Terms of Service

Welcome to Cifer. We are excited to have you join our Decentralized AI Ecosystem, built for secure, private, and collaborative AI development.

Before diving into our Services, please take a moment to carefully read this Terms of Service agreement. This is a key agreement between you and us. We have tried to make it as clear as possible about what we offer, what’s included (and not), and the do’s and don’ts while using Cifer.

To make things easier, we have included a short, human-friendly summary at the start of each section to help you quickly grasp the key points.

By accessing, using, or purchasing our Services, you agree to these Terms and our other policies. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not access, use, or purchase our Services.

Our Website and Services are available only to users who are 13 years or older, or legal entities duly registered.

1. Definitions

We’ve got some key terms in this agreement with specific meanings. Think of it as your quick guide to understanding your rights and our responsibilities.

“Account”
Represents your legal relationship with Cifer. It allows you to log in and use the Service, serving as your identity on Cifer. Accounts can belong to individuals or organizations. Organizations are collaborative workspaces that may be associated with a single entity or multiple Users, enabling them to collaborate across various projects.

“Agreement”
Refers collectively to all the terms, conditions, notices, and policies contained or referenced in this document (the “Terms of Service” or the “Terms”) and all other operating rules, policies, and procedures that we may publish from time to time on the Website.

“Content”
Refers to all materials featured or displayed through the Website or Services, including but not limited to text, data, images, graphics, software, applications, designs, features, and other materials.

• “User-Generated Content” Content created, uploaded, or otherwise provided by Users.
• “Your Content” Refers to Content that you create, own, or have the right to use and upload to our Services.

“Cifer,” “We,” and “Us”
Refer to CiferAI LLC and its team.

“Service”
Refers to the applications, software, blockchain network, framework, web applications, and other products provided by Cifer. This includes tools for decentralized AI development, collaborative features, and additional offerings anticipated in the future.

“The User,” “You,” and “Your”
Refer to the individual person, company, or organization accessing or using the Website or Services. Users must be at least 13 years of age.

“Website”
Refers to Cifer’s website located at cifer.ai, as well as all content, Services, and products provided by Cifer through this Website or its subdomains. If additional terms of service are published for specific subdomains or features, those terms will apply in case of a conflict with this Agreement.

2. Use of Authentication Providers

We offer secure authentication methods for signing into our Services through GitHub, Google, Microsoft, and LinkedIn. By using these authentication methods, you agree to allow the respective provider to share your basic information with us. This typically includes your first name, last name, email address, and profile picture. We use this information to simplify and personalize your experience on our platform.

By using these authentication services, you also agree to comply with the respective provider’s Terms of Service, which govern the use of their services and the data shared. It is essential to review and understand these terms to ensure you understand your responsibilities.

2.1 GitHub Authentication

Authentication Mechanism

• We use GitHub OAuth 2.0 for secure login.
• For more details, refer to GitHub’s API Documentation.

Data Collected

• Username
• Email address (if publicly available)

Terms of Use

• By using GitHub Authentication, you agree to comply with GitHub’s Terms of Service.
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your GitHub account credentials.

Compliance

• We adhere to GitHub’s API guidelines, including rate-limiting and secure token storage practices.

2.2 Google Authentication

Authentication Mechanism

• We use Google OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect for secure login.
• For more details, refer to Google’s Identity Platform Documentation.

Data Collected

• First name
• Last name
• Email address
• Profile picture
• Telephone number (if provided)

Terms of Use

• By using Google Authentication, you agree to comply with Google’s Terms of Service.

Compliance

• Data collected is handled per Google’s API guidelines and applicable privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA.
• Secure token storage and HTTPS are implemented to protect user data.

2.3 Microsoft Authentication

Authentication Mechanism

• We use Microsoft OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect for secure login.
• For more details, refer to the Microsoft Identity Platform Documentation.

Data Collected

• First name
• Last name
• Email address
• Profile picture

Terms of Use

• By using Microsoft Authentication, you agree to comply with Microsoft’s Terms of Service.

Compliance

• We ensure compliance with Microsoft’s API usage policies and data protection standards, including GDPR and CCPA.

