Effective date: May 8, 2026
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Cortexa platform, including the website at cortexa.sh, APIs, MCP server, and any related services (collectively, the “Service”), operated by Cortexa (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
Cortexa is an AI-powered research agent that plans investigations, queries scientific databases and public data sources, executes analysis code, and generates cited research briefs and presentations. The Service is designed to assist researchers, scientists, analysts, and professionals in gathering and synthesizing published evidence.
The Service provides research context only. Cortexa is not a licensed medical, legal, financial, clinical, or professional advisory service. Outputs generated by Cortexa — including summaries, briefs, analysis results, presentations, and citations — are provided for informational and research purposes only.
You acknowledge that AI-generated research synthesis may contain errors, omissions, or misinterpretations of source material. You are solely responsible for evaluating the accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of any output before relying on it.
You must be at least 18 years old and capable of forming a binding contract to use the Service. By using Cortexa, you represent that you meet these requirements. If you use the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
You must create an account to use most features of the Service. You may authenticate via Google OAuth or with an email address and password, and you are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to your account.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in abusive behavior, or pose a risk to the integrity of the Service.
You agree not to:
You retain ownership of all content you upload, submit, or create through the Service (“Your Content”), including queries, uploaded files, and any data you provide. You grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to process Your Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Service.
Subject to these Terms and applicable third-party source licenses, you may use outputs generated by Cortexa (briefs, presentations, analysis results) for your research, professional, and commercial purposes. Cited sources remain subject to their original publishers’ terms.
The Service, its design, code, models, branding, and documentation are owned by Cortexa and protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any right to use our trademarks, logos, or brand features.
Cortexa retrieves information from publicly accessible scientific databases and APIs, including but not limited to PubMed, arXiv, Semantic Scholar, ClinicalTrials.gov, NCBI Gene, ClinVar, UniProt, and the USPTO. Citations reference the original source material. We do not guarantee the continued availability, accuracy, or completeness of any third-party data source.
Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CORTEXA AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR GOODWILL, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE.
OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNTS YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100).
Because the Service provides research context and not professional advice, you acknowledge that any reliance on Service outputs is at your own risk.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
We do not warrant that: (a) the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure; (b) outputs will be accurate, complete, or current; (c) any defects will be corrected; or (d) the Service will meet your specific requirements.
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cortexa and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right; or (d) any content you submit through the Service.
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time, with or without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify active subscribers of material changes.
We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the Service. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in Delaware or remotely, at your election. Each party bears its own costs unless the arbitrator rules otherwise.
Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction for the protection of intellectual property rights.
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any applicable plan-specific terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and Cortexa regarding the Service.
Questions about these Terms? Contact us at support@cortexa.sh.