Terms and Conditions
Last updated: September 28, 2026
Welcome to Aurant. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our media management platform and services. By accessing or using Aurant, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing, or using Aurant, you confirm that:
- You are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
- You have read, understood, and agree to these Terms
- You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- All information you provide is accurate and up-to-date
2. Service Description
Aurant provides a cloud-based media management platform that enables users to:
- Upload, store, and organize media files securely
- Create and manage professional portfolios
- Collaborate with team members and clients
- Share content through custom galleries
- Manage projects and client relationships
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or service at any time with or without notice.
3. Account Registration and Security
3.1 Account Creation
You must create an account to use Aurant. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update it as necessary.
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
3.3 Account Termination
We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.
4. Subscription Plans and Payment
4.1 Pricing
We offer various subscription plans (Free, Basic, Pro, Ultimate) with different features and storage limits. Pricing is displayed on our website and is subject to change with 30 days' notice.
4.2 Billing
- Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually based on your selection
- Payments are processed by our payment processors, Stripe (cards) and PayPal, in pounds sterling (GBP)
- All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- You authorize automatic renewal unless you cancel before the renewal date
4.3 Free Plan
Aurant offers a free plan with no time limit and no payment method required. Paid plans are billed from the day you subscribe and renew automatically until you cancel.
4.4 Cancellation and Refunds
- You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
- Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period
- No refunds are provided for partial months or unused features
- If you move to a lower paid plan, the change takes effect immediately and the unused part of your current plan is credited against your next invoice
5. User Content and Ownership
5.1 Your Content
You retain all ownership rights to the content you upload ("User Content"). By uploading content, you grant us a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive license to store, process, and display your content solely to provide our services.
5.2 Content Restrictions
You may not upload content that:
- Infringes on intellectual property rights
- Contains malware, viruses, or malicious code
- Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or offensive
- Violates privacy or publicity rights
- Contains sensitive personal data without proper consent
5.3 Content Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your content and the consequences of sharing it. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of user content.
5.4 Content Removal
We reserve the right to remove or refuse to store any content that violates these Terms or applicable laws without prior notice.
6. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to:
- Use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
- Use automated systems to access the service without permission
- Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations
- Collect user information without consent
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software
- Resell or redistribute the service without authorization
7. Intellectual Property
Aurant and all related trademarks, logos, designs, and materials are owned by us or our licensors. You may not use, copy, or distribute any of our intellectual property without express written permission. Our platform's software, design, and functionality are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
8. Storage Limits and Usage
Each subscription plan includes specific storage limits:
- Free Plan: 5 GB storage
- Basic Plan: 200 GB storage
- Pro Plan: 1 TB storage
- Ultimate Plan: 4 TB storage
If you exceed your storage limit, you must upgrade your plan or delete content. We may restrict access to your account until you comply with storage limits.
9. Data Backup and Availability
While we implement backup systems and strive for 99.9% uptime, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to our services. You are responsible for maintaining your own backups of important content. We are not liable for any data loss, even if caused by our negligence.
10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
10.1 Service "As Is"
Aurant is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
10.2 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from your use of the service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Aurant, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the service, your content, or your violation of these Terms.
12. Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of Aurant is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to our privacy practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of South Africa, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through:
- Informal Resolution: Contact us first to resolve disputes amicably
- Mediation: If informal resolution fails, both parties agree to mediation
- Arbitration: Binding arbitration under South African Arbitration Foundation rules
You waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitrations.
14. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through our platform at least 30 days before they take effect. Your continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Aurant regarding the use of our services and supersede all prior agreements.
17. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: hello@aurant.io
Website: aurant.io
By creating an account or using Aurant, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.