Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: August 31st, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Text Aider. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our software, website, and API (collectively, the "Service"). Text Aider is a service provided by a company registered in Ontario, Canada ("we", "us", "our"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service.
2. License to Use the Software
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use Text Aider for your personal and internal business purposes, subject to compliance with these Terms. This license permits you to integrate and use the Service within your organization. It does not include any rights for resale or redistribution of the Service or its contents, nor does it permit public performance or display of the Service. This license is for the use of Text Aider within the licensed entity only and may not be shared or extended to other individuals or entities without our express written consent.
Misuse or Breach: Any misuse of the Service or breach of these Terms may result in immediate termination of the license without refund. Misuse includes, but is not limited to, unauthorized access, data scraping, or other actions that violate these Terms.
3. Disclaimer of Accuracy
The AI-based text generation and other tools provided by Text Aider are inherently experimental processes. The outputs generated may not be exact, perfect, desired, or fully aligned with the intended meaning or style. The AI models used involve complex statistical processes that may produce errors or unintended results. You acknowledge and agree that you are fully responsible for reviewing and verifying the accuracy, suitability, and appropriateness of the content before using or sharing it.
Limitations on Legal or Financial Use: The Service should not be relied upon for legal, financial, medical, or other professional advice. We do not accept liability for any consequences arising from the use of AI-generated content for such purposes. Users must consult with appropriate professionals for advice in these areas.
AI Detector Tool Disclaimer: The AI detector tool provided as part of the Service is highly experimental. It should not be relied upon to determine academic standing, influence career decisions, or for any other use where significant personal or professional outcomes are at stake. Users are advised to use this tool at their own risk.
4. Feedback and Suggestions
Any feedback, suggestions, comments, ideas, or other information provided by you regarding the Service (collectively, "Feedback") will become our exclusive property. You hereby assign to us all rights, title, and interest in and to such Feedback. You agree that you will not have any right or claim to any improvements or modifications made to the Service, or to any new or existing software, websites, or other products developed by us, as a result of any Feedback you provide. You further agree that you are not entitled to any compensation or reimbursement of any kind for the Feedback under any circumstances.
5. User Accounts and Credits
To access certain features of the Service, you must register for an account. You agree to: (a) provide accurate, truthful, current, and complete information; (b) maintain and promptly update your account information upon any changes; (c) maintain the security of your account and credentials; (d) accept all risks of unauthorized access to your account; and (e) immediately notify us if you discover or suspect any security breaches related to the Service.
The Service operates on a credit-based system. Credits are required to operate the Service and may be purchased or earned through specific actions, such as referrals. Credits are non-refundable, non-transferable, and have no cash value. Unused credits may expire if your account remains inactive for a prolonged period, as determined by us.
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Service in a manner that:
- Violates any applicable law, regulation, or ordinance;
- Harms or exploits anyone, including minors, in any way;
- Contains hate speech, or other derogatory language;
- Involves sending or storing unlawful material or fosters or promotes criminal activity;
- Interferes with or disrupts the integrity or performance of the Service; or
- Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its related systems or networks.
- Promotes misinformation, phishing, or any form of cyber attack.
Prohibited Activities: Users are also prohibited from reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembling any part of the Service.
7. Subscriptions and Payments
The Service is also available under a subscription model. Fees for subscriptions are billed in advance on a periodic basis and are non-refundable except where required by law. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis at the frequency you have agreed to, without requiring your prior approval for each recurring charge.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its content, features, and functionality are and will remain our exclusive property and that of our licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws of Canada and foreign countries.
You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for reviewing and vetting any AI-generated content provided by the Service to ensure its compliance with applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You must not use any content generated by the AI in any way that could result in infringement of third-party intellectual property rights.
9. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall we, including our directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Service, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Specific events for which we are not liable include, but are not limited to:
- Your use or inability to use the Service;
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein;
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Service;
- Any bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, or the like which may be transmitted to or through our Service by any third party;
- Any errors or omissions in any content, including any output from the Service, or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, made available through the Service, or shared in any way;
- Your use of any content provided by the Service.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms by us will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will notify you by posting the new terms on our website and updating the date at the top of this page. We may also notify you via email or within the Service if appropriate. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. Your continued use of the Service after the changes take effect will constitute your acceptance of the new terms.
12. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Service, you signify your acceptance of these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service. Continued use of the Service following the posting of any changes to these Terms will constitute your acceptance of those changes.
13. Maintenance and Support
While we strive to provide continuous and uninterrupted service, you acknowledge and agree that we are not obligated to provide any maintenance or support services in connection with the Service. We shall not be liable for any failure to provide maintenance or support, or for any resulting damages or losses. You agree that your sole remedy for any dissatisfaction with the Service is to stop using the Service.
14. No Responsibility for User Actions
You are solely responsible for your interactions with other users of the Service and any other parties with whom you interact through the Service. We are not responsible for the actions of any users.
15. Compliance with Laws
You agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines in connection with your use of the Service, including, but not limited to, laws regarding online conduct and acceptable content.
16. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless, including our directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that such parties may incur as a result of or arising from your (or anyone using your account's) use of the Service or violation of these Terms. This includes but is not limited to:
- Any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.
- Any use of the Service that is not in accordance with these Terms.
- Any claim or demand made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the Service.
17. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service.
18. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will first be attempted to be resolved through mediation in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Arbitration Association. If mediation fails, disputes will then be resolved through binding arbitration. The place of arbitration shall be Toronto, Ontario. The language of arbitration shall be English. Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property or confidential information.
19. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
20. Use of Third-Party Materials
The Service may display, include, or make available content, data, information, applications, or materials from third parties ("Third-Party Materials") or provide links to third-party websites. By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge and agree to comply with all applicable third-party terms of use, privacy policies, and other guidelines or rules associated with such Third-Party Materials or websites.
Responsibilities with Third-Party Services: Users are responsible for compliance with the terms of any third-party services or APIs they use in conjunction with our Service.
Use of Large Language Models (LLMs): As part of our Service, we may use third-party large language models (LLMs) and other AI-based technologies that are provided or operated by third parties. Your use of any content or output generated by the Service (collectively, "Output") is also subject to the terms and conditions imposed by the providers of these LLMs. These terms may include, but are not limited to, restrictions on the use, reproduction, and distribution of any content generated by these models, as well as obligations to provide appropriate attribution when required. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to review, understand, and comply with any such third-party terms that apply to your use of these outputs.
Third-Party Websites and Content: Our Service may include links to third-party websites, applications, or services for your convenience and reference. We do not endorse, control, or have any responsibility for the content, availability, accuracy, or reliability of any Third-Party Materials or websites. Your use of these third-party resources is at your own risk, and you agree that we shall not be liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as a result of your use of or reliance on any such third-party websites, content, goods, or services.
Third-Party Agreements: By using the Service, you agree to comply with all applicable third-party terms of service, privacy policies, and guidelines associated with any Third-Party Materials or services accessed through our Service. Failure to comply with these third-party terms may result in the termination of your access to the Service, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless for any breach of these third-party agreements.
21. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service, and supersede and replace any prior agreements that may have existed between you and us regarding the Service.
22. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].