Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to AkashML. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the AkashML website located at akashml.com (the "Site") and any services we offer (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT ACCESS OR USE OUR SERVICES.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our Site with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Pre-Launch Status

AkashML is currently in pre-launch status. Our AI inference API services are not yet publicly available. During this pre-launch period:

• The Site is available for informational purposes and to collect early access signups
• No API services, accounts, or paid features are currently active
• We are collecting interest through our early access program
• All information about features, pricing, and capabilities is subject to change before launch

These Terms will be updated when our Services become fully operational. Users will be notified of such changes and will need to accept the updated Terms to use the live Services.

3. Eligibility

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years old or have reached the age of majority in your jurisdiction
• You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
• You are not prohibited from using the Services under applicable law
• All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete

4. Early Access Program

4.1 Registration

By signing up for early access, you are expressing interest in using AkashML when it launches. Registration does not guarantee access to the Services and does not create any contractual obligation on our part.

4.2 Waitlist

Early access signups will be placed on a waitlist. We will contact users when the Services become available, but we make no guarantees regarding timing or access priority.

4.3 No Commitment

Signing up for early access does not obligate you to use the Services when they launch. You may unsubscribe from communications.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Services to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers
• Use automated means to access the Site without permission (e.g., bots, scrapers)
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Engage in any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Services
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Collect or harvest personal information of other users

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Our Content

The Services and all content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and documentation (collectively, "Our Content"), are owned by AkashML or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of Our Content without our express written permission. You may not reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from our software or Services.

6.2 Trademarks

"AkashML" and related logos are trademarks of AkashML. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written consent. All other trademarks mentioned on the Site are the property of their respective owners.

6.3 Akash Network

AkashML is built on the Akash Network. Akash Network and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

7. User Submissions

When you submit information through our early access forms, model requests, or other communications (collectively, "Submissions"), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and process such Submissions for the purposes of:

• Operating and improving the Services
• Understanding user needs and preferences
• Communicating with you about the Services
• Developing new features based on user feedback

We will use your Submissions in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You represent that you have all necessary rights to make such Submissions and that they do not infringe any third-party rights.

8. Communications

By providing your email address, you consent to receive communications from us, including:

• Updates about the Services and launch announcements
• Responses to your inquiries and support requests
• Information about features, models, and capabilities
• Notifications about changes to these Terms or our Privacy Policy
• Marketing communications about AkashML and other Akash Network projects, products, and services

Akash Network Communications: By signing up for AkashML, you also opt in to receive commercial emails from Akash Network and its affiliated entities regarding other projects, products, and services within the Akash ecosystem.

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us through our form. Note that you cannot opt out of essential service-related communications.

9. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services (e.g., Google reCAPTCHA). We are not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party services
• Your use of or interactions with third-party services
• Any damages or losses caused by third-party services

Your use of third-party services is governed by their respective terms and policies. We encourage you to review them before use.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AkashML disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
• Warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding the results that may be obtained from using the Services

We make no guarantees about when or if the Services will launch, what features will be included, or what pricing will be charged. All information provided during the pre-launch period is subject to change without notice.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AKASHML AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or liabilities. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AkashML and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your Submissions or any content you provide
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us through our form and attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute through good-faith negotiations.

13.2 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where AkashML is established, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.3 Arbitration

Any disputes that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of a mutually agreed-upon arbitration service. The arbitration shall be conducted in English, and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

13.4 Class Action Waiver

You agree that any arbitration or proceeding shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class action, collective action, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

14. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause or notice, including if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Your actions create legal liability or harm to us or others
• We discontinue the Services

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

15. Changes to Services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Services. All features, pricing, and capabilities mentioned on the Site during the pre-launch period are subject to change.

16. General Provisions

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AkashML regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

16.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

16.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, natural disasters, or failures of third-party services.

17. Future Terms for Operational Services

When our Services become fully operational, additional terms will apply, including:

• Account Terms: Registration, authentication, and account security requirements
• API Usage Terms: Rate limits, quotas, and acceptable use policies for API access
• Billing and Payment: Pricing, payment methods, refunds, and billing disputes
• Service Level Agreements: Uptime commitments and service guarantees
• Data Processing: Terms regarding how we process API requests and responses
• Support and Maintenance: Support channels and maintenance schedules

These Terms will be updated before the Services launch, and you will be required to accept the updated Terms to use the operational Services.

18. Contact Us

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

19. Acknowledgment

BY USING OUR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.