1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions ('Terms') govern your use of the Cognoska website and services operated by Cognoska ('we', 'our', or 'us'). By registering, purchasing a subscription, or otherwise using our Service, you agree to these Terms.
2. Definitions
For these Terms:
- 'Service' refers to the Cognoska SaaS platform providing AI research digests
- 'User' or 'you' refers to the individual accessing or using the Service
- 'Content' means summaries, text, data and materials provided by Cognoska
- 'Subscription' means the paid recurring plan you may purchase via Stripe
3. Service Description
Cognoska provides daily and periodic AI paper digests, accessible via web and email. The Service is purely digital. No physical goods are delivered.
4. User Accounts
To use Cognoska, you need a user account with Clerk authentication. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure. If you suspect misuse, notify us immediately.
- You must provide accurate and complete information
- You must be at least 16 years old; for paid subscriptions you must be 18
- You are responsible for your account activity
- We reserve the right to suspend accounts in case of misuse
5. Subscription and Payment
Our Service is offered with free and paid subscription tiers via Stripe:
Plans:
- Free: limited access to digests
- Professional: full access for a monthly fee
- Enterprise: custom access & support
Payment Terms:
- Subscription fees are billed in advance on a recurring basis via Stripe
- All prices are final. According to § 19 of the German VAT Act (UStG), no VAT is charged or shown (small business regulation)
- Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled
- You can cancel anytime with effect to the next billing period
- No refunds after digital access has begun, except where required by law
6. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Service unlawfully or to upload illegal content
- Attempt unauthorized access
- Interfere with security or operation of the Service
- Share your account outside personal use
- Scrape, copy or redistribute digests without permission
7. Intellectual Property
All Cognoska content and the platform itself are protected by copyright and other IP laws. You receive only a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive right of use.
9. Data Privacy
Your personal data is processed according to our Privacy Policy (GDPR-compliant).
10. Availability
We aim for high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Temporary downtime for maintenance may occur.
11. Termination
You may cancel anytime in your account settings. We may terminate or suspend accounts for breach of these Terms.
12. Disclaimer
The Service is provided 'as is'. We do not warrant that digests are complete, accurate, or error-free. They are for informational purposes only.
13. Limitation of Liability
We are only liable for intent and gross negligence. For simple negligence, liability exists only for essential contractual obligations. Liability for indirect damages and lost profits is excluded, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.
14. Governing Law
German law applies. If you are a consumer in the EU, mandatory consumer protections of your home country remain unaffected.
15. Changes
We may modify these Terms. We will notify users of significant changes. Continued use after notification constitutes acceptance.
16. Contact
Cognoska – info@cognoska.com