Terms & Conditions

​Terms and Conditions for FreedomForge.AI Affiliate Partner Program

Last Updated: September 1, 2025

 

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

• Welcome: "Welcome to FreedomForge.AI (the "Service" or "Platform"), operated by [Your Company Name, e.g., FreedomForge AI LLC] ("we," "us," "our"). Our Platform offers AI-powered guidance, tools, and resources through our unique 'Station' metaphor, designed to assist founders and entrepreneurs ("Users," "you," "your") in developing, evaluating, and preparing to launch their business ideas."

• Binding Agreement: "By accessing or using our Platform, located at [Your Website URL] and any related services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy (available at [Link to Your Privacy Policy]), which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the1 Platform."

• Eligibility: "You must be at least 18 years old to use the Platform. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you2 meet this age requirement."

2. Description of Services

• "FreedomForge.AI provides a suite of tools and services, including but not limited to:

  • AI-guided navigation through various "Rooms" within our "Station," each designed to address different stages of business development (e.g., 'Idea Forge & Validation Lab,' 'Strategy & Blueprint Engine,' 'Launch Essentials Kit').

  • AI-powered analysis and feedback on user-submitted business concepts and plans.

  • Generation of reports and summaries based on AI analysis.

  • Access to curated resources, templates, and informational content.

  • Tools for brainstorming, planning, and launch preparation."

• AI Nature of Services: "You acknowledge that our services heavily utilize artificial intelligence. While we strive for accuracy and helpfulness, AI-generated content may contain errors, omissions, or may not be suitable for every situation. Our services are intended for informational and guidance purposes only." (Lawyer will refine this disclaimer heavily).

3. User Accounts & Responsibilities

• Account Creation: "To access certain features of the Platform, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during3 the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete."

• Account Security: "You are responsible for4 safeguarding your account password and for any activities or actions under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized5 use of your account."6

• User Conduct: "You agree to use the Platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You are solely responsible for7 all content, data, and information8 you submit or transmit through the Platform."

4. User-Generated Content (Your Ideas & Submissions)

• Ownership of Your Ideas: [CRITICAL SECTION - FOR LAWYER'S EXPERTISE]

  • "We acknowledge that you retain ownership of the intellectual property rights in the underlying business ideas, concepts, and proprietary information you submit to the Platform ("User Submissions")."

  • "Our use of your User Submissions is solely for the purpose of providing the Services to you, including processing by our AI models to generate feedback, reports, and guidance as requested by you."

• Confidentiality of Your Ideas: [CRITICAL SECTION - FOR LAWYER'S EXPERTISE]

  • "We will treat your User Submissions as confidential information, subject to our Privacy Policy and these Terms. However, due to the nature of AI processing and online services, we cannot guarantee absolute security." (Lawyer will need to define the scope of confidentiality FFAI can realistically offer).

  • "You understand that we may use anonymized and aggregated data derived from User Submissions and your use of the Platform for service improvement, research, and analytics, provided such data does not identify you or your specific confidential business information." (Ensure this aligns with your Privacy Policy).

• Responsibility for User Submissions: "You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to submit your User Submissions and that your User Submissions9 do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights or any other rights of any third party."

5. Intellectual Property Rights

• FFAI's Intellectual Property: "The Platform, including its 'Station' metaphor, 'Room' concepts, design, software, AI models (as developed or configured by us), text, graphics, images, branding, logos, and all other content and materials provided by us (excluding your User Submissions) ("Platform IP") are the exclusive property of [Your Company Name] and its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property10 laws."

• License to You: "We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Platform11 IP solely for your personal, non-commercial use in connection with the Services and in accordance with these Terms."

• AI-Generated Output: [CRITICAL SECTION - FOR LAWYER'S EXPERTISE]

  • "The reports, analyses, suggestions, and other content generated by our AI based on your User Submissions ("AI Output") are provided for your informational and guidance purposes."

  • "Subject to your ownership of your underlying User Submissions, you may use the AI Output for your internal business planning and development purposes." (Lawyer needs to clarify ownership/licensing of the AI Output itself – is it owned by the user, or licensed? What are the usage rights and restrictions?).

  • "You acknowledge that similar AI Output may be generated for other users if they input similar queries or data, as AI models learn from broad patterns." (This is important for managing expectations).

6. Acceptable Use Policy

• "You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law.12

  • Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to discover the source code or underlying ideas or algorithms of the13 Platform or our AI models.

  • Submit any content that is infringing, libelous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, abusive, offensive, or otherwise violates any law or right of any third14 party.

  • Use the Platform to develop a competing product or service.

  • Introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically15 harmful.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the Platform, the server on which the Platform is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the Platform."16

7. Fees, Payments, and Subscriptions

• Free and Paid Services: "Some parts of the Service may be available for free, while others may require payment of subscription fees or one-time charges ("Paid Services")."

• Subscription Terms: "If you subscribe to a Paid Service, you agree to pay all applicable fees as described on the Platform for the subscription term you select. Fees are non-refundable except as required by law or as explicitly stated by us." (Lawyer will review refund policy).

