These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Bootup Studios Inc. website at bootupstudios.ai and all related services (collectively, the "Services") provided by Bootup Studios Inc. ("we," "our," or "us"). By creating an account or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing, or using our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.
2. Description of Services
Bootup Studios Inc. provides an AI-assisted platform for founders and entrepreneurs. Our Services include:
• AI-powered chat and business planning tools
• Business plan and timeline generation
• Lead generation and research capabilities
• Third-party integrations (email, calendar, productivity tools)
• SMS-based interaction via Twilio
• Subscription management and billing via Stripe
• Multi-factor authentication for account security
3. Account Registration and Responsibilities
To use the Services, you must create an account using Google authentication or email and password. You agree to:
• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Not create accounts using false or misleading information
You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account and use the Services.
4. Communications and Opt-In Consent
By creating an account, you consent to receive the following communications from Bootup Studios Inc.:
• Product updates and promotional emails related to the Services
• In-app notifications regarding your projects, account, and platform features
• AI-generated content and responses within the platform
SMS Communications: If you choose to link your phone number in Settings, you additionally consent to receive SMS messages via Twilio, including:
• Verification codes for phone number linking and multi-factor authentication
• AI-powered responses to your SMS queries
• Project-related notifications and lead generation results
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by unlinking your phone number in Settings. Standard messaging rates from your carrier may apply to SMS communications.
5. Third-Party Services
Our platform integrates with various third-party services to provide its functionality. By using the Services, you acknowledge that:
• Google OAuth: We use Google authentication for secure sign-in. Your use of Google sign-in is subject to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
• Stripe: Payment processing is handled by Stripe. Your payment information is processed directly by Stripe and is subject to Stripe's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We do not store your full payment card details.
• Twilio: SMS functionality is provided by Twilio. SMS messages are transmitted through Twilio's infrastructure and are subject to Twilio's Terms of Service.
• Composio: Third-party integrations (Gmail, Google Calendar, Notion, Airtable, and others) are facilitated through Composio. When you connect an integration, data is exchanged between the Services and the connected third-party application.
• AI Model Providers: AI features are powered by third-party providers including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. Your conversations and prompts may be processed by these providers to generate responses.
• Tavily: Lead generation and web research features use Tavily's search API to gather publicly available information.
We are not responsible for the practices or policies of third-party services. We encourage you to review their respective terms and policies.
6. Payment Terms
Certain features of the Services require a paid subscription. By subscribing:
• You agree to pay all applicable fees as described at the time of purchase
• Subscriptions are billed on a recurring basis unless canceled
• You may manage your subscription, update payment methods, and view invoices through the Stripe billing portal accessible from Settings
• Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period
• Promotional codes and trial periods are subject to their specific terms and may be revoked if misused
7. User Content and Data
You retain ownership of all content you create or upload through the Services. By using the Services, you grant us a limited license to process, store, and display your content as necessary to provide the Services. This includes:
• Business plans, timelines, and project data you create
• Conversations with AI assistants
• Lead data generated through the platform
• Files and attachments uploaded to the platform
You are responsible for ensuring that your content does not violate any applicable laws or the rights of third parties.
8. Intellectual Property
The Services, including all software, design, text, graphics, and other materials, are owned by Bootup Studios Inc. and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not:
• Copy, modify, or distribute any part of the Services without our permission
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Services
• Use the Services to build a competing product or service
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from the Services
9. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the Services to:
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on the rights of others
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Services or other users' accounts
• Interfere with the operation or security of the Services
• Use automated tools to scrape or extract data from the Services
• Generate content that is harmful, misleading, or violates the rights of others
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Bootup Studios Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Services. Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
The Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional legal, financial, or business advice. You are responsible for independently verifying any information or recommendations provided by the AI features.
11. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination:
• Your right to use the Services will immediately cease
• We may delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
• Any outstanding payment obligations will remain in effect
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.
13. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: team@bootupstudios.ai