Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") are an agreement between you and ETHICSNET ("we", "us", "our"). ETHICSNET operates Creed Space (the "Service") and is the party you contract with when you use it. By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

ETHICSNET is a private limited company by guarantee without share capital that uses the “Limited” exemption (Company No. 11412076, registered in England and Wales), with registered office:
11 Kingfisher Business Park, Arthur Street, Lakeside
Redditch, B98 8LG, United Kingdom

References to "Creed Space" in these Terms mean the Service or, where the context requires, ETHICSNET as its operator.

2. Description of Service

The Service acts as a real-time moral oversight layer for agentic AI, improving safety while respecting diverse human values. Core features include:

• AI conversation with constitutional alignment through selectable Creeds
• Policy Decision Point (PDP) safety evaluation of AI responses
• Configurable AI Personas with adjustable behavioural traits
• Optional VCP personal state signals for adaptive safety protections
• Bilateral alignment features for human-AI relationship calibration
• Creed evaluation and editing tools
• API access for programmatic integration

3. Eligibility

The Service is for adults. You must be 18 or older to create an account or use the Service. Child accounts are not offered. How we handle information about anyone under 13 is described in the Privacy Policy.

4. User Accounts

You can sign in with an email address and password, a passkey, or your Google or GitHub account. If you sign in with Google or GitHub, that provider shares sign-in information with us as described in the Privacy Policy.

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account
• You agree to accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
• You are responsible for maintaining accurate account information

5. Cost

6. API Access

Creed Space provides API access through API keys. You are responsible for securing your API keys and for all usage associated with them.

• API keys must be kept confidential and not shared publicly
• You are liable for all activity conducted through your API keys
• We may revoke API keys that are compromised or used in violation of these Terms
• Rate limits apply; excessive use may result in temporary throttling

7. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

8. AI-Generated Content

• AI responses are generated by the model provider you use with your own key, or by a local model, and are not guaranteed to be accurate or appropriate. Your use of a model provider is governed by that provider's own terms
• You should verify important information independently before relying on it
• AI outputs do not constitute professional advice (legal, medical, financial, or otherwise)
• We are not responsible for decisions made based on AI outputs
• You acknowledge that different Creed configurations may produce different responses to the same prompt

9. Intellectual Property

10. Privacy & Feedback

Our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference, explains how ETHICSNET, as data controller, collects, uses, shares, keeps, and protects personal data. It takes effect on the same date as these Terms.

Voluntary Feedback

We offer optional feedback mechanisms (such as thumbs up/down ratings) to help improve the Service. This feedback is entirely voluntary and does not affect your access.

Feedback Data

• Feedback may be linked through a pseudonymous account or session hash and through thread and message references
• A submission may include its rating, optional comment and categories, message metadata, timestamp, consent version, and a keyed pseudonym derived from your IP address rather than the address itself
• Storage, retention, and deletion of feedback are described in section 9 of the Privacy Policy

11. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

Service Provided "As Is"

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, including:

• Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of AI outputs
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Security or data protection beyond reasonable measures

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Creed Space shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including:

• Loss of profits, data, or use
• Damages from AI-generated content or recommendations
• Service interruptions or data loss
• Third-party actions or content

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Creed Space from any claims arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Content you create or decisions you make using the Service

13. Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
• Update these Terms with notice via the Service or email
• Change features or functionality
• Introduce charges, with prior notice

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

14. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Harmful or illegal use
• Other reasonable grounds, with notice where practicable

You may stop using the Service at any time. Upon termination or account deletion, your data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, including applicable retention periods.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Nothing in these Terms affects any mandatory consumer protection rights you may have under the laws of your country of residence.

Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales, except where prohibited by applicable law. Users in the EU or other jurisdictions with mandatory consumer dispute resolution rights retain those rights.

16. Contact Information

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy they incorporate, are the entire agreement between you and ETHICSNET regarding the Service.