Terms of Service – BuildoutIQ

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service govern your use of BuildoutIQ at buildoutiq.net. By creating an account or using the service, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use BuildoutIQ.

2. Description of Service

BuildoutIQ is a planning and estimation tool for commercial buildout projects. It helps contractors, architects, and business owners create floor plans, estimate costs, and generate feasibility reports. The service includes AI-assisted content generation features.

3. Account Registration

You must create an account to use the full service. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. Keep your login credentials secure. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access via our contact form.

You must be at least 18 years old and have legal authority to enter into contracts to use BuildoutIQ.

4. Subscriptions and Billing

BuildoutIQ offers free and paid subscription plans. Paid plans are billed monthly. All charges are in US dollars. Payments are processed by Stripe.

Subscriptions renew automatically each billing period. You can cancel at any time from your account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. We do not offer prorated refunds for unused time.

We may change pricing with 30 days' notice. Continued use after a price change means you accept the new price.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the service for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to access other users' accounts or data
Reverse-engineer, scrape, or copy the service
Upload harmful code or interfere with the service's operation
Resell or sublicense access to BuildoutIQ without permission
Use automated tools to overload our servers

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules.

6. Your Content

You own the project data and content you create in BuildoutIQ. You grant us a limited license to store and process that content in order to provide the service. We do not claim ownership of your projects, estimates, or proposals.

You are responsible for ensuring that any data you enter does not infringe on third-party rights.

7. AI-Generated Content

BuildoutIQ uses AI to generate proposal text, scores, and analysis. AI-generated content is provided as a planning aid only. It does not constitute professional advice. Always verify figures and consult licensed professionals before making financial or construction decisions.

We do not guarantee the accuracy of AI-generated content. You use it at your own risk.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

BuildoutIQ is provided "as is" and "as available." We make no warranties, express or implied, about the service. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any estimates or reports will be accurate. Use of the service is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, BuildoutIQ and its operators will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service. Our total liability for any claim will not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months before the claim arose.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold BuildoutIQ harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the service, your content, or your violation of these terms.

11. Termination

You may close your account at any time by contacting support. We may suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms or if we discontinue the service. Upon termination, your right to use BuildoutIQ ends. We will retain your data for 30 days before deletion.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the United States. Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration on an individual basis. You waive the right to a jury trial or class action for any claim arising from these terms.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page. Continued use of the service after changes means you accept the new terms.

14. Contact

For questions about these terms, use our contact form.