Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of OntoBoom, an AI-assisted ontology modeling platform ("Service") operated by Global Data Store LLC ("Company", "we", "us", or "our").
By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.
1. Description of Service
OntoBoom is a visual ontology design environment that enables users to create, edit, validate, and export ontology models in various formats including RDF, SHACL, JSON-LD, and Turtle. The Service includes optional AI-assisted features powered by third-party language models.
2. Account Registration
To use the Service, you must:
- Be at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
3. 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 part of the Service
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
- Use automated means (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
- Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
- Use the AI features to generate content that is illegal, harmful, or violates third-party rights
4. User Content
You retain ownership of all ontology models, data, and other content you create using the Service ("User Content"). By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to host, store, process, and transmit your User Content solely to provide the Service to you.
You are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of your User Content. We do not claim ownership of your ontologies or other intellectual property.
5. AI Features Disclaimer
The AI-assisted features of the Service are provided "as is" and are intended to assist, not replace, your ontology design decisions. AI suggestions may contain errors or inaccuracies.
- AI outputs should be reviewed and validated before use in production systems
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or fitness of AI-generated content
- You are responsible for all decisions made based on AI suggestions
6. Subscription Plans and Billing
The Service offers Free, Pro, and Teams plans. Paid plans are billed on a monthly basis. By subscribing to a paid plan, you authorize us to charge your payment method on a recurring basis.
- Each plan includes a monthly AI usage allowance
- You may purchase additional AI usage top-ups if your plan allows
- You may set a hard monthly cap to prevent unexpected charges
- Fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- We may change pricing with 30 days notice
7. Termination
You may cancel your account at any time through your profile settings. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service if you violate these Terms or for any other reason with or without notice.
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your account and User Content after a reasonable period following termination.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:
- Your use or inability to use the Service
- Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or your data
- Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in AI-generated content
- Any third-party conduct on the Service
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU TO US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
11. Governing Law
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 under these Terms shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.
12. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Service and updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
13. Contact
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@globaldatastore.com.