Effective Date: June 10, 2025

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. By accessing or using any website, application, API, or other online service that Bollwerk AI, Inc. ("Bollwerk AI," "we," "our," or "us") makes available (collectively, the "Services"), you ("you" or "User") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (the "Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not access or use the Services.

These Terms form a legally binding contract between you and Bollwerk AI. If you are entering into these Terms on behalf of a company, organization, or other legal entity, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms, in which case "you" and "your" will refer to that entity.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority where you live, if higher) and capable of forming a binding contract to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements and that all registration information you submit is accurate and complete.

2. Changes to the Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we do, we will post the revised Terms and update the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of the Services after the revised Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of them. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Services.

3. Accounts and Credentials

Certain features of the Services may require you to create an account or authenticate via API credentials. You are responsible for safeguarding your login information and for all activities that occur under your account. You will promptly notify us of any unauthorized use.

4. License and Permitted Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms and any documentation or usage limits we publish, Bollwerk AI grants you a limited, non‑exclusive, non‑transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Services for your internal business purposes.

4.1 Prohibited Conduct

You shall not:

Copy, modify, translate, or create derivative works of the Services;

Reverse‑engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to extract source code or underlying models, except to the extent such restriction is prohibited by law;

Use the Services to develop or improve competing products or services;

Send or store infringing, obscene, harassing, deceptive, malicious, or otherwise unlawful content via the Services;

Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third‑party right;

Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Services;

Exceed any rate limits, quotas, or other usage parameters we establish.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access for any violation of these Terms.

5. Beta or Experimental Features

We may label certain functionality as alpha, beta, preview, or experimental (collectively, "Beta Features"). Beta Features are provided “AS IS” without warranties of any kind and may be modified or discontinued at any time. We make no commitments regarding Beta Features.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Ownership

Except for the limited rights expressly granted to you, Bollwerk AI and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Services, including software, models, data, documentation, and all associated intellectual‑property rights.

6.2 User Content

You retain ownership of any data, text, or other content you upload or transmit to the Services ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant Bollwerk AI a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to host, store, process, and reproduce your User Content solely for the purpose of providing and improving the Services and as otherwise described in our Privacy Policy.

6.3 Generated Output

Subject to your compliance with these Terms and payment of all applicable fees, you own your lawfully obtained output from the Services ("Output"), provided that (a) it does not infringe third‑party rights, (b) you comply with applicable laws, and (c) you do not use the Output in a manner that violates these Terms or our usage policies.

6.4 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide regarding the Services ("Feedback") is voluntarily given and may be used by Bollwerk AI without any obligation to you. You hereby grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty‑free, worldwide license to use and exploit Feedback for any purpose.

7. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information about you. By using the Services, you consent to our collection and use of personal data as described therein.

8. Third‑Party Services and Links

The Services may contain links to or integrations with third‑party websites, products, or services ("Third‑Party Services"). Bollwerk AI does not control and is not responsible for Third‑Party Services. Your use of Third‑Party Services is at your own risk and may be subject to additional terms of those providers.

9. Disclaimers

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BOLLWERK AI DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON‑INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY OF DATA OR OUTPUT. AI‑GENERATED OUTPUT MAY CONTAIN ERRORS, INACCURACIES, OR BIAS, AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON WITHOUT INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BOLLWERK AI WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES OR THESE TERMS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS IN ANY TWELVE‑MONTH PERIOD WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) USD 100 AND (B) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US FOR THE SERVICES GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM IN THAT PERIOD. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, SO THESE LIMITS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

11. Indemnification

You will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Bollwerk AI and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any third‑party claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your (a) use of the Services, (b) violation of these Terms or any law, or (c) User Content.

12. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms, pose a security or legal risk, or for any other reason. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease, but Sections 6–15 will survive.

13. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms and any dispute arising out of them are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, U.S.A., without regard to its conflict‑of‑laws principles.

13.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing any claim, you agree to contact us first at legal@bollwerk.ai and attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

13.2 Arbitration

If we cannot resolve the dispute within 60 days, either party may initiate binding arbitration under the Rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitration will be conducted in English in New York, New York, unless we both agree to another location or remote proceedings. Class or collective actions are not permitted.

13.3 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction for alleged infringement or misappropriation of intellectual‑property rights.

14. International Use

We make no representation that the Services are appropriate or available for use outside the United States. You are responsible for compliance with local laws, including export‑control regulations.

15. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Bollwerk AI regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements.

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

Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Waiver. Our failure to enforce any provision will not constitute a waiver of that provision.

Force Majeure. Bollwerk AI will not be liable for any delay or failure caused by events beyond its reasonable control.

Headings. Section headings are for convenience only.

16. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or the Services, please contact us at:

contact [at] bollwerk.ai

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