Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using studio1804's website and services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement.

2. Description of Service

studio1804 is a research laboratory focused on developing community-owned artificial intelligence that serves community power, cultural preservation, and collective liberation. Our website provides information about our research, publications, and ways to engage with our work.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You agree not to:

• Use our services for any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful activity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Violate the rights of others, including privacy and intellectual property rights
• Use our services to harass, abuse, or harm others

4. Intellectual Property

The content, features, and functionality of our website are owned by studio1804 and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our research publications and materials may be subject to specific licensing terms as indicated.

Open Source and Community Resources

Some of our research tools and resources may be made available under open source licenses. When applicable, the specific license terms will be clearly indicated and will govern your use of those materials.

5. Community Participation

We encourage community participation in our research and initiatives. When participating in our community forums, research projects, or collaborative initiatives:

• Respect the privacy and rights of other community members
• Engage in good faith and constructive dialogue
• Follow any specific guidelines for particular programs or initiatives
• Respect the community-controlled nature of our work

6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of our services, to understand our practices.

7. Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or completely secure.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, studio1804 shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of our services.

9. Research and AI Development

Our research focuses on community-owned AI systems. While we strive for accuracy and safety in our research:

• Research findings are provided for informational purposes
• AI technologies are rapidly evolving and results may change
• Community involvement and feedback are essential to our approach
• We prioritize community benefit over commercial interests

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these terms.

11. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

14. Community Values

studio1804 is committed to developing AI that serves community power, cultural preservation, and collective liberation. These values guide our work and our interactions with the community. We expect all users of our services to respect these principles.