Terms of Surveillance

The rules we definitely follow (probably). Last updated: Yesterday, or maybe tomorrow.

CLASSIFICATION: QUESTIONABLY BINDING
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Acceptance of Terms

REQUIRED

By accessing this website, using our services, or accidentally stumbling upon our dead drop locations, you agree to these Terms of Service. Even if you didn't read them. Especially if you didn't read them.

1.1 Implicit Agreement

Your continued existence after learning about Spyied constitutes agreement. Breathing while on this website? That's agreement. Thinking about surveillance? Definitely agreement.

1.2 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old, or convincingly appear to be at least 18. We won't check ID, but we might observe from a distance.

1.3 Right to Change Terms

We reserve the right to change these terms at any time, without notice, and possibly retroactively. Yesterday's terms may no longer apply. Tomorrow's terms might already be in effect.

Important: By reading this sentence, you've agreed to all terms, including the ones we haven't written yet.
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Our Services

VAGUELY DEFINED

Spyied provides "surveillance solutions" which may or may not involve actual surveillance. We're as surprised as you are.

2.1 What We Actually Do

Our services include, but are not limited to:

  • Observing things (sometimes intentionally)
  • Pretending to observe things (frequently)
  • Wearing trenchcoats (Tuesdays only)
  • Drinking coffee while observing things
  • Training pigeons to do... something
2.2 Service Guarantees

We guarantee nothing except:

  • We'll try our best (probably)
  • Our agents will look suspicious (intentionally or not)
  • There will be coffee (this one we actually guarantee)
2.3 Results May Vary

Actual results may differ from promised results. Promised results may differ from what we actually promised. We may not remember what we promised.

Fun Fact: 73% of our "surveillance" is just agents people-watching at coffee shops.
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What Not to Do

PROHIBITED

Please refrain from the following activities. We're watching. Maybe.

Photographing Our Agents

They're shy. Also, they might be in disguise as something embarrassing.

Feeding Our Pigeons

They're on a strict surveillance diet. Bread crumbs only during operations.

Stealing Coffee

This is the one thing we take seriously. Very seriously.

Borrowing Trenchcoats

They're specially tailored for surveillance. Also, dry cleaning is expensive.

Overwatering Surveillance Plants

They get chatty when overwatered. And not in a good way.

Violation Consequences: First offense: Stern look. Second offense: Passive-aggressive note. Third offense: We'll probably forget about it.
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Coffee Policy

CRITICAL

This is the most important section. Please read carefully.

4.1 Coffee Rights

All agents have the right to:

  • Freshly brewed coffee (availability not guaranteed)
  • Complain about coffee quality (encouraged)
  • Blame mistakes on lack of coffee (standard procedure)
  • Use coffee as surveillance device (see Section 2.1)
4.2 Coffee Responsibilities

With great coffee comes great responsibility:

  • Whoever takes the last cup makes a new pot
  • No "just a splash" when pot is almost empty
  • Milk goes in after coffee, not before (this is non-negotiable)
  • Don't touch the "special reserve" beans
4.3 Emergency Protocols

In case of coffee shortage:

  1. Remain calm (or panic quietly)
  2. Check all potential coffee sources
  3. Send intern to nearest cafe
  4. If all else fails, switch to tea (temporarily)
  5. Document incident for future avoidance
Coffee Fact: Our coffee budget exceeds our surveillance equipment budget. This is intentional.
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Animal Provisions

FURRY FRIENDS

Regarding our non-human operatives.

5.1 Pigeon Protocol

Our pigeons are professionals:

  • They work for bread crumbs (literally)
  • They have union representation (we're negotiating)
  • They occasionally go rogue (we understand)
  • They're better at surveillance than some agents (names withheld)
5.2 Squirrel Operations

Squirrels are independent contractors:

  • They set their own hours (mostly daylight)
  • Payment in nuts (walnuts preferred)
  • No benefits (they're squirrels)
  • Excellent at looking innocent
5.3 Cat Distractions

Our feline operatives:

  • Work only when they feel like it
  • Demand constant petting
  • Frequently nap on the job
  • Still get results (somehow)
Animal Fact: Our pigeons have better attendance records than some human agents.
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Plant Agreement

GREEN THUMBS

Regarding our botanical surveillance equipment.