2.4 LinkedIn Authentication

Authentication Mechanism

• We use LinkedIn OAuth 2.0 for secure login.
• For more details, refer to the LinkedIn API Documentation.

Data Collected

• First name
• Last name
• Email address
• Profile picture
• Professional information (e.g., job title, company, and other public profile details such as industry and location)

Terms of Use

• By using LinkedIn Authentication, you agree to comply with LinkedIn’s User Agreement.

Compliance

• LinkedIn user data is handled securely in accordance with their API guidelines and data policies.

3. Data Collection and Use

This section explains what personal information we collect, how we use it to improve your experience, and the measures we take to safeguard your data.

3.1 Purpose of Data Collection

The personal information collected during authentication is essential for enhancing your experience with our Services. This data enables us to:

• Personalize Services: Provide a seamless and customized experience tailored to your preferences.
• Communicate Effectively: Send you timely updates, security alerts, and information about new features or changes to our terms.
• Support and Troubleshooting: Offer responsive customer support and address inquiries or issues efficiently.

For a detailed overview of the data collected for each authentication method, please refer to Section 2: Use of Authentication Providers.

3.2 Data Privacy and Protection

We prioritize the security and privacy of your personal information. To safeguard your Data:

• All data is transmitted securely over encrypted connections and stored using industry-standard security protocols.
• Access to your personal information is limited to authorized personnel and is strictly controlled.
• We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and equivalent laws in other jurisdictions, to ensure your privacy rights are respected.

3.3 Data Sharing Practices

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Any sharing of your data is strictly limited to the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Certain trusted service providers may access your data to assist in operations, such as hosting, customer support, or analytics. These providers are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Obligations: We may disclose your data when required by law, such as in response to a court order or legal process.

3.4 User Consent

By using our Services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your personal information as described in this section and our Privacy Policy. This consent includes acknowledgment of our adherence to applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant privacy laws.

4. User-Generated Content

Your contributions are important, and this section explains your ownership rights, the permissions you grant us and other users, and how we handle inappropriate or unauthorized content.

4.1 Responsibility for User-Generated Content

You may create or upload User-Generated Content while using the platform, including models, dataset information, and reference links (e.g., to academic papers or external sources). The platform does not support or facilitate the upload of actual datasets.

You are solely responsible for the content of, and for any harm resulting from, any User-Generated Content that you upload, provide, link to, or otherwise make available via the platform, regardless of its format.

Cifer is not responsible for any public display, misuse, or legal implications of your User-Generated Content. You agree to ensure that your content complies with all applicable laws, does not infringe on third-party rights, and is appropriate for the platform.

4.2 Cifer’s Rights to Remove Content

Cifer reserves the right to review, refuse, or remove any User-Generated Content that:

• Violates these Terms of Service or any applicable laws.
• In our sole discretion, is harmful, inappropriate, or disrupts the functionality or integrity of our platform.

We may also take action on content if required by external factors, such as compliance with regulations or third-party terms.

4.3 Ownership of User-Generated Content

You retain full ownership of all User-Generated Content that you create, upload, or contribute to the platform. This includes, but is not limited to, models, dataset information, and reference links (e.g., academic papers or external sources). By contributing content to the platform, you confirm that:

• Ownership or Authorization: You own the rights to the content or have explicit permission to use it.
• No Infringement: The content does not infringe on any intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of third parties.
• Compliance with Licenses: If the content incorporates third-party licenses, you agree to fully comply with those license terms and ensure that your use aligns with the rights granted under those licenses.

By retaining ownership, you acknowledge your responsibility for the content and its compliance with these Terms and applicable laws.

4.4 License Grant to Us

To provide our platform’s functionality and services, we need certain rights to your User-Generated Content. By contributing content to the platform, you grant us and our legal successors a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

• Store, archive, parse, and display your content.
• Make incidental copies, including backups, for operational purposes.
• Analyze your content to enhance and improve our platform’s functionality, user experience, and performance.
• Share your content within collaborative spaces, as governed by roles, permissions, and project settings.

This license does not grant us the right to sell your content or distribute it outside of the platform’s collaborative purposes.

