1. Introduction and Acceptance
Welcome to the Terms of Service for TruthPile, a website and suite of services operated by Zhijiang Shifoudui Trading Co., Ltd. These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity, and Zhijiang Shifoudui Trading Co., Ltd. concerning your access to and use of the website located at https://www.truthpile.buzz and any related services, applications, content, and features we may offer (collectively, the Services).
By accessing or using the Services in any manner, including but not limited to visiting the website, submitting a contact form, engaging our consulting or computer systems design services, or otherwise interacting with the platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms and conditions contained in this agreement. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue your use of the Services.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, clients, and others who access or use the Services. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason at any time. Your access to and use of the Services is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms at all times.
Our company is registered as Zhijiang Shifoudui Trading Co., Ltd., with its registered address at Group 1 Renheyuan Village, Gujiadian Town, Zhijiang - Yichang 443200, China (CN). Throughout these Terms, references to the Company, we, us, or our refer to Zhijiang Shifoudui Trading Co., Ltd.
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms of Service, the following definitions shall apply:
Company refers to Zhijiang Shifoudui Trading Co., Ltd., also operating under the developer name TruthPile, with its principal place of business at Group 1 Renheyuan Village, Gujiadian Town, Zhijiang - Yichang 443200, China (CN).
Services refers to all functionalities, features, content, applications, and services provided by the Company through the website https://www.truthpile.buzz and any related platforms, including but not limited to computer systems design services, IT consulting, software development, cloud infrastructure services, and all associated deliverables.
User or You refers to any individual or entity that accesses or uses the Services, whether as a visitor, registered account holder, client, or any other authorized or unauthorized user.
Content refers to all information, data, text, software, images, graphics, messages, and other materials that may be displayed, transmitted, or made available through the Services, whether provided by the Company or by users.
Client refers to any user who has entered into a separate service agreement or engagement letter with the Company for the provision of specific computer systems design or consulting services.
3. Eligibility
By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction of residence, whichever is greater. The Services are intended solely for users who are capable of entering into legally binding contracts under applicable law. If you are accessing the Services on behalf of an organization or entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
Individuals under the age of 18 are not permitted to use the Services or provide any personal information through the website. We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that a person under 18 has registered for or used the Services, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable steps to delete any corresponding information from our records.
You further represent that you are not located in a country that is subject to a government embargo, or that has been designated by any applicable governmental authority as a terrorist-supporting country, and that you are not listed on any government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
4. Account Registration and Security
Certain features of the Services may require you to register for an account. When you create an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as prompted by the registration form. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username and password. You agree to accept full responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
You must notify us immediately upon becoming aware of any unauthorized use of your account, any breach of security, or any other compromise of your account credentials. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these security obligations. You may not use another users account or share your account credentials with any third party without our express written permission.
We reserve the right to suspend, deactivate, or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, including but not limited to cases where we determine, in our sole discretion, that your account activity violates these Terms, poses a security risk, or may be harmful to the Company, other users, or third parties.
5. Description of Services
TruthPile provides computer systems design and related services within the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector. Our Services include, but are not limited to, the following categories:
Computer Systems Design and Integration
We design, architect, and implement custom technology solutions including distributed systems, enterprise software platforms, integration middleware, and technology infrastructure. Each engagement is governed by a separate statement of work or service agreement that defines the specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and compensation.
IT Consulting Services
We provide strategic technology advisory services including digital transformation planning, technology stack assessment, vendor evaluation, and technical due diligence. Our consulting engagements are tailored to the specific needs and objectives of each client organization.
Website and Digital Platform
Our website serves as an informational platform and point of contact for prospective and current clients. The website provides general information about our company, services, and industry expertise. While we strive to keep website content accurate and current, we make no guarantees regarding the completeness or applicability of any information presented on the website.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.
6. User Conduct and Responsibilities
You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are solely responsible for all activity conducted through your use of the Services. The following activities are expressly prohibited:
Illegal Activity: Using the Services for any purpose that violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law, regulation, or ordinance.
Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Services, including other user accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Services, through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
Interference: Interfering with or disrupting the operation of the Services, including by transmitting viruses, malware, worms, or any other destructive code. You shall not engage in any activity that could overload, disable, or impair the functionality or appearance of the Services.
Misrepresentation: Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity. You shall not provide false or misleading information when using the Services.
Data Harvesting: Using any automated means, including robots, spiders, scrapers, or data mining tools, to access, collect, copy, or monitor any portion of the Services without our prior written consent.
Intellectual Property Infringement: Uploading, transmitting, or making available any content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of any party.
We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates these provisions. Violations may result in immediate termination of your access to the Services and may subject you to civil or criminal liability.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All intellectual property rights in and to the Services, including but not limited to the website, its design, layout, graphics, logos, icons, text, code, databases, software, and all other content made available through the Services, are and shall remain the exclusive property of Zhijiang Shifoudui Trading Co., Ltd. or its licensors. These rights are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws and international treaties.
The name TruthPile, the TruthPile logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Zhijiang Shifoudui Trading Co., Ltd. or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans on the Services are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Your use of the Services grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include any right to reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, lease, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, or otherwise exploit any portion of the Services without our express written consent.
For custom work delivered under a separate service agreement, the ownership and licensing terms for deliverables shall be governed by the terms of that specific agreement. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, we retain ownership of all pre-existing intellectual property, tools, frameworks, and methodologies used in the delivery of our services.
8. User-Generated Content
Some features of the Services may allow you to submit, upload, publish, display, or transmit content, including but not limited to messages, comments, feedback, suggestions, project requirements, and other materials. By submitting content to the Services, you represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to grant the licenses described below.
You retain any ownership rights you may have in the content you submit. However, by submitting content through the Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content in connection with providing, maintaining, and improving the Services.
You acknowledge and agree that we may monitor, review, and remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion, with or without notice. We are under no obligation to keep any user-generated content confidential or to compensate you for any content you submit. You are solely responsible for all content you submit, and you agree not to submit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
The Services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, advertisements, or services that are not owned or controlled by Zhijiang Shifoudui Trading Co., Ltd. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, terms of service, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with your use of or reliance on any such third-party content, goods, or services.
We strongly advise you to read the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party website or service that you visit. Your interactions with third-party organizations found on or through the Services, including payment and delivery of goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and the third party.
The inclusion of any link or reference to a third-party website or service does not imply endorsement by the Company. We make no representations or warranties regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any third-party products or services.
10. Payment and Billing
Certain Services may be subject to fees as agreed upon in a separate service agreement, statement of work, or engagement letter between you and the Company. All fees are quoted and payable in the currency specified in the applicable agreement. You agree to pay all fees and charges associated with the Services you engage, in accordance with the payment terms set forth in the applicable agreement.
Invoices are due and payable within the period specified on each invoice, typically thirty calendar days from the date of issuance unless otherwise agreed in writing. Late payments may accrue interest at the rate of one and one-half percent per month, or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is lower. You shall be responsible for all taxes associated with the Services, excluding taxes based on the net income of the Company.
All payment transactions processed through the Services are handled by third-party payment processors. We do not store or have access to your complete payment card information. By submitting payment information, you authorize us and our payment processors to charge the applicable fees to the payment method you provide.
We reserve the right to change our fees and pricing for any Services at any time upon reasonable notice. Any changes to pricing for ongoing engagements shall be communicated in writing and shall take effect in accordance with the terms of the applicable service agreement.
11. Disclaimer of Warranties
Your use of the Services is at your sole risk. The Services are provided on an AS IS and AS AVAILABLE basis. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Zhijiang Shifoudui Trading Co., Ltd., its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.
Without limiting the foregoing, the Company makes no warranty that the Services will meet your requirements; that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; that the results that may be obtained from the use of the Services will be accurate or reliable; that the quality of any products, services, information, or other material obtained through the Services will meet your expectations; or that any errors in the Services will be corrected.
Any content downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of the Services is downloaded at your own risk, and you will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from such download. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from the Company or through the Services shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Zhijiang Shifoudui Trading Co., Ltd., its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the Services, regardless of the legal theory under which such damages are sought, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. In no event shall the aggregate liability of Zhijiang Shifoudui Trading Co., Ltd. exceed the total amount paid by you to the Company, if any, for access to or use of the Services during the twelve months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or one hundred United States dollars if no such payment has been made.
The limitations of liability set forth in this section are fundamental elements of the basis of the bargain between you and the Company, and the Services would not be provided without such limitations.
13. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Zhijiang Shifoudui Trading Co., Ltd., its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and successors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, and fees (including reasonable attorneys fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Service, your use of the Services, your user-generated content, or your violation of any rights of a third party, including intellectual property, privacy, or other proprietary rights.
We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you shall cooperate fully with us in asserting any available defenses. You agree not to settle any matter without our prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding upon becoming aware of it.
This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Services.
14. Termination
These Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Services. We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach any provision of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately.
If you wish to terminate your relationship with the Services, you may simply discontinue using the Services and, if applicable, delete your account. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.
We reserve the right to terminate any ongoing service engagement in accordance with the termination provisions set forth in the applicable service agreement. Termination of any individual service agreement shall not automatically terminate these general Terms of Service, which shall continue to govern your overall relationship with the Company.
Upon termination, any outstanding fees or charges owed to the Company shall become immediately due and payable. The Company shall have no liability to you for any damages, loss of profits, or other claims arising from the termination of the Services in accordance with these Terms.
15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Peoples Republic of China, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law that would result in the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in Yichang, Hubei Province, China.
Informal Dispute Resolution
Before initiating any formal legal proceeding, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at support@truthpile.buzz. We will attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiations within sixty days from the date we receive your written notice. If the dispute is not resolved through informal negotiation, either party may then proceed to pursue the dispute through the appropriate legal forum.
Class Action Waiver
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings shall be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You expressly waive any right to participate as a class representative or class member in any class action lawsuit against the Company.
Time Limitation
Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to these Terms or the Services must be filed within one year after such claim or cause of action arose, regardless of any statute or law to the contrary. Failure to file a claim within this one-year period shall result in the claim being permanently barred.
16. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page and provide notice through a prominent announcement on our website or by sending an email notification to users who have provided their contact information. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.
Material changes will take effect thirty days after the date of posting, unless a shorter period is required by applicable law or to address an urgent security or legal concern. By continuing to access or use our Services after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Services.
We may also modify, supplement, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time. Any such modifications or supplements shall be subject to these Terms unless you are notified otherwise. Your only remedy for dissatisfaction with any modifications to the Services or these Terms is to cease using the Services.
17. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service, or if you need to contact us for any legal or administrative matter, please reach out through any of the following channels. We are committed to responding to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Company Name: Zhijiang Shifoudui Trading Co., Ltd.
Registered Address: Group 1 Renheyuan Village, Gujiadian Town, Zhijiang - Yichang 443200, China (CN)
Email: support@truthpile.buzz
Phone: +13375104290
Website: https://www.truthpile.buzz
For formal legal notices, all communications must be sent by email and confirmed by registered mail to the registered address above. Notices shall be deemed effective upon confirmed receipt by the Company.