Terms of Service

Last Updated: April 2, 2026

Effective Date: April 2, 2026

1. Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of all products and services provided by Groundwork Analytics LLC ("Groundwork Analytics," "we," "us," or "our"), including but not limited to:

By accessing or using any of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use our services.

2. Definitions

3. Account Registration

Some Services may require account registration. You must be at least 16 years of age to use our Services. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's consent. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

You agree to:

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

5. Engineering Calculations Disclaimer

This section applies to all engineering tools, APIs, and calculators including but not limited to: petro-mcp API, tools.petropt.com, petro-agents, and any downloadable scripts or notebooks.

All engineering calculations, analyses, and outputs provided through our Services are for screening-level purposes only. Specifically:

You assume all risk associated with your use of engineering outputs from our Services.

No liability without written contract. Groundwork Analytics LLC accepts no liability whatsoever for the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any calculation, analysis, output, or recommendation generated by any of our tools, APIs, platforms, or services — whether free or paid — unless a separate written contract has been executed between the User and a member, manager, director, or officer of Groundwork Analytics LLC that explicitly assumes such liability for a specific engagement. A paid subscription, API key, or account registration does not constitute such a contract.

AI and machine learning disclaimer. Certain Services use artificial intelligence, machine learning models, and automated algorithms to generate outputs, recommendations, and matches. AI-generated outputs may contain errors, inaccuracies, or biases. AI outputs do not constitute professional engineering advice, legal advice, financial advice, or employment recommendations. You are solely responsible for evaluating and verifying any AI-generated output before relying on it. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any AI-generated content.

6. API-Specific Terms (petro-mcp and related APIs)

If you access our Services through an API:

7. Pricing, Plans, and Service Availability

All services — including free tools, subscription tiers (Workspace, Pro, or any future plans), APIs, and platforms — are subject to change at our sole discretion. Specifically, we reserve the right to:

For paid subscribers: pricing changes take effect at your next billing cycle. We will provide reasonable notice (minimum 30 days) before increasing prices on active paid subscriptions. You may cancel before the new pricing takes effect.

Free tools and free-tier access carry no guarantee of continued availability. We may restrict, gate, or discontinue free access at any time without notice.

Refund Policy. All subscription fees are non-refundable. No refunds or credits will be issued for partial billing periods, downgrades mid-cycle, or unused features. If you cancel a subscription, you retain access through the end of your current billing period. We reserve the right to issue discretionary refunds on a case-by-case basis, which shall not create an obligation to do so in the future. Billing disputes must be raised with us at info@petropt.com within 30 days of the charge. If you initiate a chargeback or payment dispute with your bank or payment provider instead of contacting us first, we reserve the right to suspend your account and pursue recovery of the disputed amount plus any fees incurred.

8. Open-Source Software

Certain products (petro-mcp library, petro-agents) are released under the MIT License. For those products:

9. Jobs Platform (jobs.petropt.ai)

For users of the jobs.petropt.ai platform:

10. Consulting Services

Consulting engagements are governed by individual Statements of Work (SOWs) or service agreements. In the event of conflict between these Terms and a signed SOW, the SOW prevails for that engagement.

11. Intellectual Property

12. Privacy and Data

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Key points:

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. We specifically disclaim:

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Groundwork Analytics LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, for engineering calculations and tool outputs, Section 5 governs and no liability attaches absent a written contract as described therein.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Groundwork Analytics LLC, its members, managers, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:

16. Modifications

We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via:

Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree with updated Terms, discontinue use.

17. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time for violation of these Terms, with immediate effect. For paid accounts not in violation, we will provide at least 30 days' notice before termination. Upon termination:

18. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of law principles. For users outside the United States, these Terms shall be governed by Texas law to the maximum extent permitted by your local jurisdiction.

Binding Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules, conducted in Houston, Texas. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

Class Action Waiver

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration against Groundwork Analytics LLC.

Small Claims Exception

Either party may bring an individual action in small claims court if the claim qualifies under applicable jurisdictional limits.

19. Copyright and DMCA

If you believe content on our Services infringes your copyright, contact our designated agent at info@petropt.com with: (a) identification of the copyrighted work, (b) identification of the infringing material and its location, (c) your contact information, (d) a statement of good-faith belief that the use is not authorized, and (e) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

20. General Provisions

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.

Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any applicable Statement of Work, constitute the entire agreement between you and Groundwork Analytics LLC and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or our right to enforce it in the future.

Assignment. You may not assign or transfer your rights under these Terms without our written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or by operation of law.

Force Majeure. Groundwork Analytics LLC shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, government actions, power failures, internet or telecommunications failures, third-party hosting outages, or cyberattacks.

21. Contact

For questions about these Terms:

Groundwork Analytics LLC

PO BOX 641, Palo Alto, CA 94301