4.5 License Grant to Other Users

By contributing User-Generated Content to a project, you grant other users within the project a non-exclusive, worldwide license to view, display, and use your content for collaboration purposes as permitted by the platform’s functionality.

Additionally, users may send requests or invitations to you or other users to join projects or organizations.

If you contribute content you did not create or do not own, you are responsible for ensuring that the content is licensed under terms that permit such use by others on the platform.

This license applies only within the platform and its functionality, ensuring that all users can collaborate effectively while respecting ownership and rights.

4.6 Moral Rights

You retain all moral rights to the content you create, upload, or contribute to the platform, including the rights of attribution and integrity. However, to the extent permitted by applicable law, you waive these rights and agree not to assert them against us, solely to allow us to reasonably exercise the rights granted in Section 9.4 License Grant to Us.

If applicable law does not permit such a waiver, you grant us the rights necessary to use your content without attribution and to make reasonable adaptations for purposes such as rendering, formatting, or displaying content within the platform’s collaborative spaces.

5. User Responsibilities

To maintain a secure and ethical environment, this section outlines your responsibilities when using our Services, including account security and adherence to applicable rules and laws.

5.1 Confidentiality of Account Credentials

You are responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of your third-party account credentials used to access our platform. Sharing your credentials with others is prohibited, and you are solely accountable for all activities conducted under your account.

5.2 Reporting Unauthorized Use

To ensure the security of your account, you must promptly notify us if you suspect or become aware of:

• Unauthorized use of your account.
• Security breaches, such as unauthorized access or theft of personal information.

Timely reporting enables us to take immediate action to protect your account and prevent further unauthorized activities.

5.3 Legal and Ethical Use

You must use our services only for lawful, authorized, and ethical purposes. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Infringing upon the rights of others.
• Engaging in activities that disrupt or compromise the integrity of our platform.
• Misusing our services for illegal or unethical purposes.

By adhering to these responsibilities, you contribute a secure and respectful environment for all users of our platform.

6. Security

We are committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring it is handled securely. Our security practices include the following measures:

6.1 Data Transmission and Storage

• All data transmitted between your device and our platform is encrypted using HTTPS, ensuring secure communication.
• OAuth tokens and other sensitive information are stored securely using industry-standard encryption protocols to protect against unauthorized access.

6.2 System Security Measures

• Our Services employ robust security measures, including regular vulnerability assessments and updates, to safeguard your Data.
• Access to your personal information is strictly controlled and limited to authorized personnel only.

6.3 User Responsibilities

• You are encouraged to protect your account by using strong, unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) where supported by your authentication provider.
• Notify us immediately if you detect any suspicious activity or potential security breaches associated with your account.

6.4 Ongoing Monitoring and Improvements

• We continuously monitor our systems for potential vulnerabilities and threats.
• Our security measures are regularly updated to adapt to emerging risks and maintain the high standards of protection.

7. Prohibited Uses

To maintain a secure and respectful environment, you agree not to use our platform or services for any of the following purposes:

7.1 Unauthorized Access and Activities

• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our platform, systems, or other user accounts.
• Engaging in any activity that disrupts, disables, or otherwise interferes with the functionality or performance of our platform, systems, or services.

7.2 Misuse of Services

• Using our Services in any way that violates applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights, including intellectual property rights and privacy rights.
• Misrepresenting your identity or impersonating another individual or entity.

7.3 Harmful or Illegal Conduct

• Uploading, sharing, or distributing content that is harmful, illegal, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable.
• Engaging in activities that promote or facilitate harm, fraud, or unlawful behavior.

7.4 Violations of Provider Terms

• Using our platform in a manner that violates the terms of any third-party authentication provider (e.g., GitHub, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn).

8. Termination

This section details the circumstances under which we may suspend or terminate your access to our Services, the process involved, and the implications for you.

8.1 Rights to Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to our services at any time, without prior notice, for any reason deemed necessary. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Violations of these Terms of Service.
• Actions that disrupt the integrity or operation of our services.
• Non-compliance with our code of conduct.
• Misuse of your account, including sharing credentials or engaging in illegal activities.

