Welcome to The AEO Collective ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at aeo-collective.com (the "Website"), including any services, content, products, educational materials, subscriptions, reports, software tools, and consulting services offered through the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Website.
01Services
The AEO Collective provides services and educational resources related to:
- Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
- Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
- AI search visibility optimization
- AI visibility tracking and reporting
- Structured data and schema markup implementation
- Content strategy and content creation
- Off-site brand mention campaigns
- Reddit optimization
- Consulting, audits, and strategy services
- Educational courses and digital resources
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Website or services at any time without notice.
02Eligibility
By using this Website, you represent that:
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have the legal authority to enter into these Terms
- You will use the Website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
03No Guarantees or Warranties
While we strive to improve visibility in AI-driven search systems and platforms, we do not guarantee:
- Specific rankings
- Placement in AI-generated responses
- Traffic increases
- Lead generation outcomes
- Revenue increases
- Inclusion in Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, or any other platform
Search engines, AI systems, and ranking methodologies are controlled by third parties and are constantly evolving.
All services are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
04Educational Content Disclaimer
Any educational content, guides, courses, videos, templates, or recommendations provided through the Website are for informational purposes only.
You acknowledge that:
- Results may vary significantly
- Digital marketing strategies involve risk
- AI search systems change frequently
- Past results do not guarantee future outcomes
You are solely responsible for how you implement any information provided.
05Client Responsibilities
If you engage us for services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate business information
- Maintain ownership rights to submitted materials
- Obtain any necessary permissions for content or assets
- Comply with all applicable advertising, marketing, and consumer protection laws
- Review and approve deliverables when requested
You are solely responsible for claims made about your business, products, or services.
06Payments & Refunds
Unless otherwise stated in a separate written agreement:
- Payments are due upfront or according to the agreed billing schedule
- Subscription services automatically renew unless canceled
- All fees are non-refundable once work has commenced
- Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination of services
Custom consulting, strategy work, outreach services, and implementation services are generally non-refundable due to the labor involved.
07Third-Party Platforms
Our services may involve or reference third-party platforms including but not limited to:
- OpenAI / ChatGPT
- Microsoft / Bing / Copilot
- Perplexity AI
- Meta
- Other AI or search platforms
We are not responsible for:
- Platform policy changes
- Account suspensions
- Content removals
- Algorithm updates
- Changes in AI-generated outputs
- Third-party outages or errors
08Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Website for unlawful purposes
- Attempt unauthorized access to systems or accounts
- Copy, scrape, or reproduce proprietary materials without permission
- Resell or redistribute our educational materials without authorization
- Interfere with Website functionality
- Use our services to engage in fraud, spam, or deceptive practices
We reserve the right to terminate access to the Website or services for violations of these Terms.
09Intellectual Property
All content on the Website, including but not limited to:
- Branding & Logos
- Course materials & Videos
- Graphics & Text
- Frameworks & Methodologies
- Software tools & Reports
are owned by or licensed to The AEO Collective and protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit our materials without prior written permission.
10Confidentiality
Any non-public business information shared between parties during a consulting or service engagement will be treated as confidential unless:
- Disclosure is required by law
- The information becomes publicly available independently
- Both parties agree otherwise in writing
11Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The AEO Collective shall not be liable for any:
- Indirect or incidental damages
- Consequential damages
- Lost profits or loss of business
- Loss of data or reputational harm
- Business interruption
arising from your use of the Website or services.
Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount paid by you to us during the three (3) months preceding the claim.
12Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The AEO Collective, its owners, employees, contractors, affiliates, and partners from any claims, damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Website
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your business activities
- Your misuse of our services or recommendations
13Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Website or services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or may harm our business, users, or reputation.
14Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
15Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts located in Phoenix, Arizona.
16Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
17Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding these Terms, you may contact:
| Company | The AEO Collective |
| Website | aeo-collective.com |
| legal@aeo-collective.com |