6.1 Listening Plants

Our plants are excellent listeners:

  • They never interrupt
  • They don't judge (much)
  • They require weekly watering
  • They occasionally die (we're working on it)
6.2 Plant Privacy

What happens in the greenhouse stays in the greenhouse:

  • Plant conversations are confidential
  • No sharing plant gossip
  • Photosynthesis is private business
  • Root systems are off-limits
6.3 Botanical Responsibilities

Plant caretakers must:

  • Water on schedule (ish)
  • Talk to plants daily (encourages growth)
  • Apologize for overwatering
  • Pretend plants are normal (they're not)
Warning: The fern in the corner knows all your secrets.
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Trenchcoat Terms

FASHION CLAUSE

Rules regarding our most important fashion item.

7.1 Trenchcoat Etiquette

When wearing a Spyied-issued trenchcoat:

  • Always look mysterious (practice in mirror)
  • Stand near foggy windows when possible
  • Collars up when suspicious
  • No chewing gum (ruins the aesthetic)
7.2 Maintenance

Trenchcoat care requirements:

  • Dry clean only (we mean it)
  • Check pockets for surveillance equipment
  • No borrowing (they're fitted)
  • Return when employment ends (or don't, we'll forget)
7.3 Lost Trenchcoats

If you lose your trenchcoat:

  1. Panic appropriately
  2. Check last surveillance location
  3. File report (we'll lose it)
  4. Get new trenchcoat (limited supply)
  5. Feel less mysterious temporarily
Fashion Tip: A well-maintained trenchcoat increases surveillance effectiveness by 23% (probably).
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Legal Stuff

BORING BUT NECESSARY

The parts our lawyers made us include.

8.1 Limitation of Liability

Spyied is not liable for:

  • Accidental surveillance of wrong targets
  • Pigeons that defect to competitors
  • Coffee spills during operations
  • Plants that stop listening
  • Trenchcoat malfunctions
  • Agents forgetting they're working
8.2 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Spyied, its agents, pigeons, and plants from any claims arising from:

  • Being too interesting to surveil
  • Accidentally surveilling yourself
  • Pigeon-related incidents
  • Coffee preferences
  • General confusion
8.3 Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by the laws of:

  • Common sense (where applicable)
  • The nearest coffee shop
  • Pigeon law (for avian matters)
  • Whatever seems reasonable at the time
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Termination

THE END

How this relationship might end.

9.1 By You

You may terminate these terms by:

  • Closing this website
  • Forgetting we exist
  • Moving to a remote location
  • Developing amnesia
  • Simply walking away
9.2 By Us

We may terminate these terms if you:

  • Steal our coffee
  • Insult our pigeons
  • Overwater our plants
  • Wear trenchcoat incorrectly
  • Ask too many questions
  • Exist suspiciously
9.3 After Termination

Upon termination:

  • We'll deny knowing you
  • You'll deny knowing us
  • Our pigeons might remember you
  • The plants definitely remember
  • Return the trenchcoat (please)
Remember: You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave... our surveillance database.
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Questions?

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about our terms.

Are these terms legally binding?

That depends on your definition of "legally," "binding," and possibly "terms."

What if I don't agree?

Then you probably shouldn't be here. But since you're here, you've already agreed (see Section 1.1).

Can I negotiate these terms?

Sure. Leave your proposed changes in a dead drop. We'll consider them. Or not.

What's the most important section?

Section 4: Coffee Policy. Everything else is secondary.

Do pigeons really have union representation?

They're negotiating for better bread crumb benefits and shorter flight hours.

Last updated: Yesterday, 3:47 PM (or possibly tomorrow)