By accessing or using the Econblox AI Business Advisor platform ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Econblox (a division of Toteflix Inc.).
2. SERVICE DESCRIPTION
2.1 What We Provide
Econblox provides an AI-powered business advisory platform that delivers strategic business guidance based on economics principles. The Service utilizes artificial intelligence technology (powered by Anthropic's Claude API) to analyze your business questions and provide recommendations drawn from a comprehensive knowledge base of professional economics training content.
2.2 What We Are NOT
CRITICAL: We are NOT a registered investment adviser, financial planner, or securities broker.
This Service provides business strategy advice, not personal investment advice. See Section 6 below for complete investment advice disclaimers and restrictions.
3. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS
3.1 Subscription Period
Standard subscriptions are for a one-year term from the date of purchase
Subscriptions with different terms will be clearly specified at the time of purchase
All subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled prior to the renewal date
3.2 Pricing and Payment
Subscription fees are charged in advance for the subscription period
Prices are subject to change with notice for existing subscribers
All fees are non-refundable except as required by law (see Section 5.2)
3.3 Auto-Renewal
Your subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term
You will be charged using your payment method on file
You may cancel auto-renewal at any time before the renewal date (see Section 5.1)
3.4 Payment Processing
All payments are processed securely through ThriveCart
We do not store your complete credit card information
You are responsible for maintaining valid payment information
4. AI TOKEN USAGE AND FAIR USE POLICY
4.1 Token-Based Service
The Service operates using AI API tokens that process your requests. Each subscription tier includes reasonable token usage for normal business consulting activities.
4.2 Fair Use Standards
Normal use includes:
Strategic business questions and planning
Business analysis and decision-making support
Project-based work and action tracking
Reasonable consultation sessions
Unreasonable use includes but is not limited to:
Automated bulk queries or systematic data extraction
Using the Service to build competing products or services
Excessive repetitive queries on identical topics
Sharing account access with multiple users
Running the Service continuously or in automated loops
Any use that consumes tokens at rates significantly exceeding typical business advisory needs
4.3 Right to Monitor and Limit Usage
We reserve the right to monitor token usage patterns
We may contact you regarding unusual usage patterns
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts engaged in unreasonable token usage
In cases of abuse, termination may occur without refund
4.4 Service Availability
We strive to provide continuous service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may suspend the Service for:
Maintenance and updates
Security or technical issues
Prevention of abuse or unauthorized access
Compliance with legal requirements
5. CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS
5.1 How to Cancel
To cancel your subscription, you must send written notice via email to: support@econblox.com
Required information:
Your account email address
Your full name
Clear statement of cancellation intent
Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period. Cancellation requests made through any other method (social media, phone, etc.) may not be processed.
5.2 Refund Policy
Subscription fees are non-refundable. This includes:
Partial months or unused portions of your subscription
Change of mind or dissatisfaction with service
Failure to use the Service during your subscription period
You retain access to the Service through the end of your paid subscription period after cancellation.
Exceptions: Refunds may be provided at our sole discretion or as required by applicable law.
5.3 Termination by Econblox
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for:
Violation of these Terms
Unreasonable token usage or abuse of the Service
Fraudulent activity or payment disputes
Violation of applicable laws or regulations
Conduct that harms the Service or other users
No refunds will be provided for terminations due to Terms violations.
6. NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE - SECURITIES DISCLAIMER
READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY - IT LIMITS OUR LIABILITY AND YOUR RIGHTS
6.1 We Are NOT a Registered Investment Adviser
Econblox and the AI Business Advisor Service are NOT registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or any state securities authority.
We are NOT:
A registered investment adviser (RIA)
A broker-dealer
A financial planner
A securities analyst
A portfolio manager
6.2 No Securities Recommendations
We do NOT provide:
Recommendations to buy, sell, or hold specific securities (stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, options, futures)
Personalized investment portfolio advice or asset allocation recommendations
Portfolio management or ongoing investment supervision
Market timing advice ("good time to buy/sell")
Specific investment product recommendations
Analysis of specific securities for investment purposes
Advice on individual retirement accounts (IRAs), 401(k)s, or other investment accounts
6.3 What We DO Provide
We provide economics-based BUSINESS strategy advice:
Economic analysis of industries and market trends (general, educational)
Business strategy and capital allocation frameworks for business operations
Strategic planning and business decision-making support
Analysis of business fundamentals and competitive dynamics
M&A analysis and business valuation frameworks
Educational content on economic principles
6.4 Business Strategy vs. Investment Advice
This Service is designed for business owners and executives making strategic business decisions, not for managing personal investment portfolios.
Examples of appropriate use: "What factors should I consider when expanding into this market?" "Help me analyze the economics of acquiring a competitor" "What are the economic trends affecting my industry?" "Should I reinvest capital in operations or reduce debt?"
