📜 Terms of Service

📋 1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using IsWeed.com (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

1.1 Legal Agreement

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and IsWeed.com ("we," "us," or "our"). By using our Service, you represent that:

• You are at least 13 years old or have parental consent
• You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• You understand this is an educational service only

1.2 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

🎓 2. Educational Use Only

2.1 Intended Use

The Service is designed to help users:

• Learn about plant identification principles
• Understand botanical characteristics
• Explore AI technology capabilities
• Satisfy curiosity about plant species
• Gain educational insights into botany

2.2 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT use the Service for:

• Illegal activities or law evasion
• Commercial plant authentication
• Medical diagnosis or treatment decisions
• Legal proceedings or evidence
• Professional botanical classification
• Any activity that violates local laws

⚖️ 3. Legal Compliance

3.1 User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• Knowing your local laws regarding cannabis and plant identification
• Complying with all applicable regulations in your jurisdiction
• Using the Service legally and responsibly
• Understanding legal implications of your actions
• Seeking professional advice when needed

3.2 Legal Disclaimers

IsWeed.com:

• Does not provide legal advice or guidance
• Does not endorse any illegal activities
• Is not responsible for user actions or decisions
• Cannot guarantee compliance with local laws
• Recommends consulting legal professionals for legal questions

3.3 Jurisdictional Variations

Cannabis laws vary significantly worldwide. Users must:

• Research their local and federal laws
• Understand that cannabis may be illegal in their area
• Recognize that possession, cultivation, or distribution may be criminal
• Accept full responsibility for their actions

🤖 4. Service Description and Limitations

4.1 AI Technology

Our Service uses artificial intelligence (GPT-4 Vision) to analyze plant images. You acknowledge that:

• AI analysis may contain errors or inaccuracies
• Results are probabilistic, not definitive
• Confidence percentages are estimates, not guarantees
• Technology limitations may affect accuracy
• Human expert verification is recommended for important decisions

4.2 Accuracy Limitations

While we strive for high accuracy, our Service:

• May misidentify plants due to image quality
• Can be confused by similar-looking species
• May not recognize rare or unusual varieties
• Could be affected by lighting, angle, or plant condition
• Should not be considered 100% reliable

4.3 Service Availability

We provide the Service on an "as is" basis and:

• Do not guarantee continuous availability
• May experience downtime for maintenance
• Could be affected by technical issues
• May limit usage to prevent abuse
• Reserve the right to modify or discontinue features

📸 5. User Content and Uploads

5.1 Image Uploads

When you upload images to our Service:

• You retain all rights to your images
• You grant us temporary license to process them
• Images are automatically deleted after analysis
• We do not store or share your images
• You are responsible for image content and legality

5.2 Prohibited Content

You may not upload images that:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on third-party rights
• Contain malware or harmful code
• Are pornographic or inappropriate
• Promote illegal activities
• Violate privacy of others

5.3 Content Moderation

We reserve the right to:

• Refuse to process inappropriate images
• Implement automated content filtering
• Block users who violate these terms
• Report illegal content to authorities
• Modify our content policies as needed

🛡️ 6. Disclaimers and Warranties

6.1 Service Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM:

• Accuracy or reliability of identification results
• Fitness for any particular purpose
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Compatibility with all devices or browsers
• Meeting your specific requirements

6.2 Medical and Legal Disclaimers

IsWeed.com is not:

• A medical device or diagnostic tool
• A substitute for professional advice
• Legally binding or admissible evidence
• A professional botanical service
• Responsible for user decisions based on results

6.3 Third-Party Services

Our Service relies on third-party AI technology (OpenAI). We:

• Do not control third-party services
• Are not responsible for their performance
• Cannot guarantee their availability
• May change providers without notice
• Disclaim liability for third-party issues

💰 7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Liability Limits

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IsWeed.com SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Lost profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from use or inability to use the Service
• Damages from reliance on identification results
• Legal consequences of user actions
• Any damages exceeding $100 USD

7.2 User Responsibility

You acknowledge and agree that:

• You use the Service at your own risk
• You are responsible for your actions and decisions
• You will not hold us liable for any consequences
• You understand the Service limitations
• You will seek professional advice when needed

🔒 8. Privacy and Data Protection

8.1 Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for details on:

• What information we collect
• How we use and protect your data
• Your privacy rights and choices
• Cookie usage and tracking
• International data transfers

8.2 Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures, but:

• Cannot guarantee absolute security
• Are not liable for data breaches beyond our control
• Recommend users take their own precautions
• Will notify users of significant breaches
• Comply with applicable data protection laws

🚫 9. Prohibited Activities

9.1 User Restrictions

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Service for illegal purposes
• Attempt to reverse engineer or hack the Service
• Overload or disrupt our servers
• Create fake accounts or identities
• Share access credentials with others
• Use automated tools to abuse the Service
• Circumvent rate limits or usage restrictions

9.2 Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

• Suspend or terminate access for violations
• Investigate suspected abuse
• Cooperate with law enforcement
• Take legal action for serious violations
• Modify the Service to prevent abuse

📝 10. Intellectual Property

10.1 Our Rights

IsWeed.com and our Service contain intellectual property that is protected by law, including:

• Software code and algorithms
• Website design and user interface
• Trademarks and branding
• Documentation and content
• AI model implementations

10.2 User License

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

• Access and use the Service for personal, educational purposes
• Upload images for analysis
• View and download your analysis results

10.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our intellectual property
• Create derivative works based on our Service
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices
• Use our trademarks without permission
• Reverse engineer our technology

🌍 11. Governing Law and Disputes

11.1 Applicable Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through:

• First, good faith negotiation between the parties
• If unsuccessful, binding arbitration under American Arbitration Association rules
• Arbitration shall be conducted in Delaware
• Each party bears their own costs unless otherwise awarded

11.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree that disputes must be resolved individually and waive any right to participate in class actions or representative proceedings.

🔄 12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Service at any time. No formal termination process is required since we don't maintain user accounts.

12.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or restrict your access if:

• You violate these Terms
• Your use threatens the Service or other users
• We determine termination is necessary for legal compliance
• We decide to discontinue the Service

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your license to use the Service ends immediately
• We may delete any remaining data
• These Terms remain in effect for liability and dispute resolution
• You remain responsible for any prior violations

📞 13. Miscellaneous

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and IsWeed.com regarding the Service.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

13.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control.