Agreement to Terms and Acceptance

These Terms of Service ("Terms", "Agreement") govern your use of the Advanced Step AI platform and services ("Service", "Platform") operated by Advanced Step AI ("us", "we", "our", "Company"). By accessing, browsing, or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access or use the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, customers, and others who access or use the Service, regardless of the method of access or the specific features utilized.

Your agreement with us includes these Terms and our Privacy Policy ("Agreements"). You acknowledge that you have read and understood the Agreements, which together form a legally binding agreement between you and Advanced Step AI.

Comprehensive Service Description

Advanced Step AI provides a comprehensive AI-powered internet safety platform that includes but is not limited to:

• Website Risk Assessment: Automated analysis of website safety, reputation, and potential security threats using advanced machine learning algorithms
• Threat Intelligence: Real-time monitoring and analysis of emerging cybersecurity threats, malware, phishing campaigns, and other malicious activities
• Security Education: Plain-language security guidance, educational resources, and best practices for internet safety and digital literacy
• Privacy Hygiene Tools: Guidance and tools for protecting personal information, managing digital privacy, and securing online accounts
• Risk Rating System: Comprehensive risk classification system providing clear, actionable recommendations for safe internet usage
• Custom Security Assessments: Tailored security evaluations for organizations and enterprises
• API Services: Programmatic access to our threat intelligence and risk assessment capabilities
• Training and Consultation: Professional cybersecurity training and consultation services

Our Service is designed to help users make informed decisions about internet safety but should not be considered as the sole basis for security decisions. Users should always exercise caution and use multiple sources of information when assessing online risks.

User Accounts, Registration, and Responsibilities

When you create an account with us, you must provide information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. You are responsible for safeguarding the password and for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not you have authorized such activities.

You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms

We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or cancel orders at our sole discretion, particularly if we believe there has been a violation of these Terms.

Acceptable Use Policy and Prohibited Activities

You may use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Service:

• In any way that violates applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• To attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, other users' accounts, or any other systems or networks
• To interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service
• To impersonate or attempt to impersonate Advanced Step AI, our employees, other users, or any other person or entity
• To use the Service for any commercial purpose without our express written consent
• To submit false, misleading, or malicious URLs or content for analysis
• To reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from our Service
• To use automated systems or software to extract data from the Service without permission
• To transmit or upload any material that contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• To harass, abuse, or harm other users or our staff
• To violate the privacy or infringe upon the rights of others

Service Availability, Modifications, and Maintenance

We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee that the Service will be available at all times or will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service or any part thereof at any time without prior notice.

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue any aspect of the Service with or without notice
• Impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts of the Service
• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance that may temporarily affect Service availability
• Update our algorithms, risk assessment methodologies, and threat intelligence sources

We will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice of planned maintenance or significant changes to the Service.

Intellectual Property Rights and Ownership

The Service and its original content, features, functionality, algorithms, and design are and will remain the exclusive property of Advanced Step AI and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Our trademarks, service marks, and logos used and displayed on the Service are registered and unregistered trademarks of Advanced Step AI. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use our trademarks, service marks, logos, domain names, or other distinctive brand features.

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service, but you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content in connection with providing the Service.

Payment Terms and Billing Policies

Certain aspects of our Service may require payment of fees. You agree to pay all applicable fees as described on the Service at the time you place your order. We reserve the right to change our fees at any time, with reasonable advance notice for existing customers.

Payment terms include:

• All fees are due and payable in advance unless otherwise specified
• Subscription fees are billed on a recurring basis according to your selected plan
• All payments are non-refundable unless otherwise specified in writing
• You are responsible for all taxes associated with your use of the Service
• We may suspend or terminate your access for non-payment

Disclaimers and Limitations of Warranties

The information provided by our Service is for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy and reliability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about:

• The completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, products, services, or related graphics
• The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Service
• The security assessments, risk ratings, or threat intelligence provided
• The effectiveness of our recommendations in preventing security incidents
• The compatibility of the Service with your specific systems or requirements

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Limitation of Liability and Damages

IN NO EVENT SHALL ADVANCED STEP AI, 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
• Damages resulting from security breaches or cyber attacks
• Costs of procurement of substitute goods or services
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Business interruption or loss of business opportunities

Our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Advanced Step AI and its licensors, licensees, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) resulting from or arising out of:

• Your use and access of the Service
• Your violation of any term of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
• Any claim that your use of the Service caused damage to a third party

Termination and Account Closure

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service or contact us to request account deletion. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately, and any data associated with your account may be deleted.

All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

You and Advanced Step AI agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, you and Advanced Step AI each waive any right to a jury trial.

Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the Service.

Contact Information and Legal Notices

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

All legal notices and communications regarding these Terms should be sent to the above address or email. We will acknowledge receipt of legal notices within 48 hours and respond substantively within 10 business days.