FRAMER
Effective Date: June 1, 2025
Preamble
These Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as the "Terms" or "ToU") constitute a legally
binding agreement governing access to and use of the websites, mobile applications,
software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, tools, features, integrations, content, and
support services (collectively, the "Services") provided by APM Labs LLC, a limited
liability company duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware,
doing business as Shapeshifter ("Shapeshifter," "we," "us," or "our"), with its principal
place of business at 2093 Philadelphia Pike #4840, Claymont, Delaware 19703, United
States. By accessing, browsing, or otherwise utilizing the Services, you, the individual or
entity ("User," "you," or "your"), acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree
to be legally bound by these Terms in their entirety, together with any documents
incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms, you
shall not access or use the Services.
Clause 1: Definitions
Article 1.1: Defined Terms
For the purposes of these Terms, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed
to them below unless expressly stated otherwise:
1.1.1 Services: The proprietary SaaS platform owned and operated by Shapeshifter,
powered by artificial intelligence, encompassing all associated websites, mobile
applications, tools, features, integrations, content, data processing capabilities, and
support services, designed exclusively for career coaching management and related
functionalities.
1.1.2 User: Any natural person or legal entity, including but not limited to career
coaches ("Coaches"), their clients ("Clients"), or general website visitors, who accesses,
interacts with, or utilizes the Services, whether directly or indirectly, in connection with
career coaching or related activities.1.1.3 Coach: A paying subscriber, whether an individual or entity, who licenses the
Services pursuant to the Shapeshifter Terms and Conditions of Use for the purpose of
delivering career coaching services to Clients.
1.1.4 Client: An individual or entity receiving career coaching services from a Coach
through the Services.
1.1.5 Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural
person, as defined under applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and the
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100 et seq.),
submitted, uploaded, or processed through the Services.
1.1.6 Third-Party Data: Any data, information, or content sourced from third-party
websites, platforms, or services, including but not limited to social media career-based
platforms, job aggregators, or company websites, obtained through direct scraping,
application programming interfaces (APIs), third-party data providers, or other lawful
means.
1.1.7 Data Controller: The entity that determines the purposes and means of
processing Personal Data, as defined under applicable data protection laws.
1.1.8 Data Processor: The entity that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Data
Controller, as defined under applicable data protection laws.
1.1.9 Confidential Information: All non-public, proprietary, or sensitive information
disclosed by Shapeshifter, including but not limited to software code, algorithms, data
processing methodologies, and trade secrets, whether in written, oral, or electronic
form.
Clause 2: Eligibility and Acceptable Use
Article 2.1: Eligibility Requirements
To access or use the Services, you represent and warrant that you:
(a) Are at least eighteen (18) years of age or the age of legal majority in your
jurisdiction, whichever is greater;
(b) Possess the legal capacity and authority to enter into and be bound by these Terms;
and(c) Are duly authorized to act on behalf of any entity you represent, if applicable.
Article 2.2: Acceptable Use Policy
You covenant and agree to use the Services solely in accordance with these Terms and
all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, statutes, ordinances, and
regulations, including but not limited to data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and
intellectual property laws. Specifically, you shall:
(a) Comply with the terms of service, policies, or agreements of any third-party
platforms (e.g., social media career-based platforms, job aggregators) from which
Third-Party Data is sourced;
(b) Refrain from engaging in any activity that disrupts, interferes with, or harms the
Services, including but not limited to transmitting malicious code, viruses, or other
harmful components;
(c) Not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, replicate, or create
derivative works of the Services or any component thereof;
(d) Not scrape, collect, or process data through the Services in violation of third-party
terms of service, policies, or applicable laws;
(e) Not use the Services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose, including
but not limited to impersonation, misrepresentation, or infringement of third-party rights.
Article 2.3: Coach-Specific Obligations
If you are a Coach, you acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for:
(a) Obtaining explicit, documented, and legally sufficient consents from your Clients for
the collection, processing, storage, and use of their Personal Data, including AI-driven
processing and integration of Third-Party Data, as required under the Shapeshifter
Terms and Conditions of Use;
(b) Ensuring that all Clients accessing the Services through your implementation comply
with terms no less protective of Shapeshifter’s rights and obligations than those set forth
in these Terms;
(c) Complying with all applicable data protection laws and third-party platform terms in
connection with your use of the Services, including any white-label rebranding permitted
under the Terms and Conditions of Use.Clause 3: Privacy and Data Responsibilities
Article 3.1: Incorporation of Privacy Policy
The collection, use, processing, storage, and disclosure of Personal Data through the
Services are governed by the Shapeshifter Privacy Policy, accessible at
https://shapeshifter.so/privacy-policy, which is incorporated herein by reference and
forms an integral part of these Terms. By accessing or using the Services, you consent
to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.
