Terms of Service
Last updated: January 3, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using CostBuddy, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.
2. Description of Service
CostBuddy is a product identification and valuation tool that uses artificial intelligence to analyze images of products and provide estimated retail and resale values. Our valuations are estimates based on publicly available market data and should not be considered as definitive appraisals.
3. User Responsibilities
When using CostBuddy, you agree to:
- Provide accurate information when using our service
- Use the service only for lawful purposes
- Not attempt to reverse engineer, hack, or disrupt our service
- Not upload content that infringes on others' intellectual property rights
- Not use automated systems to access our service without permission
4. Intellectual Property
The CostBuddy service, including its design, features, and content, is owned by us and protected by intellectual property laws. You retain ownership of any images you upload, but grant us a limited license to process them for providing our service.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
CostBuddy is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy of product identifications or valuations. Actual market values may vary significantly from our estimates. Always conduct your own research before making purchasing or selling decisions based on our valuations.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, CostBuddy and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for the service in the past 12 months.
7. Third-Party Services
Our service may contain links to or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk.
8. Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our service at any time without prior notice. We may also update these Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to our service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our contact page.