Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 18, 2026 Last Updated: February 18, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using STARlog ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

STARlog is provided by STARlog LLC, a limited liability company registered in Idaho ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and STARlog LLC.

2. Description of Service

STARlog is a career documentation platform that helps professionals document their accomplishments using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method. The Service includes:

Free Tier:

Up to 25 STAR entries
Manual entry creation
Basic search and filtering
Plain text export

Premium Tier ($84/year):

Unlimited STAR entries
AI-powered extraction from text
AI-generated reports
PDF export functionality
Advanced search and categorization

3. Account Registration

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
All activities that occur under your account
Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

We are not liable for losses caused by unauthorized use of your account.

3.3 Accurate Information

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service to:

Document your professional accomplishments
Generate reports for interviews, performance reviews, or career planning
Store and organize career-related information

4.2 Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

Use the Service for any illegal purpose or to violate any laws
Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Service without permission
Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others
Impersonate any person or entity
Share your account credentials with others
Use the Service in a manner that could damage, disable, or overburden our infrastructure
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Service
Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without written permission

4.3 Content Restrictions

You may not upload content that:

Is illegal, fraudulent, or violates any laws
Infringes intellectual property rights
Contains personal information of others without consent
Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive
Contains confidential information you do not have the right to share

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you create and upload to STARlog ("Your Content"). By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to:

Store and display Your Content to you
Process Your Content with AI (Premium features, with your consent)
Back up Your Content for service reliability
Generate exports and reports as you request

This license terminates when you delete Your Content or close your account.

5.2 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, features, code, and branding, is owned by STARlog LLC and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the Service
Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without permission
Remove copyright or proprietary notices

5.3 Feedback

If you provide feedback, suggestions, or ideas about the Service, we may use them without any obligation to you.

6. Premium Subscription

6.1 Billing

Premium subscriptions are billed annually at $84/year. Payment is processed by Lemon Squeezy, which acts as the Merchant of Record for all transactions.

6.2 Auto-Renewal

Subscriptions automatically renew unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will be charged at the then-current rate.

6.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your Premium subscription at any time. Upon cancellation:

You will retain Premium access until the end of your billing period
No refunds for partial periods
Your account will revert to the Free tier
Your content will be retained, but entries beyond the 25-entry limit will be read-only

6.4 Refunds

We offer refunds within 30 days of purchase if you are not satisfied with Premium features. After 30 days, no refunds will be provided for unused portions of your subscription.

6.5 Free Trials

If we offer a free trial, you will be charged at the end of the trial period unless you cancel before the trial ends.

6.6 Price Changes

We may change Premium pricing with 30 days' notice. Existing subscriptions will be honored at the original price until renewal.

7. AI Features and Data Processing

7.1 AI Processing Consent

By using Premium AI features (extraction, report generation), you consent to:

Your content being sent to Anthropic (Claude API) for processing
Processing of your content to generate STAR entries and reports

STARlog uses Anthropic's Claude as its AI provider. AI processing is performed solely to complete your requested function. You can withdraw this consent at any time by disabling AI features in your account settings or contacting us at privacy@starlog.io.

7.2 AI Limitations

AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies. STARlog's AI generates suggested content to assist you — it does not make decisions about you or your career. You are responsible for:

Reviewing AI-generated STAR entries
Verifying accuracy before using them professionally
Editing and correcting AI outputs

We are not liable for consequences of relying on AI-generated content without verification.

7.3 No Training on Your Data

We do not use Your Content to train AI models. Anthropic's API data handling terms govern how your content is processed. Based on our API configuration, Anthropic does not use API inputs and outputs to train its models. You can review Anthropic's current privacy practices at anthropic.com/legal/privacy.

8. Service Availability and Modifications

8.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be unavailable due to:

Scheduled maintenance
Emergency repairs
Technical issues
Force majeure events

8.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to:

Modify or discontinue features
Change the Service design or functionality
Update these Terms

We will provide notice of material changes when practicable.

8.3 No Guarantee of Uptime

We aim for high reliability but do not guarantee specific uptime percentages. We are not liable for service interruptions or data loss (though we maintain regular backups).

9. Data Backup and Export

9.1 Your Responsibility

While we maintain backups, you are responsible for maintaining your own copies of important content. We recommend regularly exporting your data.

9.2 Export Functionality

You can export your STAR entries at any time:

Free tier: Plain text export
Premium tier: JSON and PDF export

9.3 Account Closure

If you close your account:

Your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days
Export your data before closing your account
We cannot recover deleted accounts or data

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Service "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

10.2 No Professional Advice

STARlog provides tools for documenting accomplishments. It does not provide:

Career counseling or professional advice
Legal, financial, or employment advice
Guarantees of career outcomes

10.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, STARLOG LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
DAMAGES EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability, so these limitations may not apply to you.

10.4 AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

We are not responsible for:

Inaccuracies in AI-generated STAR entries or reports
Career outcomes based on using AI-generated content
Third-party decisions based on your use of AI features

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless STARlog LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

Your violation of these Terms
Your use of the Service
Your Content
Your violation of any third-party rights

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at hello@starlog.io or using the account deletion feature.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

You violate these Terms
Your account is inactive for 12+ months (Free tier)
Payment fails for your Premium subscription
We are required to do so by law
We discontinue the Service (with 30 days' notice)

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

Your access to the Service ends immediately
Your Content will be deleted within 30 days
Premium subscriptions are non-refundable (except as stated in Section 6.4)
Provisions that should survive termination (IP, disclaimers, arbitration) remain in effect

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, contact us at hello@starlog.io to attempt informal resolution. We will work in good faith to resolve disputes.

13.2 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except:

Small claims court actions (under applicable monetary limits)
Intellectual property disputes

Arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action or consolidated proceeding.

13.4 Exceptions

This arbitration agreement does not prevent you from reporting issues to government agencies or seeking injunctive relief.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Idaho, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes not subject to arbitration will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Kootenai County, Idaho.

15. General Provisions

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and STARlog LLC.

15.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

15.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign these Terms to any successor or affiliate.

15.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond our reasonable control (natural disasters, wars, pandemics, internet outages, etc.).

15.6 Contact for Legal Notices

Legal notices should be sent to: STARlog LLC, 784 S. Clearwater Loop #4573, Post Falls, ID 83854, or by email to hello@starlog.io.

15.7 Enterprise Data Processing

Enterprise or B2B customers may request a Data Processing Addendum by contacting hello@starlog.io.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting updated Terms on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

17. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: hello@starlog.io Mail: STARlog LLC, 784 S. Clearwater Loop #4573, Post Falls, ID 83854 Website: https://starlog.io

By using STARlog, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.