Terms of Service
Effective Date: July 2, 2025
Our Approach
These terms reflect our philosophy of human-scale technology: clear, straightforward, and respectful of your rights. We believe in building tools that serve humans, not the other way around.
Acceptance of Terms
By using our website or subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use our services.
Our Services
Website
We provide information about human-scale AI technology, our philosophy, and our products. Our website includes:
- Educational content about AI and technology
- Information about our products and services
- Interactive features and demonstrations
- Newsletter subscription
Newsletter
Our newsletter provides:
- Updates about human-scale AI development
- Philosophy and insights on technology
- Early access to new products and features
- Behind-the-scenes content
Acceptable Use
You may use our services for personal and professional purposes. You agree not to:
- Use our services for illegal activities
- Attempt to hack, disrupt, or damage our systems
- Spam or send unsolicited messages
- Impersonate us or others
- Violate others' privacy or intellectual property
- Use automated systems to access our services excessively
Intellectual Property
Our Content
Our website content, including text, images, code, and designs, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may:
- View and share our content for personal use
- Link to our website
- Quote small portions with attribution
Your Content
Any content you submit (like feedback or questions) remains yours. By submitting content, you give us permission to use it to improve our services and respond to your inquiries.
Products and Services
Early Access
We may offer early access to products through our newsletter. Early access products:
- Are provided "as is" and may have bugs or limitations
- May change significantly before official release
- Are intended for testing and feedback
- Come with no warranties or guarantees
Future Products
When we release commercial products, separate terms will apply. We'll always be transparent about pricing, features, and limitations.
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Disclaimers
No Warranties
Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We don't guarantee that our services will be:
- Always available or uninterrupted
- Error-free or secure
- Suitable for your specific needs
- Compatible with all systems
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we're not liable for any damages arising from your use of our services, including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Termination
You can stop using our services at any time. We may terminate or suspend access to our services if you violate these terms, but we'll try to give you notice when possible.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these terms occasionally. We'll notify newsletter subscribers of significant changes and post updated terms on our website with a new effective date.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state where smallthinkingmachines is incorporated, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these terms, please contact us:
- Email: contact@studio1804.org
- Website: smallthinkingmachines.com
We're committed to human-scale technology and human-scale communication. We'll respond to your questions clearly and promptly.