Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Clearsky ("Service"), operated by Snapdragon Partners LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Service and Privacy Policy govern your use of clearskysocial.org and its associated services.

By accessing or using Clearsky, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the service.

2. Service Description

Clearsky is client software that enables users to interact with the Bluesky social media platform. All terms and conditions imposed by Bluesky are hereby incorporated into this agreement by reference. Users must comply with both Clearsky's and Bluesky's terms of service.

3. AI Features and Disclaimers

Clearsky provides AI-based content summaries, warnings, and recommendations as a convenience feature. These AI-generated features are provided "as is" and are inherently fallible. Users should not rely solely on these features for decision-making purposes. The Company makes no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these AI-generated features.

4. Privacy and Data Usage

4.1 Data Collection and Usage

All data transmitted through or collected by Clearsky may be used for any purpose, including but not limited to:

  • Training and evaluation of artificial intelligence models
  • Research and development
  • Platform improvement and analytics
  • Service optimization and personalization
  • Content moderation and safety measures

4.2 Data Retention and Storage

Data will be retained indefinitely unless specifically requested for deletion by the user. All data is stored on US-based servers through Google Cloud Platform. International data transfers may occur for AI training and evaluation purposes through our partnerships with OpenAI, Anthropic, and other service providers.

4.3 Third-Party Services

We share data with the following third-party services:

  • OpenAI - For AI processing and content analysis
  • Anthropic - For AI processing and content analysis
  • Bluesky - As the underlying social platform
  • Google Cloud Platform - For hosting and infrastructure

4.4 Cookie Policy

We use only strictly necessary functional cookies that are essential for the operation of our service. No tracking, marketing, or optional cookies are used. These essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the service to function.

4.5 Law Enforcement Requests

We handle law enforcement requests for data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We may disclose user information in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders, warrants, or subpoenas.

4.6 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include:

  • The right to know what personal information is collected
  • The right to delete personal information
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

4.7 GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent
  • Contract fulfillment
  • Legitimate interests
  • Legal obligations

EEA users have additional rights including data portability and the right to be forgotten, subject to our legitimate interests in retaining AI training data and legal compliance requirements.

4.8 Canadian Privacy Rights

We comply with Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) requirements regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

4.9 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law, typically within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The Clearsky service, including all software, features, and associated intellectual property rights, are owned by Snapdragon Partners LLC. Users retain ownership of their original content posted through the service, subject to the following conditions:

  • Users grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute their content for any purpose, including AI training
  • This license survives account termination
  • Content may be retained indefinitely for AI training purposes even after deletion

6. Account Management

Account creation and termination are managed through Bluesky. Termination of your Bluesky account will result in loss of access to Clearsky. However, as noted above, your data and content may be retained for AI training and other purposes.

7. Age Restrictions

Clearsky is intended for use by individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information. Users certify that they are adults legally able to enter into binding contracts.

8. Content Disclaimer

We are not responsible for any content posted, shared, or transmitted through our client. Users are solely responsible for their content and interactions on the platform. We reserve the right but have no obligation to monitor, modify, or remove any content.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the service after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. Users are responsible for regularly reviewing these terms.

10. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms of Service or Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Snapdragon Partners LLC
Email: info@snapdragonpartners.com

Last updated: January 10, 2025