# Introduction
Welcome to Aevum Encyclopedia ("Aevum", "we", "our", "us"). These policies apply to our website, mobile applications, APIs, and all associated services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using Aevum, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
Important: Aevum Encyclopedia is an AI-enhanced knowledge platform. Our policies reflect our commitment to data transparency, user safety, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence in knowledge dissemination.
# Privacy Policy
Aevum is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect data to provide, improve, and secure our Service:
- Account Data: Email, username, and profile details when you register.
- Usage Data: Search queries, articles viewed, time spent, and interaction patterns.
- Device Data: IP address, browser type, OS, and approximate location for analytics and security.
- Contributor Data: If you contribute content, we store your edits, references, and verification credentials.
2. How We Use Your Data
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Account Data | Service access and communication | Consent / Contract |
| Usage Data | Personalization and AI model improvement | Legitimate Interest |
| Contributor Data | Content verification and attribution | Contract |
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Cloud hosting, analytics, and AI infrastructure partners.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect rights and safety.
- Contributors: Your username and contribution history are public to support transparency.
4. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your data. Requests can be made via the contact section below.
# Terms of Service
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use Aevum. Users under 18 require parental consent. By using the Service, you represent you meet these requirements.
2. User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Post misleading, harmful, or illegal content.
- Attempt to scrape, reverse-engineer, or disrupt the Service.
- Impersonate other users or Aevum staff.
- Use automated tools to bypass rate limits or access restrictions.
3. Accuracy Disclaimer
Knowledge Accuracy: While Aevum employs rigorous AI verification and expert review processes, knowledge evolves. We do not guarantee absolute accuracy of all content. Users should verify critical information with primary sources.
Aevum is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for decisions made based on information found on the platform.
4. Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in abuse, or compromise platform integrity.
# AI & Technology Disclosure
Aevum integrates artificial intelligence to enhance the user experience. This section details how AI operates within our platform.
1. AI-Enhanced Content
Our AI models assist in:
- Cross-referencing sources to verify claims.
- Generating summaries and translations.
- Powering semantic search and knowledge graphs.
- Flagging potential biases or outdated information.
AI-generated suggestions are clearly labeled. All published articles undergo human editorial review before public release.
2. Training Data & Privacy
We use anonymized, aggregated data to improve our models. Personal user inputs (e.g., private searches) are not used to train public models unless explicitly opted-in. We adhere to strict data isolation protocols.
3. Limitations
AI may occasionally produce errors or hallucinations. Users are encouraged to report inaccuracies via the "Flag Content" feature to help us continuously improve.
# Intellectual Property
1. Aevum Content
All original content, design, code, and AI models are the property of Aevum Encyclopedia. Content is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Attribution is required.
2. User Contributions
By contributing to Aevum, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free license to use, distribute, and modify your content under the platform's open license. You retain copyright to your original work.
3. Third-Party Content
Some materials are owned by third parties. We respect intellectual property rights and will remove content upon valid DMCA notices.
# Contact Legal
For questions regarding these policies, data requests, or legal inquiries:
- Email: legal@aevumencyclopedia.org
- Address: Aevum Encyclopedia, 101 Knowledge Way, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94105
- DPO: dpo@aevumencyclopedia.org
We aim to respond to all legal inquiries within 5 business days.