Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: November 12, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to AIQ Institute ("AIQ," "we," "us," "our"), a division of AIM Growth. By accessing or using our platform, services, AI tools, and educational content, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms").

2. Definitions

• "Platform": AIQ's websites, applications, AI tools, and educational services
• "Services": Educational programs, AI tools, content, and features
• "User": Any individual or entity accessing our platform
• "Content": Educational materials, courses, and AI-generated content
• "AI Tools": Integrated AI services including ChatGPT, Claude, and others
• "Beta Program": Early access testing program
• "Educational Institution": Partner schools and organizations

3. Account Registration and Security

3.1 Account Creation

• Must be 13 years or older
• Provide accurate, complete information
• One account per user
• Institutional accounts require verification
• Beta program separate registration

3.2 Account Security

• Maintain password confidentiality
• Enable two-factor authentication
• Report unauthorized access
• Regular security updates
• Device management

3.3 Account Termination

We may terminate accounts for:

• Terms violation
• Extended inactivity
• Fraudulent activity
• Harmful behavior
• Policy violations

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

• Educational purposes
• Personal development
• Professional training
• Research activities
• Community participation

4.2 Prohibited Activities

• Unauthorized access
• Content manipulation
• System interference
• Data scraping
• Harmful content creation
• Commercial exploitation
• Academic dishonesty
• Privacy violations
• AI tool misuse
• Copyright infringement

5. AI Tools and Services

5.1 Tool Access

• Available to active members
• Usage limitations apply
• Fair use policies
• Resource allocation
• Performance monitoring

5.2 AI Generated Content

• User retains output rights
• Quality not guaranteed
• Ethical use required
• Content moderation
• Usage monitoring

5.3 Tool Restrictions

• No malicious prompts
• No harmful outputs
• Resource limits
• Usage quotas
• Access controls

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Rights

• Platform ownership
• Content copyright
• Tool partnerships
• Brand protection
• Innovation rights

6.2 User Rights

• Personal content ownership
• Generated content rights
• Usage licenses
• Portfolio rights
• Academic rights

6.3 Content Licenses

• Educational use
• Personal development
• Non-commercial use
• Attribution requirements
• Distribution restrictions

7. Educational Provisions

7.1 Academic Integrity

• Original work required
• Citation standards
• Plagiarism prohibition
• Collaboration rules
• Assessment integrity

7.2 Educational Use

• Learning purposes
• Skill development
• Knowledge sharing
• Research compliance
• Academic standards

7.3 Institutional Requirements

• Partner agreements
• Student protection
• Faculty support
• Resource access
• Compliance measures

8. Beta Program Terms

8.1 Participation

• Invitation only
• Active participation
• Feedback requirements
• NDA compliance
• Feature testing

8.2 Beta Responsibilities

• Regular feedback
• Bug reporting
• Feature testing
• Confidentiality
• Usage requirements

9. Payment Terms

9.1 Pricing

• Published rates
• Program fees
• Tool access costs
• Institutional pricing
• Beta program terms

9.2 Refunds

• 30-day window
• Eligibility criteria
• Process timeline
• Documentation required
• Exception handling

10. Liability and Warranties

10.1 Disclaimer

• As-is service
• No guarantees
• Performance variations
• Tool limitations
• Content accuracy

10.2 Limitation of Liability

• Damage caps
• Exclusions
• Force majeure
• Technical issues
• Service interruptions

11. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify AIQ against:

• Term violations
• Legal claims
• User misconduct
• Content issues
• Rights infringement

12. Changes to Terms

12.1 Updates

• Notification process
• Review period
• Acceptance terms
• Opt-out rights
• Continuation terms

12.2 Communication

• Email notices
• Platform updates
• User notifications
• Documentation
• Version control

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Process

1. Direct resolution
2. Mediation
3. Arbitration
4. Legal action
5. Jurisdiction

13.2 Governing Law

• California law
• Venue selection
• Arbitration rules
• Court jurisdiction
• Legal notices

14. Contact Information

AIQ Institute3812 Sepulveda BLVDTorrance, CA 90505

• Email: legal@aiqinstitute.org
• Phone: 951-837-3453
• Support: 24/7
• Response time: 48 hours

15. Acceptance

By using AIQ's services, you acknowledge:

• Terms acceptance
• Privacy policy agreement
• Age requirements
• Legal capacity
• Binding agreement

These Terms are effective as of November 12, 2024.

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