Terms of Service

Welcome to ATOM AI. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our AI training data platform, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service") operated by ATOM AI ("we", "us", "our", or "Company"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.

1.1 Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service
• If you are under 18, you may only use our Service with parental or guardian consent
• You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
• You must not be prohibited from using our Service under applicable law
• You represent that all information you provide is accurate and current

1.2 Account Registration

• You may be required to create an account to access certain features
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• We reserve the right to refuse service or terminate accounts at our discretion

2. Description of Service

ATOM AI provides a comprehensive AI training data platform that includes:

• AI Training Datasets: High-quality, African-contextualized training datasets for AI development
• Data Curation Services: Professional data annotation, labeling, and quality assurance
• Micro-Distributed Data Centers: Network of distributed computing resources for AI workloads
• Collaboration Platform: Tools for data providers, annotators, and AI developers to collaborate
• Research and Development: Support for AI research and ethical AI development
• Educational Resources: Training materials, best practices, and industry insights

3. User Obligations and Acceptable Use

3.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for:

• Legitimate AI research and development purposes
• Educational and academic research
• Commercial AI product development (subject to licensing terms)
• Data contribution and collaboration within our platform
• Accessing and utilizing our AI training datasets

3.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Illegal Activities: Use our Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws
• Harmful AI Development: Develop AI systems for harmful, discriminatory, or unethical purposes
• Data Misuse: Misuse, misrepresent, or inappropriately use our datasets or platform
• Security Violations: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
• Intellectual Property Infringement: Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others
• Spam and Abuse: Send unsolicited communications or engage in abusive behavior
• Reverse Engineering: Attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our platform
• Commercial Resale: Resell or redistribute our datasets without proper authorization
• Bias and Discrimination: Use our data to create biased or discriminatory AI systems
• Violation of Ethical Guidelines: Violate our ethical AI principles and guidelines

3.3 Content Standards

All content you contribute must:

• Be accurate, truthful, and not misleading
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Not contain harmful, offensive, or inappropriate material
• Follow our ethical AI guidelines and principles
• Be relevant to AI training and development purposes

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Our Intellectual Property

ATOM AI owns or has licensed all rights, title, and interest in and to:

• Our platform, software, and technology
• Our proprietary AI training datasets (unless otherwise specified)
• Our trademarks, logos, and brand elements
• Our website content, documentation, and materials
• Our algorithms, methodologies, and processes
• Our research and development outputs

4.2 Dataset Licensing

Our AI training datasets are provided under specific licensing terms:

• Research License: For academic and non-commercial research purposes
• Commercial License: For commercial AI product development (subject to fees)
• Open Source License: For certain datasets made available under open source terms
• Restricted License: For sensitive or proprietary datasets with usage restrictions

4.3 User-Generated Content

When you contribute content to our platform:

• You retain ownership of your original content
• You grant us a license to use your content for platform operations
• You represent that you have the right to contribute such content
• You agree not to contribute copyrighted material without permission
• You understand that your content may be used to improve our datasets

5. Data and Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our data practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Key points include:

• We collect and process data in accordance with applicable privacy laws
• We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information
• We do not sell your personal information to third parties
• You have rights regarding your personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy
• We may use anonymized data for research and platform improvement

6. Payment Terms and Billing

6.1 Fees and Charges

• Some features and datasets may require payment
• Fees are clearly displayed before purchase
• All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified
• We reserve the right to change fees with 30 days' notice
• Payment is due in advance for subscription services

6.2 Billing and Payment

• We accept major credit cards and other approved payment methods
• You are responsible for all applicable taxes
• Failed payments may result in service suspension
• Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis
• You must provide accurate billing information

7. Service Availability and Modifications

7.1 Service Availability

• We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee 100% uptime
• We may perform scheduled maintenance with advance notice
• Emergency maintenance may be performed without notice
• We are not liable for service interruptions beyond our control
• We may limit access during high-demand periods

7.2 Service Modifications

• We may modify, update, or discontinue features at any time
• We will provide reasonable notice for significant changes
• Your continued use constitutes acceptance of modifications
• We may add new features or remove outdated ones
• We reserve the right to change our platform architecture

8. Disclaimers and Warranties

8.1 Service Disclaimers

THE SERVICE 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, or non-infringement
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of our datasets
• Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the results that may be obtained from using our Service
• Warranties regarding third-party content or services

8.2 AI and Data Disclaimers

• Our datasets are provided for research and development purposes
• We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of our datasets
• Users are responsible for validating and testing datasets for their specific use cases
• We are not responsible for the performance of AI models trained on our datasets
• Users must ensure compliance with applicable laws when using our datasets

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ATOM AI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

• Indirect Damages: Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Lost Profits: Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Service Interruptions: Damages resulting from service interruptions or downtime
• Third-Party Actions: Damages caused by third parties or external factors
• AI Model Performance: Damages resulting from AI models trained on our datasets
• Data Loss: Loss of data or information stored on our platform

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ATOM AI and its affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of our Service in violation of these Terms
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations
• Your infringement of third-party rights
• Your misuse of our datasets or platform
• Your development of harmful or discriminatory AI systems

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

• You may terminate your account at any time
• Termination does not relieve you of obligations incurred before termination
• You may request deletion of your data subject to legal requirements
• Refunds are handled according to our refund policy

11.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately if:

• You violate these Terms or our policies
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• You misuse our Service or datasets
• You fail to pay required fees
• We discontinue the Service

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

• We encourage resolving disputes through direct communication
• Disputes may be resolved through binding arbitration
• Class action waivers may apply
• You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days of account creation

13. Ethical AI and Responsible Use

As an AI training data platform, we are committed to ethical AI development. Users must:

• Use our datasets for beneficial and ethical AI development
• Avoid creating biased, discriminatory, or harmful AI systems
• Respect human rights and dignity in AI development
• Ensure transparency and accountability in AI systems
• Follow responsible AI development practices
• Consider the societal impact of AI systems

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do:

• We will post the updated Terms on our website
• We will notify you of material changes via email or platform notification
• Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms
• If you disagree with changes, you may terminate your account
• We will maintain previous versions for reference

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: