Terms of Use
Effective Date: July 6, 2025
Welcome to edgentiq.com (the “Site”), operated by Edgentiq (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, newsletter, content, directories, community services, and any other services, tools, or features we offer, whether directly on the Site or through affiliated platforms (collectively referred to as the “Services”).
By accessing or using any part of our Services, including subscribing to our newsletter or submitting content, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old to use our Services. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
2. Scope of Services
Our Services include but are not limited to:
- Accessing articles, news, and resources related to Generative AI
- Subscribing to and receiving email newsletters and updates
- Participating in community features such as commenting or user forums (if available)
- Using curated directories (e.g., AI tools, companies, courses)
- Downloading materials (e.g., reports, PDFs, infographics)
- Accessing premium or member-only content (if applicable)
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on Edgentiq—including articles, directories, analysis, graphics, and designs—is the intellectual property of Edgentiq or its content creators and licensors. This includes AI-generated content that has been reviewed and curated by our team.
You may not reproduce, distribute, or exploit any content commercially without our express written permission, except where fair use or open licensing applies and is clearly marked.
4. Newsletter and Email Communications
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive emails from Edgentiq, including editorial content, curated news, product updates, promotions, and occasional sponsored messages. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link provided in each email.
We use secure third-party email marketing services to manage our subscriber lists. Your personal data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
5. User Conduct
By using the Services, you agree not to:
- Post or share unlawful, defamatory, abusive, or harmful content
- Violate any local, national, or international laws or regulations
- Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or user data
- Use automated scripts or bots to access or collect data, except through publicly offered APIs or ethical automation practices as outlined below
- Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
6. Community and User-Submitted Content
If you contribute content (e.g., comments, forum posts, submitted tools), you grant Edgentiq a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute that content as part of the Services. You retain ownership of your content but must ensure it is accurate, lawful, and non-infringing.
We reserve the right to moderate, remove, or disable any user-submitted content at our sole discretion.
7. AI-Generated and Automated Content
Some content on Edgentiq may be fully or partially generated using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. All such content is reviewed and fact-checked by human editors before publication. While we strive for accuracy, users should independently verify critical information.
Our use of web scraping and data aggregation strictly adheres to ethical guidelines and legal standards. This includes:
- Respecting
robots.txt
directives and Terms of Service of third-party sites - Using official APIs when available
- Only extracting publicly available data
- Providing attribution and links to source content
- Never bypassing paywalls or login requirements
8. Third-Party Content and Tools
Our Services may reference or link to third-party tools, products, platforms, or services. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, availability, or policies of those third-party websites.
In some cases, our directories may include affiliate links or sponsored content, which will always be disclosed transparently in accordance with FTC guidelines.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Services and all content are provided “as is” and “as available.” Edgentiq makes no representations or warranties regarding:
- The accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any content
- The reliability or availability of the Site
- The outcomes from using our directories, tools, or insights
You use the Services at your own risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Edgentiq and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Services or inability to access them, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Edgentiq, its officers, editors, affiliates, and partners from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Services.
12. Termination and Access Restriction
We reserve the right to terminate or restrict your access to all or part of the Services at any time without notice if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful behavior. Any rights granted to you will immediately cease upon termination.
13. Modifications to the Terms
We may update these Terms periodically to reflect changes in our Services, legal obligations, or business practices. We encourage you to review this page regularly. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
14. Privacy
Your use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Edgentiq operates, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought in the competent courts of that jurisdiction.
16. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about these Terms or any aspect of our Services, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for using Edgentiq — your trusted source for Generative AI news and insights.