Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Cultural Innovation Lab website (culturalinnovationlab.org) and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Definitions

• "Services" refers to the CIL website, assessment tools, and all related features
• "User," "you," "your" refers to any person who accesses or uses our Services
• "Content" refers to all text, data, graphics, and other materials on the platform

3. Account Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account. When registering, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Promptly update any changes to your information
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

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

4. Assessment Tool Usage

The CIL Assessment Tool is part of an ongoing academic research project designed for research and educational purposes. By using the assessment:

• You acknowledge results are based on self-reported data
• Results are for informational purposes and do not constitute professional, financial, legal, or strategic advice
• The research is experimental and subject to change
• You should not rely on any output from this platform as a basis for making decisions without seeking independent professional advice
• You may use results for personal or organizational planning at your own risk
• Commercial redistribution of results requires written permission

We strive for accuracy but do not guarantee that assessment results will be error-free or achieve specific outcomes.

CIL is an ongoing academic research project. All assessments, tools, frameworks, results, and content on this platform are provided strictly for informational and educational purposes. The Cultural Innovation Lab and its operators accept no liability for any harm, loss, damage, or adverse outcome arising from the use of this platform or reliance on its content.

5. AI-Assisted Features

Certain features of our platform use third-party artificial intelligence services (Anthropic) to generate or assist with content. When using AI-assisted features:

• Your inputs may be sent to third-party AI providers for processing
• AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as professional advice
• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of AI-generated content
• You are responsible for reviewing and verifying any AI-generated content before relying on it

Your assessment responses and personal data are not used to train AI models. For details on how third-party services handle data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

6. Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on the CIL platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, research, frameworks, and software, is owned by CIL or its licensors and protected by intellectual property laws.

Your License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and use the Services for personal or organizational purposes
• Download and print materials for non-commercial use
• Share assessment results with appropriate attribution

Restrictions

You may not: reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without permission; use our trademarks without authorization; or reverse-engineer our software or tools.

7. User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit (assessment responses, feedback, etc.). By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Process and store your content to provide the Services
• Use anonymized, aggregated data for research and improvement
• Display your feedback or testimonials (with your permission)

You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to submit any content and that it does not violate third-party rights.

8. Prohibited Conduct

When using our Services, you agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Impersonate others or provide false information
• Interfere with or disrupt the Services
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
• Use automated tools to access the Services without permission
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Engage in fraudulent activities
• Harass, abuse, or threaten other users or staff

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• CIL shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• All services are provided free of charge as part of ongoing research; our total liability is limited to zero
• We are not liable for any loss of data, profits, or business opportunities

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

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

• Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of content
• Warranties against infringement of third-party rights

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CIL, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from: your use of the Services; your violation of these Terms; your violation of any third-party rights; or any content you submit.

12. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. We may suspend or terminate your access if:

• You violate these Terms
• You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• We are required to do so by law
• We discontinue the Services (with reasonable notice)

Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately.

13. Governing Law & Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be:

• First, attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation
• If unresolved, submitted to binding arbitration
• Subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in India

14. Severability

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

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be notified via email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Contact Us

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