Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 2, 2025

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1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the COS (Communications Optimization System) platform operated by SEMalytics ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our services.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

COS is a communications analysis platform that measures message-audience alignment using personality psychology frameworks. The Service analyzes user-submitted content and provides optimization recommendations based on Big Five personality traits, HAPE (High-Arousal Positive Engagement), Strategic Clarity, and Sovereign Mind frameworks.

COS is not:

  • A grammar or spelling checker
  • An AI content generation tool
  • A psychological assessment or diagnostic tool
  • A substitute for professional marketing or communications consulting

3. User Accounts

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 and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Upload, transmit, or distribute any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable
  • Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
  • Infringe upon or violate the intellectual property rights or privacy rights of others
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, other accounts, computer systems, or networks
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
  • Use the Service to send unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, spam, or any other form of solicitation
  • Use the Service to manipulate, deceive, or defraud others
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Service
  • Use automated scripts, bots, or other means to access the Service without our express written permission

5. User Content

5.1 Ownership

You retain all ownership rights to the content you submit to the Service for analysis ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service.

5.2 Privacy of User Content

We do not sell, share, or use your User Content to train AI models. User Content is processed solely to generate your analysis results and is not retained beyond the period necessary to deliver the Service, unless you choose to save it to your account.

5.3 Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the User Content you submit and represent that you have all necessary rights to submit such content for analysis.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Property

The Service, including its original content, features, functionality, and underlying technology, is and will remain the exclusive property of SEMalytics. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of the United States and foreign countries.

6.2 Trademarks

"COS," "Communications Optimization System," "SEMalytics," and associated logos are trademarks of SEMalytics. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent.

6.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide regarding the Service may be used by us without any obligation to you.

7. Payment Terms

7.1 Pricing

Current pricing is available on our website. We reserve the right to modify pricing at any time, with notice to existing subscribers.

7.2 Billing

For subscription plans, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis. You are responsible for providing accurate billing information.

7.3 Refunds

Pilot program participants are eligible for a full refund of their first month if not satisfied. Refund requests must be made within 30 days of the initial charge. Contact billing@semalytics.com for refund requests.

7.4 Taxes

You are responsible for any applicable taxes associated with your use of the Service.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 "As Is" Basis

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

8.2 Results Not Guaranteed

COS provides analysis and recommendations based on personality psychology frameworks and semantic analysis. Results are predictive and based on population-level research. We do not guarantee any specific business outcomes, conversion rates, or engagement improvements from using the Service.

8.3 Not Professional Advice

The Service does not provide psychological assessment, medical advice, legal advice, or professional marketing consulting. The analysis and recommendations provided are for informational purposes only.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SEMALYTICS, ITS DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, PARTNERS, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Any content obtained from the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SEMalytics and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another.

11. Termination

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

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

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in King County, Washington, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of SEMalytics.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SEMalytics regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements between you and SEMalytics.

17. Contact Us

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

SEMalytics
Email: legal@semalytics.com
Website: https://semalytics.com