Article 3.2: User Responsibilities for Data Compliance
You represent, warrant, and covenant that:
(a) Any Personal Data or Third-Party Data you submit, upload, or process through the
Services complies with all applicable data protection laws and third-party terms of
service;
(b) You have obtained all necessary consents, permissions, and authorizations from
individuals (e.g., Clients) whose Personal Data is processed through the Services,
including for AI-driven processing and Third-Party Data integration;
(c) Shapeshifter acts solely as a Data Processor under the instructions of Coaches (as
Data Controllers) and disclaims any direct contractual relationship or liability with
respect to Clients or other End-users;
(d) You shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Shapeshifter against any claims,
demands, or liabilities arising from your failure to obtain proper consents or comply with
applicable data protection laws.
Article 3.3: Third-Party Data Usage
You acknowledge and agree that:
(a) The Services may incorporate Third-Party Data sourced from external platforms to
enhance career coaching functionalities;
(b) You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of Third-Party Data complies
with all applicable laws, regulations, and third-party terms of service or policies;
(c) Shapeshifter expressly disclaims any and all liability for claims, damages, or losses
arising from your use of Third-Party Data, including but not limited to claims for
intellectual property infringement, data privacy violations, or breach of third-party terms.Article 3.4: Artificial Intelligence Processing
You acknowledge that the Services utilize artificial intelligence technologies to process
Personal Data and Third-Party Data, including but not limited to resume analysis, job
matching, and career coaching analytics. You represent and warrant that you have
obtained all necessary consents for such AI-driven processing and agree that
Shapeshifter shall not be liable for any outcomes, inaccuracies, or consequences
arising therefrom, provided Shapeshifter acts in accordance with its obligations as a
Data Processor.
Article 3.5: Data Security
Shapeshifter shall implement and maintain industry-standard technical and
organizational measures to protect Personal Data against unauthorized access, loss,
alteration, or disclosure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you acknowledge that no
security measures are infallible, and Shapeshifter disclaims liability for any data
breaches, losses, or damages resulting from external cyberattacks, unauthorized
access, or incidents beyond Shapeshifter’s reasonable control, provided Shapeshifter
has complied with its legal obligations.
Clause 4: Intellectual Property
Article 4.1: Ownership of Intellectual Property
Shapeshifter retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Services, including but not
limited to all software, algorithms, artificial intelligence models, user interfaces,
Third-Party Data integrations, content, and other intellectual property rights associated
therewith, whether registered or unregistered. No rights, title, or interest are granted to
you except as expressly provided in these Terms.
Article 4.2: Grant of Limited License
Subject to your full compliance with these Terms, Shapeshifter hereby grants you a
limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access
and use the Services solely for personal or professional career-related purposes,
including career coaching or job-seeking activities, as applicable.
Article 4.3: Prohibited Activities
You shall not, directly or indirectly:(a) Copy, modify, adapt, translate, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or create
derivative works of the Services or any part thereof;
(b) Sell, rent, lease, sublicense, distribute, or otherwise make the Services available to
third parties, except as expressly permitted for Coaches under the Terms and
Conditions of Use;
(c) Use the Services to develop, offer, or market any product or service that competes
with the Services;
(d) Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices, trademarks, or copyrights
displayed in connection with the Services.
Article 4.4: User Content
Any data, text, documents, resumes, or other materials you submit through the Services
("User Content") remains your property or that of the respective owner. By submitting
User Content, you grant Shapeshifter a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free,
perpetual, irrevocable license to use, process, store, and display such User Content
solely to provide and improve the Services, subject to the Privacy Policy.
Clause 5: Disclaimers
Article 5.1: No Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS,
WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED,
STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE,
NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY. SHAPESHIFTER DOES NOT WARRANT
THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.
Article 5.2: No Guarantee of Outcomes
Shapeshifter makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees regarding specific
outcomes from the use of the Services, including but not limited to job placement,
employment success, career advancement, or the achievement of any professional
objectives.
Article 5.3: Third-Party Data and IntegrationsShapeshifter disclaims all responsibility and liability for the accuracy, availability, legality,
reliability, or completeness of Third-Party Data or third-party platforms, APIs, job boards,
or content accessed or integrated through the Services.
Article 5.4: Artificial Intelligence Processing
Shapeshifter disclaims any liability for outcomes, inaccuracies, errors, or unintended
consequences arising from AI-driven data processing, including but not limited to
automated insights, recommendations, or analytics generated by the Services.
Clause 6: Limitation of Liability
Article 6.1: Exclusion of Indirect Damages
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SHAPESHIFTER,
ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND
CONTRACTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Article 6.2: Liability Cap
Shapeshifter’s aggregate liability under or in connection with these Terms, whether in
contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the total amount paid by you, if any, for
access to the Services during the six (6) months immediately preceding the event giving
rise to the claim.
Article 6.3: Third-Party Claims Exclusion
Shapeshifter expressly disclaims all liability for any claims, demands, actions, or
disputes initiated by third parties, including but not limited to Clients, social media
career-based platforms, job aggregators, or data providers, arising from your use of the
Services, including claims related to data privacy violations, intellectual property
infringement, or misuse of Third-Party Data.
Clause 7: Indemnification
Article 7.1: Indemnification by UserYou agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Shapeshifter, its affiliates, officers,
directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims,
demands, actions, suits, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including
reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or relating to:
(a) Your access to or use of the Services, including your use of Third-Party Data or
AI-driven processing;
(b) Your breach or violation of any term, condition, representation, or warranty in these
Terms;
(c) Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right, including but not
limited to data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) or terms of service of third-party
platforms;
(d) Any User Content you submit or process through the Services that infringes or
violates the rights of any third party.
Article 7.2: Indemnification Procedures
Shapeshifter shall promptly notify you in writing of any claim subject to indemnification,
provided that failure to notify shall not relieve you of your obligations unless such failure
materially prejudices your ability to defend the claim. Shapeshifter reserves the right, at
its sole discretion, to assume control of the defense and settlement of any claim, at your
expense.
Clause 8: Termination
Article 8.1: Termination by Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter may, at its sole discretion, suspend or terminate your access to the
Services, with or without prior notice, in the event of:
(a) Your breach or violation of any term or condition of these Terms;
(b) Your misuse of the Services or violation of third-party rights or applicable laws;
(c) Any activity that poses a security risk to the Services or other Users.
Article 8.2: Termination by User
You may cease using the Services at any time. If you are a Coach, termination of your
account is governed by the Terms and Conditions of Use.
Article 8.3: Effect of TerminationUpon termination of your access to the Services for any reason:
(a) All licenses granted to you under these Terms shall immediately cease;
(b) You shall immediately discontinue all use of the Services;
(c) Shapeshifter may delete or anonymize any User Content or Personal Data in
accordance with the Privacy Policy, subject to applicable legal obligations.
Article 8.4: Survival of Provisions
The following provisions shall survive any termination or expiration of these Terms:
Clause 4 (Intellectual Property), Clause 5 (Disclaimers), Clause 6 (Limitation of
Liability), Clause 7 (Indemnification), Clause 9 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution),
and Clause 10 (Miscellaneous).
Clause 9: Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
Article 9.1: Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes arising out of or relating to them shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States,
without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
Article 9.2: Binding Arbitration
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of, relating to, or in connection with these
Terms, including their formation, validity, breach, or termination, shall be resolved
exclusively by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association
(AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be
conducted in English by a single arbitrator in New Castle County, Delaware, United
States. The arbitrator’s decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award
may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Article 9.3: Waiver of Class Actions
You expressly waive any right to bring or participate in any class action, collective
action, consolidated action, or representative proceeding against Shapeshifter or its
affiliates in connection with these Terms or the Services. All disputes shall be resolved
on an individual basis only.
Article 9.4: Equitable ReliefNotwithstanding Article 9.2, Shapeshifter may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in
any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property, Confidential
Information, trade secrets, or other proprietary rights.
Article 9.5: Arbitration Costs
Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, in
connection with any arbitration, unless the arbitrator determines otherwise in
accordance with applicable law.
Clause 10: Miscellaneous
Article 10.1: Modifications to Terms
Shapeshifter reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at its sole
discretion, provided that such modifications shall not materially diminish your rights
without your consent. Shapeshifter shall provide notice of any material modifications via
email or in-app communication at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such
changes. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes your
acceptance of the modified Terms.
Article 10.2: Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other documents incorporated by
reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Shapeshifter with respect
to the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements,
understandings, or representations, whether written or oral.
Article 10.3: Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court
of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent
necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force
and effect.
Article 10.4: No Waiver
No waiver of any term, condition, or breach of these Terms shall be effective unless set
forth in a writing signed by Shapeshifter. No waiver shall constitute a continuing waiver
of any subsequent breach.
Article 10.5: AssignmentYou shall not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms or any rights or obligations
hereunder without the prior written consent of Shapeshifter. Shapeshifter may assign
these Terms to a successor in interest, including in connection with a merger,
acquisition, or sale of assets, without your consent.
Article 10.6: Force Majeure
Shapeshifter shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations under
these Terms due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to
acts of God, natural disasters, cyberattacks, governmental actions, or interruptions in
third-party services.
Article 10.7: Notices
All notices required under these Terms shall be in writing and delivered to Shapeshifter
at the contact information provided in Article 10.8 or to you at the email address
provided during your interaction with the Services.
Article 10.8: Contact Information
For any questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact:
APM Labs LLC (dba Shapeshifter)
2093 Philadelphia Pike #4840
Claymont, Delaware 19703
Email: team@apm-labs.com