Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Aevum Encyclopedia ("the Platform"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, mobile applications, API services, and all related offerings (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

2. Definitions

• "User" or "You" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Services.
• "Content" includes articles, metadata, images, audio, video, knowledge graphs, and any other material posted, displayed, or available on the Platform.
• "Contributor" means a verified user authorized to create, edit, or moderate Content according to our editorial guidelines.
• "AI Features" refers to machine learning models, semantic search, knowledge graph generation, and automated synthesis tools powered by Aevum's proprietary systems.

3. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, browsing, searching, downloading, or interacting with the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you use the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

4. User Accounts

To access certain features, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities under your account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Update your information promptly when changed
• Not share your account with third parties
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

5. Content & Contributions

5.1 General Rules

All Content must comply with applicable laws and our Community Guidelines. You may not post material that is defamatory, obscene, infringing, or designed to mislead. Aevum retains sole discretion to remove, edit, or reject Content that violates these standards.

5.2 Contributor Responsibilities

Contributors agree to attribute sources, cite primary references, maintain neutrality, and avoid original research or unverifiable claims. We utilize a multi-tier verification system, but Contributors remain accountable for the factual integrity of their submissions.

5.3 License Grant

By submitting Content to Aevum Encyclopedia, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, reproduce, distribute, adapt, and display such Content across our Services and affiliated platforms.

6. AI & Automated Features

Aevum employs artificial intelligence to enhance search, generate summaries, map knowledge relationships, and assist in editorial review. Users acknowledge that AI-generated outputs are probabilistic and may contain inaccuracies, biases, or hallucinations. AI Features are provided "as is" for informational purposes and should not be relied upon for medical, legal, financial, or high-risk decision-making without independent verification.

7. Intellectual Property

The Services, including our logo, design, code, AI models, databases, and proprietary knowledge graph architecture, are owned by Aevum Encyclopedia and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not scrape, copy, redistribute, or reverse-engineer any part of the Platform without explicit written permission.

User-submitted Content retains the contributor's copyright where applicable, but is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0) unless otherwise stated.

8. Privacy & Data Protection

Your privacy is fundamental to our mission. Data collection, processing, and storage practices are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. We do not sell personal data to third parties. Usage analytics are aggregated and anonymized to improve Service quality.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Aevum Encyclopedia, its directors, employees, contributors, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Services, including but not limited to errors in Content, AI-generated inaccuracies, service interruptions, or unauthorized access by third parties.

We make no warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. Content is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect, including ownership clauses, disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Aevum Encyclopedia is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable commercial arbitration rules, unless local consumer protection laws mandate judicial proceedings.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage periodic review of this page.

13. Contact Information