TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, platform, and all associated services (collectively, "Sturdie" or "the Platform"). By accessing or using Sturdie, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the platform.

1. About Sturdie

Sturdie is an AI-powered platform designed to help individuals discover and align with career paths within the tech industry, based on a wide array of personal insights, including interests, lifestyle, background, skills, and goals. It also provides guidance, resources, and suggestions for learning and development purposes only. We are not a recruiter, employer, or career coach. Sturdie does not offer certification, job placement, or coaching services. Our tools are meant to guide your self-awareness and inform your choices, not replace professional or licensed services.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use Sturdie. By using the platform, you confirm that:

• You are legally able to enter into this agreement.
• You provide truthful and accurate information.
• You will use Sturdie in accordance with these Terms and applicable laws.

3. Your Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Use the platform solely for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes.
• Maintain the confidentiality of your session and chat interactions.
• Not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity or background.
• Not access or attempt to access another user's data or sessions.
• Refrain from using the platform to distribute harmful, abusive, or illegal content.

Sturdie reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to users who violate these rules.

4. AI Limitations and Liability Disclaimer

While our AI is built with care, empathy, and intelligence, Sturdie is not human and should not be treated as a substitute for certified experts. Our recommendations and insights are generated based on algorithms, historical data patterns, and the inputs you provide.

You understand and agree that:

• Any suggestions made by Sturdie are non-binding and informational.
• Sturdie does not offer medical, legal, financial, psychological, or employment guarantees.
• Decisions based on Sturdie's recommendations are made at your own discretion and risk.
• We do our best to provide accurate, up-to-date information, but we do not warrant the completeness or accuracy of the platform or its outputs.

5. Platform Access and Session Continuity

Each user has a unique, persistent session. When you return, you will continue where you left off.

• You cannot create multiple sessions or switch between identities.
• Sessions are stored securely and may be used to improve future recommendations.
• Sturdie reserves the right to delete inactive sessions after a prolonged period, subject to our Privacy Policy.

6. Privacy and Data Use

We collect and process personal and behavioral data to personalize your experience, support AI recommendations, and improve our services. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details on:

• What data we collect (e.g., demographic info, usage data)
• How we use, store, and secure your information
• Your rights regarding data access, correction, and deletion
• Use of cookies and third-party tools

By using the platform, you consent to data processing as outlined in our Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may use de-identified and anonymized data to train or improve our AI systems.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, features, code, design, branding, and AI models on the platform are the exclusive property of Sturdie (or its licensors). You agree not to copy, distribute, modify, reverse engineer, or create derivative works based on any part of the platform.

You retain ownership of the content you input, but grant Sturdie a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use that content to operate and improve the platform.

8. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use Sturdie to:

• Upload or input false, misleading, sexually exploitative, defamatory, or harmful content.
• Engage in harassment, discrimination, or hate speech.
• Solicit other users, promote products, or distribute spam.
• Exploit or test the platform's security vulnerabilities without permission.
• Interfere with or disrupt system operations, networks, or infrastructure.

Violations may result in permanent suspension and reporting to legal authorities where necessary.

9. Third-Party Resources

Sturdie may link to external websites, tools, or courses as recommendations. These links are for informational purposes only, not endorsements or warranties, and are subject to the terms and conditions of those third-party platforms. We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or practices.

10. Platform Changes and Availability

We are constantly learning and evolving. As such:

• Features may change, be added, or removed at any time.
• We may temporarily or permanently suspend parts of the platform without notice.
• Updates to the AI model may affect your session or recommendation history.

We are not liable for any disruption or loss that results from these changes.

11. Termination of Access

We may suspend or terminate your access to Sturdie if:

• You violate these Terms or applicable laws.
• We detect malicious, abusive, or harmful behavior.
• The platform is undergoing legal, structural, or business changes.

You may also choose to discontinue use at any time. Termination may result in loss of your chat history and data, unless exported beforehand.

12. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Sturdie is provided as-is and as-available. We make no guarantees regarding:

• Accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of recommendations
• Error-free or uninterrupted operation of the platform.
• Suitability of suggestions for any user's unique situation

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sturdie, its team, founders, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from use or inability to use the platform.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Lagos, Nigeria, without regard to its conflict of law provisions and in line with global best practices. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Lagos, Nigeria for any disputes arising under these Terms.

14. Modifications to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. When we do:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
• Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

We encourage you to review this document regularly to stay informed.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, suggestions, or concerns about these Terms or Sturdie, contact us at: [email protected] or visit www.sturdie.ai.