Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using Aigist.org. These terms govern your use of our website and services.

Last Updated: April 13, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

Acceptance

By accessing or using Aigist.org ("the Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms that may apply. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

These Terms apply to:

  • All visitors, users, and others who access or use the Website
  • Any content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Website
  • All user-generated content, feedback, and submissions
  • All interactions with other users of the Website
  • All use of Aigist.org's AI tools directory and resources

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. We will provide notice of changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms.

Important considerations:

  • Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes
  • We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for updates
  • Material changes may be notified via a prominent notice on the Website
  • If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Website
  • Previous versions of the Terms may be available upon request

2. User Accounts

Account Creation

To access certain features of the Website, you may be required to create an account. You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.

When creating an account:

  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
  • Each user may maintain only one active account
  • Accounts cannot be shared between multiple individuals

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that we determine violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

Account termination conditions:

  • Violation of these Terms or other policies
  • Extended periods of inactivity
  • Abusive or harmful behavior toward other users
  • Unauthorized scraping or data collection
  • Fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal activity

User Data After Termination

Upon termination of your account, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

After account termination:

  • User content may remain visible to other users
  • We are not obligated to return any data to you
  • Certain data may be anonymized and retained for analytics
  • Some data may be deleted according to our data retention practices
  • You may request specific data deletion subject to our Privacy Policy

3. User Content

Content Ownership

You retain ownership rights to content you submit, post, or display on or through the Website. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your content.

Content license details:

  • License includes the right to promote the Website and your content
  • License allows us to make your content available to others
  • License continues even if you stop using the Website
  • You represent that you have all necessary rights to grant this license
  • We are not obligated to maintain any content in confidence

Content Restrictions

You may not submit content that violates these Terms or any applicable laws. We reserve the right to remove any content that we determine violates these Terms or could expose us or others to legal liability.

Prohibited content includes:

  • Illegal, fraudulent, or harmful content
  • Content that infringes on intellectual property rights
  • False, misleading, or deceptive content
  • Offensive, abusive, or harassing content
  • Content that promotes discrimination or violence

Content Monitoring

We do not actively monitor or moderate all user content but reserve the right to do so at our discretion.

Our monitoring approach:

  • We may review content after it is published
  • We may implement automated filtering systems
  • Users can report inappropriate content for review
  • We may lock or remove content that violates our policies
  • We are not responsible for any user content

4. Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property

The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Aigist.org and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Protected elements include:

  • Website design, graphics, and user interface
  • Website code, software, and functionality
  • Articles, guides, and educational content
  • Logos, trademarks, and brand elements
  • Data compilations and databases

Use Restrictions

You may not use, copy, adapt, modify, prepare derivative works, distribute, license, sell, transfer, publicly display, publicly perform, transmit, broadcast, or otherwise exploit the Website or its content, except as expressly permitted in these Terms.

Prohibited actions:

  • Scraping, crawling, or using bots to access the Website
  • Attempting to decompile or reverse engineer any software
  • Removing copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
  • Creating derivative works based on our content
  • Using content for commercial purposes without permission

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

This license permits:

  • Viewing website content for personal use
  • Downloading content explicitly made available for download
  • Sharing content through social media sharing functions
  • Using the website services as intended
  • Printing reasonable portions for personal reference

5. Website Use

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Website in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Website.

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any unlawful manner or for unlawful purposes
  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the Website
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or user accounts
  • Use any device, software, or routine that interferes with the Website
  • Introduce viruses, trojans, worms, or other harmful material

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Third-party considerations:

  • We do not endorse or guarantee any third-party content
  • You access third-party websites at your own risk
  • Third-party terms and policies apply when using their services
  • Links to AI tools in our directory are provided for informational purposes
  • We are not responsible for any loss or damage from your use of third-party services

Service Availability

We strive to ensure the Website is available at all times, but we make no guarantees about uptime or availability. We reserve the right to suspend or discontinue the Website or any part of it at any time without notice.

Service limitations:

  • The Website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance
  • Access may be interrupted due to factors beyond our control
  • We may change, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Website
  • We are not liable for any loss resulting from Website unavailability
  • We do not guarantee that the Website will meet your requirements

6. Liability and Disclaimers

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Website will function uninterrupted, secure, or available
  • Errors or defects will be corrected
  • The Website is free of viruses or other harmful components
  • The results of using the Website will meet your requirements
  • Any information obtained through the Website is accurate or reliable

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Website.

This limitation applies to:

  • Damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, or data
  • Any other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Website
  • The conduct of other users or third parties on the Website
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your content
  • Any other matter relating to the Website

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Aigist.org and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the Website.

This includes claims arising from:

  • Your breach of these Terms
  • Your content posted on the Website
  • Your violation of any third-party right
  • Your conduct in connection with the Website
  • Your use of tools or services featured on the Website

7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Legal framework:

  • Local laws may provide additional rights or restrictions
  • The laws of [Your Jurisdiction] apply regardless of your location
  • These Terms do not limit consumer protection rights
  • Jurisdictional issues will be determined by applicable law
  • The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply

Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through informal negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, it shall be submitted to binding arbitration.

Resolution process:

  • Disputes must first be addressed through informal means
  • If unresolved, arbitration will be conducted in [Your Jurisdiction]
  • Arbitration will be conducted in English
  • The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding
  • Each party will bear their own costs of dispute resolution

Class Action Waiver

Any proceedings to resolve disputes will be conducted on an individual basis. You agree not to participate in a class action, collective action, or representative action.

This means:

  • Claims must be brought individually, not as part of a class
  • Arbitrators may not consolidate claims of different parties
  • You waive the right to participate in class proceedings
  • This waiver is an essential part of the agreement
  • If this waiver is found unenforceable, the entire arbitration provision is null

8. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Aigist.org regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements.

Agreement details:

  • These Terms represent the complete agreement between parties
  • Any other agreements not incorporated herein are void
  • Our failure to enforce any right will not waive future enforcement
  • No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created
  • You may not assign your rights without our prior written consent

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.

Effect of invalidity:

  • Invalid provisions will be modified to reflect original intent
  • Remaining provisions continue in full force and effect
  • Unenforceability in one jurisdiction doesn't affect others
  • These Terms shall be construed as if invalid provisions were omitted
  • No material term shall be deemed invalid or unenforceable in whole

Language

All communications and notices made or given pursuant to these Terms must be in the English language. If we provide a translation of the English language version of these Terms, the English language version will control if there is any conflict.

Language considerations:

  • English language version is the official version
  • Translations are provided for convenience only
  • Communications must be in English to be officially recognized
  • Interpretation disputes will refer to the English version
  • Local language requirements may apply in certain jurisdictions

9. Contact Information

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

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