at the contact details provided herein. It is clarified that Subscriptions may not be terminated prematurely and shall run out upon expiration of the subscription term.
3.9. Excess Usage, Additional Services. If you exceed your paid Subscription limit or opt for additional Services (not included in your paid Subscription Plan) during the Subscription Term, you will incur additional charges. You are required to make payment towards the excess usage in order to continue using the Services.
3.10. Disputed Invoice. If you reasonably and in good faith disputes any portion of an invoice, you shall pay the undisputed portion of the invoice and submit a written claim to Zaintouch Interactive Systems for the disputed amount within seven (07) days from the date of invoice. You waive the right to dispute any portion of an invoice not disputed within the time frame agreed under this Clause. The Parties will make good faith efforts to resolve such dispute within fifteen (15) days of receipt of notice by escalating it to higher levels of management. To the extent the dispute is resolved against you in accordance with the procedures hereunder, you shall immediately make all pending payments.
3.11. Late Payment. Failure to make timely payments entitles Zaintouch Interactive Systems to: (a) suspend, in whole or in part, access to Whatsomation, until such payment is received; and / or (b) levy an interest, compounded monthly, of 1.5% per month or the highest amount allowed by law (whichever is less) on all past due amounts (except disputed invoice).
3.12. Third-Party Fees. All fees charged by Whatsomation are exclusive of any charges assessed by Third Parties for access to or use of their services. Such charges shall be your responsibility, and Zaintouch Interactive Systems may charge for additional services imposed by Third Parties.
3.13. Refund. Unless mandated by law or agreed otherwise in writing, paid Subscriptions are non-cancellable and non-refundable. No refunds or credits (service or otherwise) will be issued for partial periods of Service, upgrade / downgrade requests, or unused portions of Service.
4. END USER RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
4.1. You agree not to license, sublicense, sell, resell, transfer, assign, distribute or otherwise commercially exploit Whatsomation by making the Platform or the Services available for access or use by any third party, including by means of operating a service bureau, outsourcing or time-sharing service.
4.2. Upon your request, Zaintouch Interactive Systems may decide or not to issue one or more administrator accounts (“Administrator Accounts”) to you that provides you with the capability to create accounts for use by individuals who are your employee or contractor and to whom your wish to grant access to and use of Whatsomation through your Subscription (each, an “Administrative User”).
4.3. You shall be solely responsible for (i) determining the suitability of Whatsomation for your purposes; and (ii) ensuring that your use of Whatsomation shall be strictly in accordance with this EULA and the paid Subscription Plan (in particular, you shall ensure that the maximum number of Administrative Users accessing and using Whatsomation through your Subscription shall not exceed the number of permitted users set out under the applicable Subscription Plan).
4.4. You are responsible for all use of Whatsomation accessed through your credential (directly or indirectly), including ensuring that Administrative Users do not circumvent or disclose any usernames, passwords or other access credentials or authentication details, or interfere with or disrupt any other security control of Whatsomation.
4.5. You shall maintain reasonable security standards for your use and your Administrative Users’ use of Whatsomation, such as using industry standard virus protection software, and other customary procedures to screen any Media Content.
4.6. You shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of Administrative Users as if they were your acts and omissions, and for ensuring that anyone who uses Whatsomation through your credentials does so in accordance with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In particular, you agree not to: (i) activate and use the functionalities of Whatsomation of which you have not been conceded rights of use; (ii) access or use Whatsomation to host or transmit any content, data or information that is illegal or which infringes any third party’s rights, such as intellectual property rights or right of privacy, or which otherwise violates any applicable laws; (iii) copy, translate, make derivative works, disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to discover the source code or underlying ideas or algorithms embodied in the software applications or other systems used for the provision of Whatsomation (including the SaaS, PaaS), or remove any titles or trademarks, copyrights or restricted rights notices in the systems, software and other materials used in the provision of Whatsomation; (iii) access or use Whatsomation for the purpose of building competitive products or services by copying its features or user interface or by allowing a direct competitor of Zaintouch Interactive Systems to access or use Whatsomation; (iv) provide any information, source code or underlying ideas or algorithms of Whatsomation to any third party; (v) access or use Whatsomation in a way intended to avoid incurring fees or exceeding concurrent user or usage limits or quotas; or (vi) use any automated tools (i.e. bots) to access Whatsomation or perform activities.
