Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service, including the educational platform and any development services provided through the "Work With Us" program.

2. Description of Services

Tech Fluency provides:

• Educational Platform: Free AI literacy resources including learning units, glossary, quizzes, prompt templates, and curated resources
• Development Services: Contract development services for building applications, AI-powered solutions, and SaaS platforms (subject to separate agreements)

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

Some features may require you 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 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. You may also delete your account at any time.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service or related systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Scrape, data mine, or use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use the Service to send spam, unsolicited communications, or advertisements
• Infringe upon any third party's intellectual property rights
• Resell or redistribute the Service without our explicit written consent

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Our Content

All content on Tech Fluency, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Tech Fluency or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws.

5.2 License to Use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial educational purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or publicly perform any of our content without prior written consent.

5.3 User Content

Any content you submit through the Service (such as form submissions or feedback) remains your property. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, and display such content in connection with the Service.

6. Development Services

If you engage our development services through the "Work With Us" program:

• Separate Agreements: All development projects are subject to separate project agreements, statements of work, or contracts that will govern the specific terms of the engagement
• Estimates: Any estimates provided through the initial inquiry form are non-binding and subject to change based on detailed project scoping
• Intellectual Property: Ownership of work product created during development engagements will be defined in the applicable project agreement
• Confidentiality: We treat all project information as confidential and will not share it with third parties without your consent

7. Educational Content Disclaimer

The educational content provided on Tech Fluency is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. While we strive to keep information current and accurate:

• AI technology evolves rapidly, and some content may become outdated
• Content is general in nature and may not apply to your specific situation
• We do not guarantee any particular outcomes from applying the information learned
• Always consult with qualified professionals for specific business or technical decisions

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or services. These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, products, or services offered by third parties. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.

9. 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 IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information provided through the Service.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TECH FLUENCY AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO 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 to you for any claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Tech Fluency 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 infringement of any third party's rights.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

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 dispute arising out of or relating to 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 in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If we make material changes, we will provide notice by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by us on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tech Fluency regarding your use of the Service.

16. Contact Us

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