Terms of Use – The Ick

Welcome to The Ick.

The Ick is an online service accessible through theick.io that allows users to analyze and monitor publicly available Instagram account activity, including follows, unfollows, and other visible interaction signals.

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the The Ick website and services.

By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Website or Services.

The Privacy Policy forms an integral part of these Terms.

For any questions regarding these Terms, you may contact us at: the.vaste.company@gmail.com

For the purposes of these Terms:

• "User" means any individual accessing or using the Website or Services.
• "Website" means the The Ick platform accessible at theick.io.
• "Services" means all tools, features, reports, analyses, and functionalities made available through The Ick.
• "Public Instagram Data" means information that is publicly accessible on Instagram without requiring authentication, login credentials, or unauthorized access.
• "Content" means any text, graphics, interface elements, reports, outputs, branding, software, design elements, databases, and materials made available through the Website or Services.

The Ick provides analytical tools that allow Users to:

• analyze publicly available Instagram account activity
• monitor publicly visible follow and unfollow patterns
• generate automated reports, summaries, and insights
• view statistics and other information derived from publicly accessible signals

The Service relies exclusively on publicly available information.

The Ick does not access:

• private Instagram accounts
• direct messages
• private media
• passwords or login credentials
• restricted or non-public content

If a target Instagram account becomes private, restricted, unavailable, or otherwise inaccessible, the Service may no longer function in relation to that account.

The Ick is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Instagram, Meta Platforms, Inc., or any of their affiliates.

By using the Website or Services, you represent and warrant that:

• you are at least 13 years old
• you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• you will use the Website and Services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• you will not use the Service for unlawful, abusive, harmful, or unauthorized purposes

If you are using the Service on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

You may be required to provide certain information in order to use parts of the Service, such as an Instagram username or other input necessary to generate analyses or reports.

You agree that:

• any information you submit is accurate and lawful to provide
• you will not submit false, misleading, or abusive inputs
• you are solely responsible for your use of the Website and Services

The Ick reserves the right to refuse access to the Service, limit usage, or suspend availability where necessary to protect the integrity, security, or proper operation of the platform.

Certain features of the Service may require payment or a paid subscription.

Before completing a purchase, Users will be informed of the applicable:

• pricing
• billing frequency
• included features
• subscription conditions

Payments are processed by third-party payment providers, such as Stripe.

The Ick does not store or process full payment card details directly.

By purchasing a subscription or paid access, you acknowledge and agree that:

• the Service is a digital service delivered electronically
• access may be granted immediately upon payment or activation
• subscriptions may renew automatically if stated at checkout
• it is your responsibility to manage, cancel, or update your billing preferences where applicable

Unless otherwise required by applicable law or expressly stated at checkout:

• all payments are final
• no refunds, partial refunds, or credits will be provided for unused time, partial use, or dissatisfaction after activation

If you cancel a subscription, access will remain active until the end of the current paid billing period, unless otherwise stated.

The Ick reserves the right to change its pricing, plans, or billing structure at any time. Any such changes will apply prospectively.

You agree to use the Website and Services responsibly, lawfully, and in accordance with these Terms.

You must not:

• use the Service to harass, intimidate, threaten, stalk, shame, surveil, or harm another person
• use the Service for illegal, fraudulent, abusive, discriminatory, or malicious purposes
• attempt to access private or restricted third-party data through the Service
• use the Service in a way that violates the rights, privacy, dignity, or safety of others
• interfere with, disrupt, overload, or impair the Website or its infrastructure
• attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or copy the Service or any part of it
• scrape, crawl, automate, or extract data from the Service at scale without authorization
• use bots, scripts, or automated systems in a manner that abuses the Service
• resell, sublicense, redistribute, replicate, or commercially exploit the Service without prior written authorization
• circumvent rate limits, access controls, security protections, or technical restrictions

Any use of the Service must remain reasonable and consistent with its intended purpose.

Violation of this section may result in immediate suspension or termination of access, without notice and without refund.

The Ick relies on information made publicly available by third-party platforms, including Instagram.

You acknowledge and agree that:

• The Ick does not control Instagram or its systems
• third-party platforms may change their functionality, policies, visibility rules, or data availability at any time
• public information may become unavailable, incomplete, delayed, inaccurate, or inconsistent
• changes by Instagram or Meta may affect or interrupt the operation of the Service

The Ick does not guarantee:

• continued access to any third-party data source
• uninterrupted compatibility with Instagram
• the completeness, accuracy, or permanence of publicly available data
• the future availability of any specific feature or output

Use of the Service is also subject to the practical limitations and availability of external platforms.

The Ick aims to provide a reliable and functional service, but does not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or continuous availability.

The Website or Services may be temporarily unavailable, degraded, limited, or interrupted due to:

• maintenance
• software updates
• infrastructure issues
• traffic spikes
• technical failures
• third-party outages
• platform changes beyond our control

The Ick reserves the right, at any time and without liability, to:

• modify or update the Service
• add or remove features
• impose usage limits
• suspend or discontinue all or part of the Service

We may also restrict access where necessary for operational, legal, security, or abuse-prevention reasons.

All intellectual property rights relating to the Website and Services are owned by or licensed to The Ick.

This includes, without limitation:

• software
• code
• interface design
• algorithms
• databases
• reports structure
• visual identity
• trademarks
• logos
• written materials
• product features and workflows

Except as expressly permitted by these Terms, you may not copy, reproduce, republish, modify, distribute, sell, license, exploit, or create derivative works from any part of the Website or Services without prior written consent.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

The reports, insights, outputs, summaries, and analyses generated through The Ick are produced automatically based on publicly available information and internal processing methods.

These outputs are provided for informational purposes only.

You acknowledge and agree that:

• reports may be incomplete, outdated, delayed, or inaccurate
• visible interaction signals may not reflect full platform behavior
• automated analysis may contain errors, omissions, assumptions, or inconsistencies
• outputs should not be treated as verified factual statements in all circumstances

The Ick does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any report, score, statistic, or analytical output.

Users are solely responsible for how they interpret and use any generated information.

You are solely responsible for your use of the Website, Services, and any information obtained through them.

In particular, you agree that:

• you will use the Service responsibly and in good faith
• you will not rely on the Service for unlawful, harmful, invasive, or abusive conduct
• you are solely responsible for any actions, decisions, communications, or consequences arising from your use of the Service

The Ick shall not be responsible for:

• decisions made based on generated outputs
• personal, social, reputational, professional, or relational consequences
• misuse of publicly available information by Users
• disputes between Users and third parties
• any conduct undertaken by a User after using the Service

The Ick reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the Website or Services at any time, with or without notice, if:

• these Terms are violated
• unlawful or abusive activity is suspected
• fraudulent or unauthorized use is detected
• technical abuse or excessive usage occurs
• the integrity, security, or legality of the Service is at risk

We may also suspend or discontinue access where required for legal, regulatory, operational, or technical reasons.

Termination or suspension may occur without refund where the User has breached these Terms.

Information regarding the collection, processing, and protection of personal data is described in the Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms.

By using the Website and Services, you acknowledge that your information may be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Website and Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

The Ick makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• the availability of the Service
• uninterrupted or error-free operation
• compatibility with all devices, browsers, or systems
• the reliability or accuracy of generated analyses
• the continued accessibility of third-party public data
• the suitability of the Service for any particular purpose

You use the Website and Services at your own risk.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, The Ick and its operators, affiliates, service providers, contractors, and partners shall not be liable for any:

• indirect damages
• incidental damages
• consequential damages
• reputational harm
• emotional distress
• lost profits
• lost business opportunities
• lost data
• service interruptions
• losses arising from third-party platform changes
• losses resulting from reliance on generated outputs

This limitation applies whether the claim is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory.

In all cases, the total liability of The Ick for any claim arising out of or relating to the Website or Services shall not exceed the total amount actually paid by the User to The Ick during the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where such exclusion is prohibited by law.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless The Ick, its operators, affiliates, service providers, contractors, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:

• your use or misuse of the Website or Services
• your violation of these Terms
• your violation of any law, regulation, or third-party right
• any harmful, unlawful, or abusive use of the Service by you

The Ick may update or modify these Terms at any time.

The most recent version will always be made available on the Website.

By continuing to access or use the Website or Services after any update becomes effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you must stop using the Website and Services.

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or in connection with these Terms, the Website, or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Georgia.

For any questions regarding these Terms, you may contact: the.vaste.company@gmail.com