Welcome to Verdict.computer, an experimental data hub platform on Verdict Network by VERDICT, LLC (“We”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our platform, website, services, and associated content (“Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms, you may not access the Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this Service, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using our Service on behalf of an organization, you are agreeing to these Terms for that organization and promising that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

  • Changes to Terms: We may update these Terms anytime without telling you first. It’s up to you to check for changes. If you keep using the platform after changes are made, that means you accept the new Terms.
  • Age Requirement: You need to be 13 or older to use the platform. You must be at least 13 years old to use the platform. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 13. If We discover that We have inadvertently collected information from someone under 13, We will promptly delete it.
  • Your Access: We can stop your access to the platform at any time for any reason. If you don’t agree with these Terms, you shouldn’t use the platform.

2. Use of Service

Verdict.computer is a specialized experimental data hub platform within the Verdict Network, offering AI-enhanced informational services and AI-powered interactive services. By accessing and using the platform, you agree to the following Terms:

  • Purpose: The Services provided by the platform are intended for personal, non-commercial, experimental use. You are welcome to utilize these Services for information, education, and entertainment purposes, in line with these Terms.
  • User Conduct: You are responsible for all activities conducted under your account. You agree not to use the platform for any unlawful activities, including but not limited to copyright infringement, invasion of privacy, data theft, and spreading malicious software.
  • Content Interaction: While interacting with content on the platform, including AI-generated content or user submissions, you must respect copyright laws and intellectual property rights. Do not upload or share content you do not have the right to distribute.
  • Age Requirement: Users must be at least 13 years old to use the platform without parental consent. Users under the age of 13 may use the platform only under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms of Service.
  • AI Usage: By using AI-powered features, you consent to the processing of your data by our AI algorithms to personalize your experience and improve Service offerings. Our AI systems are designed with privacy and ethical standards in mind, ensuring a respectful and secure interaction.
  • Account Security: You are responsible for securing your account credentials and must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
  • Service Modifications: We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that We will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.
  • Compliance with Laws: You will use the platform in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Termination: We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the platform for any breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.

3. Intellectual Property

Ownership and Rights

Content on the platform, including text, images, and other materials, is either owned by the Verdict Network, its licensors, or content providers, except where explicitly indicated. This includes AI-generated content created by technologies such as DALL·E, provided by OpenAI. The Service and all its content are protected under copyright and intellectual property laws.

AI-Generated Content

  • AI Contributions: Certain content and images on this platform are generated by artificial intelligence (AI), specifically using OpenAI’s technologies, including DALL·E. While these AI technologies produce unique content based on user prompts, the underlying intellectual property rights are governed by the policies set forth by OpenAI and applicable copyright laws.
  • User License for AI-Generated Content: The platform grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use AI-generated content for your personal, non-commercial purposes, in accordance with these Terms and OpenAI’s guidelines. This license is subject to change as legal interpretations evolve, especially regarding AI-generated works.
  • Compliance with OpenAI’s Policies: Users agree to adhere to OpenAI’s policies regarding the use of AI-generated content. This includes restrictions on commercial use, distribution, and modification of AI-generated images and text. For detailed guidelines, users should consult OpenAI’s official documentation and Terms of use.

User Responsibilities

  • Legal Use of Images: If you upload images to the platform, you must have the legal right to use and share these images. Users should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) to protect privacy. It’s the user’s responsibility to ensure images do not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights. We are not liable for misuse or copyright infringement by users.
  • Content Integrity: Users must respect the integrity of AI-generated and third-party content, acknowledging any limitations or requirements set by OpenAI for AI-generated images and ensuring that any use of such content complies with these Terms of Service.

Intellectual Property Claims

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement and take appropriate action, including removal of infringing content and termination of user access for repeat infringers.

  • In the event of an intellectual property infringement claim related to AI-generated content on our platform, the claim must be submitted to datahubs@verdict.com. All claims should be detailed and must include sufficient information to identify the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works.
  • Please ensure that your claim includes accurate contact information so We can reach you for further clarification if necessary. According to applicable laws, improperly submitted claims may not be reviewed. Our team is committed to addressing these concerns promptly and in accordance with legal requirements.

