SECTION A — TERMS OF USE
1. Introduction
These Terms of Use (Terms) govern your access to and use of [Your Business Name]’s website and services (Site). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.
2. Who We Are
[Your Business Name] (ABN [ABN if applicable]) operates an informational platform that lists and compares third‑party artificial intelligence (AI) tools across eight categories, including free, freemium and paid options.
3. Eligibility and Account
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site. If you create an account, you must keep your login credentials confidential and are responsible for all activity under your account.
4. Permitted Use and Prohibited Conduct
You must use the Site lawfully and only for its intended purpose. You must not: (a) copy, scrape, index or harvest content; (b) circumvent security or access controls; (c) reverse engineer any part of the Site; (d) upload malware; (e) use the Site for unlawful, defamatory, misleading, or harmful purposes; (f) infringe intellectual property or privacy rights; or (g) interfere with the Site’s operation.
5. Information Only — No Professional Advice
Content on the Site is provided for general information only. We do not provide professional, legal, financial or technical advice. You are responsible for evaluating any tool for your own purposes, including features, pricing, security, privacy, and legal compliance.
6. Third‑Party Tools and Links
The Site lists third‑party tools and may include outbound links or integrations. We do not own or control those tools and are not responsible for their content, policies, performance or availability. Your use of third‑party tools is governed by their terms and policies.
7. Pricing, Availability and Changes
Pricing, features and availability of listed tools can change at any time without notice. We may add, remove or update listings, categories or content at our discretion.
8. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site (including text, graphics, logos, and compilations) is owned by or licensed to [Your Business Name] and is protected by Australian and international intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute or create derivative works without our prior written consent.
9. User Content
If you submit ratings, reviews, comments or other content (User Content), you grant [Your Business Name] a worldwide, royalty‑free, non‑exclusive licence to use, reproduce, adapt, publish and display that User Content on the Site. You warrant that your User Content is accurate, lawful and does not infringe third‑party rights.
10. Consumer Guarantees and Disclaimers
Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any consumer guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) that cannot be excluded. Subject to the ACL and to the maximum extent permitted by law, the Site is provided “as is” and “as available”, and we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, reliability or availability of the Site or any third‑party tools listed.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, [Your Business Name] and its officers, employees and contractors are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill or business opportunities, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site. Where liability cannot be excluded under the ACL, our liability is limited, at our option, to: (a) supplying the services again; or (b) the cost of having the services supplied again.
12. Indemnity
You indemnify [Your Business Name] against all losses, costs, liabilities and expenses arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Site.
13. Privacy
Our handling of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you consent to those practices.
14. Suspension and Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site (in whole or part) at any time if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms or applicable law.
15. Governing Law and Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. You submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria and the Commonwealth of Australia. Before commencing proceedings, parties must use best efforts to resolve disputes through good‑faith negotiations.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time by posting the new version on the Site and updating the “Last updated” date. If you continue to use the Site after changes are posted, you will be deemed to have accepted the changes.
17. Contact Us
For questions about these Terms, contact: [Contact Name], [Your Business Name], [Street Address], [City, State, Postcode], Australia. Email: [Contact Email].
SECTION B — PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy explains how [Your Business Name] collects, uses, discloses and protects personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
1. The Types of Personal Information We Collect
We may collect: (a) contact details (name, email, phone); (b) business details (company, role, industry); (c) account credentials; (d) usage and analytics data (device, browser, IP address, pages viewed, referral source); (e) communications with us; (f) preferences (saved tools, categories); and (g) any information you choose to provide (e.g., reviews).
2. How We Collect Personal Information
We collect information directly from you (forms, sign‑ups, emails), automatically via cookies and similar technologies, and sometimes from third parties (e.g., analytics providers or affiliates) where permitted by law.
3. Purpose of Collection and Use
We use personal information to: (a) operate and improve the Site; (b) personalise content and recommendations; (c) provide customer support; (d) send service communications and optional marketing (with consent where required); (e) perform analytics and reporting; (f) detect, prevent and address fraud or misuse; and (g) comply with legal obligations.
4. Lawful Basis/Legal Grounds
We process personal information where reasonably necessary for our functions and activities, with your consent, to perform a contract with you, or to comply with law.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences and measure performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
6. Disclosure to Third Parties
We may disclose personal information to: (a) service providers (hosting, analytics, email, customer support, security); (b) affiliates or referral partners; (c) professional advisers; (d) law enforcement or regulators as required by law; and (e) any third party you authorise. We do not sell personal information.
7. Overseas Disclosure
Some service providers may be located outside Australia (e.g., cloud hosting or analytics). Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure they handle personal information in a manner consistent with the APPs.
8. Security
We implement reasonable physical, technical and administrative safeguards to protect personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Retention and De‑Identification
We retain personal information for as long as needed for the purposes described, or as required by law. When no longer required, we take reasonable steps to de‑identify or securely destroy it.
10. Access and Correction (APP 12 & 13)
You may request access to, or correction of, your personal information by contacting us (see Contact Us). We will respond within a reasonable period and in accordance with the APPs.
11. Direct Marketing and Opt‑Out
We may send you marketing communications where permitted by law. You can opt out at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.
12. Children
Our Site is intended for business users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to delete it.
13. Links to Third‑Party Sites
Our Site may link to third‑party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
14. Complaints
If you have a privacy concern, contact us at [Contact Email]. We will investigate and respond within a reasonable time. If you are not satisfied, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC): oaic.gov.au.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on the Site and revise the “Last updated” date.
16. Contact Us
Privacy enquiries: [Privacy Officer], [Your Business Name], [Street Address], [City, State, Postcode], Australia. Email: [Contact Email].
SECTION C — DISCLAIMERS
Full Disclaimer
The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only and is not professional, legal, financial or technical advice. While we aim to present accurate, current and relevant details about AI tools across eight categories — including free, freemium and paid options — the inclusion of a tool does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee or warranty of its performance, suitability or compliance with your specific business needs.
You are responsible for conducting your own due diligence before selecting or implementing any AI tool, including verifying features, pricing, terms of service, privacy policies, data handling practices and legal compliance in your jurisdiction. Prices, features and availability may change without notice. We are not liable for errors, omissions, outdated information or outcomes resulting from your reliance on the information provided. Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
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