Terms of Service
Idealise Terms of Service — Please read these terms carefully before using our service
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Idealise's services ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Service.
2. Description of Service
Idealise provides AI-powered adversarial analysis of startup ideas. Users submit their idea, target market, and competitor information to receive a multi-stage stress-test report. A free Stage 1 teaser report is provided, with the full 5-stage analysis available for purchase.
3. No Account Required
3.1 Email-Based Delivery
Our Service does not require account creation. You provide your email address when submitting an idea, and reports are delivered via email and accessible through unique URLs.
3.2 Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service.
4. Acceptable Use
4.1 Permitted Use
You may use our Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
4.2 Prohibited Uses
You may not:
- Submit content that is illegal, harmful, or violates third-party rights
- Attempt to bypass security measures or rate limits
- Reverse engineer or scrape our Service
- Use our Service to generate misleading investment materials
- Resell or redistribute reports without our written consent
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
5. Idea Submissions and Processing
5.1 Submission Rights
You represent that you have the right to submit the idea descriptions, market data, and competitor information you provide.
5.2 AI Processing
Your submissions are processed by third-party AI providers (currently Anthropic Claude) to generate analysis reports. By using the Service, you consent to this processing.
5.3 No Guarantee of Accuracy
Our reports are generated by AI and are intended as a thinking tool, not professional advice. While we strive for useful and insightful analysis, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of market data, predictions, or recommendations. You should not rely solely on our reports for business decisions.
5.4 Retention
Reports are stored and accessible via unique URLs. You may request deletion at any time by contacting us.
6. Payment and Pricing
6.1 Free and Paid Reports
Stage 1 (Market Reality Map) is provided free of charge. The full 5-stage stress-test report requires a one-time payment.
6.2 Payment Processing
- All payments are processed by Paddle.com, who acts as our Merchant of Record
- Paddle handles all billing, invoicing, sales tax, and VAT compliance on our behalf
- Prices are displayed in your local currency where supported by Paddle
- By completing a purchase, you also agree to Paddle's Checkout Buyer Terms
6.3 Refunds
All payments are processed by Paddle.com, who acts as our Merchant of Record. Refund requests are subject to the following terms:
- Eligibility: You may request a refund within 14 days of your purchase if the report has not been delivered or is materially defective
- Request Deadline: Refund requests must be submitted within 60 days of the transaction date
- Processing: All refunds are processed by Paddle and are subject to their discretion
To request a refund, please contact our support team at support@clouxart.com or submit a request through Paddle's buyer support.
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Our Property
All Service content, features, functionality, design, and branding are owned by Clouxart LTD and protected by intellectual property laws.
7.2 Your Content
You retain ownership of the ideas and information you submit. By using our Service, you grant us a limited license to process your submissions for the purpose of generating analysis reports.
7.3 Report Usage
Reports generated for you are for your personal or internal business use. You may share reports with co-founders, investors, or advisors, but may not resell or publicly redistribute them without our written consent.
8. Privacy
Your use of our Service is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
9. Disclaimers
9.1 Service Availability
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. AI processing may occasionally be unavailable due to third-party provider issues.
9.2 Analysis Reports
Our reports are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. The analysis is AI-generated and should be treated as one input among many in your decision-making process. We are not liable for business decisions made based on our reports.
9.3 Third-Party Services
We are not responsible for third-party services including AI providers, payment processors, or email delivery services.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Clouxart LTD (trading as Idealise) shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages exceeding the amount paid for the specific report in question
- Business decisions made based on AI-generated analysis
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Clouxart LTD harmless from any claims arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Content you submit through the Service
12. Termination
12.1 By You
You may stop using the Service at any time. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.
12.2 By Us
We may refuse service or block access for violations of these Terms, abusive behavior, or any other reason at our discretion.
12.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Existing report URLs may be deactivated.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles.
14. Dispute Resolution
14.1 Informal Resolution
We encourage resolution through our support team first at support@clouxart.com.
14.2 Arbitration
Unresolved disputes will be settled through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the London Court of International Arbitration.
14.3 Class Action Waiver
You waive the right to participate in class actions or class-wide arbitration.
15. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
16. Miscellaneous
16.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Clouxart LTD regarding the Service.
16.2 Severability
If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue in full effect.
16.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision is not a waiver of that right or provision.
16.4 Assignment
You may not assign these Terms without our prior written consent.
17. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
Email: legal@clouxart.com
Address:
Clouxart LTD (trading as Idealise)
20 Station Road
Cambridge
England
CB1 2JD