Responsibility for AI-Generated Content

  • While We strive to ensure that AI-generated content on the platform respects the intellectual property rights of others, including proper licensing and adherence to fair use laws, We encourage users and copyright owners to contact us at datahubs@verdict.com if they believe their rights have been infringed.
  • We aim to foster a respectful digital environment and expect users to use AI-generated content responsibly, within the scope of the provided licenses and in adherence to these Terms.

Changes and Updates

As AI technology and copyright laws evolve, We may update these Terms to reflect new practices or legal requirements. We reserve the right to update this section to reflect new practices, legal requirements, or changes in use of AI technologies at any time without prior notice. Users are encouraged to review this section periodically for updates regarding the use of AI-generated content and intellectual property rights on the platform.

4. User Contributions

Users may post, upload, or contribute content to the Service (“User Content”). You are solely responsible for your use of such features and for the User Content you provide, including its legality, reliability, and appropriateness.

  • Content Moderation: We reserve the right to monitor, edit, or remove User Content that We determine in our sole discretion to be unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene, or otherwise objectionable or violates any party’s intellectual property or these Terms.
  • Licenses to User Content: By posting User Content on the platform, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, perform, display, distribute, and otherwise disclose to third parties any such material anywhere on Verdict Network.

5. AI Involvement

Our Service employs advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enrich your experience, tailor content to your preferences, and elevate the efficiency of our offerings. This integration of AI into our Service allows for a more dynamic, responsive, and personalized interaction, setting new standards for user engagement and content relevance.

Consent and Data Processing

  • Acknowledgment: By engaging with our Service, you explicitly acknowledge and consent to the processing of your personal and usage data by our AI technologies. This processing is integral to delivering personalized recommendations, content, and to continually enhance the usability of our Service.
  • Scope of AI Processing: AI’s involvement in our Service extends to analyzing user interactions, preferences, and feedback to adapt and evolve the content and features We offer. This may include, but is not limited to, personalized content feeds, optimized search results, and tailored user interfaces.
  • Privacy Policy Guidelines: The processing of your data by our AI technologies is conducted with strict adherence to the guidelines outlined in our Privacy Policy. We commit to maintaining transparency about our data practices, ensuring that your data is handled responsibly, securely, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

User Rights and Control

  • Transparency and Control: You retain control over your data and the right to modify your consent settings at any time. Our Service provides tools and settings that allow you to adjust how your data is collected and used by our AI systems.
  • Opting Out: Should you choose to opt out of certain AI-driven data processing features, you may do so through your user account settings or by contacting our support team. Please note that opting out of AI processing may affect the personalization and efficiency of the Service provided to you.

Commitment to Ethical AI Use

  • We are committed to the ethical use of AI, ensuring that our technologies are developed and employed in a manner that respects user privacy, promotes fairness, and adheres to the highest standards of ethical conduct. We continuously monitor our AI systems for bias, accuracy, and ethical implications to safeguard your digital rights and freedoms.

Changes and Updates

  • The landscape of AI technology is continually evolving, as are the laws and regulations governing its use. We reserve the right to update our AI involvement policies and practices to reflect technological advancements, legal requirements, and our commitment to user privacy and ethical standards. Users are encouraged to review significant changes or updates that may affect their rights or the use of the Service.

By using the platform, part of the Verdict Network, you acknowledge the role of AI in enhancing your Service experience and consent to the data processing practices as described. Your trust and privacy are important to us, and We are dedicated to using AI responsibly and transparently.

6. Termination

Termination Rights

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the platform and any associated Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason at our discretion. This includes, but is not limited to, breaches or violations of these Terms or other incorporated agreements or guidelines, requests by law enforcement or other government agencies, discontinuation or material modification of the Service, unexpected technical or security issues or problems, and extended periods of inactivity.

