Terms of Service — AgudApp
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE (“TERMS”) CAREFULLY. THESE TERMS CONTAIN A MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE (SECTION 16), A CLASS ACTION WAIVER (SECTION 16.5), LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY (SECTION 12), ASSUMPTION OF RISK PROVISIONS (SECTION 11), AND DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES (SECTION 10). BY ACCESSING OR USING THE PLATFORM, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE PLATFORM.

1. DEFINITIONS

Platform” means the AgudApp cloud-based SaaS application, including all modules, features, APIs, updates, documentation, and related services provided by AgudApp, LLC.

Tenant” means the health insurance agency or authorized business entity that has entered into a subscription agreement with the Company.

User” means any individual authorized by a Tenant to access the Platform. Users are categorized as Licensed Users or Staff Users (Section 3).

Licensed User” means a User holding a valid, active insurance producer license and NPN in one or more U.S. states.

Staff User” means a User without an insurance producer license who performs administrative or support functions under Licensed User supervision.

Tenant Administrator” means the primary User with full administrative privileges, who must be the agency owner or a Licensed User with authority to bind the Tenant.

PHI” means Protected Health Information as defined under HIPAA, 45 CFR § 160.103.

Customer Data” means all data, including PHI, that Tenants or Users input, upload, store, or transmit through the Platform.

Subscription Term” means the period during which the Tenant is authorized to access the Platform pursuant to a valid, paid subscription.

Authorized Purpose” means use solely for health insurance agency management operations.

Third-Party Services” means external services not owned or controlled by the Company, including hosting providers, ISPs, DNS, certificate authorities, and payment processors.

Confidential Information” means any non-public information disclosed by either party designated or reasonably understood as confidential.

2. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNT REGISTRATION

2.1 Eligibility Requirements

The Platform is intended exclusively for licensed health insurance agencies and their authorized personnel in the United States. By registering, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • You have the legal authority to bind the Tenant entity to these Terms.
  • The Tenant is a lawfully organized business entity in good standing.
  • The Tenant holds all required licenses, including a valid NPN.
  • All registration information is accurate, current, and complete.
  • Neither you nor the Tenant are subject to sanctions or exclusion from federal healthcare programs.

2.2 Account Security

The Company implements industry-standard security measures including multi-factor authentication (2FA), session management, industry-standard password policies, and comprehensive audit logging. Notwithstanding:

  • The Tenant is solely responsible for maintaining credential confidentiality and for all activities under its account.
  • The Tenant must immediately notify security@agudapp.com of any suspected unauthorized access.
  • The Company is not liable for losses from the Tenant’s failure to secure credentials.

2.3 User Management

Tenant administrators are exclusively responsible for User account lifecycle, including creating accounts, assigning permissions, correctly designating Licensed vs. Staff Users, and promptly deactivating accounts for departed personnel.

THE COMPANY IS NOT LIABLE FOR BREACHES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE TENANT’S FAILURE TO MANAGE USER ACCOUNTS AND ACCESS PERMISSIONS.

3. USER CATEGORIES, LICENSING, AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

3.1 User Categories

  • Licensed Users (Agents/Producers): Hold valid insurance producer licenses and NPN. May perform all Platform functions including serving as agent of record.
  • Staff Users (Administrative/Support): No insurance license. Perform administrative, clerical, data entry, and support functions under Licensed User supervision.

3.2 Tenant Licensing Obligations

THE TENANT REPRESENTS, WARRANTS, AND COVENANTS THAT:

  • Agency License: The Tenant maintains valid agency licenses in each operating state and will notify the Company if any license is suspended, revoked, or lapses.
  • Licensed User Verification: The Tenant solely verifies and maintains licensing status. The Tenant shall not designate unlicensed Users as Licensed Users.
  • Staff User Supervision: All Staff Users operate under direct Licensed User supervision per applicable state regulations.
  • State Compliance: The Tenant ensures compliance with each state’s regulations regarding unlicensed personnel.
  • Appointments & CE: The Tenant ensures Licensed Users maintain carrier appointments and continuing education requirements.

