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Terms of Service

Last updated: April 26, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") form a binding legal agreement between you ("User," "you") and Nextera Consulting LLC ("Nextera Consulting," "we," "us," "our"), the operator of IdeaSpark. By creating an account or using IdeaSpark in any way, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the service. We may update these Terms from time to time; your continued use constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

2. The Service

IdeaSpark is an AI-assisted tool that generates strategic business blueprints — including branding, content strategy, target niche analysis, validation plans, competitor overviews, and financial models — based on descriptions you submit. The service is provided on an "as available" basis. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or the service as a whole at any time without liability to you, though we will make reasonable efforts to notify users of material changes.

No service level guarantee: We do not guarantee any specific uptime, availability, or response time. We will make commercially reasonable efforts to maintain availability but are not liable for service interruptions, planned or unplanned maintenance, or failures of third-party infrastructure (including AI providers, hosting, database, or payment services).

3. Eligibility and Account

You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into a binding contract to use IdeaSpark. By creating an account, you represent that you meet these requirements and are using the service for lawful purposes only.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activity under your account. Notify us immediately at ideaspark@nexteraconsult.com if you suspect unauthorized access. We are not liable for losses resulting from unauthorized use of your credentials.

One account per person. You may not share, sell, or transfer your account.

4. AI-Generated Content and Intellectual Property

Your content: You retain ownership of the ideas and descriptions you submit to IdeaSpark. You grant Nextera Consulting a limited, non-exclusive license to process your submissions solely to provide the service to you.

Generated output: To the extent permitted by applicable law, blueprints generated for you are yours to use. We do not claim intellectual property rights over output generated based on your submissions. However, because AI outputs are generated algorithmically and may be similar to outputs generated for other users, we cannot guarantee exclusivity of any generated content.

No training use: We do not use your submitted ideas or generated blueprints to train AI models.

Our IP: IdeaSpark's software, design, trademarks, and underlying systems remain the property of Nextera Consulting. Nothing in these Terms transfers any rights in our intellectual property to you.

Export rights: PDF and other exported blueprint files are for your personal or business use only. You may not resell, distribute, or commercially license exported files as standalone products without our prior written consent.

User feedback: If you submit feedback, suggestions, feature requests, or ideas to us (by email, in-app, or otherwise), you grant Nextera Consulting a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, incorporate, and build upon that feedback for any purpose without obligation, compensation, or credit to you. We are not required to treat any submission as confidential.

5. AI Disclaimer — Not Professional Advice

IdeaSpark generates AI-assisted strategic content for informational and ideation purposes only. Output from IdeaSpark is not and should not be relied upon as legal advice, financial advice, investment advice, accounting advice, tax advice, medical advice, or any other form of professional advice. AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, outdated information, or statements that are plausible but factually incorrect ("hallucinations" or "confabulation").

Financial and market data: Financial projections, revenue estimates, cost figures, market size data, and similar quantitative outputs generated by IdeaSpark are illustrative estimates only — not forecasts, guarantees, or investment advice. These figures should not be used in fundraising materials, investor presentations, loan applications, or financial plans without independent professional verification.

Competitor and market analysis: Competitor names, market share data, product descriptions, and industry information generated by IdeaSpark may be outdated, incomplete, or factually inaccurate. AI models are trained on data with a knowledge cutoff and do not have real-time market intelligence. Do not rely on competitive or market analysis outputs without independent verification.

Any business decisions, investments, or actions you take based on IdeaSpark output are entirely at your own risk. We strongly recommend consulting licensed professionals (attorneys, financial advisors, accountants) before acting on any information produced by the service. Nextera Consulting accepts no liability for losses or damages arising from reliance on AI-generated content.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use IdeaSpark to:

  • Generate content that is illegal, defamatory, fraudulent, or intended to deceive others
  • Infringe the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party
  • Create content that promotes violence, hate speech, discrimination, or harassment
  • Circumvent generation limits through automation, scripting, or creation of multiple accounts
  • Scrape, reverse engineer, copy, or reproduce IdeaSpark's underlying systems or outputs at scale
  • Resell or commercially redistribute outputs as a standalone product without our prior written consent
  • Attempt to access systems, accounts, or data that you are not authorized to access
  • Introduce malware, harmful code, or disruptive content
  • Use the service in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate this section, with or without notice.

7. Plans, Billing, and Renewals

Free plan: 2 blueprint generations per calendar month at no cost. No credit card required.

