Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to emberzen. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and AI study tool comparison platform operated by emberzen S.A., a company registered in Spain with registration number B84256397 and VAT number ESB84256317.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access our services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and emberzen.

Description of Services

emberzen provides AI study tool comparison services, expert reviews, and educational technology consulting. Our services include:

• Comprehensive comparisons of AI-powered study tools and educational platforms
• Expert reviews and analysis of educational technology solutions
• Personalised consulting services for individuals and institutions
• Market intelligence reports and industry insights
• Educational workshops and training programmes
• Custom research projects related to educational technology

User Obligations

When using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information when requested
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Respect the intellectual property rights of emberzen and third parties
• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or services
• Not use our services to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Not engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair our services
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your use of our services

Account Registration and Security

Some services may require you to create an account. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account information
• All activities that occur under your account
• Immediately notifying us of any unauthorised use of your account
• Ensuring that your account information remains accurate and up-to-date

Payment Terms

For paid services:

• Payment is due in advance unless otherwise agreed in writing
• All prices are in Euros (EUR) and include applicable VAT
• Payment methods accepted include bank transfer, credit card, and other approved methods
• Refunds are provided in accordance with our refund policy as communicated at the time of purchase
• We reserve the right to suspend services for non-payment

Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and the compilation thereof, are the exclusive property of emberzen or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of our content without our prior written consent, except as permitted by law or as expressly provided in these Terms.

The emberzen name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of emberzen S.A. You must not use such marks without our prior written permission.

Content and Reviews

Our reviews and comparisons are based on our professional opinion and analysis. While we strive for accuracy and objectivity:

• Reviews reflect our assessment at the time of publication
• AI tools and platforms may change after our review
• Individual experiences may vary from our findings
• We maintain editorial independence in our review process
• Some content may include affiliate links, which will be clearly disclosed

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, emberzen disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that our services will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that defects will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, emberzen 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, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use our services
• Any unauthorised access to or use of our servers and/or personal information
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our services
• Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted through our services
• Any errors or omissions in content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of your use of content

In no event shall emberzen's total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount paid by you to emberzen in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless emberzen, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of our services.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The Spanish courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or your use of our services.

If you are a consumer residing in the European Union, you may also have the right to bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence, and nothing in these Terms affects your rights as a consumer under applicable consumer protection laws.

Dispute Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first to resolve any disputes. If we cannot resolve a dispute through direct communication, we may agree to participate in mediation or other alternative dispute resolution procedures.

For consumers in the EU, the European Commission provides an online dispute resolution platform at http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/, which you may use to resolve disputes related to online purchases.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to:

• Breach of these Terms
• Violation of applicable laws or regulations
• Fraudulent, abusive, or harmful behaviour
• Non-payment of fees when due

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. Upon termination, your right to use our services will cease immediately, but all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Force Majeure

emberzen shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms that is due to fire, flood, earthquake, pandemic, governmental action, war, terrorism, or other causes beyond our reasonable control.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other agreements referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and emberzen regarding the use of our services and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our services after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

Contact Information

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