Legal & Policies

Our commitment to transparency, privacy, and protecting your rights.

Return & Refund Policy

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

1. 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

We stand behind the quality of StockGuard. If you're not satisfied with our service for a valid reason, you're eligible for a full refund within 30 days of your initial purchase or subscription activation.

2. Eligibility for Refunds

  • Monthly Plans: Refund available within 30 days of first charge
  • Annual Plans: Refund available within 30 days of purchase
  • Free Trial Users: No refund required; simply cancel before trial ends
  • Lifetime Plans: Refund available within 14 days of purchase only

3. How to Request a Refund

To request a refund, please:

  1. Contact our support team at contact@axiontechworld.com
  2. Include your account email and reason for the refund request
  3. Our team will process your request within 5-7 business days
  4. Refunds will be credited to your original payment method

4. Conditions for Refusal

We may refuse refunds in the following cases:

  • Refund request submitted more than 10 days after purchase
  • Account used for fraudulent or abusive purposes
  • Violation of our Terms & Conditions
  • Multiple refund requests from the same user within a billing period
  • Subscriptions cancelled due to payment disputes

5. Refund Processing Time

Once your refund is approved, it typically takes 5-10 business days for the amount to appear in your account, depending on your financial institution.

6. Subscription Cancellations

  • Cancel anytime from your account settings
  • No penalty for early cancellation
  • Your subscription remains active until the end of the billing period
  • No refunds for partial months—access continues until period end

Note: Refund policy is subject to change at our discretion. Any changes will be communicated via email. Your use of the service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

1. Introduction

StockGuard ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information:

  • Name, email address, and account credentials
  • Payment information (processed securely via PayPal/PayHere)
  • Profile information and preferences
  • Communication history with support team

B. Usage Data:

  • Images uploaded for scanning
  • Scan results and similarity scores
  • API usage and performance metrics
  • Device information (browser, OS, IP address)
  • Cookies and tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Service Delivery: To provide and maintain StockGuard services
  • Account Management: Create accounts, process transactions
  • Communication: Send updates, notifications, and support responses
  • Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
  • Legal Compliance: Meet regulatory and legal obligations
  • Marketing: Send promotional content (with your consent)

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
  • AES-256 encryption for sensitive data at rest
  • Regular security audits and penetration testing
  • Secure payment processing via PayPal/PayHere
  • Limited access to personal information
  • PCI-DSS compliance for payment data

5. Image Data & Intellectual Property

  • Images uploaded are NOT stored permanently
  • Images are processed, analyzed, and automatically deleted
  • We retain only anonymized scan results and metadata
  • Your images are never shared with third parties
  • You retain full ownership of your images
  • StockGuard does not use your images for training models

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Payment Processors: PayPal, PayHere (for transactions)
  • Email Service: SendGrid (for notifications)
  • Analytics: Google Analytics (anonymous usage data)
  • Cloud Storage: AWS S3 (for temporary scan data)
  • APIs: Adobe Stock API (for similarity checking)

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.

7. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies for:

  • Session management and authentication
  • Preference storage
  • Analytics and performance monitoring

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality.

8. Your Rights & Choices

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correction: Update inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime
  • Data Portability: Export your data in standard format

9. Data Retention

  • Uploaded images: Deleted within 24 hours of processing
  • Scan results: Retained for 90 days for your records
  • Account data: Retained while account is active
  • Deleted accounts: Data removed within 30 days
  • Legal data: Retained as required by law

10. Contact Us

For privacy concerns or data requests, contact:

Email: privacy@stockguard.com

Address: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Note: We may update this privacy policy. Continued use of StockGuard constitutes acceptance of changes. Material changes will be communicated via email.

Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using StockGuard, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on StockGuard for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
  • Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations
  • Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

3. Account Registration & Responsibility

When creating an account, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your information
  • Maintain confidentiality of your password
  • Accept responsibility for all activity under your account
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access

4. Prohibited Activities

You may not use StockGuard for:

  • Uploading illegal, infringing, or obscene content
  • Harassing, threatening, or abusing other users
  • Fraud, deception, or misleading use
  • Circumventing security or access controls
  • Automated access (scraping, bots) without permission
  • Excessively overloading servers or infrastructure
  • Commercial use without authorization
  • Violating intellectual property rights

5. Intellectual Property Rights

  • StockGuard, its logo, and all content are owned by Axion Digital (Pvt) Ltd
  • Our technology, algorithms, and infrastructure are proprietary
  • You retain ownership of images and content you upload
  • By uploading, you grant StockGuard a license to process and analyze your content
  • We do not claim ownership of your intellectual property

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

StockGuard is provided "AS IS" without any representations or warranties, express or implied. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied as to the operation of this website or the information, content, or materials included on this website.

To the fullest extent permissible by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall StockGuard, Axion Digital (Pvt) Ltd, or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on StockGuard.

We do not warrant that:

  • Results will always be 100% accurate
  • Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • Service is free of viruses or harmful components

8. Subscription Terms

  • Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period
  • You can cancel anytime from your account settings
  • No refunds for unused portions of a subscription period
  • We reserve the right to modify pricing with 30 days' notice
  • Service access continues until the end of your paid period

9. Payment Terms

  • Payments are processed securely via PayPal and PayHere
  • All prices are in USD unless otherwise stated
  • Billing occurs on the same date each month
  • Failed payments may result in service suspension
  • You are responsible for keeping payment information current
  • Refund policy applies (see Refund Policy section)

10. User-Generated Content

  • You are responsible for content you upload
  • You warrant that you have the right to upload your content
  • You grant StockGuard permission to process your content
  • We may remove content that violates these terms
  • We are not liable for user-generated content

11. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to StockGuard for:

  • Violation of these Terms & Conditions
  • Illegal activity or fraud
  • Abusive behavior or harassment
  • Non-payment of subscription fees
  • For any reason with 30 days' notice

12. External Links

StockGuard may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external websites. Access to external sites is at your own risk.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice. Your continued use of StockGuard after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sri Lanka, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms & Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms & Conditions, contact:

Support: contact@axiontechworld.com

Company: Axion Digital (Pvt) Ltd

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Disclaimer: By using StockGuard, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

Questions or Concerns?

Our team is here to help. Contact us anytime with questions about our policies or terms.