Terms of Service

Last updated: February 1, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

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

2. Description of Service

Scout provides an AI-powered research assistant that helps users find information about people, entities, and properties. The Service uses artificial intelligence to process queries and provide relevant information from publicly available sources.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information when creating your account
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Harass, stalk, or harm another person
Collect personal information about others without their consent
Engage in any form of discrimination or hate speech
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
Use the Service for any illegal purpose
Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization
Use automated means to access the Service without permission

5. Subscriptions and Payments

Some features of the Service require a paid subscription. By subscribing, you agree to:

Payment
Pay all fees associated with your subscription
Auto-renewal
Automatic renewal unless cancelled
Billing Info
Provide accurate billing information

Refunds are handled in accordance with our refund policy. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings.

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by Scout and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant us a license to use, store, and process that content to provide the Service.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.

Information provided by the Service is for general informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information obtained through the Service. You should independently verify any information before relying on it.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SCOUT 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.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Scout and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@scout.com