Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ConsensusGuides ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

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

2. Description of Service

ConsensusGuides provides comprehensive, AI-verified guides for SaaS and AI tools. Our guides are built from consensus analysis across multiple AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity).

Key features of our service:

• Educational guides verified across multiple AI sources
• Citation scoring to indicate content quality
• Fact-checked content with consensus verification
• Affiliate links to recommended tools (see our Affiliate Disclosure)

3. Use of Content

3.1 Educational Purpose

All content on ConsensusGuides is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Our guides are designed to help users understand and use various tools, but they should not be considered as:

• Professional advice (legal, financial, technical, or otherwise)
• A substitute for consulting with qualified professionals
• Official documentation from the tool providers
• A guarantee of specific results

3.2 Accuracy and Verification

While we use consensus analysis across multiple AI models and strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about:

• The completeness, reliability, or accuracy of our content
• The absence of errors or omissions
• The currentness of information (tools update frequently)
• Specific outcomes from following our guides

We strongly recommend: Verify critical information independently, especially before making business or financial decisions.

3.3 Third-Party Information

Our guides reference third-party tools, services, and platforms. We are not responsible for:

• Changes to third-party tools or their features
• Third-party pricing, terms of service, or policies
• The performance or availability of third-party services
• Issues arising from your use of third-party tools

4. User Responsibilities

By using ConsensusGuides, you agree to:

• Use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Not attempt to scrape, copy, or republish our content without permission
• Not use the Service for any unlawful or prohibited purpose
• Not attempt to harm or interfere with the Service's operation
• Verify important information independently before taking action

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on ConsensusGuides, including text, graphics, logos, and compilation, is the property of ConsensusGuides and is protected by copyright laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and read our content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our guides on social media or other platforms
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

5.3 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT:

• Republish our guides on other websites without permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without a license
• Remove attribution or copyright notices
• Create derivative works without authorization
• Use automated systems to scrape or download our content

5.4 Fair Use

Brief quotations with proper attribution (linking back to the original guide) are permitted under fair use guidelines.

6. Affiliate Relationships

ConsensusGuides participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you purchase products or services through our affiliate links, we may earn a commission.

Important points:

• Commissions do not influence our editorial content or recommendations
• Our guides are based on consensus analysis, not affiliate relationships
• You are not obligated to use our affiliate links
• Using affiliate links does not increase your cost

For complete details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ConsensusGuides and its owners, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

• Indirect Damages: Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service
• Financial Losses: Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Third-Party Actions: Actions of third-party tools or services we recommend
• Content Errors: Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in our content
• User Decisions: Decisions or actions you take based on our guides
• Tool Changes: Changes to third-party tools that make our guides outdated

Maximum Liability: In any case, our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to access our Service (currently $0, as the Service is free).

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS 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, completeness, or reliability
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ConsensusGuides and its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or share through the Service

10. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time
• Change our pricing model (if we introduce paid features in the future)
• Update or remove guides without notice
• Change our consensus verification process

We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

11. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on this page, with an updated "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitute acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

12. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

13. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Service contains links to third-party websites (including affiliate links). We are not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party websites
• Products or services offered by third parties
• Third-party terms of service or privacy policies

We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the State of Delaware, United States.

15. Severability

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, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and ConsensusGuides regarding the Service.

17. Contact Information

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

• Email: legal@consensusguides.com
• General Inquiries: hello@consensusguides.com
• Website: ConsensusGuides.com