8.2 Process and Consequences of Termination

If your access is terminated or suspended, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you using the contact information associated with your account. Upon termination:

• All rights granted to you under these Terms will cease immediately.
• You must discontinue all use of our services.
• We may remove or delete your data from our systems without liability for any resulting loss.

8.3 User Recourse and Appeals

If you believe your access was terminated or suspended in error, you may contact us to request a review. During the appeal process, we will:

• Examine the circumstances surrounding the termination or suspension.
• Provide you with an opportunity to present relevant information.

We will notify you of our decision following the review process.

8.4 Effect of Termination

Termination of access to our services does not affect any accrued rights or obligations of either party up to the termination date. Provisions of these Terms that are intended to survive termination will remain in effect, including but not limited to:

• Ownership provisions.
• Warranty disclaimers.
• Indemnity clauses.
• Limitations of liability.

By agreeing to these Terms, you acknowledge and accept our rights to terminate or suspend access and the implications of such actions. We commit to enforcing these rights fairly, transparently, and in compliance with applicable laws.

9. Intellectual Property Notice

We value the intellectual property we have developed. This section clarifies our ownership of content and features, as well as the proper use of our trademarks and logos.

9.1 Ownership of Platform Content and Features

Cifer retains ownership of all intellectual property rights of any kind related to the platform, website, and services. We reserve all rights that are not expressly granted to you under this agreement or by law. You may not duplicate, copy, modify, distribute, or reuse any portion of the HTML/CSS, JavaScript, or visual design elements or concepts without express written permission from Cifer.

9.2 Cifer Trademarks and Logos

If you’d like to use Cifer’s trademarks, you must follow all of our trademark guidelines, including those on our Brand Assets page.

10. Limitation of Liability

This section outlines the limits of our responsibility for issues such as service interruptions or unforeseen events and clarifies what we are and are not liable for.

10.1 Scope of Liability

You understand and agree that Cifer and its team will not be liable to you or any third party for any loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, or data, or for any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, however arising, that result from:

• The use, disclosure, or display of your User-Generated Content;
• Your use or inability to use the platform or services;
• Any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the platform or services;
• The platform itself, or the software or systems that make the platform available;
• Unauthorized access to or alterations of your transmissions or data;
• Statements, actions, or conduct of any third party on the platform;
• Any user interactions or collaborations facilitated through the platform; or
• Any other matter relating to the platform or services.

10.2 No Guarantee of Availability

We make reasonable efforts to provide reliable and uninterrupted access to the platform and services. However, we make no guarantees about the availability, uptime, or functionality of the platform and will not be liable for any interruptions or outages.

10.3 Limitation of Remedies

Our liability is limited whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damages, and even if a remedy set forth in this agreement is found to have failed its essential purpose.

10.4 Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to matters beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, governmental actions, or interruptions in internet or utility services.

11. Changes to Terms

As our Services evolve, updates to these Terms may be necessary. This section explains how changes will be communicated and what steps you can take if you disagree with the updates.

11.1 Updates and Modifications

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. When changes are made, the updated Terms will be posted on our website. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about any modifications.

11.2 Notification of Changes

To ensure transparency, we may notify you of material changes to these Terms through email to your registered email address or by posting a notification on our website. These notifications are intended to give you sufficient time to review and adjust to any significant changes.

11.3 Effective Date and Acceptance of Changes

Unless otherwise stated, updates to these Terms will take effect immediately upon posting. By continuing to access or use our services after the changes take effect, you indicate your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you may discontinue using our services before the changes take effect.

By agreeing to these Terms and continuing to use our services, you acknowledge and accept your responsibility to review updates to these Terms and agree that continued use of the services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any disputes arising from or relating to your use of the website or services will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

By using our Services, you agree that any legal action or proceeding related to these Terms or your use of the services will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, USA. You consent to the jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objections to the venue.

If applicable law in your jurisdiction provides additional rights or protections, these Terms will be interpreted to comply with those mandatory provisions where required.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service or your interactions with Cifer, please contact us at [email protected]. Our team is here to assist you.