Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ProcureIndex at index.procure.blog, you agree to be bound by these terms of service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the service.

2. Description of Service

ProcureIndex is a free procurement price intelligence platform that provides access to commodity and service price indices, should-cost modeling tools, negotiation preparation tools, tariff data, and AI-generated market briefs. The service is provided by procure.blog.

3. Account and Access

• You must sign in with a valid Google account to access the platform.
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.
• By creating an account, you consent to receiving our procurement intelligence newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time.

4. Data Sources and Accuracy

ProcureIndex aggregates data from public sources including:

• Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
• World Bank Open Data
• FAO Food Price Index
• Eurostat

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that any data, index values, tariff rates, or AI-generated content is complete, current, or error-free. Data is provided "as is" for informational purposes only. Always verify critical data with primary sources before making business decisions.

5. AI-Generated Content

Market briefs and certain analyses are generated using artificial intelligence. AI-generated content may contain inaccuracies and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for procurement decisions. Rate limits apply to AI features (one market brief per 7 days per account).

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use automated tools to scrape or bulk-download data beyond the provided API
• Redistribute raw data feeds commercially without attribution
• Attempt to circumvent rate limits or access controls
• Use the service for any unlawful purpose

7. API Usage

ProcureIndex provides a free public API. API access is subject to rate limits. We reserve the right to modify rate limits, API endpoints, or response formats at any time. Commercial use of the API should include attribution to ProcureIndex.

8. Intellectual Property

The ProcureIndex platform, its design, and original content are the property of procure.blog. Underlying data from public sources (FRED, World Bank, FAO, Eurostat) is subject to the respective source's terms and licensing.

9. Limitation of Liability

ProcureIndex is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of or inability to use the service, including but not limited to losses resulting from reliance on data, index values, or AI-generated content provided through the platform.

10. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

11. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved in the courts of New York, New York.

12. Contact

For questions about these terms, please contact us through procure.blog.