The rules of the road for using STOA Tools — written so you can actually understand them.
Last updated: February 24, 2026
By accessing or using STOA Tools (the "Service"), operated by STOA Agency ("we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use the Service.
These terms apply to all visitors, registered users, and paying subscribers. Additional terms may apply to specific features like paid subscriptions or partner referrals.
STOA Tools offers free and paid subscription plans. For paid plans:
You agree to use STOA Tools responsibly. Specifically, you must not:
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these rules, with or without notice.
The STOA Tools platform, including its design, text, graphics, logos, tool ratings, assessments, AI-generated recommendations, and software, is owned by STOA Agency and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without our written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use (like saving an assessment PDF for your own business).
When you submit content to STOA Tools (such as tool reviews, AI conversations, or assessment responses), you retain ownership of that content. However, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and process that content as needed to provide the Service.
Tool names, logos, and trademarks displayed on STOA Tools belong to their respective owners. We display this information for informational purposes. Listing a tool on our platform does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with the tool maker, unless specifically noted.
STOA Tools provides software recommendations, AI-generated advice, and tech stack assessments as informational resources. These are not guarantees that a particular tool will work for your specific situation. We encourage you to do your own research and take advantage of free trials before committing to any software.
We strive to keep STOA Tools available 24/7, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, STOA Agency shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the Service. This includes, but is not limited to, lost profits, data loss, business interruption, or costs of procuring substitute services.
Our total liability for any claims relating to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.
Some tools on STOA Tools may be marked as "Sponsored." This means the tool maker has paid for enhanced visibility on our platform. Sponsored placement does not affect our STOA rating or editorial assessment of any tool.
Some links on our platform may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you sign up for a tool through our link. This never increases the price you pay. Affiliate relationships do not influence our ratings or recommendations.
You can delete your account at any time from your account settings or by contacting us. When you delete your account:
We may also terminate or suspend your account if you violate these terms or engage in activities that harm other users or the platform.
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Service will be resolved in accordance with applicable federal and state law.
We may update these terms from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by email (if you have an account) or by posting a notice on the website. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept the updated terms.