3.3 Company Disclaimers Regarding Licensing

THE COMPANY DOES NOT:

  • Verify, validate, monitor, or guarantee the licensing status of any User.
  • Determine which activities Staff Users may perform under state law.
  • Monitor or evaluate supervision adequacy.
  • Accept liability for fines, penalties, sanctions, or license actions arising from the Tenant’s licensing failures.

3.4 PHI Access by User Category

Both Licensed and Staff Users may access PHI as authorized by the Tenant. The Tenant is responsible for minimum necessary determinations, RBAC configuration, HIPAA workforce training for ALL Users, and BAAs with Staff Users who are independent contractors.

3.5 Electronic Signatures and Enrollment Consent

3.5.1 Electronic Signature Module. The Platform provides an electronic signature module that enables Tenants to obtain electronic signatures from their clients (Individuals) on documents including consent forms, authorization forms, and enrollment documents. The module complies with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.) and the Florida Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (F.S. § 668.50).

3.5.2 Audit Trail. Each electronic signature captured through the Platform includes a complete audit trail consisting of: the signer’s name, email address, IP address, browser/device information, UTC timestamp of consent acceptance, UTC timestamp of signature, identity verification status and method, and a SHA-256 cryptographic hash of the document at the time of signing. This audit trail is stored as part of the signed document record and included in the generated PDF certificate.

3.5.3 Identity Verification. The Platform requires identity verification of the signer prior to signature acceptance. Verification methods include date of birth and ZIP code validation against records stored in the Platform. The Tenant is responsible for ensuring that verification data is accurate and current.

3.5.4 Enrollment Documents. For documents used for enrollment in health insurance plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace or insurance carriers, the Platform provides additional enrollment-specific consent language in compliance with 45 CFR § 155.220(j)(2)(iii). The Tenant is responsible for ensuring that enrollment documents comply with the specific requirements of the applicable carrier and/or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

3.5.5 Document Retention. Signed documents, including the original unsigned version and the final signed version with certificate, are retained in encrypted form for a minimum of six (6) years, or as required by applicable law or carrier agreement, whichever is longer.

3.5.6 Disclaimers. The Company provides the electronic signature technology and audit trail infrastructure. The Company does NOT: (a) verify the content or legal sufficiency of documents uploaded by the Tenant; (b) guarantee that any specific carrier or CMS will accept the electronic signatures; (c) provide legal advice regarding enforceability; or (d) verify signer identity beyond the methods configured within the Platform. The Tenant assumes all responsibility for the legal adequacy of its electronically signed documents.

4. LICENSE GRANT AND PERMITTED USE

4.1 Limited License

Subject to these Terms and payment of fees, the Company grants the Tenant a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to use the Platform during the Subscription Term for the Authorized Purpose.

4.2 License Restrictions

The Tenant and Users shall NOT:

  • Use the Platform for any purpose other than the Authorized Purpose.
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive source code.
  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works.
  • Sublicense, resell, lease, or distribute access, including sharing login credentials.
  • Remove or alter proprietary notices or branding.
  • Upload viruses, malware, or destructive code.
  • Attempt unauthorized access to the Platform or other Tenant environments.
  • Store data in violation of any law, including HIPAA.
  • Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers without consent.
  • Circumvent security features, encryption, or audit logging.
  • Overburden or impair the Company’s infrastructure.
  • Benchmark or perform competitive analysis without consent.
  • Develop a competing product or assist others in doing so.

4.3 Tenant Data Isolation

Each Tenant’s data is in a logically isolated database with separate encryption keys. Circumvention constitutes material breach, grounds for immediate termination, and potential criminal referral under 18 U.S.C. § 1030.

5. SUBSCRIPTION, FEES, AND PAYMENT

5.1 Pricing Structure

  • Base Platform Fee: $50.00 USD/month per Tenant.
  • Per-User Fee: $3.00 USD/month per active User account (Licensed and Staff Users both count).
  • Premium Features: Additional fees for optional modules as published.

Pricing may be modified with thirty (30) days’ notice. Changes apply at next billing cycle.

