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Terms of Service

Last updated: March 24, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of buildnyc.ai and its intelligence modules (the "Platform"), operated by BuildNYC ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Access and Accounts

Access to the Platform requires a valid access code issued by BuildNYC. Access codes are non-transferable and for authorized users only. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your access code and for all activity that occurs under it.

2. Permitted Use

The Platform is licensed for internal business use only. You may use Platform data and intelligence to inform your own decisions, analyses, and work product. You may not:

Resell, sublicense, or redistribute Platform data or outputs
Use the Platform to build competing products or services
Scrape, crawl, or programmatically extract data beyond normal use
Use automated tools to access the Platform without prior written consent
Share access credentials with unauthorized parties

3. Data Sources

The Platform aggregates and analyzes publicly available data from sources including the NYC Department of Buildings, ACRIS, HPD, ECB/OATH, PLUTO, ZAP, and others. While we work to maintain accuracy, we make no warranties regarding the completeness, timeliness, or fitness for any particular purpose of this data. Always verify critical information through primary sources before making material decisions.

4. Intellectual Property

All Platform software, models, scoring methodologies, visual design, and compiled datasets are proprietary to BuildNYC. Nothing in these Terms grants you ownership of any Platform intellectual property.

5. Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. PLATFORM OUTPUTS ARE INFORMATIONAL ONLY AND DO NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL, FINANCIAL, OR ENGINEERING ADVICE.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BUILDNYC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

7. Modifications

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform following notice of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of New York County.

9. Contact

Questions about these Terms: tim@buildnyc.ai