Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AITools Index (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

Use of Service

Permitted Uses

You may use our Service to:

• Browse and search AI tools
• Submit AI tools for listing (subject to approval)
• Share tool listings with others
• Use our API (if applicable) within rate limits

Prohibited Uses

You may NOT:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Spam or abuse our submission system
• Scrape our website using automated tools without permission
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Distribute malware or harmful code
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation

Tool Submissions

Submission Process

When you submit an AI tool:

1. You confirm you have the right to submit the tool information
2. You provide accurate and complete information
3. You agree to our review and approval process
4. You understand we may edit submissions for clarity

Content Ownership

• You retain ownership of content you submit
• You grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display your submitted content
• We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion

Approval and Rejection

• We review all submissions manually
• Approval typically takes 1-5 days
• We may reject submissions that violate our guidelines
• Rejection decisions are final but you may resubmit with corrections

Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on AITools Index (text, graphics, logos, design) is protected by copyright and trademark laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.

User-Generated Content

By submitting content, you represent that:

• You own or have rights to the submitted material
• Your content does not infringe third-party rights
• You have obtained necessary permissions for any included trademarks or copyrighted material

DMCA Compliance

If you believe your intellectual property has been infringed, contact us at hello@aitoolsindex.org with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Location of infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement under penalty of perjury

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Tool listings are accurate or up-to-date
• Tools listed are safe, effective, or suitable for your purposes
• Any defects will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AITOOLS INDEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from use of listed tools
• User-generated content accuracy

Our total liability shall not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us (if any) in the past 12 months.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service contains links to third-party websites and services. We:

• Do not control or endorse third-party content
• Are not responsible for third-party practices
• Encourage you to review third-party terms and privacy policies

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service:

• For violation of these Terms
• For fraudulent or abusive behavior
• At our discretion with or without notice

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Service ceases immediately
• We may delete your submitted content
• Provisions regarding liability and disputes survive termination

Governing Law and Disputes

Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at hello@aitoolsindex.org to attempt informal resolution.

If informal resolution fails:

• Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration
• Arbitration conducted under [Arbitration Association] rules
• Location: [Your Location]
• You waive the right to participate in class actions

Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AITools Index from claims, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of third-party rights
• Content you submit

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AITools Index.

Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations to any party.

Contact for Legal Matters

For legal inquiries:

• Email: hello@aitoolsindex.org
• Response time: Within 5 business days

Special Provisions

For Users in the European Union

You have additional rights under GDPR, including data portability and the right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.

For Users in California

You have rights under CCPA regarding personal information disclosure and deletion.

For Users Under 18

Our Service is not intended for users under 18. If you are under 18, do not use our Service or submit any personal information.

Changes to These Terms

We will notify users of material changes via:

• Email (if you've provided one)
• Prominent notice on our website
• Update to the "Last Updated" date

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.