Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 15 November 2025

1. Introduction and Acceptance

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Handshake, an AI-powered outreach automation platform operated by Grow Digital Services DMCC, a company registered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates ("we", "us", "our", or "Handshake").

By accessing or using our platform, services, or website (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Services.

Company Details:

Grow Digital Services DMCC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Website: www.grow.ae

2. Definitions

  • "Client" means any individual or entity that engages our Services directly.
  • "Partner" means agencies or businesses that offer our Services to their clients under a white-label or referral arrangement.
  • "End User" means the client of a Partner who uses our Services.
  • "Platform" means the Handshake AI-powered outreach automation system, including all software, tools, and related services.
  • "Qualified Meeting" means a scheduled meeting with a prospect that meets the agreed criteria and where the prospect attends.

3. Service Description

Handshake provides an AI-powered outreach automation platform that combines:

  • LinkedIn and email outreach automation
  • Psychometric profiling and targeting
  • AI-generated messaging with human verification
  • Conversation management and routing
  • Meeting scheduling and qualification

We offer our Services through two primary channels:

  • Direct Client Services: Where we provide Services directly to businesses
  • Partner Services: Where we provide white-label or referral arrangements to agencies and partners

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Account Creation

To use our Services, you must:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have the authority to enter into these Terms
  • Maintain and update your account information

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorised access or security breach

4.3 Third-Party Platform Access

Our Services require access to third-party platforms (LinkedIn, email providers). You grant us authorisation to access these platforms on your behalf solely for the purpose of providing our Services. You remain responsible for compliance with the terms of service of these third-party platforms.

5. Payment Terms and Pricing

5.1 Pricing Model

Our pricing is based on qualified meetings delivered. Payment is only required for meetings that:

  • Meet the agreed qualification criteria
  • Are attended by the prospect
  • Comply with the terms outlined in your service agreement

5.2 No-Show Guarantee

If a prospect fails to attend a scheduled meeting, you will not be charged for that meeting, provided you have notified us within 24 hours of the scheduled meeting time.

5.3 Payment Processing

Payments are processed according to the payment schedule outlined in your service agreement. All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated.

5.4 Refunds

Refunds are provided in accordance with our no-show guarantee and any additional terms outlined in your service agreement. Refund requests must be submitted in writing within 7 days of the relevant meeting date.

5.5 Partner Pricing

Partners receive separate pricing and commission structures as outlined in their Partner Agreement.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

6.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Services only for lawful business purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

6.2 Prohibited Activities

You must not:

  • Use our Services for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorised purpose
  • Send spam, unsolicited communications, or deceptive messages
  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Harass, threaten, or harm any person or entity
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Interfere with or disrupt our Services or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems
  • Use our Services to compete with us or build a similar product
  • Remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary notices
  • Share your account access with unauthorised parties

6.3 Content Standards

All content you submit through our Platform must:

  • Be accurate and not misleading
  • Comply with applicable advertising and marketing regulations
  • Not infringe any intellectual property rights
  • Not contain malicious code or harmful materials

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Platform, including all software, algorithms, designs, text, graphics, and other content, is owned by or licensed to Handshake and is protected by intellectual property laws. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the Platform solely for your internal business purposes.

7.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you provide to us ("Your Content"). By using our Services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, modify, and process Your Content solely for the purpose of providing our Services.

7.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide to us become our property, and we may use them without any obligation to you.

8. Data Protection and Privacy

8.1 Privacy Policy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

8.2 Data Processing

We process personal data on your behalf as part of our Services. You are responsible for ensuring you have appropriate legal bases for collecting and processing this data and for compliance with applicable data protection laws.

8.3 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect data processed through our Platform. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8.4 Data Retention

We retain data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and your service agreement. Upon termination, we will delete or return your data as specified in your agreement.

9. Service Level and Availability

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability of our Services but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. We may suspend or restrict access for maintenance, updates, or security reasons.

9.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of material changes where practicable.

9.3 Third-Party Dependencies

Our Services depend on third-party platforms (LinkedIn, email providers). We are not responsible for disruptions caused by these third parties or their changes to APIs, policies, or terms of service.

10. Warranties and Disclaimers

10.1 Your Warranties

You warrant that:

  • You have the right to use all content you provide to us
  • Your use of our Services complies with all applicable laws
  • You have obtained necessary consents for data processing
  • All information you provide is accurate and complete

10.2 Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties of non-infringement
  • Warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability of results

10.3 Results

While we use sophisticated technology and methodologies, we do not guarantee specific results, response rates, or meeting outcomes. Results depend on numerous factors including your market, offering, and target audience.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

11.1 IN NO EVENT SHALL HANDSHAKE, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OUR SERVICES.

11.2 OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

11.3 SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIABILITIES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Handshake, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to:

  • Your use of our Services
  • Your breach of these Terms
  • Your violation of any law or third-party rights
  • Your Content or any content you submit through our Platform
  • Any disputes between you and any third party

13. Term and Termination

13.1 Term

These Terms remain in effect until terminated by either party in accordance with this section.

13.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by providing written notice in accordance with your service agreement. Termination may be subject to notice periods and wind-down terms specified in your agreement.

13.3 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services immediately if:

  • You breach these Terms
  • Your account is inactive for an extended period
  • We are required to do so by law
  • Continuing to provide Services creates risk for us or others
  • You fail to pay amounts due

13.4 Effects of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to access and use our Services immediately ceases
  • You remain liable for any outstanding fees
  • We will process your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
  • Provisions that by their nature should survive will continue to apply

14. Partner-Specific Terms

14.1 Partner Relationships

Partners must enter into a separate Partner Agreement that governs the specific terms of the partnership, including pricing, commission structure, and white-label arrangements.

14.2 Partner Obligations

Partners are responsible for:

  • Ensuring their End Users comply with these Terms
  • Obtaining necessary consents from End Users
  • Providing first-line support to their End Users
  • Maintaining appropriate legal agreements with End Users

14.3 Partner Liability

Partners are liable for the actions of their End Users and any breaches of these Terms by End Users.

15. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or confidential information disclosed during the course of the business relationship. This obligation survives termination of these Terms.

"Confidential Information" includes but is not limited to: business plans, pricing information, customer lists, technical information, and any information marked as confidential.

16. Dispute Resolution

16.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), as applicable.

16.2 Jurisdiction

Subject to the arbitration provision below, the courts of Dubai, UAE shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these Terms.

16.3 Arbitration

For disputes exceeding AED 50,000, either party may elect to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in Dubai under the rules of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). The arbitration shall be conducted in English.

16.4 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiations for a period of 30 days.

17. General Provisions

17.1 Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by email or through our Platform. Your continued use of our Services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

17.2 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

17.3 Severability

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

17.4 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or our right to enforce it in the future.

17.5 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any service agreements and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Handshake regarding our Services.

17.6 Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, pandemic, or failure of third-party services.

17.7 Notices

All notices under these Terms must be in writing and sent to the contact information provided in your account or our website. Notices are deemed delivered when sent by email or 3 days after posting if sent by mail.

17.8 Language

These Terms are prepared in English. In the event of any conflict between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Grow Digital Services DMCC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Email: contact@grow.ae

Website: www.grow.ae

Important Notice

These Terms and Conditions are provided as a template and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before implementation. Every business has unique requirements, and these Terms may need to be modified to suit your specific circumstances and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.