Examples of inappropriate use (we will decline these requests): "Should I buy Tesla stock?" "How should I allocate my retirement portfolio?" "Which mutual funds should I invest in?" "What stocks will perform well this year?"
6.5 Consult Qualified Investment Professionals
For personalized investment advice, you MUST consult:
A registered investment adviser (RIA)
A certified financial planner (CFP)
A licensed securities broker
Other qualified investment professional who is properly licensed and registered
Do not rely on this Service for investment decisions regarding securities, retirement accounts, or personal investment portfolios.
6.6 No Fiduciary Duty for Investment Decisions
We do NOT have a fiduciary duty to you with respect to investment or securities decisions. We are NOT responsible for:
Investment losses you may incur
Securities recommendations from other sources
Market performance or investment outcomes
Tax consequences of investment decisions
6.7 Educational Content Only
Any discussion of investments, securities, or financial markets is provided solely for educational purposes and general understanding of economic principles. Such content:
Is not personalized to your financial situation
Is not a recommendation to take any specific action
Should not be relied upon as the sole basis for investment decisions
May not be suitable for your particular circumstances
6.8 Enforcement
The AI Business Advisor is programmed to decline requests for specific securities recommendations. If you attempt to obtain securities advice through the Service, you will be redirected to appropriate licensed professionals.
7. ADVISORY NATURE OF SERVICE - NO GUARANTEED RESULTS
7.1 No Guaranteed Outcomes
The Service provides strategic business guidance and educational information based on economics principles. We do NOT guarantee:
Specific business results or outcomes
Increased revenue or profitability
Successful implementation of strategies
Accuracy of economic predictions or forecasts
Achievement of your business goals
Results vary based on numerous factors outside our control, including market conditions, execution, competition, and economic changes.
7.2 Your Responsibility
You are solely responsible for:
All business decisions you make
Evaluating the applicability of recommendations to your specific circumstances
Implementation of any strategies or advice
Compliance with laws and regulations in your business
Hiring appropriate professional advisors (legal, accounting, tax, etc.)
7.3 Not Professional Services
The Service does NOT constitute:
Legal advice (consult an attorney)
Accounting or tax advice (consult a CPA or tax professional)
While the Service may discuss topics that touch on these areas from an economics perspective, you must consult licensed professionals for specific guidance in these fields.
7.4 AI Limitations
The Service uses artificial intelligence technology, which has inherent limitations:
AI may occasionally produce inaccurate or incomplete information
AI responses are based on training data and may not reflect the most current developments
AI cannot replace human judgment, expertise, or professional advice
AI may not understand the full context of your unique situation
You should:
Verify important information from authoritative sources
Use critical thinking when evaluating recommendations
Consider multiple perspectives before making decisions
Consult human experts for complex or high-stakes decisions
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
8.1 Econblox Content
All content provided through the Service is owned by Econblox, including:
430+ economics training videos
Transcripts and educational materials
Frameworks, methodologies, and analytical tools
AI knowledge base and prompts
Platform interface and design
Your License: You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access this content during your active subscription for your personal business use only.
You may NOT:
Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content
Share or resell access to the Service
Extract or systematically download content for use outside the platform
Use content to train competing AI models
Remove or obscure copyright or proprietary notices
8.2 Your Content
You retain ownership of:
Business information you provide to the Service
Questions and inputs you submit
Documents you upload
License to Us: You grant us a limited license to use your inputs to:
Provide the Service (process questions through AI)
Improve the Service (we may use anonymized, aggregated data)
Ensure platform security and prevent abuse
We do NOT:
Claim ownership of your business strategies or information
Share your specific consultation data with competitors
Use your proprietary information for our own business operations
9. USER CONDUCT AND RESTRICTIONS
9.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful business purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
9.2 Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
Share your account credentials with others
Use the Service for any illegal purpose
Attempt to reverse engineer or extract the underlying knowledge base
Upload malicious code or attempt to compromise the Service
Use the Service to compete with Econblox or create competing products
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Harass, abuse, or harm others through the Service
Use automated systems to access the Service (except as normal use)
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or data
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
9.3 Content Restrictions
You agree NOT to upload or submit:
Illegal, obscene, or harmful content
Content that infringes intellectual property rights
Confidential information belonging to others (without authorization)
Malware, viruses, or other harmful code
Personal information of third parties without consent
9.4 Consequences of Violations
Violation of these restrictions may result in:
Immediate termination of your account
Legal action
Reporting to law enforcement
No refund of fees paid
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY - IT LIMITS OUR LIABILITY
10.1 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:
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
NON-INFRINGEMENT
ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICE
SPECIFIC RESULTS OR OUTCOMES
10.2 No Guarantee of Results
WE DO NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THAT:
The Service will meet your specific requirements
Recommendations will achieve desired business results
The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
AI-generated advice will be accurate, complete, or suitable for your situation
Defects or errors will be corrected
10.3 Limitation of Damages
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
ECONBLOX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Business interruption or loss of goodwill
Investment losses or financial damages
Damages resulting from reliance on the Service
EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
10.4 Maximum Liability Cap
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
10.5 Jurisdictions That Don't Allow Limitations
Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
10.6 Basis of the Bargain
You acknowledge that the limitations in this section are a fundamental element of the basis of the bargain between you and Econblox, and that we would not provide the Service without these limitations.
11. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Econblox, Toteflix Inc., and our officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
Your use of the Service
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any law or regulation
Your violation of any third-party rights
Business decisions you make based on the Service
Investment decisions or financial losses
Content you submit to the Service
12. PRIVACY AND DATA
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Key points:
We process your business questions through Anthropic's Claude API
We may use anonymized, aggregated data to improve the Service
We do not sell your personal information to third parties
You have rights to access, correct, and delete your data
Full Privacy Policy: https://www.econblox.com/privacy-policy
By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
13. MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS
13.1 Right to Modify
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time.
13.2 Notice of Changes
Material changes will be communicated via:
Email notification to active subscribers, or
Prominent notice on our website
Minor changes (corrections, clarifications) will be posted with an updated "Effective Date."
13.3 Acceptance of Changes
Continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to changes, you must cancel your subscription before the changes take effect.
14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
14.1 Informal Resolution
Before filing any formal dispute, you agree to contact us at support@econblox.com to attempt to resolve the issue informally. We will make good faith efforts to resolve disputes within 30 days of receiving your notice.
14.2 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the federal laws of Canada and, where applicable, the laws of the Province of British Columbia, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
14.3 Jurisdiction and Venue
Subject to the arbitration provisions in Section 14.4, any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of the Province of British Columbia. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.
14.4 Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver
READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY - IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
14.4.1 Agreement to Arbitrate
You and Econblox agree to resolve any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service through binding arbitration, rather than in court, except as provided below.
Arbitration Rules and Location: - For users residing in Canada: Arbitration will be conducted by the British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre (BCICAC) under its Domestic Commercial Arbitration Rules in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. - For users residing in the United States: Arbitration will be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules and Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes in Bellingham, Washington, USA, or another mutually agreed location. - For users residing elsewhere: Arbitration will be conducted by BCICAC in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, or another mutually agreed location.
If the designated arbitration provider is unavailable, the parties will select an alternative arbitral forum.*
Arbitrator's Decision: The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding, and judgment may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
14.4.2 Exceptions to Arbitration
Either party may: - Bring a claim in small claims court in the appropriate jurisdiction if it qualifies - Seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations or unauthorized use of the Service
14.4.3 Class Action Waiver
YOU AGREE TO BRING CLAIMS ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, OR COLLECTIVE ACTION. Unless both you and Econblox agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate your claim with another person's claim and may not preside over any form of representative or class proceeding.
14.4.4 Opt-Out Right
You may opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by sending written notice to support@econblox.com with the subject line "Arbitration Opt-Out" and including your name and email address. If you opt out, this arbitration provision will not apply to you, but all other Terms will remain in effect.
14.4.5 Costs and Fees
Attorney's Fees: Each party will be responsible for paying their own attorney's fees, except as provided below or as awarded by the arbitrator.
Arbitration Fees:
For Claims Under $10,000: If your claim is for less than $10,000 (USD or CAD as applicable), Econblox will pay all arbitration filing fees and arbitrator compensation fees. You will be responsible for your own attorney's fees and any other costs you incur.
For Claims Over $10,000: For claims of $10,000 or more, arbitration fees will be allocated in accordance with the arbitration provider's rules.
Frivolous or Bad Faith Claims: If the arbitrator determines that your claim was frivolous, filed in bad faith, or primarily for harassment purposes, you agree to reimburse Econblox for: - All arbitration filing and arbitrator fees paid on your behalf - Reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in defending the claim - Any other expenses and costs related to the arbitration
The arbitrator has the authority to award costs and fees to the prevailing party as permitted by applicable law and the arbitration provider's rules.
Cost Reimbursement for Successful Claims: If you prevail in arbitration and the arbitrator determines that Econblox's defense was frivolous or in bad faith, Econblox will reimburse you for your reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
14.4.6 Severability
If any part of this arbitration provision is found to be unenforceable, the remainder will continue in effect. If the class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, the entire arbitration provision shall be null and void.
15. GENERAL PROVISIONS
15.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Econblox regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
15.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
15.4 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.
15.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries
These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights.
15.6 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, pandemics, government actions, natural disasters, or internet/telecommunications failures.
15.7 Survival
Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including: Sections 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, and 15.
16. CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about these Terms or to cancel your subscription:
Email: support@econblox.com Business Name: Econblox (division of Toteflix Inc.)
For cancellations: Email support@econblox.com with "Cancellation Request" in subject line
For general questions: Email support@econblox.com with "Terms of Service Question" in subject line
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