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Terms of Service

Effective date: 1 March 2026 · Last updated: 26 March 2026

1. Parties and Definitions

This Service Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between DG Studios LLC ("Company", "we", "us", "our"), operating the ctrlroom.ai platform, and the individual or entity engaging our services ("Client", "you", "your").

  • "Service" means the AI agent deployment, configuration, maintenance, and support provided by DG Studios LLC through the ctrlroom.ai platform.
  • "Agent" means the AI-powered automated assistant configured and deployed on your behalf.
  • "Workflows" means the automated processes, triggers, and actions configured within your Agent.
  • "Channels" means the messaging platforms (e.g., Telegram, WhatsApp, email) through which your Agent operates.
  • "API Usage" means the computational resources consumed by your Agent's operations, measured in monetary cost.
  • "Setup Fee" means the one-time fee charged for initial Agent configuration and deployment.
  • "Monthly Fee" means the recurring fee charged for ongoing Agent operation, maintenance, and support.

2. Services

2.1 What's Included

Subject to the terms of this Agreement and the applicable pricing plan, the Service includes:

  • Initial discovery, configuration, and deployment of your Agent
  • Ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and updates to your Agent
  • Workflow configuration up to your plan's limit
  • Channel integration up to your plan's limit
  • API usage up to the included monthly allowance
  • Support as specified by your plan tier

2.2 What's Excluded

The Service does not include:

  • Third-party software licences or subscriptions required by the Client
  • Custom software development beyond Agent configuration
  • Legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice
  • Guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of AI-generated outputs

2.3 AI Output Disclaimer

AI-generated outputs are produced by automated systems and may contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. The Company makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or fitness for purpose of any AI-generated content. The Client is solely responsible for reviewing and approving all outputs before use.

3. Payment Terms

3.1 Setup Fee

The Setup Fee is due in full before work begins on Agent configuration. No work will commence until the Setup Fee has been received.

3.2 Monthly Fee

The Monthly Fee is due on the first (1st) day of each calendar month for that month's service. The first Monthly Fee is pro-rated from the date of Agent deployment to the end of that calendar month.

3.3 API Overages

If your Agent's API usage exceeds the included monthly allowance, overages will be calculated at cost plus a reasonable margin and billed on the following month's invoice. Budget caps may be configured upon request to prevent unexpected overages.

3.4 Payment Terms

All invoices are due within fourteen (14) days of the invoice date. Payments may be made by bank transfer or other methods agreed upon in writing.

3.5 Late Payment

Overdue amounts accrue interest at a rate of 1.5% per month (or the maximum permitted by applicable law, whichever is lower) from the due date until paid in full. The Company reserves the right to suspend the Service for any account with payment overdue by more than thirty (30) days.

4. Term and Termination

4.1 Term

This Agreement commences on the date of acceptance and continues on a month-to-month basis unless terminated in accordance with this section.

4.2 Termination by Either Party

Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing thirty (30) days' written notice to the other party via email. Notice is effective from the date of delivery.

4.3 Termination for Cause

Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other party commits a material breach and fails to remedy such breach within fourteen (14) days of receiving written notice of the breach.

4.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • The Client shall pay all fees accrued through the termination date.
  • The Company will deactivate the Agent and associated workflows.
  • Client data will be handled in accordance with Section 9 (Data and Privacy).
  • The Setup Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

5. Limitation of Liability

5.1 Cap on Liability

The Company's total aggregate liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client in the three (3) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

5.2 Exclusion of Damages

In no event shall the Company be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, data, business opportunities, or goodwill, regardless of the cause of action or theory of liability.

5.3 AI-Generated Errors

The Company shall not be liable for any damages, losses, or claims arising from errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in AI-generated outputs. The Client acknowledges that AI systems operate probabilistically and are not infallible.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Without limiting the foregoing:

  • AI outputs do not constitute professional advice of any kind (legal, financial, medical, or otherwise).
  • The Company does not guarantee uninterrupted service but will use reasonable commercial efforts to maintain availability.
  • The Company does not warrant that the Service will meet all of the Client's requirements or expectations.

7. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information necessary for Agent configuration and operation.
  • Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Maintain access to the messaging applications and accounts used as Channels for the Agent.
  • Review and approve Agent outputs before external distribution where appropriate.
  • Not use the Service for sending spam, unsolicited messages, or illegal content.
  • Not attempt to reverse-engineer, copy, or replicate the Agent, its configurations, or the Company's systems.
  • Promptly notify the Company of any errors, issues, or security concerns related to the Service.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Company IP

The Company retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the ctrlroom.ai platform, Agent infrastructure, workflow templates, proprietary methodologies, and all related intellectual property. Nothing in this Agreement grants the Client any rights to the Company's intellectual property beyond the right to use the Service during the term.

8.2 Client IP

The Client retains all rights, title, and interest in and to their business data, content, and materials provided to the Company for use with the Service. AI-generated content produced specifically for the Client (e.g., drafted emails, reports, documents) is owned by the Client upon creation.

9. Data and Privacy

The Company will handle Client data in accordance with the following principles and our Privacy Policy:

  • Client data is used solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Service for the Client.
  • Client data is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
  • Client data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption in transit and at rest.
  • Upon termination, Client data will be deleted within thirty (30) days, unless a longer retention period is required by law or specifically requested by the Client.
  • The Client may request export of their data at any time during the term of this Agreement.

10. Acceptable Use

The Client shall not use the Service to:

  • Send spam, unsolicited commercial communications, or bulk messages.
  • Generate, distribute, or store illegal, defamatory, or harmful content.
  • Impersonate any person, entity, or organisation.
  • Circumvent, disable, or interfere with any safety measures, filters, or restrictions built into the Agent.
  • Engage in any activity that violates applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
  • Attempt to access other clients' data, agents, or systems.

Violation of this Acceptable Use policy constitutes a material breach and may result in immediate termination of the Service.

11. Indemnification

The Client shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • The Client's breach of this Agreement.
  • The Client's misuse of the Service.
  • The Client's violation of any applicable law or regulation.
  • Any third-party claim arising from the Client's use of AI-generated outputs.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall first be submitted to mediation in accordance with the rules of the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA). If the dispute is not resolved through mediation within thirty (30) days, either party may submit the dispute to binding arbitration under AFSA rules. The seat of arbitration shall be Cape Town, South Africa.

12.3 Jurisdiction

For any matters not subject to arbitration, the parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Western Cape Division of the High Court of South Africa, seated in Cape Town.

13. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter.

14. Amendments

No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by both parties. The Company may update these terms with thirty (30) days' written notice to the Client. Continued use of the Service after such notice constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

15. Contact

For questions about these terms, to provide notice under this Agreement, or for any other enquiries:

DG Studios LLC
Email: daniel@greavescapital.co
Website: ctrlroom.ai

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