• Payment Processing: "We use third-party payment processors to handle payments. Your payment information will be subject to the terms and conditions and privacy policies of these processors."

• Changes to Fees: "We reserve the right to change our subscription fees upon reasonable prior notice. Any fee changes will apply to subsequent billing cycles."

• Automatic Renewal: "Unless you cancel your subscription before the end of the current subscription period, your subscription will automatically renew, and you authorize us to collect the17 then-applicable subscription fee."

8. Disclaimers

• No Guarantees of Success: [CRITICAL SECTION] "You acknowledge that FFAI provides tools and guidance for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee any specific business outcome, success, profit, or result from your use of the Platform or AI Output. Entrepreneurship involves inherent risks, and your success depends on numerous factors beyond our control, including your efforts, market conditions, and execution."

• AI Output Limitations: [CRITICAL SECTION] "The AI Output is generated by complex algorithms and is based on the data provided and patterns learned by the AI. It may contain inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. It may not be complete, current, or suitable for your specific circumstances. You should independently verify any information or advice obtained through the Platform before relying on it."

• Not Professional Advice: [CRITICAL SECTION] "The Platform and AI Output do not constitute, and should not be interpreted as, professional legal, financial, accounting, tax, investment, or any other type of professional advice. You should consult with qualified professionals for advice tailored to your specific situation."

• "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE": "THE PLATFORM AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS18 OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE19 SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE."

9. Limitation of Liability

• [CRITICAL SECTION - FOR LAWYER'S EXPERTISE]

  • "TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL [YOUR COMPANY NAME], ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS,20 OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR YOUR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE21 PLATFORM OR ANY SERVICES, CONTENT OR AI OUTPUT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE."22

  • "TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF OR ANY INABILITY TO USE ANY PORTION OF23 THE PLATFORM OR OTHERWISE UNDER THESE TERMS, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF: (A) THE24 TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES, IF ANY, PAID BY YOU TO US FOR THE SERVICES IN THE [E.G., SIX (6) OR TWELVE (12)] MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ACT, OMISSION OR OCCURRENCE GIVING RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY; OR (B) [A NOMINAL AMOUNT, E.G., ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)]." (Lawyer will advise on appropriate limits and structure).

10. Indemnification

• "You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless [Your Company Name] and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims,25 damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Platform; (ii) your violation of26 any term of these Terms; (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right;27 or (iv) any claim that your User Submissions caused damage to a third party."28

11. Term and Termination

• Term: "These Terms will remain in full force and effect while you use the Platform."

• Termination by You: "You may terminate your account and these Terms at any time by discontinuing use of the Platform and deleting your account (if applicable)."

• Termination by Us: "We may suspend or terminate your access to the Platform or your account, at our sole discretion, at any time and without notice or liability to you, including if you breach these Terms or if we believe that your use of the Platform could cause harm to us or other users."

• Survival: "Provisions that by their nature should survive termination of these Terms shall survive termination, including, without limitation,29 ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability."

12. Governing Law and30 Dispute Resolution

• [FOR LAWYER'S EXPERTISE]

  • Governing Law: "These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State of Incorporation/Operation, e.g., Connecticut], United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles."

  • Dispute Resolution: "You and [Your Company Name] agree that any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation or validity thereof or the use of the Services (collectively, "Disputes") will be settled by binding arbitration, except that each party retains the31 right: (i) to bring an individual action in small claims court and (ii) to seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent the actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation or violation of a party's copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents or other intellectual property rights." (Lawyer will advise on arbitration clauses, class action waivers, etc.).

13. Modifications to Terms

• "We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision32 is material, we will make reasonable efforts to provide at least [e.g., 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. Privacy

• "Our collection and use of personal information in connection with your access to and use of the Service is described in our Privacy Policy,33 available at [Link to Your Privacy Policy]."

15. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: "These Terms (and the Privacy Policy incorporated herein) constitute the entire agreement between you and [Your Company Name] regarding your use of the Platform and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both34 written and oral."

• Severability:35 "If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the36 extent necessary to make it enforceable37 while achieving the closest possible economic effect of the original provision, and the remaining provisions of these Terms will continue in full force and effect."

• Waiver: "No waiver by [Your Company Name] of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of [Your Company Name] to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision."

• Assignment: "You may not assign38 or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms, without such consent, will be null.39 We may assign or transfer these Terms, at our sole discretion, without restriction."40

16. Contact Information

• "If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: [Your Company Name] [Your Company Address (Optional, or just email)] [Your Contact Email Address, e.g., legal@yourdomain.com or support@yourdomain.com]"

Final Reminder:

This is a foundational draft. Your lawyer will need to:

• Fill in placeholders.

• Tailor the language to Connecticut law (or your chosen jurisdiction) and your specific business decisions.

• Pay special attention to sections like User-Generated Content, Intellectual Property (especially regarding AI Output), Disclaimers, and Limitation of Liability.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

I hope this detailed starting point is helpful for your discussion with your lawyer!