Welcome to Rankdat.io. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Rankdat.io website at rankdat.io (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
1. Description of Service
Rankdat.io is a data visualisation platform that displays publicly available open data in interactive formats including charts, maps, and tables. The Service presents statistical datasets with AI-generated insights and analysis to make open data more accessible and understandable.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.
3. Acceptable Use
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:
- Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
- Attempt to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security, or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Service
- Take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
- Use any robot, spider, scraper, or other automated means to access the Service without our express written permission
- Attempt to access any portion of the Service to which you are not authorised
- Remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices on the Service
- Use the Service to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 Our Content
The Service and its original content (excluding open data sourced from third parties), features, and functionality are owned by Rankdat.io and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes, but is not limited to:
- The website design, layout, and user interface
- Our logos, trademarks, and brand elements
- AI-generated insights and analysis text
- Data visualisations and chart designs
- Software code and underlying technology
4.2 Open Data
The statistical datasets displayed on the Service are sourced from publicly available open data repositories and third-party sources. We make reasonable efforts to attribute data sources where applicable. The original data remains subject to the licensing terms of its respective sources.
4.3 Your Rights
You may view, download, and share screenshots or links to the Service for personal, non-commercial purposes, provided you maintain all copyright and other proprietary notices. Any other use requires our prior written consent.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
- WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE
- WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR DATA DISPLAYED ON THE SERVICE
- WARRANTIES THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED
The data and insights presented on the Service are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making decisions. AI-generated content may contain errors or inaccuracies. You should verify any information before relying on it.
6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL RANKDAT.IO, ITS OPERATORS, AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
- Damages resulting from your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Service
- Damages resulting from any content or data obtained from the Service
- Damages resulting from unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THE SERVICE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS (AUD $100).
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Rankdat.io and its operators from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
- Any claim that your use of the Service caused damage to a third party
8. Third-Party Links and Services
The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any such third-party content or services.
9. Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.
10. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you should discontinue your use of the Service.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in Victoria, Australia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
13. Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of Victoria, Australia. Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at the email address below.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of these Terms, and these Terms shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.
15. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by us.
16. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rankdat.io regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Service.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: hello@rankdat.io