Terms of Service
Last Updated: November 4, 2025
⚠️ Important: These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement. By using GTS CostPro, you agree to be bound by these terms. Please read them carefully.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using GTS CostPro ("the Service," "Platform," or "we"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
These Terms apply to all users, including:
- Free trial users
- Weekly Pass subscribers
- Monthly Pro subscribers
- Visitors browsing our website
2. Description of Service
GTS CostPro is an AI-powered platform that provides soft cost estimates for real estate development projects. Our service includes:
- Automated cost estimation using artificial intelligence
- Location-specific cost analysis
- Detailed breakdowns of soft costs (architecture, engineering, permits, legal, etc.)
- Risk analysis and recommendations
- PDF export and estimate history (Monthly Pro only)
⚠️ Disclaimer: GTS CostPro provides estimates only. These are not guaranteed final costs and should not replace professional cost analysis or due diligence. Always consult with qualified professionals for your specific project.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To use GTS CostPro, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Provide accurate and complete registration information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
3.2 Account Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- All activities that occur under your account
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
- Ensuring your account information is current and accurate
- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you:
- Violate these Terms of Service
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Abuse or misuse the Service
- Fail to pay subscription fees
4. Subscription Plans and Billing
4.1 Weekly Pass ($75/week)
- Duration: 7 days from purchase
- Estimates: 7 soft cost estimates
- Billing: One-time payment, no auto-renewal
- Access: Automatically expires after 7 days
4.2 Monthly Pro ($250/month)
- Duration: Monthly recurring subscription
- Estimates: Unlimited
- Billing: Automatically renews monthly
- Cancellation: Cancel anytime; access continues until end of billing period
- Benefits: PDF export, estimate history, priority support, 15% EFC discount
4.3 Payment Terms
- Payments are processed securely through Stripe
- All fees are in USD unless otherwise stated
- Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law
- You authorize us to charge your payment method for all fees incurred
- If payment fails, we may suspend your access until payment is received
4.4 Price Changes
We reserve the right to change our pricing. We will notify you at least 30 days before any price increase takes effect. Continued use of the Service after a price change constitutes acceptance of the new pricing.
4.5 Cancellation and Refunds
- Weekly Pass: Non-refundable once purchased
- Monthly Pro: You can cancel anytime from your account settings. No refunds for partial months
- Exceptional Cases: Refund requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis by contacting eliza@efcbrand.com
5. Acceptable Use
5.1 Permitted Use
You may use GTS CostPro for:
- Evaluating soft costs for your real estate development projects
- Planning and budgeting purposes
- Internal business analysis
5.2 Prohibited Use
You may NOT:
- Resell, redistribute, or share your account access
- Use the Service to generate estimates for others commercially
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract our AI models
- Use automated tools to scrape or extract data from the platform
- Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose
- Circumvent usage limits or access restrictions
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Our Rights
GTS CostPro and all related intellectual property are owned by us or our licensors. This includes:
- The website, platform, and software
- AI models and algorithms
- Logos, trademarks, and branding
- Content, text, graphics, and design
- Cost estimation methodologies
6.2 Your Rights
You retain all rights to:
- The project data you input into the Service
- The cost estimates generated for your projects
6.3 License Grant
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use GTS CostPro for your internal business purposes in accordance with these Terms.
By using the Service, you grant us a license to use your project data (in an aggregated, anonymized format) to improve our AI models and services.
7. Disclaimers and Limitations
7.1 Service "As Is"
GTS CostPro is 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
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy or completeness of estimates
7.2 Estimate Accuracy
⚠️ Critical Disclaimer: Our AI-powered estimates are approximations based on available data and machine learning algorithms. Actual costs may vary significantly due to:
- Local market conditions and fluctuations
- Specific project requirements and complexity
- Regulatory changes and permit requirements
- Economic conditions and material costs
- Contractor availability and pricing
- Unforeseen circumstances
You should always:
- Verify estimates with qualified professionals
- Obtain detailed quotes from contractors and service providers
- Conduct thorough due diligence
- Build contingency buffers into your budget
7.3 No Professional Advice
GTS CostPro does not provide:
- Financial advice
- Legal advice
- Architectural or engineering services
- Professional consultation
Always consult with licensed professionals for your specific needs.
7.4 Service Availability
We do not guarantee that the Service will be:
- Available at all times without interruption
- Free from errors, viruses, or bugs
- Compatible with all devices or browsers
We may suspend or terminate the Service for maintenance, updates, or other reasons with or without notice.
8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- GTS CostPro and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim
- We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or costs resulting from your reliance on our estimates
- We are not liable for any business losses, lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, or economic loss
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some limitations may not apply to you.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GTS CostPro, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Your project data or actions
10. Privacy and Data
Your use of GTS CostPro is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
11. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated Terms on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification
Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
12. Termination
12.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by:
- Canceling your subscription through your account settings
- Contacting us at eliza@efcbrand.com
12.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
- Fail to pay subscription fees
- Abuse or misuse the Service
12.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
- You will lose access to your account and data
- No refunds will be provided for unused subscription time (except as required by law)
- We may delete your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Informal Resolution
Before filing any formal claim, you agree to contact us at eliza@efcbrand.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.
13.2 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of [Your State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.
13.3 Arbitration
Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if they qualify.
13.4 Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes with us only on an individual basis, and not as part of any class or representative action.
14. General Provisions
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and GTS CostPro.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
14.3 Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.
14.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your account without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations without restriction.
14.5 Force Majeure
We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or technical failures.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Email: eliza@efcbrand.com
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Acknowledgment: By using GTS CostPro, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.