Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using SnapTrace ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

SnapTrace is a cloud-based service that analyzes Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Block Store (EBS) snapshots to identify data churn patterns, optimize backup strategies, and reduce storage costs.

The Service requires read-only access to your AWS account through IAM role assumption to collect metadata about your EBS volumes and snapshots.

3. Account Registration

  • You must provide accurate and complete registration information
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
  • You may not use another person's account without permission
  • One person or entity may not maintain more than one free account

4. AWS Account Access

By connecting your AWS account to SnapTrace:

  • You authorize us to assume the IAM role you create in your AWS account
  • You confirm you have authority to grant this access
  • You understand we will collect metadata about your EBS resources
  • You can revoke access at any time by deleting the IAM role
You are responsible for ensuring the IAM role permissions follow the principle of least privilege. Use our provided CloudFormation template for secure setup.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any illegal purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Attempt to reverse engineer any portion of the Service
  • Use the Service to transmit malware or malicious code
  • Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
  • Use the Service to collect data about other users
  • Exceed rate limits or circumvent usage restrictions

6. Subscription and Billing

Free Tier

The free tier includes limited functionality and is subject to usage restrictions as described on our pricing page.

Paid Subscriptions

  • Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually in advance
  • Prices are subject to change with 30 days notice
  • No refunds for partial months of service
  • Downgrading may result in loss of features or data

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Access continues until that date.

7. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your data.

  • You retain ownership of your data
  • We will not sell your data to third parties
  • We may use aggregated, anonymized data for analytics
  • You can request data export or deletion at any time

8. Service Availability

We strive for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service:

  • Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance when possible
  • We are not liable for downtime due to AWS outages
  • We reserve the right to modify or discontinue features
  • Enterprise customers may have SLA guarantees under separate agreement

9. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by SnapTrace and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
  • We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability is limited to the amount paid in the past 12 months
  • We are not responsible for decisions made based on Service outputs
  • We are not liable for AWS charges resulting from Service usage

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SnapTrace, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account at any time for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Non-payment of fees
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Extended period of inactivity

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Data may be deleted after 30 days.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Delaware.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice in the Service. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us: