Terms of Service

Welcome

These terms govern your use of OpenHectare, operated by Verdus Labs, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"). By using the service, you agree to these terms.

What OpenHectare does

OpenHectare provides AI-powered answers to agricultural questions, grounded in extension research and trusted sources. We cite our sources so you can verify the information.

Your account

• You must provide accurate information when signing up.
• You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure.
• You may delete your account at any time.

Your data belongs to you

You retain full ownership of any data you provide to OpenHectare. We claim no rights over your conversations, inputs, or farm data. See our Privacy Policy for details on how we protect it.

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use the service for any illegal purpose.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer or disrupt the service.
• Scrape or bulk-download content from the platform.
• Impersonate another person or entity.

AI-generated content

OpenHectare provides information sourced from agricultural research and extension publications. While we strive for accuracy and always cite our sources, AI-generated answers are not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a qualified agronomist or extension agent for critical decisions.

Availability

We aim to keep OpenHectare available around the clock, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may perform maintenance or updates that temporarily limit availability.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Verdus Labs, Inc. is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service. Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim (if any).

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we'll notify you via email or an in-app notice at least 30 days before they take effect.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email us at info@openhectare.org.