These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Privilege Protector website at privilegeprotector.com, the customer account portal, and any related online services (collectively, the “Services”), operated by IB4E, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (“Licensor,” “we,” or “us”). These Terms do not govern use of the Privilege Protector desktop application, which is separately governed by the End User License Agreement (“EULA”). In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the EULA with respect to the desktop application, the EULA controls. These Terms apply to the website, account creation, subscription management, and payment processing only.
Capitalized terms not defined in these Terms have the meanings given in the EULA. As used in these Terms:
2.1 Eligibility. You must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts to use the Services. The Services are intended for licensed attorneys, law firms, and their authorized staff only. By creating an Account, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.
2.2 Account Creation. To create an Account, you must provide a valid email address, create a password, and provide payment information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information as necessary to keep it accurate.
2.3 Authority. If you are creating an Account on behalf of an organization (such as a law firm), you represent and warrant that you have full legal authority to bind that organization to these Terms and the EULA, and that “you” in these Terms refers to that organization.
2.4 Account Security. You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your Account, whether or not authorized by you. You agree to notify us immediately at support@privilegeprotector.com if you become aware of any unauthorized access to or use of your Account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized use of your Account credentials, whether or not you have notified us, to the extent not caused by our gross negligence or willful misconduct.
2.5 Account Suspension and Termination. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your Account at any time, with or without notice, for violation of these Terms, non-payment of Subscription fees, fraud or abuse, or any other reason at our sole discretion. Termination of your Account does not relieve you of any obligation to pay amounts owed.
3.1 Subscription Plans. We offer the following Subscription tiers, priced as displayed on our website at the time of your enrollment:
Current pricing is always displayed at privilegeprotector.com/pricing. Prices stated in these Terms or in any marketing materials are subject to change per Section 3.5 and do not constitute fixed contractual offers. Enrollment at a price constitutes acceptance of that price for the current billing cycle only.
3.2 Free Trial. New customers may be offered a Free Trial of ten (10) days. A valid payment method is required to begin a Free Trial. No charges are made during the Free Trial period. If you do not cancel before the Free Trial expires, your Subscription begins automatically on day eleven (11) and your payment method is charged. We may modify or discontinue Free Trial offers at any time without notice.
3.3 Billing; Auto-Renewal. Subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring monthly or annual basis, as selected at enrollment, through our authorized payment processor (currently Stripe, Inc.). Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled in accordance with Section 3.4. By enrolling, you authorize Licensor to charge your payment method on a recurring basis for the applicable Subscription fee.
3.4 Cancellation. The cancellation rights and notice requirements for the Subscription are governed by Section 4.4 of the EULA, which is incorporated herein by reference. Monthly Subscriptions require thirty (30) days written notice to billing@privilegeprotector.com to cancel. Cancellation takes effect thirty (30) days from the date Licensor receives valid written notice. Annual Subscriptions are locked for twelve (12) months from the date of the first paid charge; early termination does not reduce the amount owed. Refer to the EULA for the complete cancellation and payment terms.
3.5 Price Changes. We may change Subscription pricing by providing thirty (30) days written notice to you at your Account email address, by email or prominent website posting. Continued use of the Services after the effective date of a price change constitutes acceptance of the new pricing. Your sole remedy for an objected price change is cancellation in accordance with Section 3.4 before the effective date.
3.6 Failed Payments. If a payment fails, we will attempt to notify you at your Account email address and may retry the charge. If payment cannot be collected after two (2) failed attempts within seven (7) days, we may suspend access to the Services and the desktop application without further notice until payment is received. A lapse of service due to failed payment does not constitute termination and does not relieve you of your payment obligations.
3.7 Billing Disputes. Good-faith billing disputes must be submitted in writing to billing@privilegeprotector.com within thirty (30) days of the disputed charge before initiating any chargeback or payment reversal. Chargebacks submitted without prior written dispute may constitute a material breach of these Terms.
3.8 Taxes. All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes. You are responsible for all taxes, duties, and similar charges, excluding taxes on our net income.
3.9 Payment Processing. Payment information is collected and processed by Stripe, Inc. pursuant to Stripe’s own terms of service and privacy policy, which are independent of these Terms. We do not store your full payment card number. We receive from Stripe only a tokenized reference and limited card metadata. By providing payment information, you authorize Stripe to process payments on our behalf in accordance with these Terms.
4.1 Permitted Use. The Services are intended solely for use by licensed attorneys, law firms, law students under attorney supervision, and their authorized administrative and paralegal staff in connection with legitimate legal practice.
