Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the CSGA-AI Research Institute website (csga-ai.vercel.app) and services ("Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time without notice. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and CSGA-AI Research Institute regarding the Site and services, superseding any prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on CSGA-AI Research Institute's Site for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• Modifying or copying the materials
• Using the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
• Attempting to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on CSGA-AI Research Institute's Site
• Transferring the materials to another person or "mirroring" the materials on any other server
• Removing any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
• Transferring the materials to another person or "mirroring" the materials on any other server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by CSGA-AI Research Institute at any time, upon which your viewing right will also terminate immediately.

3. Disclaimer

The materials on CSGA-AI Research Institute's Site are provided on an 'as is' basis. CSGA-AI Research Institute makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

4. Limitations

In no event shall CSGA-AI Research Institute or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on CSGA-AI Research Institute's Site, even if CSGA-AI Research Institute or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and data compilations, is the property of CSGA-AI Research Institute or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

• Research Publications: All peer-reviewed papers and research publications are owned by CSGA-AI Research Institute. You may view and download for personal research purposes only.
• Trademarks: CSGA-AI, CSOAI, and related logos are trademarks of CSGA-AI Research Institute. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
• User-Generated Content: If you submit comments, feedback, or research data to the Site, you grant CSGA-AI Research Institute a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such content.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to use the Site for any unlawful purposes or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site. Specifically, you agree not to:

• Engage in any form of harassment or abuse of other users
• Transmit viruses, malware, or any code of destructive nature
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site
• Engage in scraping, data mining, or automated data collection
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on any intellectual property rights
• Post false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Spam or send unsolicited communications

7. Account Registration

When you create a researcher account on the Site, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the confidentiality of your password
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Comply with all applicable laws and these Terms

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in prohibited conduct.

8. Limitation of Liability

EXCEPT IN CASES OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, IN NO EVENT SHALL CSGA-AI RESEARCH INSTITUTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF REVENUE, DATA, OR PROFITS, EVEN IF CSGA-AI RESEARCH INSTITUTE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF CSGA-AI RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE SITE.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Service and any separate agreements we may enter into with you are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which CSGA-AI Research Institute is located, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Dispute Resolution

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in the jurisdiction where CSGA-AI Research Institute is based, and you consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Before initiating formal legal proceedings, we encourage you to contact us to attempt an amicable resolution of any dispute.

11. Revisions and Errata

The materials appearing on CSGA-AI Research Institute's Site could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. CSGA-AI Research Institute does not warrant that any of the materials on its Site are accurate, complete, or current. CSGA-AI Research Institute may make changes to the materials contained on its Site at any time without notice.

12. Links to Third-Party Sites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. CSGA-AI Research Institute is not responsible for the availability or content of external websites, nor does linking to third-party websites constitute endorsement. Your access to third-party websites is governed by their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

13. Termination

CSGA-AI Research Institute may terminate or suspend your access to the Site and services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including if you violate these Terms. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Site immediately ceases
• You must destroy all materials you have downloaded or printed
• We may retain information as required by law

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CSGA-AI Research Institute and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and successors from any claim, demand, loss, or liability arising out of your use of the Site or your breach of these Terms.

15. Research Ethics

Users accessing research materials or participating in research activities conducted by CSGA-AI Research Institute agree to:

• Comply with institutional review board (IRB) requirements
• Maintain ethical standards in all research activities
• Properly cite CSGA-AI Research Institute publications
• Not use research data for unauthorized purposes

16. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any modifications. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, please discontinue your use of the Site.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

18. Contact Information

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

19. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, including our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CSGA-AI Research Institute regarding the Site and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements between the parties.