Paid plans: Starter ($29/month or $276/year) and Pro ($79/month or $756/year) provide higher monthly generation limits. Plan details are available at ideaspark.nexteraconsult.com/billing.

Automatic renewal: Paid subscriptions renew automatically at the end of each billing period (monthly or annual) at the then-current rate until you cancel. You authorize us to charge your payment method on file for each renewal.

Cancellation: You may cancel at any time via the billing portal. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current paid period; you retain full access until then. We do not pro-rate or refund partial billing periods on monthly plans.

Annual plans: For annual subscriptions, you may request a full refund within 14 days of initial purchase if you have made no more than 5 blueprint generations. After 14 days or beyond 5 uses, annual subscriptions are non-refundable but remain active until the end of the annual term. Contact ideaspark@nexteraconsult.com to request an eligible refund.

Payment processing: All payments are processed by Stripe. We do not store your full card number. Failed payments may result in service suspension after a grace period.

Price changes: We may change plan prices with at least 30 days' notice to your account email. If you do not cancel before the next renewal after a price change, you accept the new price.

8. Termination

Either party may terminate at any time. You may delete your account from Settings. We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent activity, abuse the service, or for any other reason at our sole discretion. Upon termination: (a) your access ceases immediately; (b) prepaid amounts are not refunded except where required by law or as specified in Section 7; (c) provisions that by their nature survive (Sections 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) remain in effect.

9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEXTERA CONSULTING LLC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, 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 FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS; AND WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, OR USEFULNESS OF ANY AI-GENERATED CONTENT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY NEXTERA CONSULTING OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES CREATES ANY WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEXTERA CONSULTING LLC AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, BUSINESS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, EVEN IF NEXTERA CONSULTING HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL NEXTERA CONSULTING'S TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO NEXTERA CONSULTING IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) FIFTY US DOLLARS ($50). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES; IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Nextera Consulting LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of IdeaSpark; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party rights; or (d) any content you submit to the service.

12. DMCA and Copyright

If you believe that content on IdeaSpark infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to ideaspark@nexteraconsult.com with the following: (1) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed; (2) identification of the allegedly infringing material with sufficient detail to locate it; (3) your contact information; (4) a statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized; (5) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act; and (6) your physical or electronic signature. We will respond to valid notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512).

13. Dispute Resolution and Binding Arbitration

Informal resolution: Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to contact us at ideaspark@nexteraconsult.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

Binding arbitration: If informal resolution fails, any claim or dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or IdeaSpark (except as set out below) shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Consumer Arbitration Rules, which are available at adr.org. The arbitration shall be conducted in English. For claims under $10,000, the arbitration may be conducted by telephone, online, or by document submission. For claims of $10,000 or more, the hearing shall take place in Chicago, Illinois, unless otherwise agreed.

Exceptions: Either party may bring a claim in small claims court (where the dispute qualifies) or seek emergency injunctive relief in court to prevent immediate harm to intellectual property rights.

Opt-out: You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to ideaspark@nexteraconsult.com within 30 days of first creating your account. If you opt out, disputes will be resolved in courts of competent jurisdiction in Cook County, Illinois.

Fees: The AAA filing fee is your responsibility. If we initiate arbitration, we pay the filing fee. For claims under $1,000, we will reimburse your filing fee if you prevail.

14. CLASS ACTION WAIVER

YOU AND NEXTERA CONSULTING AGREE THAT EACH MAY ONLY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER IN YOUR OR OUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS ACTION, CONSOLIDATED ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. FURTHER, UNLESS BOTH YOU AND NEXTERA CONSULTING AGREE OTHERWISE, THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE PERSON'S CLAIMS, AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF REPRESENTATIVE OR CLASS PROCEEDING.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. For any disputes not subject to arbitration, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Cook County, Illinois.

16. Force Majeure

Nextera Consulting shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemic, government action, internet or infrastructure outages, or failure of third-party service providers.

17. Modifications to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. For material changes, we will provide notice by email where practicable. Your continued use of IdeaSpark after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

18. General

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.

Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver of that right.

Entire agreement: These Terms and the Privacy Policy constitute the entire agreement between you and Nextera Consulting regarding IdeaSpark, superseding any prior agreements.

Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations to an affiliate or in connection with a merger or acquisition.

19. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email ideaspark@nexteraconsult.com. For legal notices, include "Legal Notice" in the subject line.

Nextera Consulting LLC · Chicago, Illinois · United States