4.7. You will notify Zaintouch Interactive Systems immediately, upon becoming aware of any breach or threatened breach of the terms of this Clause or of any breach or threatened breach of security including any attempt by a third party to gain unauthorized access to Whatsomation or to your account.
5. MEDIA CONTENT AND END USER DATA
5.1. You confirm that you (and your licensors, where applicable) own all right, title and interest in and
to the Media Content and End User Data. With respect to any and all Personal Data comprised in the End User Data, you are and shall remain the data controller and Zaintouch Interactive Systems is and shall remain the
data processor.
“Media Content” means any content that you transmit over the internet using Whatsomation including text, videos, images and document files.
“End User Data” means any content, materials, data and information, including Media Content and Personal Data that you or the Administrative User enter into Whatsomation or is otherwise uploaded by you or on your behalf in order to avail the Services. End User Data shall not include any component of Whatsomation or material or data provided by or on behalf of Zaintouch Interactive Systems or its licensors.
“Personal Data” means personally identifiable information provided to Zaintouch Interactive Systems by you or on your behalf in connection with this EULA, in the form of End User Data.
5.2. You have obtained, and during the Subscription Term will obtain, all Consents required under applicable law prior to End User Data being entered into Whatsomation.
“Consent” means (1) all consents, permissions, notices and authorizations necessary for Zaintouch Interactive Systems to provide the Services, including from End Users, the End Users’ clients, customers and intended recipients of messages through the Service, or third parties; (2) valid consents from or notices to applicable individuals whose data is processed to provide the Service; and (3) required authorizations from regulatory authorities, representative bodies or other third parties, as may be applicable.
5.3. You authorize Zaintouch Interactive Systems to process End User Data in accordance with the provisions of this EULA.
5.4. Zaintouch Interactive Systems will not disclose End User Data to any third party except: (i) to an affiliate or subcontractor for the provision of Whatsomation; (ii) subject to notification requirements contained in the EULA, as reasonably required by applicable Laws; (iii) as required by the EULA or with your written consent; and/or (iv) as necessary for Zaintouch Interactive Systems to establish, defend or exercise its legal rights under the EULA and applicable Laws.
5.5. You hereby grants to Zaintouch Interactive Systems the nonexclusive right to host, store, process, and transfer the End User Data for the purposes of provisioning of and your use of Whatsomation as set forth in this EULA; and Zaintouch Interactive Systems’s improvement of Whatsomation.
5.6. Zaintouch Interactive Systems agrees to destroy End User Data upon termination of this EULA or your Subscription. You acknowledges the continuing right of Zaintouch Interactive Systems to (i) track, collect and compile Aggregated Data (including but not limited to Whatsomation usage statistics) in any manner desired by Zaintouch Interactive Systems, (ii) use the Aggregated Data for any purpose; and (iii) grant sublicenses to Zaintouch Interactive Systems’s subcontractors and affiliates as necessary for those subcontractors and affiliates to perform services on Zaintouch Interactive Systems’s behalf. Zaintouch Interactive Systems may: (i) use usage patterns, trends, statistics, and other data derived from use of Whatsomation (but not End User Data itself) for purposes of developing or improving Whatsomation and other Zaintouch Interactive Systems products and services; and (ii) provide information to the cloud vendor regarding your use of Whatsomation, subject to the cloud vendor’s obligations of confidentiality, for cloud vendor’s use to improve its cloud infrastructure services.
“Aggregated Data” means End User Data (including Media Content and Personal Data) that is collected in the course of providing the Services and that is not identifiable in any way as being related to any individual.
5.7. It is solely your responsibility to maintain appropriate security, protection and back-up of the End User Data. Zaintouch Interactive Systems shall have no liability for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with the requirements of this Clause.
6. Whatsomation WARRANTIES
6.1. Zaintouch Interactive Systems warrants that it will take reasonable care and use commercially reasonable efforts in arranging and provisioning of the Platform and the Services will be performed in a good and workmanlike manner, in accordance with this EULA. The preceding are the only warranties and over-ride all other warranties, conditions and representations, express or implied, including fitness for purpose, merchantability, non-infringement.
