Terms of Service

Welcome to CogniTools AI. By accessing or using our website at cognitoolsai.com and our tools and services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read them carefully.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Services.

2. Description of Services

CogniTools AI provides free online tools and resources including but not limited to:

• Resume ATS Scorer for resume optimization
• Salary Calculator for income calculations
• Currency Converter for exchange rate conversions
• AI Content Detector for content analysis
• Business Name Generator for naming suggestions
• Background Remover for image editing
• QR Code Generator for creating QR codes
• Password Generator for secure password creation
• Text Case Converter for text formatting
• Educational blog content and resources

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Services.

4. User Obligations

4.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Use the Services in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
• Upload, transmit, or distribute any malicious code, viruses, or harmful files
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access the Services
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect or harvest personal information about other users
• Use the Services for any commercial purpose without our explicit consent

4.2 Content You Submit

When using our tools, you may input or upload content (text, files, data). You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to use such content
• The content does not violate any third-party rights
• The content does not contain illegal, harmful, or offensive material

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Property

The Services, including all content, features, functionality, source code, design, graphics, and logos, are owned by CogniTools AI and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

5.3 User Content

You retain all rights to content you submit to our tools. By using our Services, you grant us a limited license to process your content solely to provide the Services (e.g., analyzing resumes, calculating salaries). We do not claim ownership of your content.

6. Tool-Specific Terms

6.1 Resume ATS Scorer

• Results are estimates and may not reflect actual ATS system decisions
• Resume files are processed temporarily and not permanently stored
• We do not guarantee job placement or interview success

6.2 Salary Calculator

• Calculations are estimates based on standard formulas
• Results may vary from actual salary based on company policies and individual circumstances
• This tool is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice
• Consult a tax professional for personalized advice

6.3 Currency Converter

• Exchange rates are approximate and may not reflect real-time market rates
• Rates are provided for informational purposes only
• We are not responsible for any financial decisions based on these rates

6.4 AI Content Detector

• Results are probabilistic and not definitive
• We cannot guarantee 100% accuracy in detecting AI-generated content
• Results should not be used as sole evidence for academic or professional decisions

6.5 Password Generator

• Generated passwords are created using standard randomization
• We do not store or track generated passwords
• You are responsible for securely storing your passwords
• We are not liable for any security breaches resulting from password use

7. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

7.1 No Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of accuracy, reliability, or completeness of results
• Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service

7.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COGNITOOLS AI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

• Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• Service interruptions or errors
• Damages resulting from reliance on tool results

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US (IF ANY) IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.

7.3 Professional Advice Disclaimer

Our Services and content are for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute:

• Professional financial, tax, or legal advice
• Employment or career counseling
• Medical or health advice

Always consult with qualified professionals for specific advice related to your situation.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by CogniTools AI. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

9. Advertising

We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Advertisers may use cookies and other tracking technologies. We do not control these technologies or the resulting information collected.

10. Modifications to Services

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time
• Change features, functionality, or availability of tools
• Impose limits on certain features or restrict access

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

11. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications (if you've subscribed)

Your continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Termination

12.1 By You

You may stop using our Services at any time.

12.2 By Us

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice, if you:

• Breach these Terms
• Engage in fraudulent, illegal, or harmful activities
• Violate others' rights

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.1 Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute arising from these Terms or the Services, you agree to first attempt to resolve the matter informally by contacting us.

13.2 Arbitration

If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with [Arbitration Rules], except where prohibited by law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CogniTools AI, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of or in any way connected with:

• Your access to or use of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through the Services

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CogniTools AI regarding the Services.

17. Contact Information

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

• Email: support@cognitoolsai.com
• Website: Contact Form
• Address: [Your Business Address]