Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to AI Coalition Network. By accessing or using our platform at ai-coalition.net ("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.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and AI Coalition Network ("we," "us," or "our"). We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

AI Coalition Network provides a platform for:

• Ranking and showcasing ethical AI companies based on profitability, ethics, and innovation metrics
• Connecting users with AI companies through company profiles and information
• Posting and browsing job opportunities in the AI industry
• Accessing company rankings and performance data
• Public API access for company and ranking information

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach

3.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if you violate these Terms or engage in conduct that we deem harmful to the Service or other users.

4. Company Listings and Information

4.1 Company Registration

When registering a company on our platform, you represent and warrant that:

• You have the authority to represent the company
• All information provided is accurate and truthful
• You own or have rights to use any logos, images, or content uploaded
• Your company operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

4.2 Content Accuracy

You are solely responsible for the accuracy and completeness of your company information. We reserve the right to verify information and remove or modify listings that contain false, misleading, or inappropriate content.

5. Rankings and Scoring System

Our ranking system evaluates companies based on three weighted criteria:

• Profitability (35%)
• Ethics (30%)
• Innovation (35%)

Rankings are calculated using proprietary algorithms and updated daily. While we strive for accuracy, rankings are provided "as is" and should not be considered as investment advice or definitive assessments of company value.

6. User Content and Conduct

6.1 License Grant

By submitting content to our Service (including company information, job listings, and profile data), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content for the purpose of operating and improving the Service.

6.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Upload malicious code or attempt to compromise the Service
• Scrape or harvest data without authorization
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Engage in spam or unsolicited marketing

7. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by AI Coalition Network and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without prior written consent. You may not remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices on the Service.

8. API Usage

Our public API is provided for legitimate use cases. When using our API, you agree to:

• Respect rate limits and usage quotas
• Attribute data to AI Coalition Network when required
• Not use the API for malicious purposes or to build competing services
• Cache responses appropriately to minimize server load

9. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9.1 Service "As Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 Third-Party Content

We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of company information, job listings, or other user-generated content. Users rely on such content at their own risk.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AI COALITION NETWORK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which AI Coalition Network operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except where prohibited by law.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Contact Information

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

15. Severability and Waiver

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

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.