Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

AI Opportunity Finder is a market research and business idea discovery platform that uses artificial intelligence to:

• Analyze market trends and identify business opportunities
• Generate AI-powered business ideas tailored to specific niches and regions
• Provide comprehensive market analysis including SWOT analysis, user personas, MVP features, pricing strategies, and competitive landscape
• Offer technology stack recommendations based on user preferences
• Enable users to save research history and export analysis in various formats

The Service is provided on a subscription basis with multiple tiers (Free, Starter, Pro) offering different usage limits and features.

3. Eligibility and Account Registration

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach
• Providing accurate and complete information during registration

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, or for any other reason we deem necessary to protect the Service or other users.

4. Subscription Plans and Payments

4.1 Subscription Tiers

We offer the following subscription plans:

• Free Plan: Limited searches per month with basic features
• Starter Plan: Increased search limits and additional features
• Pro Plan: Unlimited or highest tier access with all features

Specific limits and pricing are displayed on our pricing page and may be updated from time to time.

4.2 Payment Terms

• Billing Cycle: Paid subscriptions are billed monthly on a recurring basis
• Payment Processing: Payments are processed securely through our third-party payment processor
• Auto-Renewal: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
• Price Changes: We reserve the right to change subscription prices with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers
• Currency: All prices are in USD (United States Dollars)

4.3 Cancellation and Refunds

• You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
• Upon cancellation, you retain access to paid features until the end of your current billing period
• No refunds are provided for partial months or unused portions of your subscription
• Refunds for exceptional circumstances are handled on a case-by-case basis at our sole discretion

4.4 Failed Payments

If a payment fails, we will attempt to process the payment again. Multiple failed payments may result in subscription downgrade or account suspension. We track payment failure counts to manage subscription status appropriately.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Permitted Uses

You may use the Service to:

• Research market trends and business opportunities for legitimate business purposes
• Generate and analyze business ideas within your subscription limits
• Save and export research data for personal or commercial use
• Access historical research and deep dive analysis

5.2 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT:

• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to circumvent usage limits or access controls
• Share your account credentials or access with unauthorized third parties
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract data from the Service using automated tools
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of the Service
• Use the Service to generate content that infringes on intellectual property rights
• Attempt to overload, disrupt, or impair the Service's infrastructure
• Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Use the Service to create competing products or services
• Resell or redistribute the Service or its outputs without authorization

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, code, features, trademarks, logos, and documentation, is owned by AI Opportunity Finder and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.

6.2 Your Content and Generated Output

• Your Input: You retain ownership of the search queries, preferences, and notes you provide
• Generated Output: AI-generated business ideas, analysis, and recommendations created through the Service are provided to you for your use. However, we retain the right to use aggregated, anonymized data to improve our Service
• License to Use: You grant us a license to process your input data to provide the Service and improve our algorithms

7. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: The business ideas, market analysis, recommendations, and other content generated by our Service are produced by artificial intelligence and should be understood with the following limitations:

• No Guarantee of Accuracy: AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information
• Not Tailored Advice: Generated content is general in nature and not customized to your specific circumstances
• Informational Only: All content is provided for informational and research purposes only
• Not Professional Advice: Our Service does not provide professional business, legal, financial, or investment advice
• Verify Information: You should independently verify all information before making business decisions
• Market Dynamics: Markets change rapidly; analysis may become outdated quickly
• No Success Guarantee: AI recommendations do not guarantee business success or profitability

8. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

8.1 Service Provided "As Is"

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, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

8.2 No Business Success Warranty

WE MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT:

• Any business idea generated will be successful or profitable
• Market analysis will be accurate or complete
• Financial projections or estimates will be realized
• The Service will meet your specific business needs
• The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free

8.3 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AI OPPORTUNITY FINDER AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
• Business interruption or loss of data
• Cost of substitute goods or services
• Personal or business investments made based on Service output
• Damages arising from reliance on AI-generated content

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM, OR $100 USD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

8.4 Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for the actions, content, accuracy, or policies of third-party services we integrate with, including AI providers, payment processors, and Supabase. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and policies.

9. User Responsibilities

As a user of the Service, you agree to:

• Due Diligence: Conduct your own research and due diligence before pursuing any business opportunity
• Professional Advice: Consult qualified professionals (lawyers, accountants, business advisors) before making significant business decisions
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards in your jurisdiction
• Risk Assessment: Independently assess business risks and market conditions
• Verification: Verify all data, statistics, and claims before relying on them
• Reasonable Use: Use the Service reasonably and within your subscription limits

10. AI Service Provider Terms

Our Service uses third-party AI services. Your use of AI-generated content is also subject to the respective AI provider's terms of service and usage guidelines. Key points include:

• AI service providers process your search queries to generate responses
• AI service providers may use your data to improve their models (subject to their policies)
• AI models have inherent limitations and may produce inaccurate information
• You should not use AI-generated content for high-risk decision-making without verification

11. Data Usage and Analytics

We collect and use data as described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to:

• Storage of your search queries, preferences, and research history
• Processing of your data through AI services
• Usage tracking for rate limiting and service optimization
• Aggregated, anonymized data analysis to improve the Service

12. Service Availability and Changes

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time
• Change subscription plans, features, or usage limits with reasonable notice
• Perform maintenance that may temporarily interrupt Service availability
• Update our AI models, data sources, or algorithms

We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes, but are not liable for any inconvenience caused by Service modifications or interruptions.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AI Opportunity Finder, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Business decisions made based on Service output
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit to the Service

14. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Africa, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of South Africa, as applicable.

15. Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AI Opportunity Finder regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: legal@oppfinder.app
• Support: Contact Form