TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: February 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Gato ("Service"), owned and operated by Answer in Progress Inc. ("we," "our," "us," or "Company"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. About the Service

Gato is a personalized learning assistant that creates custom lesson plans based on user queries. Our Service is designed to provide educational resources and guidance to support your learning journey.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use this Service. By using this Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.

4. Account Access

4.1 Patreon Authentication

Currently, access to the Service is available exclusively to users who support Answer in Progress through Patreon. Authentication is handled through Patreon's login system.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Patreon credentials used to access our Service. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your account.

4.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership of User Content

All content submitted by users, including questions and other input data, becomes the property of Answer in Progress Inc. By submitting content to the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content.

5.2 Ownership of Generated Content

All lesson plans and other content generated by Gato are owned by Answer in Progress Inc. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the generated content for personal, non-commercial purposes with attribution to Gato.

5.3 Attribution Requirements

When using or sharing content generated by Gato, proper attribution must be provided with a statement such as "Generated by Gato (gatosearch.com)" and, where applicable, a link back to our website.

6. Acceptable Use Policy

6.1 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use our Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others
  • Submit or request content that is illegal, offensive, threatening, defamatory, or invasive of privacy
  • Engage in academic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, or using our Service to complete assignments without proper attribution
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
  • Interfere with or disrupt our Service or servers
  • Harvest or collect user information without permission
  • Impersonate another person or entity

6.2 Content Restrictions

You agree not to submit or request content that:

  • Contains sexually explicit material
  • Promotes violence or discrimination
  • Is harmful to minors
  • Promotes illegal activities
  • Contains personal, sensitive, or confidential information of others
  • Could cause harm to others physically or mentally

7. Payment Terms

7.1 Patreon Subscription

Access to the Service is currently available through supporting Answer in Progress on Patreon. All payment processing, billing, and subscription management are handled by Patreon according to their terms of service and privacy policy.

7.2 Changes to Payment Structure

We reserve the right to modify our payment structure in the future. Any changes will be communicated to users in advance.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

8.1 AI-Generated Content

THE SERVICE PROVIDES AI-GENERATED CONTENT THAT HAS NOT BEEN PROOFREAD OR VERIFIED BY THE OWNERS OF THE SITE. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR USEFULNESS OF ANY CONTENT GENERATED BY THE SERVICE.

8.2 General Disclaimer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ANSWER IN PROGRESS INC., ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.

10. Third-Party Resources

10.1 Third-Party Links

The Service may provide links or references to third-party websites, resources, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites or any information, products, or materials found there.

10.2 No Guaranteed Relationship

We cannot guarantee any affiliate or other relationship with third-party resources recommended in lesson plans. Resources are selected based on perceived educational value, not commercial relationships.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Answer in Progress Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and agents, from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts located in Ontario, Canada, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. The most current version will be posted on our website with the date of last revision. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

15. Data Usage

15.1 Service Improvement

We may use data from user queries and interactions to improve our Service. This includes but is not limited to refining our algorithms, enhancing user experience, and developing new features.

15.2 Anonymization

When using data for analysis and service improvement, we will take reasonable measures to anonymize the data to protect user privacy.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Answer in Progress Inc. regarding our Service and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the Service.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at hello [at] gatosearch [dot] com.