Terms of Service

Application Overview

CircuitBread Insights is a comprehensive internal analytics and sponsor relationship management platform designed for the electronics education community. The platform integrates multiple data sources to provide unified analytics, generate professional sponsor reports, and manage business relationships across digital content platforms.

Platform Capabilities (CircuitBread Official Accounts)

• CircuitBread's Multi-platform Analytics: YouTube channel, Facebook page, Instagram account, TikTok account, LinkedIn company page
• CircuitBread Website: Article performance tracking and engagement metrics from CircuitBread.com
• CircuitBread Newsletter: Email campaign analytics through official Mailchimp account
• Sponsor Reporting: Automated PDF report generation showing CircuitBread's content performance
• Business Management: Friend/sponsor relationship tracking and contact management
• Historical Analysis: Quarterly and all-time reporting for CircuitBread's owned content
• Secure Access: User authentication with multi-factor support for internal team

Access and Eligibility

Authorized Use Only

• Platform access restricted to authorized CircuitBread personnel and designated partners
• Users must have valid business justification for platform access
• Access privileges granted based on role and responsibilities
• All access subject to background verification and approval process

Authentication Requirements

• Valid email address and secure password meeting complexity requirements
• Multi-factor authentication strongly recommended for enhanced security
• WebAuthn/Passkey support available for biometric authentication
• Session management with automatic timeout for inactive accounts

Account Responsibilities

• Users responsible for maintaining confidentiality of login credentials
• Immediate notification required for suspected account compromise
• Regular password updates recommended for security
• Shared accounts or credential sharing strictly prohibited

Acceptable Use and Data Handling

Permitted Uses (CircuitBread Content Only)

• Generate comprehensive analytics reports for CircuitBread's content performance across official channels
• Create professional sponsor presentations demonstrating CircuitBread's content ROI to business partners
• Manage friend/sponsor relationships and track CircuitBread's sponsored content associations
• Analyze CircuitBread's cross-platform campaign effectiveness for strategic planning
• Monitor CircuitBread's content performance trends across quarterly and historical periods
• Export CircuitBread's analytics data in approved formats for business reporting

Data Handling Requirements

• CircuitBread-owned data only: Analytics used exclusively for CircuitBread's legitimate business purposes
• No external redistribution: CircuitBread's performance data not shared outside organization
• API compliance: Full compliance with third-party terms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Mailchimp)
• Sponsor reporting scope: Reports limited to CircuitBread's aggregated content performance metrics only
• Privacy protection: No access to individual follower data or personal information from any platform

Platform Integrity

• Users must not attempt to reverse engineer or extract proprietary algorithms
• No unauthorized access to data beyond assigned permission levels
• Respect rate limits and API quotas for third-party integrations
• Report security vulnerabilities or data anomalies to administrators

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited when using CircuitBread Insights:

Security Violations

• Attempting to access accounts, data, or features without proper authorization
• Sharing login credentials or enabling unauthorized access to the platform
• Circumventing security measures, rate limits, or access controls
• Using automated tools or scripts without explicit administrator approval

Data Misuse

• Downloading or extracting CircuitBread's analytics data for unauthorized purposes
• Sharing CircuitBread's performance data with competitors or unauthorized third parties
• Using CircuitBread's platform data for purposes unrelated to CircuitBread business
• Attempting to reverse-engineer or misuse CircuitBread's analytics insights

Note: All prohibited activities relate to CircuitBread's own data - we do not have access to any external accounts or third-party data.

Platform Abuse

• Overloading the platform with excessive requests or API calls
• Attempting to disrupt platform operations or availability
• Using the platform for any illegal or unauthorized commercial activities
• Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party terms of service

Service Availability and Support

Platform Availability

• CircuitBread Insights provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis
• Scheduled maintenance and updates may temporarily affect availability
• Third-party API limitations may impact data refresh capabilities
• Platform performance subject to infrastructure and network conditions

Technical Support

• Internal support provided for authorized users during business hours
• Bug reports and feature requests handled through established channels
• Training and documentation available for platform capabilities
• Emergency support available for critical business impact issues

Intellectual Property and Confidentiality

Platform Ownership

• CircuitBread Insights platform and its source code remain property of CircuitBread
• Users granted limited, non-exclusive access for authorized business purposes
• No rights granted to modify, distribute, or create derivative works

Data Confidentiality

• All analytics data and business information considered confidential
• Users must maintain confidentiality during and after access period
• Sponsor relationships and performance data protected as trade secrets
• Non-disclosure obligations survive termination of platform access

Limitation of Liability

CircuitBread provides the Insights platform for internal business use. To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Platform provided without warranties of any kind, express or implied
• No guarantee of data accuracy, completeness, or third-party API availability
• Users responsible for verifying data accuracy for business decisions
• CircuitBread not liable for business decisions based on platform analytics
• Liability limited to direct damages and capped at reasonable business limits

Account Termination and Suspension

Termination by CircuitBread

• Immediate termination for violation of these terms or security policies
• Suspension pending investigation of suspected unauthorized activities
• Account deactivation upon employment termination or role change
• Temporary suspension for maintenance or security reasons

User-Initiated Termination

• Users may request account deactivation through administrators
• Data access terminated upon account closure
• Confidentiality obligations survive account termination

Updates and Modifications

CircuitBread reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service to reflect:

• Changes in platform capabilities or features
• Updates to legal requirements or compliance standards
• Modifications to third-party API terms or data policies
• Improvements to security or data handling procedures

Users will be notified of material changes through platform notifications or email. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

Governing Law and Compliance

These Terms of Service are governed by applicable laws and regulations. Users agree to:

• Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
• Respect third-party intellectual property and API terms
• Follow industry best practices for data handling and security
• Report violations or suspected unauthorized activities

Contact Information

For questions about these terms, technical support, or access requests:

• General Inquiries: info@insights.circuitbread.com
• Platform: CircuitBread Insights Analytics
• Organization: CircuitBread Electronics Education
• Support Hours: Business hours (Mountain Time)

By accessing and using CircuitBread Insights, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.