4.2 Prohibited Conduct. You agree not to:
4.3 Professional Responsibility. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the Services complies with all applicable rules of professional conduct, bar association guidance, court rules, and applicable law. Licensor makes no representation that use of the Services satisfies any professional responsibility obligation. See Section 5 of the EULA for critical disclosures regarding attorney-client privilege.
4.4 Monitoring. We reserve the right (but assume no obligation) to monitor use of the Services for compliance with these Terms and applicable law. We may report suspected illegal activity to appropriate law enforcement authorities.
5.1 Ownership. The Services, and all content, features, and functionality thereof, including without limitation all text, graphics, logos, icons, software, algorithms, user interfaces, and all intellectual property rights therein (including patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and trademarks), are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Bell & Bird LLC. IB4E, LLC holds an exclusive license from Bell & Bird LLC to operate and sublicense the Services. These Terms grant you no ownership interest of any kind in the Services or any associated intellectual property.
5.2 Copyright. The Services and all associated content are protected by United States and international copyright laws. Copyright © 2026 Bell & Bird LLC. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use is strictly prohibited.
5.3 Trademarks. “Privilege Protector,” the Privilege Protector logo, and any other marks used in connection with the Services are the property of Bell & Bird LLC or IB4E, LLC, as applicable. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent. Any unauthorized use shall inure solely to the benefit of the trademark owner.
5.4 Proprietary Methods. The methods, algorithms, and techniques employed by the Privilege Protector desktop application constitute valuable trade secrets of Bell & Bird LLC. Nothing in these Terms or the Services discloses, licenses, or authorizes any use of those Proprietary Methods beyond the limited use license granted in the EULA.
5.5 No Challenge. You shall not, directly or indirectly, contest, challenge, or assist any third party in contesting or challenging the ownership, validity, or enforceability of any intellectual property right of Bell & Bird LLC or IB4E, LLC. Any such challenge constitutes a material breach of these Terms and the EULA.
5.6 User Content License. By submitting User Content through the Services (such as support requests or account information), you grant Licensor a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and process such User Content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Services.
5.7 Feedback. If you provide Feedback regarding the Services, you grant Licensor and IP Owner a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, and incorporate such Feedback without compensation or attribution to you.
6.1 OpenRouter and AI Providers. Use of the Privilege Protector desktop application requires a separate account with OpenRouter Technologies, Inc. (“OpenRouter”) and may require separate accounts with individual AI Providers. You are solely responsible for complying with the terms of service of OpenRouter and each AI Provider you access. We are not a party to any agreement between you and OpenRouter or any AI Provider and are not responsible for their performance, pricing, data practices, availability, or compliance with any instruction contained in a De-Identified Payload.
6.2 No Endorsement. References to OpenRouter and AI Providers in the Services do not constitute our endorsement of those services. We make no representation regarding their suitability for any purpose, their compliance with any professional responsibility obligation, or their continued availability.
6.3 No Responsibility for Third-Party Conduct. We are not responsible for any claim by an AI Provider arising from your use of the Services, any interruption of AI Provider services, any change in AI Provider pricing or terms, or any disclosure of information by an AI Provider in breach of any instruction contained in a De-Identified Payload.
6.4 AI Provider Training. You agree not to use the Services in a manner that would violate any AI Provider’s terms of service, including any prohibition on use of AI Provider outputs for model training. Licensor is not liable for any claim arising from your violation of any AI Provider’s terms.
7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” “WITH ALL FAULTS,” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, LICENSOR, IP OWNER, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, AND SUCCESSORS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING: (A) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (INCLUDING FITNESS FOR LEGAL PRACTICE OR PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY COMPLIANCE), TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT; (B) ANY WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS; (C) ANY WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR IN ANY MARKETING MATERIALS; (D) ANY WARRANTY THAT THE SERVICES WILL SATISFY ANY PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY OBLIGATION; AND (E) ANY WARRANTY ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE OF TRADE. THE SERVICES DO NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE AND DO NOT CREATE ANY ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LICENSOR AND YOU OR ANY OF YOUR CLIENTS. THE PRIVILEGE AND WORK PRODUCT DISCLOSURES AND DISCLAIMERS IN SECTION 5 OF THE EULA ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE AND APPLY WITH EQUAL FORCE TO USE OF THE SERVICES.
