Terms and Conditions - Gadisa Merdassa

1. Acceptance and Binding Agreement

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Agreement") constitute a legally binding contract between you ("User", "You", "Your") and Gadisa Merdassa ("Service Provider", "We", "Us", "Our") regarding your use of the resume building services and AI features ("Service", "Platform"). By accessing, browsing, or using any part of this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENT: You may not use any feature, including but not limited to resume creation, editing, downloading, or AI services, without first explicitly accepting these Terms. Continued use after any modification of these Terms constitutes acceptance of such modifications.

2. Service Description and Limitations

2.1 Free Basic Services

Subject to your acceptance of these Terms, we provide limited free services including:

Basic resume template access (limited functionality)
Form input capabilities (no guarantee of data persistence)
Preview functionality (watermarked)

LIMITATION: Free services are provided "as-is" with no warranties, guarantees, or support. Features may be discontinued at any time without notice.

2.2 Premium Services (Payment Required)

The following services require payment and additional terms acceptance:

AI-powered content generation and optimization
Professional resume templates
PDF download without watermarks
ATS optimization tools
Advanced formatting options
Data export capabilities

NO REFUNDS: All premium service payments are final and non-refundable. Services are provided on a pay-per-use basis with no guarantee of availability, quality, or results.

3. User Eligibility and Restrictions

By using this Service, you represent and warrant that:

You are at least 18 years of age or have parental/guardian consent
You have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement
Your use complies with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
You will not use the Service for any unlawful or prohibited purpose

RESTRICTIONS: You may not: (a) reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code; (b) use automated tools, scripts, or bots; (c) attempt to circumvent payment systems; (d) share account credentials; (e) violate intellectual property rights; (f) submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.

4. Payment Terms and Billing

Premium features require advance payment. By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge your payment method for all applicable fees.

Payment Obligations:

All fees are due immediately upon service request
Prices may change without notice
Payment processing fees are non-refundable
Failed payments may result in immediate service suspension

BILLING DISPUTES: You have 30 days from the charge date to dispute any billing errors. After this period, all charges are considered accurate and final. Currency fluctuations, bank fees, and processing charges are your responsibility.

5. User Content and Data

You retain ownership of the content you input ("User Content"). However, by using our Service, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, store, process, and transmit your User Content solely to provide the Service.

Data Processing:

User Content may be processed by third-party AI services
We do not guarantee data privacy or security
Data may be retained for operational and legal purposes
You are responsible for backing up your data

DATA LOSS DISCLAIMER: We are not responsible for any loss, corruption, or unauthorized access to your data. You use this Service at your own risk and are solely responsible for maintaining backups of your information.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All Service content, including but not limited to software, templates, designs, algorithms, and AI models, are owned by us or our licensors and protected by intellectual property laws.

LICENSE LIMITATIONS: Any license granted to you is limited, non-transferable, and revocable. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works. Violation may result in immediate termination and legal action.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

⚠️ CRITICAL DISCLAIMERS

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

Specific Disclaimers:

No Employment Guarantees: We do not guarantee job placement, interview requests, or employment outcomes
No Accuracy Warranty: AI-generated content may contain errors, biases, or inaccuracies
No Availability Guarantee: Services may be interrupted, delayed, or unavailable
No Technical Support: Technical support is provided on a best-effort basis only

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM OR (B) $10.00 USD.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Gadisa Merdassa, and any affiliates, officers, agents, employees, and partners from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights; (d) any content you submit or transmit through the Service.

9. Termination and Suspension

We reserve the right to immediately terminate or suspend your access to the Service, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

Breach of these Terms
Fraudulent or suspicious activity
Technical or security concerns
Legal or regulatory requirements
At our sole discretion

EFFECT OF TERMINATION: Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. All data associated with your account may be permanently deleted without notice. No refunds will be provided for terminated accounts.

10. Modifications to Terms and Service

We reserve the right to modify these Terms or discontinue the Service at any time, with or without notice. Your continued use after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

NO NOTIFICATION GUARANTEE: While we may attempt to notify users of material changes, we are under no obligation to do so. You are responsible for regularly reviewing these Terms.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution Process:

Informal Resolution: Contact us first to attempt resolution
Binding Arbitration: Unresolved disputes must be settled through binding arbitration
No Class Actions: You waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits

JURISDICTION: Any legal proceedings must be brought in the courts of [Your Jurisdiction]. You consent to personal jurisdiction and venue in such courts.

12. Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us.

13. Additional Fine Print Provisions

Age and Mental Capacity:

You warrant that you are of legal age and mental capacity to enter into this Agreement. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you warrant that you have authority to bind that organization.

Force Majeure:

We are not liable for any failure to perform due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, cyberattacks, government actions, or technical failures.

Export Control:

The Service may be subject to export control laws. You agree to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.

Survival:

Provisions relating to intellectual property, liability limitation, indemnification, and dispute resolution shall survive termination of this Agreement.

Electronic Communications:

By using the Service, you consent to receive electronic communications from us. These communications may include notices about your account and are part of your relationship with us.

Third-Party Services:

The Service may integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for third-party services, and your use of such services is governed by their respective terms.

Privacy:

Your privacy is governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Information and Legal Notices

For questions about these Terms or legal notices, contact us at:

Email: gadisawaktola@gmail.com

Website: Contact Page

Legal Notice Address: [Your Address for Legal Notices]

LEGAL NOTICES: All legal notices must be sent via certified mail to the address above. Electronic communications do not constitute legal notice unless specifically agreed to in writing.

🔒 FINAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BY USING THIS SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT AND THAT YOU ARE GIVING UP CERTAIN RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE IN COURT AND THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY PART OF THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THE SERVICE AND MUST LEAVE THIS WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY.

Terms and Conditions of Service

⚠️ IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE