Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 2026



1. Scope and Parties

1.1 These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Cite AI (“Service”), provided by Cite AI (“Cite AI”, “we”, “us”).

1.2 By accessing or using the Service, you (“Customer”, “you”) agree to be bound by these Terms.

1.3 The Service is intended for business use. You may use Cite AI only within your organization and for your internal operations, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

1.4 Any additional or conflicting terms proposed by you will not apply unless expressly agreed by Cite AI.



2. Services Provided by Cite AI

2.1 Core Service
Cite AI is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to help brands understand how they appear across AI-generated answers.

The Service may include:

  • Tracking how often your brand appears in AI responses
  • Monitoring your position relative to competitors
  • Identifying sources and citations influencing AI outputs
  • Analyzing trends in AI visibility over time
  • Providing prompt suggestions aligned with real user queries

2.2 What Cite AI Does Not Do
Cite AI does not:

  • Guarantee specific rankings, mentions, or outcomes
  • Directly influence AI model outputs
  • Provide business, legal, or strategic advice unless explicitly stated

2.3 Service Access
Cite AI provides access to the platform via the internet. We may update or improve the Service at any time, provided core functionality is not materially reduced.

2.4 Third-Party Dependencies
Our Service relies on third-party platforms and AI models such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity. Availability and behavior of these systems are outside our control.

2.5 No Guaranteed Results
Outputs depend on inputs such as prompts and external data sources. Cite AI does not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or business outcomes.



3. Service Availability and Maintenance

3.1 Cite AI aims to provide reliable and continuous access to the Service.

3.2 Scheduled maintenance or updates may temporarily affect availability. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users in advance.

3.3 We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation but will address issues promptly.



4. Use Requirements

4.1 Customer Responsibilities
You agree to:

  • Use the Service in compliance with applicable laws
  • Keep login credentials secure
  • Provide accurate and lawful input
  • Ensure your use does not infringe third-party rights

4.2 Prohibited Uses
You may not:

  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Misuse or exploit the Service
  • Use the Service for unlawful or harmful activities

4.3 Cite AI reserves the right to suspend or terminate access in case of violations.



5. Intellectual Property and Data

5.1 Cite AI Intellectual Property
All rights in the Service, including software, models, and content, remain the property of Cite AI.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to use the Service.

5.2 Customer Data
You retain ownership of all data you provide (“Customer Data”).

By using the Service, you grant Cite AI permission to process your data solely to deliver and improve the Service.

5.3 Cite AI will not use your data for unrelated purposes without your consent.



6. Fees and Payments

6.1 Fees are based on the selected plan and billing cycle.

6.2 Payments must be made on time using the agreed payment method.

6.3 Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of access.

6.4 Prices are exclusive of applicable taxes unless stated otherwise.



7. Free Trial

7.1 Cite AI may offer a free trial for a limited period.

7.2 Trial features may be limited.

7.3 Cite AI may modify or terminate the trial at any time.



8. Warranty Disclaimer

8.1 The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.”

8.2 Cite AI does not guarantee uninterrupted service, accuracy of outputs, or specific results.

8.3 You use the Service at your own risk.



9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 Cite AI is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

9.2 Our total liability is limited to the amount paid by you for the Service in the preceding period.

9.3 Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where prohibited by law.



10. Term and Termination

10.1 The agreement begins when you sign up or start using the Service.

10.2 You may cancel your subscription according to your billing plan.

10.3 Cite AI may suspend or terminate access for violations or non-payment.

10.4 Upon termination, access to the Service will be discontinued, and data may be deleted after a reasonable period.



11. Data and Privacy

11.1 Cite AI processes personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

11.2 By using the Service, you agree to such processing.



12. Changes to the Service

Cite AI may update or modify the Service to improve performance, comply with legal requirements, or reflect changes in technology.



13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable laws, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.



14. Final Provisions

14.1 These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Cite AI.

14.2 If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

14.3 Cite AI may update these Terms with notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance.



Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled:

Email: hello@citehq.ai

Website: citehq.ai