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Last updated: May 17, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Needle's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use our service. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Needle.

Important Notice: These terms contain important disclaimers and limitations of liability. Please read them carefully before using our service.

2. Service Description

Needle provides a customer-discovery Search product that identifies opportunities and trending problems through analysis of public social media posts. Our service:

  • Analyzes publicly available data only
  • Provides search and filtering capabilities
  • Offers sentiment analysis and intent detection
  • Maintains search history for registered users
  • Supports brand profiles, scheduled Auto Search runs, and alerts where enabled on your plan
  • May be offered through third-party clients (for example the Needle app or connector inside ChatGPT); when you use Needle there, OpenAI's terms and privacy terms apply to the ChatGPT product, and our Privacy Policy describes how Needle handles data for those requests.

Disclaimer: Our service is provided for informational purposes only. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our analysis or results.

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of our service, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information
  • Use the service in compliance with all applicable laws
  • Not use the service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Not attempt to access private or protected content
  • Not use the service to harass, stalk, or harm others
  • Not use the service for any form of discrimination or bias
  • Verify any information before relying on it
  • Use the service responsibly and ethically

Important: Violation of these terms may result in immediate termination of your access to the service and potential legal action.

4. Data Usage and Privacy

Needle is built to work with publicly available material from supported platforms. Certain sensitive parameters you provide (such as search keywords and platform selections) are protected in transit and at rest using industry-standard safeguards described in our Privacy Policy. So that you can use history, exports, and collaboration features, we retain public post material that appears in your results only as long as needed for those features and only for the retention windows explained there. We do not:

  • Bypass a third party's access controls or collect information you are not authorized to view on that platform
  • Sell or rent your personal information to unrelated data brokers (see our Privacy Policy for how we use processors and integrations)
  • Use your account data for purposes unrelated to operating and improving Needle without the consent or lawful basis described in our Privacy Policy

Disclaimer: While we take reasonable measures to protect data, we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted over the Internet.

5. Service Limitations

Our service has the following limitations:

  • Only analyzes publicly available data
  • May not capture all relevant information
  • Results may not be complete or accurate
  • Subject to API rate limits and availability
  • May not reflect real-time changes
  • Analysis is based on available data only

Important: Users should not rely solely on our analysis for making important decisions. Always verify information from multiple sources.

6. Intellectual Property

The Needle name, branding, software, documentation, and other materials we provide as part of the subscription service are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Third-party trademarks and public content shown in results remain the property of their respective owners. You may not:

  • Copy, mirror, or modify the Needle product except as allowed by law or your subscription
  • Resell, sublicense, scrape, or repackage Needle as a competing online service without our prior written agreement
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code except where applicable law expressly permits you to do so
  • Remove or obscure copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices we display

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We specifically disclaim:

  • Any warranties of merchantability
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
  • Non-infringement
  • Accuracy or reliability of results
  • Completeness of analysis
  • Continuous or error-free operation

Important: We do not guarantee that our service will meet your requirements or be available at all times.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Needle shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation:

  • Loss of profits
  • Loss of data
  • Business interruption
  • Personal injury
  • Property damage
  • Any other damages arising from your use of our service

Important: Our total liability to you for any claims shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for using our service.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Needle and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that arise from or relate to:

  • Your use of the service
  • Your violation of these terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another person
  • Your violation of any applicable laws

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including but not limited to:

  • Indian Contract Act, 1872 - Contract formation and enforcement
  • Information Technology Act, 2000 - Electronic transactions and data protection
  • Consumer Protection Act, 2019 - Consumer rights and remedies
  • Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 - E-commerce specific regulations
  • Companies Act, 2013 - Corporate governance and liability
  • Relevant state laws and regulations - State-specific legal requirements

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in India. Users agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the resolution of any disputes.

Alternative Dispute Resolution: We encourage users to first attempt to resolve disputes through our customer support channels before pursuing legal action.

12. Fees and Payment

For current pricing, subscription plans, and billing cycles, please visit our official Pricing Page.

7-day free trial on all plans (one trial per account). A payment method is required at checkout. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, your selected plan renews and your payment method is charged according to the billing cycle you chose. Promotional codes, when offered, generally apply to your first paid invoice after the trial.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at support@useneedle.net

14. Business Information & Founder Protection

Needle is operated by the business identified below. Details are published in good faith for transparency and support. If you believe any item is incorrect or out of date, email support@useneedle.net and we will correct this page after verification where appropriate.

Business Details

  • Business Name: VS NextGen Solutions
  • Parent Company: Needle is a product of VS NextGen Solutions (https://vsnextgensolutions.com/)
  • Business Structure: Sole Proprietorship
  • Registration: Udyam Registered (MSME) – Govt. of India
  • MSME Certificate Number: UDYAM-KR-03-0578420
  • MSME Registration Date: 05-08-2025
  • MSME Category: Micro Enterprise
  • Business Address: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Contact: support@useneedle.net

Founder & Business Protection

This service is operated by a duly registered sole proprietorship business in India. Under Indian business law, the proprietor and any employees are protected from personal liability for:

  • Service interruptions, downtime, or technical failures
  • Accuracy or completeness of third-party data analysis
  • User business decisions based on our service
  • Third-party platform changes, restrictions, or API limitations
  • Force majeure events beyond reasonable control
  • Market conditions or economic factors affecting user outcomes
  • Regulatory changes affecting third-party platforms

Service Limitations & Disclaimers

Our service provides analysis of publicly available data only. We make no representations or warranties about:

  • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of analysis
  • Success of user business decisions based on our data
  • Availability or performance of third-party platforms
  • Compliance with platform-specific terms of service
  • Real-time accuracy of data or analysis

15. Related Policies

For more information about our policies and practices, please review our other legal documents:

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  • Acceptable Use Policy

Data & Privacy

  • Cookie Policy
  • Data Processing Addendum
  • GDPR Compliance

Business

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16. No Legal Advice

These Terms and Conditions are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Users should consult with their own legal counsel for advice regarding their specific situation.