Terms of Service
Effective Date: 8/21/2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By installing, accessing, or using the Circles Chrome Extension ("Service", "Extension"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to access or use our Service.
2. Description of Service
Circles is a Chrome extension that enables users to organize their LinkedIn network by:
- Adding custom tags to LinkedIn connections
- Creating notes for LinkedIn profiles
- Exporting and importing connection data
- Tracking networking statistics and activity
3. Account Registration
3.1 Account Creation
- You must create an account to use the Service
- You may register using email/password or Google Single Sign-On (SSO)
- You must provide accurate and complete registration information
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
3.2 Age Requirements
You must be at least 13 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent that you are at least 13 years of age.
4. Acceptable Use
4.1 Permitted Use
You may use Circles to:
- Organize your professional network connections
- Add personal notes and tags for your own reference
- Export your data for personal use
- Access the Service through the Chrome browser
4.2 Prohibited Use
You may NOT:
- Violate LinkedIn's Terms of Service or any third-party terms
- Use the Service for spam, harassment, or illegal activities
- Attempt to circumvent any usage limitations
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
- Share your account with others
- Use automated tools to access the Service
- Store or transmit malicious code
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
5. Subscription Plans
5.1 Plan Tiers
Free Plan
Limited to 3 tags, 20 connections, and 10 notes
Premium Plan
Unlimited tags, connections, and notes, plus advanced features
5.2 Payment Terms
- Premium subscriptions are billed monthly or annually
- Payments are processed through secure third-party providers
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
5.3 Cancellation
- You may cancel your subscription at any time
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
- Upon cancellation, you retain access until the period ends
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Service Ownership
The Service, including all content, features, and functionality, is owned by Circles and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
6.2 Your Content
- You retain ownership of the tags, notes, and data you create
- You grant us a limited license to store and process your content to provide the Service
- We do not claim ownership of your LinkedIn data
7. Privacy and Data
7.1 Data Collection
Our data practices are described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
7.2 Data Storage
- Your data is stored securely using Chrome's local storage and Firebase
- Each user's data is isolated and accessible only to that user
- We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information
8. Third-Party Services
8.1 LinkedIn
- This Service interacts with LinkedIn but is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn
- Your use of LinkedIn remains subject to LinkedIn's terms and policies
8.2 Firebase and Google Services
- We use Firebase for authentication and data storage
- Google OAuth may be used for authentication
- These services are subject to their respective terms and privacy policies
9. Disclaimers and Limitations
9.1 Service Availability
- The Service is provided "as is" and "as available"
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation
- We may modify or discontinue features without notice
9.2 No Warranties
WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9.3 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Circles, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by You
You may stop using the Service and delete your account at any time.
11.2 Termination by Us
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for:
- Violation of these Terms
- Suspected fraudulent or illegal activity
- Extended period of inactivity
- Non-payment of subscription fees
11.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your access to the Service will be disabled
- Your data may be deleted after a reasonable retention period
- Paid subscriptions will not be refunded
12. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes through the Service or by email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of France, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of France.
14. Miscellaneous
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Circles regarding the Service.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect.
14.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: support@circles-extension.com
Website: www.circles-extension.com
Last Updated: 8/21/2025
By using the Circles Chrome Extension, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.