HIERTIER TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: March 18, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Hiertier (the "Service"), operated by Lembu LLC, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Hiertier is a beta software tool that analyzes compensation and HR data for quality issues using artificial intelligence. The Service is provided "as-is" during the beta period.

3. User Representations and Data Authorization

By uploading data to the Service, you represent and warrant that:

  • You have the legal right to upload and process this data
  • If uploading on behalf of an organization, you have authorization from that organization to do so
  • The data does not violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right

You are solely responsible for ensuring you have proper authorization for any data you upload.

4. Data Processing and Third-Party Services

The Service uses third-party artificial intelligence providers, including Anthropic, to analyze uploaded data. By using the Service, you acknowledge and consent to your data being processed by these third-party services in accordance with their respective terms and privacy policies.

5. No Professional Advice

The Service provides data quality analysis only. Nothing in the Service constitutes legal, financial, tax, HR, or professional advice. You should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on Service outputs. Lembu LLC is not responsible for decisions made based on AI-generated analysis.

6. Beta Disclaimer

This Service is in beta. Features may change, break, or be discontinued without notice. The Service is not intended for production use or critical business decisions without independent verification.

7. Intellectual Property

You retain all rights to data you upload. Lembu LLC retains all rights to the Service, including its software, design, and AI implementations. You may not reverse-engineer, copy, or redistribute any part of the Service.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LEMBU LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR GOODWILL.

LEMBU LLC'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION OR THEORY OF LIABILITY.

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU ASSUME ALL RISK ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE AND ANY AI-GENERATED OUTPUTS.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Lembu LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

  • Your use of the Service;
  • Data you upload to the Service;
  • Decisions made based on Service outputs;
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Your violation of any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right.

10. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Maryland. You consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue in such courts.

11. Modifications

Lembu LLC reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Termination

Lembu LLC may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time, for any reason, without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Lembu LLC regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact: [email protected]