Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Tool Atlas ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Tool Atlas.

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

Tool Atlas is an online directory and media platform that aggregates, curates, and provides information about artificial intelligence tools and software products. The Service includes tool listings, editorial reviews, rankings, blog content, comparison pages, and related features. Tool Atlas is an informational platform — we do not develop, operate, or endorse any of the third-party tools listed in our directory.

3. User Accounts

Some features of the Service require you to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to: (a) scrape, crawl, or use automated means to access the Service without our written permission; (b) submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information; (c) impersonate any person or entity; (d) interfere with or disrupt the Service or its infrastructure; (e) use the Service for any unlawful purpose; (f) attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service; (g) use the Service to send spam or unsolicited communications; (h) reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service.

5. Tool Submissions

By submitting a tool to our directory, you represent and warrant that: (a) you have the right to submit the tool and the information provided is accurate; (b) the tool does not violate any applicable laws or third-party rights; (c) you grant Tool Atlas a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to display, promote, and distribute the submitted information as part of our Service.

Tool Atlas reserves the right to reject, edit, modify, or remove any submission at our sole discretion, without notice or liability. We are not obligated to publish any submission.

6. Paid Services

Tool Atlas offers paid services including Featured Listings, Sponsored Reviews, and other premium placements. By purchasing a paid service, you agree to the following:

Pricing — All prices are listed in USD and are subject to change. Current pricing is displayed on our advertising page. Payment — Payments are processed securely through Stripe. You agree to provide accurate billing information. Refund Policy — Paid listings are non-refundable once published and live on the platform. If a listing is rejected during editorial review, a full refund will be issued. Subscription-based services (e.g., Featured Listings) may be cancelled at any time; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Automatic Delivery — Paid features are delivered automatically upon successful payment. No manual admin action is required. No Guarantees — Paid placements do not guarantee any specific amount of traffic, clicks, leads, or conversions.

7. User-Generated Content

Users may submit reviews, ratings, and other content ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant Tool Atlas a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in connection with the Service.

You are solely responsible for your User Content. Reviews must be honest, based on genuine experience, and comply with applicable laws. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove User Content that is spam, defamatory, abusive, misleading, or otherwise violates these Terms or our community standards.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on Tool Atlas — including but not limited to editorial reviews, rankings, blog posts, design, code, graphics, logos, and the overall look and feel of the Service — is owned by Tool Atlas or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Third-party tool names, logos, screenshots, and descriptions remain the property of their respective owners. Their inclusion in our directory does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by those third parties.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or otherwise use any content from the Service without our prior written consent, except as expressly permitted by these Terms.

9. DMCA and Copyright Claims

If you believe that content on Tool Atlas infringes your copyright, please contact us through our contact page with the following information: (a) identification of the copyrighted work; (b) identification of the infringing material and its location on our site; (c) your contact information; (d) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized; (e) a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

10. Third-Party Links and Tools

The Service contains links to third-party websites and tools. These links are provided for convenience only. Tool Atlas does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services. Your interactions with third-party tools and websites are solely between you and the third party.

We make no representations or warranties regarding the quality, safety, legality, or suitability of any third-party tool listed in our directory. You use third-party tools at your own risk.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TOOL ATLAS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY.

We do not warrant that: (a) the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free; (b) the information provided is accurate, complete, or current; (c) any defects will be corrected; (d) the Service is free of viruses or harmful components. Rankings, ratings, and editorial opinions are subjective and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any decision.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TOOL ATLAS, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH: (A) YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (B) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; (C) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE; (D) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Tool Atlas and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any rights of a third party; (d) any User Content you submit.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Tool Atlas operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tool Atlas regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications.

17. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our contact page.