Terms of Service

    Effective Date: December 15, 2025

    Welcome to ZIVIS ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website (zivis.ai), our free online tools, and any services we provide, including workshops, assessments, and advisory engagements (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you agree to these Terms.

    1. Nature of Services

    ZIVIS provides professional consulting, workshops, assessments, and advisory services focused on AI trust, governance, and security. We also provide free online security and developer tools. We do not guarantee specific outcomes from our Services, and results depend on your organization's implementation of recommendations.

    2. Free Online Tools

    ZIVIS provides free online security, AI, and developer tools ("Tools") as a convenience to the public. By using these Tools, you agree to the following:

    No Warranty or Guarantee

    These Tools are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranty of any kind, express or implied. ZIVIS makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any Tool results for any purpose.

    Not a Substitute for Professional Assessment

    Tool results are for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute: (a) a security audit, penetration test, or vulnerability assessment; (b) professional security, legal, or compliance advice; (c) certification or attestation of security posture; or (d) any guarantee that your systems are secure, compliant, or free from vulnerabilities.

    Limitation of Liability for Tools

    ZIVIS shall not be liable for any damages, losses, security incidents, data breaches, or other harm arising from: (a) reliance on Tool results; (b) decisions made based on Tool output; (c) inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in Tool results; (d) any security vulnerabilities, threats, or issues not detected by the Tools; or (e) any use or misuse of the Tools.

    Acceptable Use

    You agree to use the Tools only for lawful purposes and only on domains, systems, or data you own or have explicit authorization to test or analyze. You shall not use the Tools to scan, probe, or analyze systems without proper authorization.

    Data Handling

    Some Tools require transmitting data (such as domain names or URLs) to our servers for processing. Client-side tools (such as Base64, JSON formatter, JWT decoder) process data locally in your browser and do not transmit your data to our servers. See our Privacy Policy for details on data collection and handling.

    3. Eligibility

    You must be at least 18 years old to use our paid Services or to engage with our consulting services on behalf of your organization. Free Tools may be used by individuals of any age, subject to applicable laws.

    4. Use of Information

    Any materials, reports, or recommendations provided through our Services are for your organization's internal business purposes only. You agree not to resell, republish, or misrepresent our materials without prior written consent.

    5. Intellectual Property

    All intellectual property rights in the ZIVIS AI Trust Framework, Z-Score model, free Tools, and related materials remain with ZIVIS. You receive a limited license to use materials provided during your engagement solely for internal business purposes.

    6. Confidentiality

    Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of non-public information exchanged during the engagement. This obligation continues after the engagement ends.

    7. Payment

    Payment terms are set forth in engagement agreements or invoices. Unless otherwise stated, fees are due within 30 days of invoice. Late payments may result in suspension of Services.

    8. Disclaimer of Warranties

    ALL SERVICES AND TOOLS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." ZIVIS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE. ZIVIS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES OR TOOLS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE.

    9. Limitation of Liability

    TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ZIVIS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE SERVICES OR TOOLS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR GOODWILL; SECURITY BREACHES OR INCIDENTS; SYSTEM FAILURES OR DOWNTIME; OR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON TOOL RESULTS.

    For paid Services, direct liability shall be limited to the amount paid for the Services giving rise to the claim. For free Tools, ZIVIS's total liability shall not exceed one hundred US dollars ($100).

    10. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ZIVIS and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Services or Tools; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights; or (d) your use of Tool results in any manner.

    11. Governing Law

    These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Indiana.

    12. Changes to Terms

    ZIVIS may update these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of the Services or Tools after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

    13. Contact

    Questions about these Terms may be sent to: contact@zivis.ai.