Terms of Service

    Effective Date: December 2024

    These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website and services provided by smert.ai Limited ("Company", "we", "us", or "our"), a company registered in Hong Kong. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

    1. Company Information

    smert.ai, Inc. (United States)
    Incorporated in Delaware
    Registered: 1209 Orange St, Wilmington, DE 19801
    Email: hello@smertai.com
    Phone: +1 (650) 564-3040

    smert.ai Limited (Hong Kong)
    Registered in Hong Kong
    Headquarters: 14/F Foo Hoo Centre, 3 Austin Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
    Email: hello@smertai.com
    Phone: +1 (650) 564-3040

    2. Acceptance of Terms

    By accessing our website or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services.

    We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

    3. Services Description

    smert.ai Limited provides the following services:

    • AI Consulting: Artificial intelligence strategy, implementation, and optimization services for enterprises
    • Cobotics: Robotic automation solutions for food and beverage service, including coffee, wine, cocktails, pizza, and more
    • Franchise Opportunities: Franchise partnerships for distribution of our robotics solutions
    • Training and Support: Technical training, maintenance, and ongoing support for robotics installations

    4. User Obligations

    When using our services, you agree to:

    • Provide accurate and complete information
    • Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
    • Use our services only for lawful purposes
    • Not interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
    • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of our services
    • Not use our services to transmit harmful or malicious content
    • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

    5. Intellectual Property

    All content, trademarks, service marks, logos, and other intellectual property displayed on our website and services are the property of smert.ai Limited or our licensors. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our intellectual property without our express written permission.

    The "smert.ai", "SMERT", and "SMERT Robotics" names, logos, and related marks are trademarks of smert.ai Limited.

    6. Confidentiality

    Any confidential information shared between parties in connection with our services shall be kept confidential and not disclosed to third parties without prior written consent, except as required by law.

    7. Payments and Fees

    Fees for our services will be specified in individual contracts or proposals. Unless otherwise agreed:

    • All fees are quoted in USD unless otherwise specified
    • Payment terms are net 30 days from invoice date
    • Late payments may incur interest charges
    • All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in the contract

    7A. Affiliate Tracking and Cookies

    smert.ai Limited uses tracking technologies including cookies, local storage, and device fingerprinting to attribute customer referrals to our marketing partners. By making a purchase through a partner's website where our tracking is installed:

    • You consent to the storage of a referral attribution cookie for up to 24 months
    • This tracking is used solely for commission attribution and does not track your browsing activity
    • You may opt out by clearing browser cookies, though this may affect promotional offers

    8. Warranty Disclaimer

    Our services are 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, and non-infringement.

    We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure. Any reliance on our services is at your own risk.

    9. Limitation of Liability

    To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, smert.ai Limited and its directors, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

    • Loss of profits, revenue, or business
    • Loss of data or information
    • Business interruption
    • Any other pecuniary or non-pecuniary loss

    Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or our services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

    10. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless smert.ai Limited and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to your use of our services or violation of these Terms.

    11. Termination

    We may suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination:

    • Your right to use our services will immediately cease
    • Any outstanding payments will become immediately due
    • Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect

    12. Force Majeure

    Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing their obligations due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, government actions, or infrastructure failures.

    13. Dispute Resolution

    Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in Hong Kong under the rules of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC).

    14. Governing Law

    These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The courts of Hong Kong shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any matters arising from these Terms.

    15. Severability

    If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

    16. Entire Agreement

    These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and smert.ai Limited regarding the use of our services and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

    17. Contact Us

    If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

    smert.ai Limited
    Email: hello@smertai.com
    Phone: +1 (650) 564-3040
    Address: Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong