Terms of Service

Last updated: May 4, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Cognitary ("the Service"), operated by Cognitary ("we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Cognitary is a platform for extracting domain expert mental models through AI-powered interviews, storing them as queryable knowledge systems, and making them accessible to authorized users.

3. User Accounts

You must create an account to use most features of the Service. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service
  • Upload content that infringes on intellectual property rights of others
  • Use the Service to generate misleading or harmful content

5. Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of the knowledge and content you contribute through interviews and interactions with the Service. We retain ownership of the Service, including its technology, design, and branding. By using the Service, you grant us a license to process your content as necessary to provide the Service.

6. Subscriptions and Billing

Some features of the Service require a paid subscription. Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly basis. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Refunds are handled in accordance with our refund policy.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Cognitary shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly. Our total liability for any claims under these terms shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Knowledge models generated by the Service are for informational purposes and should not be relied upon as professional advice.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for violation of these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. You may request export of your data prior to account deletion.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

11. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us at support@cognitary.ai.