6.2. Whatsomation is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. Zaintouch Interactive Systems does not make any representations or warranty of any kind, express or implied, including any warranty that Whatsomation will be uninterrupted, error free, or free of harmful components, or that any content, including End User Data, or third party components or content, will be secure or not otherwise lost or damaged, including any implied warranties of merchantability, satisfactory quality, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or quiet enjoyment, and any warranties arising out of any course of dealing or usage of trade. Zaintouch Interactive Systems will not be held accountable for any perceived or actual damages arising from the content, operation, or use of Whatsomation. Each party, its affiliates and its licensors disclaim all, and the other Party agrees that it is not entitled to any equitable or implied indemnities in respect of the warranties disclaimed herein. These disclaimers shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
6.3. Accessibility to and functionality of Whatsomation may be compromised on your web browser, mobile device(s), and/or operating systems. Zaintouch Interactive Systems cannot guarantee your internet access, including its availability and quality. You are responsible for ensuring internet access for consumption of Services. Additionally, Zaintouch Interactive Systems relies on the WhatsApp business application program interface for delivering its Services. Consequently, changes made by business messaging SaaS tools and applications to the messaging platform may impact or even disrupt the Services. You acknowledge that Zaintouch Interactive Systems has no control over the delivery of Services by the messaging platform or its technical setup. This may result in Zaintouch Interactive Systems being unable to provide Services to you in part or in whole. In such cases, both parties reserve the right to terminate this agreement on mutually agreed terms.
6.4. While reasonable efforts are made by to ensure regular backups are performed, Zaintouch Interactive Systems has no liability towards loss, corruption, or restoration of data. You are responsible for maintaining appropriate security, protection and back-up of your data and content.
7. BREACH
7.1. Permitted Purpose and End User Data. You are responsible for ensuring that the use of Whatsomation and all End User Data is compliant with the Permitted Purpose. Zaintouch Interactive Systems does not moderate, review, filter or analyse End User Data but reserves the right to remove or block it at its discretion without notice (a) if a complaint or notice of intellectual property infringement is received; (b) upon order of a public authority; or (c) if the content poses a risk to you, Administrative Users, intended recipients, third parties, general public or Whatsomation. You cannot claim compensation for the removal or blocking of such Media Content. You also agree to hold Zaintouch Interactive Systems harmless from any claims or damages arising from End User Data.
Non-compliance. You acknowledge and agrees that Zaintouch Interactive Systems shall be permitted to monitor and/or inspect the your and Administrative Users’ access and usage of Whatsomation, limited solely for the purposes of verifying their compliance with the terms of this Agreement. If non-compliance is found it will amount to material breach and Zaintouch Interactive Systems may at its sole discretion (a) terminate this Agreement; or (b) suspend your account till the time such non-compliance is rectified.
8. INDEMNITY
You shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless (at your sole expense) Zaintouch Interactive Systems from and against any and all damages, claims, demands, lawsuits, judgments, fines, and penalties (including interest thereon and court costs) caused to or claimed against Zaintouch Interactive Systems arising from or related to: (a) any use of Whatsomation by you in violation of any applicable law or regulation; (b) any allegation that the End User Data violates, infringes or misappropriates the rights of a third party (including without limitation right to privacy); or (c) your use of Whatsomation or your other acts / omissions in violation of this EULA. The foregoing shall apply regardless of whether such damage is caused by your conduct or by the conduct of a third-party using your access credentials where you have negligently made your credentials available or chosen credentials that are easy to hack into.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
9.1. In no circumstance shall Zaintouch Interactive Systems be held liable (whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, by statute, or otherwise) for, even if it has been advised of the possibility of such damages, consequential, indirect, incidental, special, or punitive damages, business interruption, including loss of profits, business, opportunity, data, goodwill or anticipated savings (whether arising directly or indirectly) or damages which are beyond Zaintouch Interactive Systems’s reasonable control. This includes any damage, loss, or injury to person or property resulting from your access to or use of Whatsomation or unauthorized access to or use of Whatsomation’s secure servers or cloud services; hacking, tampering, or unauthorized access to /use of Whatsomation, your account, or information contained therein; errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of End User Data; interruption or cessation of transmission to/from Whatsomation; bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or similar entities transmitted through Whatsomation; and defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct by you or third parties.
