Terms of Service for Connectez

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Connectez ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Connectez is an AI-powered resume building platform that helps users create professional, ATS-optimized resumes. Our services include:

• Resume creation and editing tools
• AI-powered content optimization
• ATS compatibility analysis
• Job-specific resume tailoring
• PDF export and sharing capabilities

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Registration

To use certain features, you must create an account by providing:

• A valid email address
• A secure password
• Accurate profile information

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.3 Account Suspension

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in harmful activities.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use Connectez to:

• Create resumes for your own job applications
• Help others create resumes with their consent
• Use generated content for legitimate professional purposes

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Create false or misleading resume content
• Use the service for any illegal activities
• Attempt to reverse engineer or exploit our AI algorithms
• Upload malicious content or code
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Create multiple accounts to circumvent usage limits
• Use automated tools to abuse our service

5. Subscription Plans and Payments

5.1 Free Plan

Our free plan includes:

• Limited number of base and tailored resumes
• Basic AI features with your own API keys
• Self-hosting option

5.2 Pro Plan

Our Pro plan ($20/month) includes:

• Unlimited resume creation
• Access to premium AI models
• Priority customer support
• Advanced features and templates

5.3 Payment Terms

Subscription fees are billed monthly in advance. Payments are processed securely through Stripe. You can cancel your subscription at any time.

5.4 Refunds

We offer a 7-day refund policy for new Pro subscriptions. Refunds are processed to your original payment method.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you submit to Connectez, including your resume data and personal information.

6.2 Our Service

Connectez and its underlying technology are protected by intellectual property laws. While our code is open source, our trademarks and proprietary content remain our property.

6.3 AI-Generated Content

Content generated by our AI tools is provided to you for your use. However, AI-generated content may not be subject to copyright protection in some jurisdictions.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

8. AI Services Disclaimer

8.1 AI Accuracy

While our AI tools are designed to be helpful, they may occasionally produce inaccurate or inappropriate content. You should always review and verify AI-generated content before use.

8.2 Third-Party AI

We use third-party AI services (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) that have their own terms and limitations. We are not responsible for the performance or availability of these services.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Maintenance, updates, or technical issues may cause temporary downtime.

9.2 No Employment Guarantees

Using Connectez does not guarantee job placement or interview success. Employment outcomes depend on many factors beyond resume quality.

9.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Connectez shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of our service.

10. Open Source

10.1 Source Code

Connectez is open source software available under the MIT License. You can find our source code on GitHub.

10.2 Self-Hosting

You may self-host Connectez in accordance with our open source license. Self-hosted versions are subject to the same usage terms but give you control over your data and infrastructure.

10.3 Contributions

We welcome contributions to our open source project. By contributing, you agree to license your contributions under the same license as the project.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by deleting it through your account settings or contacting us.

11.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your account if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful activities.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your access to the service will cease, and your data will be deleted according to our retention policy.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by email or through our platform. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction]. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

• Email: legal@connectez.com
• Address: [Your Business Address]

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable.