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Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 9, 2026 · Last Updated: March 9, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you” or “User”) and OctaCognition (“we,” “us,” or “our”), the operator of the OctaCognition website and software-as-a-service platform accessible at octacognition.com (the “Service”).

By accessing or using the Service, creating an account, or clicking “Create Account,” you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Service. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Description of Service

OctaCognition is an AI-powered product specification generator. Users provide a product idea in natural language, and the Service uses third-party large language models (LLMs) to generate structured product specifications, including technical architecture, user stories, API designs, mockups, and other documentation sections.

The Service includes features such as: specification generation at varying depth levels (Normal, Detailed, Expert), section refinement, visual UI mockup generation, export to various AI coding tool formats, and public sharing of generated specifications via share links.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and “you” refers to both you individually and that organization.

4. Account Registration and Security

To use the Service, you must create an account by providing a valid email address and password. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information;
  • Maintain the security and confidentiality of your password;
  • Not share your account credentials with any third party;
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account;
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that we reasonably believe are being used in violation of these Terms or that pose a security risk.

5. Subscription Plans and Billing

5.1 Plans

The Service offers the following subscription tiers: Free ($0/month), Pro ($4.99/month or $47.90/year), and Premium ($19.99/month or $191.90/year). Plan features, limits, and pricing are described on our pricing page and may change from time to time with notice to subscribers.

5.2 Payment Processing

All payment processing for the Service is handled by a third-party payment processor that acts as the Merchant of Record for all transactions. When you purchase a paid subscription, you are entering into a separate agreement with the payment processor for payment processing. The payment processor collects and processes your payment information directly — OctaCognition never receives, stores, or has access to your credit card numbers or payment card details.

The payment processor is responsible for: processing all payments, handling applicable sales tax and VAT, issuing invoices and receipts, and processing billing corrections. The payment processor's own terms of service and privacy policy also apply to your transactions.

5.3 Billing Cycles and Auto-Renewal

Paid subscriptions are billed in advance on a recurring basis (monthly or annually, depending on your selection). Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless you cancel before the renewal date. You will be charged the then-current rate for your plan at each renewal.

5.4 Upgrades, Downgrades, and Interval Changes

Upgrades (e.g., Free to Pro, or Pro to Premium) take effect immediately. You will be charged a prorated amount for the remainder of your current billing period.

Downgrades (e.g., Premium to Pro) are scheduled to take effect at the end of your current billing period. You retain access to your higher-tier features until that date.

Billing interval changes: Switching from monthly to annual billing takes effect immediately with prorated billing. Switching from annual to monthly billing is scheduled to take effect at the end of your current annual period.

5.5 Free Plan Limitations

The Free plan is subject to usage limits on the number of generations and refinements per calendar month. We reserve the right to modify these limits at any time. The Free plan does not include access to all features (e.g., depth modes, mockup generation).

5.6 Gifted Subscriptions

We may, at our sole discretion, grant complimentary (“gifted”) subscription plans to certain users. Gifted subscriptions are provided as-is, may be revoked at any time, do not involve any payment processing, and are not eligible for the Paddle customer billing portal. Gifted subscriptions are non-transferable.

6. Cancellation and Refunds

You may cancel your paid subscription at any time through the billing page within the Service. Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period — you retain access to paid features until that date.

After cancellation takes effect, your account reverts to the Free plan. Your previously generated specifications remain accessible, but you will be subject to Free plan usage limits going forward.

All sales are final and non-refundable. We encourage you to use the Free plan to evaluate the Service before committing to a paid subscription. For full details, please see our Refund Policy.

7. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Service to generate content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable;
  • Attempt to generate specifications for products or services that facilitate illegal activities, including but not limited to weapons of mass destruction, illegal drugs, child exploitation, fraud, or terrorism;
  • Use the Service to generate content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of any third party;
  • Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of the Service;
  • Use automated means (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access the Service beyond the provided API or normal browser usage;
  • Circumvent or attempt to circumvent usage limits, rate limits, or access controls;
  • Share your account credentials or allow unauthorized access to your account;
  • Resell, redistribute, or sublicense access to the Service without our prior written consent;
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service, servers, or networks connected to the Service;
  • Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of the Service or breach any security or authentication measures;
  • Use the Service in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Service.

We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates this section, including removing content, suspending or terminating accounts, and reporting to law enforcement.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of the ideas and input text (“User Content”) that you submit to the Service. By submitting User Content, you grant OctaCognition a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to process, transmit, and temporarily store your User Content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you (including sending your input to third-party AI model providers for processing).

8.2 AI-Generated Output

The specifications, mockups, and other content generated by the Service (“Output”) are produced by third-party AI models based on your input. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we assign to you any rights we may hold in the Output generated from your User Content. However, you acknowledge that:

  • The legal status of AI-generated content under copyright law is evolving and uncertain in many jurisdictions;
  • AI models may generate similar or identical Output for different users who provide similar input;
  • We make no representations or warranties regarding your exclusive ownership of, or ability to obtain intellectual property protection for, any Output;
  • You are solely responsible for evaluating whether Output infringes any third-party rights before using it.

8.3 Our Intellectual Property

The Service, including its design, software, features, trademarks, logos, and documentation, is owned by OctaCognition and protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our intellectual property except the limited right to use the Service in accordance with these Terms.

9. AI-Generated Content Disclaimer

THIS IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

The Service uses third-party artificial intelligence models to generate content. AI-generated output may contain errors, inaccuracies, omissions, hallucinations, or content that is misleading, incomplete, or unsuitable for your intended purpose. Specifically:

  • Not professional advice. Output is not a substitute for professional engineering, legal, financial, security, or other expert advice. You should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on AI-generated specifications.
  • No guarantee of accuracy. We do not warrant that any Output is accurate, complete, current, reliable, or error-free. Technical architectures, security recommendations, cost estimates, and other details in the Output may be incorrect.
  • No guarantee of fitness. Output is generated as a starting point and draft. It is your responsibility to review, validate, and modify all Output before using it in any production system, business decision, or development project.
  • Potential for harmful content. Despite safeguards, AI models may occasionally produce inappropriate, biased, or offensive content. We are not responsible for any such content in the Output.
  • Third-party model limitations. The quality and behavior of Output depends on third-party AI model providers, over whose systems we have no control. Model capabilities, limitations, and behaviors may change without notice.

YOU USE AI-GENERATED OUTPUT ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. OCTACOGNITION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR RELIANCE ON OR USE OF ANY AI-GENERATED CONTENT.

10. Sharing and Public Links

The Service allows you to create public share links for your generated specifications. When you create a share link:

  • The specification title, your original idea text, the full generated specification, and any visual mockups become publicly accessible to anyone with the link;
  • Your email address and account identity are not exposed on share pages;
  • You can revoke a share link at any time, which immediately removes public access;
  • We are not responsible for any consequences of sharing your content, including if third parties copy, distribute, or use your shared specifications;
  • You are solely responsible for ensuring that shared content does not contain confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information that you do not wish to be public.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Service, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

12. Service Availability

We strive to provide reliable access to the Service, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation. The Service is provided on an “as available” basis. We reserve the right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice;
  • Perform maintenance that may temporarily affect availability;
  • Impose or modify usage limits, rate limits, or feature availability;
  • Change the AI models or providers used to generate content.

We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from any suspension, modification, or discontinuation of the Service.

13. Termination

By you: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at support@octacognition.com. If you have a paid subscription, you should cancel it before requesting account termination.

By us: We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, including but not limited to: violation of these Terms, suspected fraudulent or illegal activity, extended inactivity, or non-payment.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may delete your account data, including all generated specifications, in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including Sections 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, and 17) shall survive.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:

OCTACOGNITION, ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, AFFILIATES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “OCTACOGNITION PARTIES”) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY (CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE), EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE OCTACOGNITION PARTIES FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00).

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

15. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS IN THE SERVICE WILL BE CORRECTED.

16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the OctaCognition Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of or access to the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or privacy rights; (d) your User Content; (e) your use or distribution of any Output generated by the Service; or (f) any content you make publicly available via share links.

17. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

17.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

17.2 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to first contact us at support@octacognition.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.

17.3 Jurisdiction

For any disputes not resolved informally, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the State of Delaware. You waive any objection to jurisdiction, venue, or inconvenient forum in such courts.

17.4 Class Action Waiver

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT IN THE PARTIES' INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

18. General Provisions

18.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Refund Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and OctaCognition regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

18.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

18.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

18.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

18.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: natural disasters, acts of government, pandemic, war, terrorism, labor disputes, internet or infrastructure failures, power outages, or failures of third-party service providers (including AI model providers and payment processors).

19. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email (using the email address associated with your account) or by posting a prominent notice on the Service at least thirty (30) days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the revised Terms, you must stop using the Service and cancel your subscription.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: support@octacognition.com

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