Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using our website or services. Welcome to ToolDirectory.ai ("we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our website or services. Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years of age or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction to access or use our website or services. By using our website or services, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. Use of Website and Services: 2.1 License: Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use our website and services for your personal, non-commercial use. 2.2 Prohibited Activities: You agree not to engage in any of the following activities: a) Violating any applicable law or regulation. b) Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of our website or services. c) Modifying, adapting, translating, or reverse engineering any part of our website or services. d) Using automated methods or software, including web scraping, to extract data or content from our website without our prior written consent. e) Accessing our website or services for the purpose of building a similar or competitive website. f) Transmitting any viruses, malware, or other malicious code. g) Collecting or harvesting any information from other users without their consent. h) Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating or misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity. i) Engaging in any activity that may harm minors. j) Violating any third-party rights or intellectual property rights. 2.3 Compliance: You agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations while using the Site. User Content: 3.1 User Content Definition: "User Content" refers to any information or content that you submit or transmit through our website or services. 3.2 Ownership and Responsibility: You retain ownership of your User Content. By submitting or posting any content, including text, images, videos, or other materials ("User Content") on the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such User Content in connection with operating and promoting the Site. 3.3 Acceptable Use: You agree that your User Content will not violate any applicable law or infringe upon the rights of any third party. We reserve the right to remove or modify any User Content that violates these Terms or our policies. 3.4 User Content Disclaimer: We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any User Content. You acknowledge and agree that you rely on User Content at your own risk. 3.5 Responsibility: You are solely responsible for the User Content you submit or post on the Site. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to grant us the license described in Section 3.2 and that your User Content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws. Intellectual Property: 4.1 Ownership: Our website and services, including all content, features, and functionality, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You do not acquire any ownership rights in our website or services. 4.2 Trademarks: All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on our website are the property of their respective owners. You may not use any trademarks without the prior written consent of the owner. 4.3 Restrictions: Except as expressly provided in these Terms, you may not modify, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works of, publicly display or perform, or in any way exploit any part of the Site or Content without our prior written consent. Privacy Policy: Our Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. By using our website or services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy. Third-Party Links and Services: 6.1 Third-Party Links: Our website or services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You access and use such links at your own risk. 6.2 Third-Party Services: We may offer or integrate third-party services within our website or services. Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the third-party services. 6.3 Affiliate Marketing Links: Some of the links on our website may be affiliate marketing links. This means that we may earn a commission if you make a purchase or take certain actions through those links. We are not responsible for the products, services, or content provided by third-party websites linked through these affiliate marketing links. Disclaimer of Warranties: 7.1 AS-IS Basis: Our website and services are provided on an "as-is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the operation, availability, accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of our website or services. 7.2 Use at Your Own Risk: You use our website and services at your own risk. We do not warrant that our website or services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, including but not limited to lost profits, data loss, or loss of business opportunity, arising out of or in connection with your use of our website or services. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold us harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) Your use of our website or services; (b) Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law; (c) Your User Content; or (d) Your violation of any third-party rights. Data Deletion: If end users need to request deletion of data created solely by them via their account, they must contact [email protected]. All deletion requests must be made in writing. Deletion requests take up to 60 business days to process. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution: 10.1 Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Jersey, USA. 10.2 Dispute Resolution: Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of our website or services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of an arbitrator to be decided by tooldirectory.ai at the time of dispute. The arbitration shall take place in New York City, NY. Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses associated with the arbitration. 10.3 Equitable Relief: Notwithstanding the arbitration provision, either party may seek equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of these Terms or to prevent any unauthorized use or infringement of intellectual property rights. 10.4 Jurisdiction: If any dispute is not subject to arbitration, you consent to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in New York City, NY, USA for the resolution of any such disputes. Changes to Terms: We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website or through other means of communication. Your continued use of our website or services after the effective date of the updated Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. Miscellaneous: 12.1 Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the use of our website and services. 12.2 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 12.3 Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. 12.4 Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, without our prior written consent. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms without restriction. 12.5 Survival: The provisions of these Terms that, by their nature, should survive termination or expiration of these Terms, shall survive, including but not limited to, Sections 3 (User Content), 4 (Intellectual Property), 7 (Disclaimer of Warranties), 8 (Limitation of Liability), 9 (Indemnification), and 10 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution). 12.6 Notices: Any notices or communications required or permitted under these Terms shall be in writing and delivered to the contact information provided below. 12.7 Headings: The section headings in these Terms are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms. Copyright/Trademark Information: Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved. All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Site are our property or the property of other third parties. You are not permitted to use these Marks without our prior written consent or the consent of such third party which may own the Marks. Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms or our website or services, please get in touch with us at [email protected]