Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of recmd.ai ("the Platform", "we", "our", or "us"), an AI community platform for questions, prompts, solutions, and technology discussions.

By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use our Platform.

These Terms are governed by UK law and are compliant with applicable EU regulations including GDPR.

2. Platform Description

recmd.ai is a community platform where users can:

• Ask questions about AI tools, technologies, and implementations
• Share prompts for various AI models and use cases
• Provide solutions and recommendations
• Discuss technology stacks and AI developments
• Access curated AI resources and recommendations

3. User Accounts and Eligibility

3.1 Eligibility

• You must be at least 13 years old to use this Platform
• You must provide accurate and complete registration information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials
• You may not have more than one account unless explicitly permitted

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• You must keep your contact information current and accurate
• You may not transfer or sell your account to others

4. User-Generated Content

4.1 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of the intellectual property rights in content you create and post on the Platform ("User Content"). By posting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the User Content.

4.2 Content Standards

You agree that your User Content will not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
• Contain hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory language
• Include spam, malware, or malicious code
• Contain adult content or material harmful to minors
• Include personal information of others without consent
• Promote illegal activities or violence
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation

4.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to review, moderate, and remove User Content that violates these Terms. We may also suspend or terminate accounts for repeated violations. However, we are not obligated to monitor all User Content and do not guarantee that inappropriate content will be removed immediately.

4.4 AI-Generated Content

If you share AI-generated content (prompts, outputs, etc.), you must:

• Ensure you have the right to share such content
• Comply with the terms of service of the AI platform used
• Not share content that may be harmful or misleading
• Clearly indicate when content is AI-generated where appropriate

5. Membership and Payment Terms

5.1 Membership Tiers

We offer different membership tiers (Explorer, Vanguard, Apex) with varying features and limitations. Membership terms and pricing are available on our pricing page.

5.2 Payment Processing

• Payments are processed securely through Stripe
• Subscription fees are charged monthly in advance
• All fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We may change pricing with 30 days' notice

5.3 Cancellation and Refunds

• You may cancel your subscription at any time
• Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period
• No partial refunds for unused portions of subscription periods
• EU consumers may have additional cancellation rights under applicable law

6. Acceptable Use Policy

6.1 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's operation
• Use automated tools to scrape or extract data
• Impersonate others or create fake accounts
• Engage in harassment or abusive behavior
• Post spam or irrelevant commercial content
• Circumvent rate limits or technical restrictions

6.2 Community Guidelines

• Be respectful and constructive in discussions
• Provide accurate and helpful information
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Use appropriate categories and tags for content
• Report violations of these Terms

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Platform Rights

The Platform, including its design, functionality, and underlying technology, is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

7.2 User Rights

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Platform for its intended purpose.

7.3 DMCA Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and respond to valid DMCA takedown notices. If you believe content on our Platform infringes your copyright, please contact us with detailed information at dmca@recmd.ai.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and UK data protection laws.

By using our Platform, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service Disclaimer

The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that:

• The Platform will be available without interruption
• All content is accurate or reliable
• User Content will not infringe third-party rights
• The Platform is free from bugs or security vulnerabilities

9.2 Content Disclaimer

User Content represents the views of individual users and not our views. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of User Content.

9.3 AI Content Disclaimer

AI-related content shared on the Platform is for informational purposes only. Users should verify AI outputs and recommendations before implementation.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.

Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or the Platform shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or liability for incidental damages, so these limitations may not apply to you.

11. Account Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon termination, your access to the Platform will cease.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms or our policies
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Pose a security risk to the Platform
• Fail to pay applicable fees

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your User Content may remain on the Platform unless you request deletion in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 EU Consumer Rights

If you are a consumer in the EU, you may have additional rights under local consumer protection laws that cannot be waived by these Terms.

12.3 Resolution Process

Before initiating formal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us at legal@recmd.ai to resolve disputes amicably.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect changes in our services or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the Platform. Your continued use after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

If you disagree with the updated Terms, you must stop using the Platform and may terminate your account.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

15. Miscellaneous

15.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Platform.

15.3 Assignment

We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without notice. You may not assign your rights without our written consent.