9.2. The sole liability of Zaintouch Interactive Systems to you in relation to any and all claims in any manner related to Whatsomation(whether in contract, tort negligence, strict liability in tort, by statute, or otherwise) will be for direct damages, not to exceed in the aggregate the total Subscription Fee paid to Zaintouch Interactive Systems during Subscription Term under which the event giving rise to the claim occurred (and where the Subscription Term exceeds a period of 12 months, then the pro-rated Subscription Fee applicable to the 12 month period immediately preceding the event giving rise to such claim) or USD 500, whichever is less.
10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Zaintouch Interactive Systems (and its licensors, where applicable), own all right, title and interest, including all Intellectual Property Rights, in and to the systems, software and other content and materials used in the provision of Whatsomation (the website, Platform, products and Services), and to any suggestions, enhancement requests, feedback, or recommendations provided by you or any other party relating thereto. In the event new features or functionality are suggested by you which Zaintouch Interactive Systems, at its sole discretion, incorporates into Whatsomation, such additions will become the exclusive property of Zaintouch Interactive Systems. You may only use Whatsomation and Zaintouch Interactive Systems’s Intellectual Property Rights relating thereto as expressly permitted herein. Zaintouch Interactive Systems’s name, logo, and the product names associated with Whatsomation are trademarks of Zaintouch Interactive Systems or its licensors, and no right or license is granted to you to use them. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary provided herein, you will not acquire any rights to the intellectual property including domain names, other than the limited use rights granted herein for the Subscription Term. You shall not remove, or allow (through act or omission) to be removed, any logo, copyright, trademark, trade name, trade secret or other proprietary rights notice from Whatsomation or any related materials.
11. AI FEATURES
11.1. AI-Generated Content. When the End User uses Zaintouch Interactive Systems Platform’s AI services and features(“AI Features”), the End User may submit inputs (e.g., queries, text, data) and receive AI model generated outputs based on those inputs. Both these inputs and outputs are considered the End User Data. The End User is solely responsible for the End User Data and agrees not to use the AI Features in any way that infringes, violates, or misappropriates the rights of Zaintouch Interactive Systems or any third party. These outputs are intended to assist the End User and are provided as part of the platform’s services. The End User acknowledges that AI-generated content may not be entirely accurate, complete, or suitable for all purposes. The End User also acknowledges that due to the nature of machine learning, the outputs may not be unique, and the use of AI Features may produce identical or similar outputs for other users.
11.2. Responsibility for AI-Generated Content. The End User is solely responsible for evaluating and verifying the AI-generated content before relying on it or using it in any decision-making process. The End User should exercise caution and, where necessary, seek professional advice to ensure the AI-generated content is appropriate and accurate for their specific use case.
11.3. No Liability for AI-Generated Content. Zaintouch Interactive Systems does not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of AI-generated content and shall not be held liable for any errors, omissions, or potential harm arising from the use of such content. The End User agrees that any reliance on AI-generated content is at their own risk.
11.4. Usage Limitations. Access to the AI Features may be restricted based on the End User’s Subscription Plan, which may limit or deny usage of these features. The End User agrees that if they exceed the usage limit associated with their Subscription Plan: (i) they will purchase additional usage to continue accessing the AI Features; or (ii) Zaintouch Interactive Systems may suspend or reduce the performance of the AI Features. The End User agrees not to use the AI-generated content for any unlawful or harmful activities, including but not limited to making decisions that could adversely affect individuals or groups, such as decisions related to employment, financial credit, housing, or legal matters. The End User must not represent AI-generated content as being solely human-generated or imply that it is infallible.
11.5. Prohibited Activities. The End User agrees not to use the AI Features:
11.5.1. To develop, create, or support any software-as-a-service product (including foundational models) that competes with Zaintouch Interactive Systems;
11.5.2. To mislead any third party into believing that any AI-generated output was solely produced by a human; and
11.5.3. In any manner that violates these terms, Zaintouch Interactive Systems’s documentation, usage guidelines, or policies.
