Terms of Service

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

Table of Contents

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to AskUsNow. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the AskUsNow website, mobile application, API, and all related services (collectively, the "Services") provided by AskUsNow ("we," "our," or "us").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.

2. Description of Services

AskUsNow is an AI-powered search engine that provides instant, trustworthy answers with citations from reliable sources. Our Services include:

  • Web-based search functionality
  • Mobile application
  • API access for developers
  • Related features and services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time, with or without notice.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

If you are using the Services on behalf of a company, organization, or other entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

Some features of our Services may require you to create an account. When you create an account, you must provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4.2 Account Security

You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.

5. User Content

5.1 Content Ownership

You retain ownership of any content you submit, post, or display on or through our Services ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with providing and promoting our Services.

5.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of posting or publishing it. You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to use and authorize us to use your User Content
  • Your User Content does not violate the rights of any third party, including intellectual property rights and privacy rights
  • Your User Content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations

6. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Services to:

  • Violate any applicable law, regulation, or these Terms
  • Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person
  • Send spam or other unsolicited messages
  • Interfere with or disrupt our Services or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our Services or systems
  • Collect or store personal data about other users without their consent
  • Use our Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose

7. Intellectual Property Rights

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

Our Services and their contents, features, and functionality are owned by AskUsNow and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use our name, logo, or other proprietary information without our prior written consent.

7.2 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas regarding our Services, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, publicly perform, publicly display, reproduce, and distribute such feedback for any purpose.

8. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by us. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any third-party websites, services, or content. You access and use third-party websites, services, and content at your own risk.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

OUR SERVICES ARE 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, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT OUR SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT OUR SERVICES OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE THEM AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ASKUSNOW, 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 SERVICES.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AskUsNow and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that arise from or relate to your use of our Services, your User Content, or your violation of these Terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use our Services will immediately cease.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in San Francisco County, California.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. The most current version will be posted on our website with the effective date. Your continued use of our Services after any changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Contact Information

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

AskUsNow
123 Innovation Drive, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94103
Email: legal@askusnow.com
Phone: +1 (800) 555-1234

These Terms of Service were last updated on May 15, 2025.