Terms of Service
These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of AI News & Trends websites and services provided by AI Trends Media LLC. By accessing or using our site, subscribing to newsletters, or engaging our services, you agree to these terms. If you enter into a separate written agreement with us for consulting, research, or subscription services, the written agreement governs to the extent it conflicts with these terms. We recommend reading these Terms carefully; they explain permitted use, intellectual property rules, payment and refund policies, limitations of liability, dispute resolution, and the law that applies. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the site or request services. If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected] or by phone at +1 (415) 555-0132.
1. Scope and Acceptance
These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the AI News & Trends websites, newsletters, and related services. If you are a client with a separate engagement letter or service agreement, that agreement supplements these Terms and controls where there is a conflict. By using the site or requesting services, you warrant that you are legally capable of entering into contracts and that you accept these Terms. We reserve the right to modify these Terms from time to time; substantive changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with any change, your sole remedy is to stop using the site and terminate any services in accordance with the applicable service agreement. These Terms do not create any employment, agency, partnership, or joint venture between you and AI Trends Media LLC.
2. Services, Deliverables, and Engagements
We provide editorial content, newsletters, briefings, consulting engagements, workshops, and market intelligence. Service scopes, timelines, deliverables, and fees are set out in proposals or written agreements for paid work. For consulting and advisory services, clients receive deliverables as described in the engagement agreement; we are not responsible for client outcomes beyond the scope of the agreed services. All proposals are based on information provided by the client; material changes to scope or assumptions may result in revised estimates and timelines. For editorial content, we aim to present accurate information and cite primary sources; however, editorial content is for informational purposes and does not constitute professional advice. For clients requesting research that involves processing or hosting client data, such handling will be governed by separate data processing terms or addenda where applicable, and we will implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard data. Any deliverables provided remain subject to the intellectual property terms described below unless otherwise agreed in writing.
3. Intellectual Property
All content on the AI News & Trends site, including articles, graphics, editorial briefs, and site design, is the property of AI Trends Media LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use provided that you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. Any redistribution, republishing, sale, sublicensing, or commercial use of site content without prior written consent is prohibited. For clients, ownership of bespoke deliverables, such as custom research reports, code, or workshop materials, is defined in the applicable engagement agreement. Unless an agreement provides otherwise, we grant clients a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use deliverables for internal business purposes; any broader rights must be set out in writing. When you submit content to us, you grant us a non-exclusive license to use that content for editorial or service delivery purposes, subject to our privacy practices and any confidentiality obligations. Trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the site are owned by their respective parties and may not be used without permission.
4. Payment, Fees, and Refunds
Fees for paid services are specified in proposals or engagement agreements. Unless stated otherwise, invoices are payable within thirty days of invoice date. We may require an upfront deposit for consulting engagements and workshops. Late payments are subject to reasonable interest and may lead to suspension of services until payment is received. Refunds are provided only as specified in the relevant agreement or at our discretion; for one-off purchases such as single briefings, refunds will be evaluated case-by-case. Clients may terminate engagements according to the termination provision in their agreement; termination may not automatically entitle a client to a refund for work already performed. For recurring subscription services, cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing cycle unless otherwise provided in the subscription terms. We reserve the right to change fees for services with reasonable notice for ongoing engagements after the initial term, subject to the terms of the agreement in place.
5. User Conduct and Content
When using the site or interacting with our services, you agree not to upload, post, or transmit content that infringes others' rights, violates applicable law, or contains abusive, harassing, or deceptive material. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for any activity that occurs under your account. We do not permit use of our platforms to distribute malware, to conduct unlawful data harvesting, or to publish disallowed content. We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to content that breaches these Terms or to suspend or terminate accounts in response to abusive or illegal conduct. For contributions to editorial content, such as tips or guest submissions, we may edit for clarity, length, and style while preserving factual meaning; by submitting content you represent that you have the right to do so and grant us the license described above.
6. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT CONTENT IS COMPLETE, ACCURATE, OR SUITABLE FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AI TRENDS MEDIA LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE OR SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH LIMITATIONS ARE PROHIBITED BY LAW. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU TO US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS (USD 100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER, UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN A WRITTEN AGREEMENT. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN FULL.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AI Trends Media LLC and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors from any claim, liability, loss, damages, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to your breach of these Terms, your violation of any law or the rights of a third party, or your use of the site and services. We will provide notice of any claim for which we seek indemnification and will cooperate in the defense, and we reserve the right to elect counsel and control the defense where permitted by law. This indemnity obligation will survive termination of these Terms or any engagement agreement between you and us.
8. Termination
We may suspend or terminate access to the site or provision of services for users who breach these Terms or engage in abusive or unlawful conduct. For paid engagements, termination rights and any cure periods are governed by the applicable engagement agreement. On termination, your right to access content or receive deliverables will cease, and any outstanding fees for services performed through termination will become due. Sections concerning intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and governing law will survive termination. If you believe termination was in error, contact us at [email protected] to request review; we will consider reasonable requests to reinstate access where appropriate.
9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. For disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or our services, parties will first seek to resolve the matter informally by contacting the other party. If a dispute cannot be resolved within sixty days by negotiation, either party may pursue binding arbitration in San Francisco, California under the rules of the American Arbitration Association, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek injunctive relief or other equitable remedies in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property or confidential information. Small claims court proceedings are not waived by agreement to arbitrate where applicable. This section does not prevent either party from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration in any court of competent jurisdiction.
10. Changes to Services and Terms
We may modify or discontinue any aspect of the site or services at any time, including features, pricing, and content offerings. For paid services, material changes that adversely affect existing clients will be subject to the terms of the engagement agreement. We may update these Terms periodically; we will post the updated Terms with a new effective date and, where appropriate, notify clients and subscribers by email. Continued use following publication of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you object to a change, you may stop using the site and terminate any applicable service agreement in accordance with its terms. For questions about changes, contact [email protected].
Contact
AI Trends Media LLC1455 Market St, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Severability and Waiver
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, that provision will be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary so these Terms remain in full force. The failure of either party to enforce any right or provision will not constitute a waiver of that right. Headings are for convenience and do not affect interpretation. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and AI Trends Media LLC regarding the subject matter herein except to the extent an engagement agreement provides additional or different terms.