11.6. Consent to Data Processing and Sharing. The End User consents to the processing and sharing of End User Data (including inputs and related data) by Zaintouch Interactive Systems for the purpose of providing AI-generated content. This may include sharing the End User Data with third-party AI service providers that power or enhance the AI Features.
11.7. AI Features Evolution. The End User acknowledges that the AI Features may be periodically updated or improved, which may result in variations in the output generated over time. Zaintouch Interactive Systems reserves the right to modify, enhance, or discontinue any of the AI Features without prior notice to the End User.
11.8. End User’s Acknowledgment. By using the AI Features, the End User understands and agrees that:
11.8.1. The output generated by the AI Features may not always be accurate, and Zaintouch Interactive Systems is not liable for any inaccuracies. The End User should not rely on the AI-generated output as the sole source of truth, factual information, or a substitute for professional advice;
11.8.2. The End User is responsible for evaluating the accuracy and appropriateness of the AI-generated output for their specific use case, including human review as necessary, before using or sharing it;
11.8.3. The End User must not use any AI-generated output related to an individual for purposes that could have legal or significant impacts on that person, such as making decisions about credit, education, employment, housing, insurance, legal matters, medical issues, or other important decisions; and
11.8.4. The AI Features may produce outputs that are biased, incomplete, incorrect, inappropriate or offensive, which do not reflect or endorse any viewpoints or positions expressed by Zaintouch Interactive Systems. References to third-party products or services in the output do not imply endorsement or affiliation with Zaintouch Interactive Systems by those third parties.
12. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
12.1. The Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong.
12.2. In case of any issues or concerns, you may reach out to Zaintouch Interactive Systems at the contact details provided herein and Zaintouch Interactive Systems will make all reasonable efforts to resolve your issues or concerns amicably.
12.3. Any and all disputes that remain unresolved after 30 days shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) under the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules in force upon submission of the notice of arbitration. The law of this arbitration clause shall be law of Hong Kong. The number of arbitrator(s) shall be one, appointed mutually. The seat of arbitration shall be Hong Kong and the proceedings shall be conducted in English.
13. ADDITIONAL TERMS
13.1. Communications. All communications in respect of this EULA shall be in writing and made to the undersigned:
Legal Department
hello@whatsomation.com
13.2. Third Party Beneficiary. While the entirety of the contractual arrangement concerning Whatsomation is established exclusively between you and Zaintouch Interactive Systems, you acknowledge and agree that in cases where Services are provided to you through or in collaboration with a third party, such third party holds the right to enforce the terms of this EULA as a third-party beneficiary.
13.3. Survival. All provisions of the Agreement which are by their nature intended to survive expiration or termination of the Agreement will survive such expiration or termination.
13.4. Compliance with Laws. You will comply with all laws applicable to you and your business in relation to providing the End User Data and in using Whatsomation. You shall not use Whatsomation in or in relation to any activities involving a country subject to comprehensive economic sanctions (including without limitation Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria or the Crimea region of Ukraine), or involving a party in violation of such applicable trade control laws, or that require government authorization, without first obtaining the informed written consent of Zaintouch Interactive Systems and the required authorization. For the avoidance of doubt, you shall not use Whatsomation in relation to any individual, entity or organization which is subject to trade sanctions or embargos by the United States or any applicable jurisdiction, including any individual, entity or organization which is listed on the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals List from time to time.
13.5. Variation. Upon written notice to you, Zaintouch Interactive Systems reserves the right to change, modify, amend, update or expand (“Variations”) the terms of this EULA from time to time, and continued use of Whatsomation upon receipt of such notice shall be construed as your acceptance to such Variations.
13.6. Force Majeure. Except for payment obligations, neither party will be liable for any delays or failures to perform due to causes beyond that party’s reasonable control (including a force majeure event).
13.7. Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any term of this EULA to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable, such term will not affect the other terms of the EULA and will be deemed modified to the extent necessary, in the court’s opinion, to render such term enforceable while preserving to the fullest extent permissible the intent and agreements of the Parties set out in the EULA.
13.8. Subcontractors. Zaintouch Interactive Systems may provide Whatsomation through the use of subcontractors (including its affiliates as subcontractors), subject to remaining fully responsible for its subcontractors’ performance