7.2 Exclusion of Consequential Damages. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL LICENSOR, IP OWNER, OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, OR SUCCESSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION: LOSS OF PROFITS; LOSS OF REVENUE; LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY; LOSS OF DATA; LOSS OF GOODWILL; PROFESSIONAL SANCTIONS OR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS; CLIENT CLAIMS ARISING FROM DISCLOSURE OF CLIENT DATA OR WAIVER OF PRIVILEGE; OR ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND LITIGATION COSTS. THIS EXCLUSION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY AND EVEN IF LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
7.3 Cap on Direct Damages. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, LICENSOR’S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL SUBSCRIPTION FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU TO LICENSOR IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM; OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00). THIS AGGREGATE CAP APPLIES TO ALL CLAIMS COMBINED. LICENSOR WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE SERVICES WITHOUT THESE LIMITATIONS, WHICH REFLECT A REASONABLE ALLOCATION OF RISK AND ARE AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN.
7.4 Carve-Outs. Nothing in this Section limits either party’s liability for: (a) death or personal injury caused by that party’s gross negligence; (b) fraudulent misrepresentation; (c) willful misconduct or intentional torts; or (d) any liability that cannot be excluded or limited by applicable law.
7.5 Contractual Limitations Period. ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION FIRST ACCRUES. CLAIMS NOT BROUGHT WITHIN THIS PERIOD ARE PERMANENTLY BARRED.
8.1 Governing Law. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
8.2 Binding Arbitration. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 8.4, ANY DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL BE RESOLVED BY FINAL AND BINDING ARBITRATION ADMINISTERED BY JAMS PURSUANT TO ITS STREAMLINED ARBITRATION RULES (FOR CLAIMS NOT EXCEEDING $250,000) OR ITS COMPREHENSIVE ARBITRATION RULES (FOR CLAIMS EXCEEDING $250,000). The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, seated in San Diego County, California, in English. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and non-appealable except on grounds specified in 9 U.S.C. § 10. Judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
8.3 Class Action Waiver. YOU AND LICENSOR EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PURSUE ANY CLAIM AS A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. CLAIMS MAY ONLY BE BROUGHT IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY. THIS WAIVER IS SEVERABLE FROM SECTION 8.2 AND REMAINS IN EFFECT IF SECTION 8.2 IS FOUND UNENFORCEABLE.
8.4 Equitable Relief. Nothing in this Section prevents Licensor from seeking emergency injunctive or equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property, without bond. The parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in San Diego County, California for such emergency relief only.
8.5 Jury Trial Waiver. TO THE EXTENT ANY DISPUTE PROCEEDS IN COURT, EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY.
You shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Licensor, IP Owner, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) your use of the Services in violation of these Terms or applicable law; (b) your violation of any professional responsibility rule or applicable law; (c) any User Content you submit through the Services; (d) your violation of any third-party right, including any AI Provider’s terms of service; or (e) your breach of any representation or warranty in these Terms.
Our collection and use of information through the Services is described in our Privacy Policy at privilegeprotector.com/legal/privacy, which is incorporated herein by reference. By using the Services, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.
11.1 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the EULA and Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Services and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and representations. The EULA controls for all matters related to the desktop application.
11.2 Amendment. We may amend these Terms by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice to you at your Account email address, by email or prominent website posting. Continued use of the Services after the effective date of an amendment constitutes acceptance. Your sole remedy for an objected amendment is cancellation of your Subscription before the effective date. Amendments will not apply retroactively to claims that accrued before the effective date.
11.3 Assignment. You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all our assets, without your consent. These Terms bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their permitted successors and assigns.
11.4 Severability. If any provision is found invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full force. The class action waiver in Section 8.3 is severable from Section 8.2 and remains in effect if Section 8.2 is found unenforceable.
11.5 Waiver. No failure or delay in exercising any right operates as a waiver. No waiver is effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Licensor.
11.6 Force Majeure. Licensor is not liable for any delay or failure resulting from causes beyond Licensor’s reasonable control.
11.7 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. These Terms are solely for the benefit of the parties and their permitted successors and assigns. No third party has any rights under these Terms.
11.8 Notices. Notices to Licensor under these Terms shall be sent to legal@privilegeprotector.com. Notices to you shall be sent to your Account email address.
11.9 Electronic Acceptance. Acceptance of these Terms by electronic means is valid and binding and has the same legal effect as a handwritten signature.
11.10 Headings. Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.
Questions about these Terms: legal@privilegeprotector.com
Billing disputes: billing@privilegeprotector.com
Technical support: support@privilegeprotector.com
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