Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 7, 2025
Welcome to Women Defining AI Inc. ("WDAI," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our membership platform, website, and services (collectively, the "Platform").
By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Community Guidelines. For our mission and values, see our About page. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, purchasing a membership, or accessing any part of the Platform, you:
- Acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms
- Agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy
- Represent that you are at least 18 years old
- Represent that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement
2. Membership
2.1 Membership Tiers
We offer the following membership tiers:
- Monthly Membership: $10/month, auto-renewed monthly
- Annual Membership: $100/year, auto-renewed annually
- Founding Member: $300/year, auto-renewed annually with additional benefits
Membership benefits include access to exclusive resources, events, the member directory, and community features as described on the Platform.
2.2 Account Registration
To access member benefits, you must create an account with accurate and complete information. You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Ensuring your account information remains current and accurate
2.3 Payment and Billing
By purchasing a membership, you agree to the following:
- Automatic Renewal: Your membership will automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date
- Payment Processing: All payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your full payment card information
- Price Changes: We reserve the right to modify membership prices with 30 days' notice. Existing members will be grandfathered at their current rate for the remainder of their billing period
- Taxes: You are responsible for any applicable sales tax, VAT, or other taxes
- Payment Failures: If payment fails, we may suspend your membership until payment is successfully processed
2.4 Cancellation and Refunds
You may cancel your membership at any time:
- Cancellation Process: Cancel via your account settings or by contacting us at hello@womendefiningai.org
- Access After Cancellation: You will retain access to member benefits until the end of your current billing period
- 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee: Annual memberships may be fully refunded within 30 days of purchase
- After 30 Days: Refunds may be provided on a case-by-case basis for extenuating circumstances. Contact us to discuss
- Monthly Memberships: Monthly memberships are non-refundable, but you may cancel at any time to avoid future charges
3. User Conduct
As a member of the WDAI community, you agree to uphold our standards of conduct. See our full Community Guidelines for detailed behavioral expectations.
3.1 Permitted Use
- Use the Platform for lawful purposes only
- Respect the intellectual property rights of others
- Engage respectfully and professionally with other members
- Provide accurate information in your profile and communications
- Uphold our Community Values and Community Guidelines
3.2 Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
- Harass, bully, or discriminate against other members
- Share, distribute, or resell Platform content without authorization
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Platform
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform
- Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
- Impersonate another person or organization
- Spam, solicit, or engage in unauthorized commercial activities
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Share your account credentials with others
4. Content and Intellectual Property
4.1 Platform Content
All content on the Platform, including text, graphics, logos, videos, software, and other materials (the "Content"), is owned by WDAI or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Your membership grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
4.2 User-Generated Content
When you submit content to the Platform (profile information, comments, resources, etc.), you:
- Retain ownership of your content
- Grant WDAI a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Platform
- Represent that you have the right to share the content
- Agree that your content does not violate any third-party rights
4.3 Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on the Platform infringes your copyright, contact us at hello@womendefiningai.org with:
- Description of the copyrighted work
- Location of the infringing content
- Your contact information
- A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
- A statement that the information is accurate and you are the copyright owner
5. Member Directory and Privacy
Our member directory allows members to connect with each other. By opting in to the directory, you consent to:
- Making your profile information visible to other authenticated members
- Displaying your name, bio, location, expertise, and LinkedIn URL (if provided)
- Receiving connection requests from other members
You can update your directory visibility at any time in your profile settings. For more information about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.
6. Events and Third-Party Services
We host and promote events for our members:
- Event Registration: Some events may use third-party platforms (e.g., Luma) for registration and attendance tracking
- Third-Party Terms: Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies
- Event Conduct: You agree to follow our Community Guidelines at all events
- Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events. We will provide reasonable notice when possible
7. Disclaimers
7.1 "As Is" Basis
THE PLATFORM AND ALL CONTENT ARE 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, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
7.2 No Guarantee of Results
We do not guarantee any specific outcomes, career advancement, networking opportunities, or other results from your membership. Your success depends on your own efforts and circumstances.
7.3 Third-Party Content
We are not responsible for the accuracy, reliability, or legality of content provided by members or third parties. Views expressed by members do not necessarily reflect the views of WDAI.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WDAI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless WDAI, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:
- Your use of the Platform
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your user-generated content
10. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without notice, for:
- Violation of these Terms or our Community Guidelines
- Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
- Non-payment of membership fees
- Any other reason at our sole discretion
Upon termination, your right to access the Platform will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination (including intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitation of liability) will survive.
11. Dispute Resolution
11.1 Informal Resolution
If you have a dispute with WDAI, please contact us at hello@womendefiningai.org to resolve it informally. We will work in good faith to reach a resolution.
11.2 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
11.3 Arbitration
If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, any claim or controversy shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in San Francisco, California.
You agree to waive your right to a jury trial and to participate in a class action lawsuit.
12. Changes to Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Platform
- Provide at least 30 days' notice before the changes take effect
Your continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must cancel your membership.
13. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and WDAI
- Severability: If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in effect
- Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right or provision does not constitute a waiver
- Assignment: You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights without restriction
- Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays or failures due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Women Defining AI Inc.
Email: hello@womendefiningai.org
For privacy-related inquiries: privacy@womendefiningai.org