5.2 Billing

Fees billed monthly in advance based on active User count. Non-refundable unless stated otherwise. Non-payment over 15 days = suspension. Over 30 days = material breach and termination.

5.3 Taxes

Fees exclude applicable taxes. Tenant responsible for all sales/use taxes except Company income taxes.

5.4 No Setoff

Payment obligations are non-contingent. No withholding based on disputes.

6. DATA OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

6.1 Customer Data Ownership

The Tenant retains all rights to Customer Data. The Tenant is solely responsible for data accuracy, legality, and appropriateness.

6.2 License to Process

The Tenant grants the Company a limited license to host, process, store, and transmit Customer Data solely to provide the Platform.

6.3 Company Intellectual Property

The Platform — including all software, source code, algorithms, architectures, database schemas, UI designs, trade secrets, methodologies, documentation, trademarks (including “AgudApp,” USPTO Serial 99722348), copyrights, and proprietary technology — is the exclusive property of AgudApp, LLC. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

6.4 Feedback

Feedback grants the Company an unrestricted, perpetual, royalty-free license to use and incorporate it.

6.5 Aggregated Data

The Company may create anonymized, de-identified data for product improvement and analytics.

6.6 Data Upon Termination

Thirty (30) day export period in standard formats (CSV, JSON). Secure destruction per HIPAA/NIST SP 800-88 with written certification upon request.

7. CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party maintains the other’s Confidential Information in strict confidence, uses it solely for performing obligations under these Terms, and does not disclose to third parties. Exceptions: publicly available, independently developed, received from third parties, or required by law (with prompt notice). Upon termination, return or destroy.

8. HIPAA COMPLIANCE

8.1 BAA

The Company will enter into a BAA with each Tenant prior to first access. The BAA governs PHI obligations and controls in case of conflict with these Terms.

8.2 Security Safeguards

AES-256-GCM encryption at rest (envelope encryption, per-tenant keys); TLS 1.2+ in transit; RBAC; session management; immutable audit logging; isolated tenant databases; bcrypt password hashing; regular vulnerability assessments.

The Platform provides multi-factor authentication (2FA) capability for all accounts. The Tenant Administrator may configure 2FA as mandatory for all Users within their tenant environment. The Company strongly recommends enabling 2FA for all accounts. The Tenant assumes responsibility for the security consequences of not enforcing 2FA.

THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ITS SECURITY WILL PREVENT ALL UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OR BREACHES. NO INTERNET-BASED SYSTEM IS 100% SECURE. THE COMPANY’S OBLIGATION IS COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE SAFEGUARDS.

8.3 Breach Notification

Notification within thirty (30) calendar days of discovery, per 45 CFR § 164.410 and Florida’s FIPA (F.S. § 501.171).

9. SHARED RESPONSIBILITY MODEL

THE SECURITY OF THE PLATFORM DEPENDS ON SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS ALLOCATION IS MATERIAL TO THESE TERMS.

9.1 Company (“Security OF the Platform”)

Infrastructure, encryption, patches, vulnerability assessments, audit logs, 2FA mechanisms, backups, BAA compliance, breach notification.

9.2 Tenant (“Security IN the Platform”)

ResponsibilityDescription
CredentialsStrong passwords, no sharing, 2FA configuration.
2FA EnforcementThe Company provides 2FA capability. The Tenant Administrator decides whether to enforce 2FA for all Users. The Tenant assumes the security risk of not enforcing 2FA.
Access ControlUser lifecycle, permissions, revocation within 24 hours.
User CategorizationCorrect Licensed/Staff designation and supervision.
Data AccuracyAll Customer Data accuracy and legality.
Regulatory ComplianceHIPAA consents, state insurance regulations, licensing.
Endpoint SecurityDevice/network security.
TrainingHIPAA workforce training for ALL Users.
Incident ReportingPrompt notification of suspected incidents.

THE COMPANY BEARS NO LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTS ARISING FROM THE TENANT’S FAILURE TO FULFILL ITS RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER SECTION 9.2.

10. DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTIES

10.1 Limited Warranty

The Company warrants: (a) material conformance with documentation; (b) BAA compliance; (c) commercially reasonable efforts for availability and security.

10.2 General Disclaimer

EXCEPT AS IN 10.1, THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.3 No Absolute Security

NO INTERNET SYSTEM IS 100% SECURE. THE TENANT USES THE PLATFORM AT ITS OWN RISK.

10.4 Third-Party Services

THE COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIRD-PARTY SERVICE OUTAGES, PERFORMANCE, OR SECURITY.

10.5 Insurance Regulatory Disclaimer

THE PLATFORM IS A SOFTWARE TOOL. THE COMPANY DOES NOT PROVIDE INSURANCE, LEGAL, TAX, OR COMPLIANCE ADVICE. THE COMPANY IS NOT A LICENSED AGENCY, BROKER, OR PRODUCER.

10.6 No Professional Advice

ALL PLATFORM OUTPUT IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY. THE TENANT MUST INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY BEFORE RELYING ON IT.

11. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

THE TENANT VOLUNTARILY ASSUMES: inherent risks of cloud computing (interruptions, data loss, unauthorized access attempts); regulatory risk (evolving laws); data entry risks (Company does not verify accuracy); and that Platform output is not professional advice.

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

12.1 Aggregate Cap

THE COMPANY’S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY THE TENANT IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

Example: at $50/month + 5 Users at $3 = $65/month, maximum liability = $780.

12.2 No Consequential Damages

NO LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, REGULATORY FINES, OR REPUTATIONAL DAMAGE.

12.3 Exceptions

Sections 12.1-12.2 do not apply to: BAA breach by Company; gross negligence/willful misconduct; IP breach by Tenant; tenant isolation breach; confidentiality breach.

12.4 Basis of the Bargain

THESE LIMITATIONS REFLECT A REASONABLE RISK ALLOCATION AND ARE AN ESSENTIAL BASIS OF THE BARGAIN. WITHOUT THEM THE COMPANY WOULD NOT OFFER THE PLATFORM AT CURRENT PRICING.

13. INDEMNIFICATION

13.1 By the Company

Company indemnifies Tenant from third-party claims arising from: (a) Company-caused PHI breach under BAA; (b) Company gross negligence/willful misconduct; (c) IP infringement by the Platform.

13.2 By the Tenant

Tenant indemnifies Company from all claims arising from: breach of Terms/BAA; misuse; violation of law; Customer Data; failure to obtain consents; failure to manage Users/licensing/supervision; regulatory actions naming Company; unlicensed individuals performing licensed activities.

13.3 Procedures

Prompt notice; sole control of defense; reasonable cooperation; no settlement imposing liability without consent.

14. TERM AND TERMINATION

14.1 Term

Effective upon acceptance; continues for the Subscription Term.

14.2 Termination for Cause

Either party: 30 days’ written notice for uncured material breach.

14.3 Immediate Termination by Company

Without notice for: non-payment >30 days; acceptable use violations; tenant isolation circumvention; security risk; agency license suspended/revoked; bankruptcy; legal requirement.

14.4 Effect

All rights cease; 30-day data export per Section 6.6; survival of payment, confidentiality, liability, indemnification, IP, anti-disparagement, and dispute resolution provisions.

14.5 Refunds

No refund if terminated for Tenant breach. Pro-rata refund if Tenant terminates for Company’s uncured breach.

15. SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT

99.9% monthly uptime target. Excludes: scheduled maintenance (8 hrs/month max, 48-hr notice); Third-Party Service outages; force majeure; DDoS; Tenant-caused issues; suspension for breach.

Credits: 99.0-99.9% = 5%; 95.0-98.9% = 10%; <95% = 25% of monthly fee. Sole remedy. Request within 30 days. Max 25%. Not redeemable for cash.

THE SLA IS A COMMERCIAL OBJECTIVE, NOT A GUARANTEE OF UNINTERRUPTED SERVICE.

16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND MANDATORY ARBITRATION

THIS SECTION CONTAINS MANDATORY BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER.

16.1 Informal Resolution (Required)

Written Dispute Notice; 30-day negotiation.

16.2 Mediation (Optional)

Non-binding mediation via AAA; costs shared; 30 days max.

16.3 Binding Arbitration

ALL UNRESOLVED DISPUTES SHALL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING ARBITRATION UNDER AAA COMMERCIAL RULES.

  • Location: Broward County, Florida, or videoconference.
  • Arbitrator: Single arbitrator with technology/healthcare law experience.
  • Costs: Each party bears own fees; frivolous claims may result in fee-shifting.
  • Confidentiality: All proceedings strictly confidential.
  • Decision: Final, binding, enforceable in any court.
  • Damage Limits: Arbitrator must respect Section 12.

16.4 Exceptions

IP/injunctive relief (Broward County courts); HHS/OCR HIPAA complaints; collection of undisputed amounts; claims not arbitrable by law.

16.5 Class Action Waiver

ALL DISPUTES ARE INDIVIDUAL ONLY. NO CLASS ACTIONS. IF THIS WAIVER IS UNENFORCEABLE, THE ENTIRE ARBITRATION PROVISION IS VOID.

16.6 Statute of Limitations

CLAIMS MUST BE FILED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR. HIPAA CLAIMS FOLLOW REGULATORY TIMELINES.

17. ANTI-DISPARAGEMENT, PUBLICITY, AND NON-SOLICITATION

17.1 Anti-Disparagement

During the Subscription Term and two (2) years after, neither party shall make defamatory or disparaging statements. Exceptions: required by law; regulatory bodies; internal communications; HHS/OCR complaints.

VIOLATION IS A MATERIAL BREACH ENTITLING INJUNCTIVE RELIEF AND DAMAGES.

17.2 Publicity

No use of other party’s name/logo without consent. Company may list Tenant in general customer list unless opted out.

17.3 Non-Solicitation

Tenant shall not solicit Company employees/contractors for 12 months post-termination. Public job postings exempt.

18. GENERAL PROVISIONS

18.1 Governing Law

Florida law. Exclusive jurisdiction: Broward County, Florida.

18.2 Modifications

30 days’ notice. Material changes to HIPAA, liability, or arbitration require click-through consent.

18.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms + BAA + Privacy Policy + Cookie Policy + Order Forms = entire agreement.

18.4 Severability

Invalid provisions modified minimally; remainder continues.

18.5 Force Majeure

Neither party liable for events beyond reasonable control: acts of God, disasters, pandemics, war, government orders, internet/power outages, Third-Party Service failures, cyberattacks, labor disputes.

18.6 Assignment

Tenant may not assign without consent. Company may assign on merger/acquisition/asset sale.

18.7 Waiver

Non-enforcement is not waiver. Waivers must be written.

18.8 Notices

Written notices via certified mail, overnight courier, or email with confirmation to: AgudApp, LLC, 8975 SW 17th Ct, Miramar, Florida 33025.

18.9 Independent Contractors

No partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship.

18.10 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

Benefits only the parties.

18.11 Export Compliance

No access from or export to sanctioned countries/persons.

18.12 Construction

Not construed against drafter. Both parties had opportunity for counsel.

18.13 Cumulative Remedies

All remedies cumulative except as expressly limited.

18.14 Electronic Acceptance

Click-through acceptance is legally binding under E-SIGN Act (15 U.S.C. § 7001) and Florida UETA (F.S. § 668.50).

19. CONTACT INFORMATION

AgudApp, LLC
8975 SW 17th Ct, Miramar, Florida 33025
Legal: legal@agudapp.com
Security: security@agudapp.com
Privacy: privacy@agudapp.com
Support: support@agudapp.com


ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

BY CLICKING “I ACCEPT,” THE TENANT AGREES TO THESE TERMS INCLUDING: Mandatory Arbitration (S16), Class Action Waiver (S16.5), Limitation of Liability (S12), Disclaimers (S10), Assumption of Risk (S11), Shared Responsibility (S9), User Categories & Licensing (S3), Electronic Signatures (S3.5), and Anti-Disparagement (S17).

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