Terms of Use
Effective date: September 14, 2025
1. Acceptance
By accessing or using the websites, software, and services of Backyard-AI LLC (the “Services”), you agree to these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.
2. Accounts & Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Services and at least 18 to make purchases. Keep your credentials confidential and notify us of any unauthorized use. We may suspend or terminate accounts for violation of these terms.
3. Software, SaaS & Beta Features
We may offer downloadable software and software-as-a-service (SaaS). We grant you a limited, revocable, non-transferable license to use our software solely as permitted by these Terms and applicable documentation. Beta or preview features are provided “as is” and may be modified or discontinued at any time.
4. Purchases, Subscriptions & Trials
Fees, billing periods, and renewal terms are disclosed at checkout or in your order form. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled. You can cancel anytime effective at the end of the current term unless otherwise stated. Free trials convert to paid unless canceled before the trial ends. Taxes may apply.
5. Content & Intellectual Property
The Services, including content, trademarks, and code, are owned by Backyard-AI or our licensors and are protected by law. Except as expressly allowed, you may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Services.
Your content. If you submit content (e.g., prompts, text, files), you grant us a non-exclusive license to host, process, and display it to provide the Services. You are responsible for your content and must have necessary rights.
6. Acceptable Use
You may not misuse the Services, including by violating law, infringing IP, attempting to access others’ data, disrupting systems, reverse engineering, launching automated scraping without permission, or using the Services to create or spread malicious, deceptive, or harmful content. See our Acceptable Use Policy for details.
7. AI Disclaimers
AI features can generate inaccurate or misleading outputs. Use human judgment and independent verification, especially for decisions involving health, legal, financial, or safety matters. The Services are not a substitute for professional advice.
8. Third-Party Services
The Services may integrate with third-party tools. Your use of third-party services is governed by their terms and privacy policies.
9. Warranty Disclaimer
The Services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Backyard-AI and its affiliates will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or data. Our aggregate liability for claims relating to the Services shall not exceed the amounts paid to us for the Services giving rise to the claim in the 12 months before the event.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Backyard-AI from claims arising out of your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate access for any violation of these Terms or to protect the Services or users. You may stop using the Services at any time. Sections that by their nature should survive will survive termination.
Governing Law & Venue
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to conflict of laws. Exclusive venue lies in the state or federal courts located in Washington County, Tennessee.
14. Changes
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use after the effective date signifies acceptance of the changes.
15. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Email nick@backyard-ai.com.