Breach of Terms

Termination or suspension may occur if you breach, violate, or demonstrate intent to breach any provision of these Terms of Service, including any actions that may harm the platform or its users, or if you engage in activities that could be deemed illegal or in violation of the rights of any third party.

Effect of Termination

Upon termination of your access:

  • Your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
  • We may also deactivate or delete your account and all related information and files in your account.
  • Any content or data you have submitted or that is related to your account may be unrecoverable.

User Initiated Termination

You have the right to terminate your account and discontinue your use of the Service at any time. You may initiate termination by contacting our support team at datahubs@verdict.com with a request to deactivate your account. Upon receiving your request, We will take the necessary steps to remove your account from our system, subject to any necessary processing time and applicable laws and regulations regarding the retention of certain types of information.

Survival

Provisions of these Terms that, by their nature, should survive termination will remain in effect after termination, including, but not limited to, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Notification

While We aim to provide reasonable notice when possible, circumstances may arise where immediate action is required to protect the integrity, security, and operation of our Service, or to comply with legal obligations. In such cases, notice may not be feasible.

Appeal Process

If your account has been terminated or suspended and you believe it was a mistake or unjust, you are encouraged to contact us at datahubs@verdict.com to discuss the matter. We are committed to ensuring fair treatment for all users and will review cases individually.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Provision

The platform and all related Services are offered to you on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without any representations or warranties, express or implied. We makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy, reliability, availability, or completeness of the content, information, software, products, services, or related graphics contained on the platform for any purpose.

Use at Your Own Risk

Your use of the Service is solely at your own risk. We expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Artificial Intelligence is still experimental and any output generated in full or in part by AI can be labeled as inaccurate, unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

No Guarantees

We do not guarantee that:

  • The Service will meet your specific requirements or expectations.
  • The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
  • The results that may be obtained from the use of the Service will be accurate or reliable.
  • The quality of any products, services, information, or other material purchased or obtained by you through the Service will meet your expectations.
  • Any errors in the Service will be corrected.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses (even if We have been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from:

  • The use or the inability to use the Service.
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
  • Statements or conduct of any third party on the Service.
  • Any other matter relating to the Service.

Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the platform, its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, affiliates and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms of Service or your use of the platform, including, but not limited to, your User Content, any use of the platform’s content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Service or your use of any information obtained from the platform.

Acknowledgment

By using the platform, you acknowledge and agree that the limitations of liability set out in this Service disclaimer are reasonable. If you believe they are not reasonable, you must not use this Service.

8. Governing Law

Jurisdiction and Applicability

The Terms of Service for your use of the platform, as well as any disputes arising from or related to your use of the Service, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America. This applies without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.

Resolution of Disputes

We aim to resolve any disputes amicably through our customer service channels. However, should a dispute arise that requires formal legal action, such actions will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Delaware. By using this Service, you consent to the jurisdiction of these courts for the resolution of any such disputes.

International Use

We recognize that the Internet is global and that the platform can be accessed from anywhere in the world. However, because laws can vary significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, users outside the United States of America agree to comply with all local laws regarding online conduct and acceptable content when using the platform. Specifically, users agree to comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of technical data exported from the United States or the country in which they reside.

9. Changes to the Terms

Modification Rights

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify, alter, or replace these Terms of Service for the platform at any time. This flexibility ensures that our Terms can evolve alongside our services, reflecting updates, legal changes, or enhancements to user experience.

Notification of Changes

While We aim to provide advance notice of significant changes to these Terms, it is your responsibility to review them periodically for updates. Changes to the Terms could include, but are not limited to, changes in functionalities, the addition of new services, or adjustments due to legal requirements.

Acceptance of Revised Terms

Your continued access to or use of the platform and its associated Services after any modifications to these Terms have become effective will constitute your acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Service.

Effective Date

Changes and amendments to these Terms become effective immediately upon their posting on this platform or at any other location within the Service where such updated Terms are made accessible.

10. Contact Us

For any questions about these Terms of Service, or if you require further clarification on any aspect of your use of the platform, please contact us at datahubs@verdict.com.

Effective Date: 1/1/2024