Terms of Service

Updated: 2025-03-01

NEXTSTEP AI - Terms of Service

Welcome to NEXTSTEP AI.
These Terms of Service (the "Agreement") govern your access to and use of NEXTSTEP AI’s applications, services, and websites (collectively, the "Services").
By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.
If you do not agree, please do not access or use the Services.

Legal Note (Iran):
Where any provision of these Terms conflicts with mandatory laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the mandatory Iranian laws shall prevail for users in Iran.
Payments, hosting, and content governance may be subject to Iranian regulations and competent authorities.

1. Definitions

Affiliate: Any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party. “Control” means direct or indirect ownership of 50% or more of the voting interests.
Company / We / Us / Our: NEXTSTEP AI LLC.
Services: NEXTSTEP AI software applications, services, and website.
You: The individual or legal entity accessing or using the Services.

2. Our Services

NEXTSTEP AI provides a platform that enables users to interact with artificial intelligence technologies — including, but not limited to, large language models, image/video generation systems, and automation tools — developed by us, our partners, or open-source communities.
The Services may include capabilities such as chat-based interaction, data processing, creative content generation, and cloud features like synchronization, vector storage, and advanced agent orchestration.

3. Eligibility

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you:

Are at least 18 years old and legally competent;
Will comply with this Agreement and all applicable laws;
Will not use the Services for illegal, harmful, or offensive purposes.

Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

Engaging in unlawful or infringing actions;
Distributing harmful, deceptive, or unsafe content;
Impersonation, fraud, or abusive behavior;
Violating intellectual property or other rights.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate any account for violations of this Agreement.

4. Account Registration

Some features require account registration. You must provide accurate and complete information.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities under your account.
We may reject or remove usernames that are inappropriate, misleading, or offensive.

5. Purchases and Payments

You agree to provide valid and up-to-date payment and contact information.
All payments are subject to applicable taxes and are processed via trusted third-party providers (e.g., Stripe, Zarinpal, or other local gateways).

You authorize us to charge your selected payment method for all applicable fees.
We may correct pricing or transaction errors even after a payment request has been initiated.

We may refuse or cancel orders due to:
(a) Service availability;
(b) pricing or description errors;
(c) suspected fraud; or
(d) unauthorized activity.

6. Fee Changes

We may adjust service fees at any time.
For subscriptions, changes take effect in the next billing cycle.
We will notify you in advance where applicable.
Continued use after changes means you accept the new pricing.

7. Refund Policy

Refunds may be requested within 30 days of purchase for unused Services.
Used or partially used subscriptions are non-refundable unless otherwise required by law or approved at our discretion.

8. User Content and Licenses

You may generate or upload content (“User Content”) through the Services.
You retain ownership of your content.
By using the Services, you grant NEXTSTEP AI a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to process and display your content solely for providing and improving the Services.

You confirm that your content does not infringe any third-party rights or violate applicable laws.

9. Intellectual Property

All software, designs, algorithms, and other materials forming part of the Services are owned by NEXTSTEP AI or its licensors.
Except as explicitly permitted, you may not copy, modify, reverse engineer, or redistribute any part of the Services.

10. Privacy and Security

We apply industry-standard measures to protect data, but no system is entirely secure.
For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

11. Termination

You may discontinue using the Services at any time.
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you breach this Agreement or if required by law.
Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided “as is” and “as available”, without any warranties, express or implied.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation, or suitability for a particular purpose.
You use the Services at your own risk.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NEXTSTEP AI shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, or for loss of data, profits, or business opportunities, even if advised of such damages.
Our total liability will not exceed the amount paid by you for the Services in the three months preceding the incident.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.
The “lastUpdated” date above reflects the current version.
Material changes will be notified within the Services.
Continued use after such updates means you accept the new Terms.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Tehran, Iran, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.

16. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: This Agreement supersedes any prior agreements between you and NEXTSTEP AI.
Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in effect.
Waiver: Our failure to enforce any term is not a waiver of our right to do so later.

Contact

For questions or legal inquiries regarding these Terms, please contact: legal@nextstep.ir