Terms of Service
Your Agreement to Use AI Tool Ranker Services
AI Tool Ranker provides an online platform for discovering, comparing, and learning about AI tools through rankings, reviews, guides, and community features. These Terms of Service (“ToS”) govern your access to and use of aitoolranker.com, its subdomains, mobile applications (when available), APIs, newsletters, and all related services (collectively, the “Service”).
We are AI Tool Ranker, LLC, a California limited liability company based in San Francisco, California, USA. By using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
Effective Date: November 12, 2025 Last Updated: November 12, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
How You Accept
You accept these Terms by:
- Visiting or browsing the Site
- Clicking “Accept” on any consent banner
- Submitting a form (e.g., tool suggestion, contact)
- Subscribing to our newsletter
- Creating an account (when available)
If you do not agree, stop using the Service immediately.
2. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time.
| Type of Change | Notification Method | Effective After |
|---|---|---|
| Minor (typos, formatting) | Updated “Last Updated” date | Immediately |
| Material (new rules, fees) | Banner + email (if subscribed) | 30 days from notice |
Your continued use after changes means acceptance.
3. Description of Service
What We Offer
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Rankings | Objective, score-based tool rankings by category |
| Reviews | In-depth, tested evaluations with methodology |
| Comparisons | Side-by-side tables and filters |
| Guides | Tutorials, “how-to-choose” articles, templates |
| Tool Suggestions | User-submitted tools for review |
| Newsletter | Weekly updates, new rankings, tips |
| Community | Discord, comments (moderated), voting |
All content is editorial and independent.
4. User Eligibility
You must:
- Be 13+ years old (or legal age in your country)
- Not be prohibited from using the Service under U.S. export laws
- Not be a competitor scraping data for commercial gain
We do not allow children under 13 (per COPPA).
5. Your Account (Future – Q1 2026)
When accounts launch:
- You are responsible for all activity
- Use strong passwords and enable 2FA
- Notify us of breaches within 24 hours
- We may suspend for suspicious activity
6. Your Responsibilities
Do:
- Use the Service for personal or internal business purposes
- Cite us properly when sharing (e.g., “Source: AI Tool Ranker”)
- Report bugs or errors via [[email protected]]
Don’t:
| Prohibited Action | Examples |
|---|---|
| Scrape or Crawl | Using bots to extract rankings or reviews |
| Reverse Engineer | Decompiling code or APIs |
| Spam | Flooding forms, comments, or emails |
| Impersonate | Pretending to be staff or contributors |
| Sell Access | Reselling data or premium features |
| Overload Servers | Excessive API calls or stress testing |
Violations may result in IP bans, account termination, or legal action.
7. Content Ownership & Licenses
Our Content
| Asset | Rights |
|---|---|
| Articles, rankings, images, code | © AI Tool Ranker, LLC – All Rights Reserved |
| Trademarks (“AI Tool Ranker”) | Registered in the U.S. |
Your License to Use Our Content
- Personal Use: Read, bookmark, print
- Sharing: Allowed with attribution + link
- Commercial Use: Prohibited without written license
Your Content (UGC)
When you submit:
- You retain ownership
- You grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to:
- Display
- Modify (for formatting)
- Promote
- Archive
We may remove UGC at any time.
8. Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure
- We use affiliate links
- We earn commissions on qualifying purchases
- Rankings are never influenced
- All disclosures appear on relevant pages
9. Third-Party Tools & Links
We link to external AI tools and services.
| You Understand That: |
|---|
| We do not control their uptime, pricing, or policies |
| Their Terms of Service and Privacy Policies apply |
| We are not liable for losses from using them |
| Always verify pricing and features directly |
10. Availability & Updates
We strive for 99.9% uptime but:
- Scheduled maintenance: Announced 48 hours in advance
- Unplanned outages: May occur
- Tool data may lag real-time changes
11. Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”
We do not warrant:
- Accuracy of third-party tool data
- Uninterrupted access
- Error-free operation
- Fitness for any purpose
AI tools may:
- Generate inaccurate or biased outputs
- Change without notice
- Violate your policies
12. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR:
| Damage Type | Cap |
|---|---|
| Indirect, consequential, punitive | $0 |
| Direct damages | $100 USD total |
Some states (e.g., New Jersey) do not allow exclusions—your rights may vary.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and defend us against claims from:
- Your breach of these Terms
- Your UGC infringing rights
- Your misuse of third-party tools
14. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access:
- For any violation
- If you threaten security
- At our sole discretion
You may stop using the Service anytime.
15. Governing Law
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Law | California, USA |
| Venue | San Francisco County courts |
| Arbitration | AAA rules (optional for small claims) |
| No Class Actions | Individual disputes only |
16. Miscellaneous
- Severability: Invalid clauses don’t void others
- No Agency: No partnership or employment
- Force Majeure: Not liable for acts of God, war, pandemics
- Assignment: We may assign; you may not
- Entire Agreement: Supersedes prior versions
17. Contact Information
Legal & Service Issues Email: [email protected] Mail: AI Tool Ranker, LLC Attn: Terms of Service 548 Market Street #29463 San Francisco, CA 94104 United States