Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using GoodIdx ("The Goodness Index"), available at goodidx.com (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

GoodIdx is a public-interest research tool that aggregates and presents publicly available information about public figures, scoring them across dimensions of contribution, trust, discipline, and resilience. The Service provides informational content only and does not constitute professional advice, endorsement, or defamation of any individual.

3. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to scrape, harvest, or extract data from the Service in bulk without permission
• Submit false, misleading, or malicious information through the analysis submission system
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service's infrastructure or security measures
• Impersonate any person or entity in interactions with the Service
• Use the Service to harass, defame, or harm any individual

4. Intellectual Property

All content, data presentations, scoring methodologies, visual designs, and software comprising the Service are the intellectual property of GoodIdx and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without prior written consent.

5. Data and Accuracy

The information presented on GoodIdx is derived from publicly available sources and processed using automated systems including artificial intelligence. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information. Scores and assessments represent algorithmic interpretations and should not be treated as definitive judgments.

6. User Submissions

When you submit a public figure for analysis, you grant GoodIdx a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, process, and display the submitted information in connection with the Service. You represent that your submissions do not violate any third-party rights.

7. Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the maximum extent permitted by law, GoodIdx shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the Service.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless GoodIdx, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, and employees from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

9. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts.

12. 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.