TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
HSEBox – Technologies, Lda
Rua Quinta d'Arca, Lot B9, Lower Level, Chainça – Abrantes, 2200-172 Abrantes, Portugal
Last updated: 03/04/2026
By subscribing to or using HSEBox, you ("Client", "you") agree to be bound by
these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 "Service" means the HSEBox cloud-based Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
management platform, including the dedicated domain, dedicated database,
managed hosting, automatic updates, and all related features provided under
the Client's subscription plan.
1.2 "Provider" means HSEBox – Technologies, Lda, the company operating the
Service.
1.3 "Client" means the legal entity or individual who subscribes to a plan
and is responsible for the account.
1.4 "Users" means the individuals authorized by the Client to access the
Service under the Client's subscription.
1.5 "Data" means all information, records, documents, photos, files, and
content uploaded, created, or stored by the Client and its Users within
the Service.
2. SERVICE DESCRIPTION
2.1 HSEBox is a fully managed, cloud-based SaaS platform for HSE management.
Each Client receives:
(a) A dedicated subdomain (e.g., company.hsebox.com);
(b) A dedicated, isolated database;
(c) Managed hosting, security, and maintenance;
(d) Automatic software updates.
2.2 The Service is a management tool intended to assist in the organization and
digitalization of HSE records. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL HSE
CONSULTANCY, LEGAL COMPLIANCE ADVICE, REGULATORY AUDITING, OR SAFETY
ENGINEERING. The Client remains solely responsible for ensuring compliance
with all applicable health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations.
2.3 The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." The Provider does not
guarantee that the Service will prevent workplace accidents, injuries,
environmental incidents, regulatory fines, or any other adverse events.
3. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS AND PAYMENT
3.1 The Service is offered through monthly subscription plans based on the
number of Users:
- Starter: Up to 10 users, 1 site/project, up to 20 GB storage — $49/month
- Growing: Up to 40 users, 5 sites/projects, up to 60 GB storage — $99/month
- Professional: Up to 120 users, 15 sites/projects, up to 150 GB storage — $199/month
- Enterprise: Custom users, unlimited sites/projects, custom storage — contact for pricing
3.2 All prices are in US Dollars (USD) and exclude any applicable taxes. The
Client is responsible for any taxes, duties, or levies imposed by their
jurisdiction.
3.3 Payment is due monthly in advance. Failure to pay within 15 days of the
due date may result in suspension or termination of the Service.
3.4 The Provider reserves the right to modify pricing with 30 days' prior
written notice. Existing subscriptions will honor the current price until
the end of the billing cycle following the notice.
3.5 There are no setup fees unless otherwise agreed in writing for Enterprise
plans.
4. STORAGE LIMITS AND AUTOMATIC CLEANUP
4.1 Each plan includes a storage allowance as specified in Section 3.1.
4.2 When the storage limit is reached, the system will automatically delete
the oldest uploaded photos to free up space. ALL OTHER DATA — including
records, documents, reports, and system data — remains unaffected.
4.3 The Provider is not responsible for any loss arising from the automatic
deletion of photos under this policy. It is the Client's responsibility
to maintain external backups of any critical photos or files if required.
4.4 The Client may upgrade to a higher plan at any time to obtain additional
storage.
5. ACCOUNT AND USER MANAGEMENT
5.1 The Client is responsible for all activity that occurs under their account
and for maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials.
5.2 The Client's administrator(s) are responsible for managing Users, assigning
roles and permissions, activating or deactivating accounts, and ensuring
that only authorized individuals have access.
5.3 The Provider is not liable for unauthorized access resulting from the
Client's failure to properly manage user credentials or permissions.
6. DATA OWNERSHIP AND PRIVACY
6.1 The Client retains full ownership of all Data uploaded or created within
the Service. The Provider does not claim any ownership rights over
Client Data.
6.2 Each Client's Data is stored in a dedicated, isolated database. Client Data
is never shared with, accessible to, or mixed with other clients' data.
6.3 The Provider will not access, use, sell, or share Client Data for any
purpose other than providing and maintaining the Service, unless required
by law or with the Client's explicit written consent.
6.4 The Provider implements reasonable security measures to protect Client
Data. However, the Provider does not guarantee absolute security and is
not liable for breaches caused by factors beyond its reasonable control,
including but not limited to cyberattacks, force majeure events, or
vulnerabilities in third-party infrastructure.
6.5 The Provider processes personal data in accordance with applicable data
protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation
(GDPR) where applicable. A separate Data Processing Agreement (DPA) may
be provided upon request.
7. SERVICE AVAILABILITY AND UPTIME
7.1 The Provider endeavors to maintain reasonable availability of the Service
but does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.
7.2 The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:
(a) Scheduled maintenance (with reasonable advance notice when possible);
(b) Emergency maintenance or security patches;
(c) Factors beyond the Provider's control (internet outages, hosting
provider issues, force majeure events, etc.).
7.3 The Provider shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience
arising from any downtime or service interruption, whether scheduled or
unscheduled.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
8.1 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PROVIDER SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR:
(a) Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages;
(b) Loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunities, or goodwill;
(c) Any damages arising from workplace accidents, injuries, fatalities,
environmental incidents, regulatory penalties, or compliance failures,
regardless of whether the Client used the Service;
(d) Any damages resulting from unauthorized access to or alteration of
the Client's data;
(e) Any damages caused by viruses, malware, or other harmful components
transmitted through the Service or third-party services.
8.2 THE PROVIDER'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING
OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE
TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY THE CLIENT TO THE PROVIDER IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS
IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
8.3 The Service is a digital management tool. It does not perform safety
inspections, does not replace qualified HSE professionals, and does not
guarantee regulatory compliance. THE CLIENT ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY
for all HSE decisions, actions, and compliance obligations.
9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
9.1 THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF
ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
9.2 The Provider does not warrant that:
(a) The Service will meet the Client's specific requirements;
(b) The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free;
(c) The results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable;
(d) Any defects in the Service will be corrected within a specific
timeframe.
10. CANCELLATION AND TERMINATION
10.1 The Client may cancel their subscription at any time. Cancellation takes
effect at the end of the current billing period. No refunds are provided
for partial months.
10.2 The Provider may suspend or terminate the Client's account if:
(a) Payment is overdue by more than 15 days;
(b) The Client breaches these Terms;
(c) The Client uses the Service for illegal or unauthorized purposes;
(d) Continued provision of the Service becomes commercially or technically
impractical.
10.3 Upon termination, the Client's access to the Service will be disabled.
The Provider will retain the Client's Data for a period of 30 days after
termination, during which the Client may request a data export. After
this 30-day period, all Client Data may be permanently deleted without
further notice.
10.4 The Provider reserves the right to discontinue the Service entirely with
90 days' prior written notice. In such event, the Provider will assist
Clients with data export.
11. ACCEPTABLE USE
11.1 The Client agrees not to:
(a) Use the Service for any unlawful purpose;
(b) Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content;
(c) Attempt to gain unauthorized access to other clients' data or the
Provider's systems;
(d) Resell, sublicense, or redistribute the Service without written
permission;
(e) Use the Service in a way that degrades performance for other clients;
(f) Exceed the user limits or storage limits of their plan through
technical manipulation.
12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
12.1 HSEBox, the HSEBox logo, and all related trademarks, software, designs,
and documentation are the exclusive property of HSEBox – Technologies, Lda.
12.2 The Client is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable,
revocable license to use the Service for the duration of their active
subscription.
12.3 The Client may not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, decompile, or create
derivative works based on the Service or any of its components.
13. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
13.1 The Service may rely on third-party infrastructure providers (hosting,
DNS, email, payment processors, etc.). The Provider is not liable for
outages, data loss, or service interruptions caused by third-party
providers.
13.2 The Client acknowledges that internet connectivity is required to use
the Service and that the Provider is not responsible for the Client's
internet connection quality.
14. INDEMNIFICATION
14.1 The Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Provider,
its directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims,
liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal
fees) arising out of or related to:
(a) The Client's use of the Service;
(b) Any breach of these Terms by the Client or its Users;
(c) Any third-party claims related to the Client's HSE operations,
compliance failures, workplace incidents, or regulatory violations;
(d) Any Data uploaded by the Client or its Users.
15. FORCE MAJEURE
15.1 The Provider shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing
its obligations due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control,
including but not limited to: natural disasters, pandemics, war,
terrorism, government actions, power failures, internet outages,
cyberattacks, or third-party service failures.
16. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
16.1 The Provider reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.
Changes will be communicated via email or through the Service with at
least 30 days' notice.
16.2 Continued use of the Service after the effective date of modified Terms
constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If the Client does not agree
with the changes, they may cancel their subscription before the changes
take effect.
17. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
17.1 These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the
laws of Portugal.
17.2 Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Service shall
be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Santarém,
Portugal.
17.3 Before initiating legal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt
resolution through good-faith negotiation for a minimum period of 30
days.
18. SEVERABILITY
18.1 If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable,
the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
19.1 These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any applicable Data
Processing Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between the Client
and the Provider regarding the use of the Service.
19.2 Any prior agreements, representations, or understandings (whether oral
or written) are superseded by these Terms.
20. CONTACT
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
HSEBox – Technologies, Lda
Rua Quinta d'Arca, Lot B9, Lower Level
Chainça – Abrantes, 2200-172 Abrantes, Portugal
Website: https://portal.hsebox.com/contact
Head Office: Rua Quinta d'Arca, Lot B9, Lower Level, Chainça – Abrantes, 2200-172 Abrantes, Portugal - Europe.
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