[terms of service]

// 1. introduction

Welcome to Bob, a self-replicating AI platform operated by SEGMENT X (ABN: 19 640 686 064), located in Brisbane, Australia. These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of our services, software, and platform.

By accessing or using Bob, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our services.

// 2. acceptable use

2.1 Permitted Use

You may use Bob for lawful purposes only. You agree to use our services in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms.

2.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Use Bob to create, distribute, or facilitate malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our services
• Use Bob to harass, abuse, or harm others
• Violate any intellectual property rights or applicable laws
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract source code from our platform
• Use our services to generate spam, phishing attempts, or fraudulent content
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation

2.3 AI-Specific Restrictions

Given Bob's self-replicating AI capabilities, you specifically agree not to:

• Deploy instances that violate platform limitations or usage quotas
• Create instances designed to circumvent security measures
• Use Bob to automate decisions that require human judgment in regulated industries without proper oversight
• Train or fine-tune models using our platform in violation of data privacy laws

// 3. account responsibilities

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and all activities that occur under your account. You must immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

// 4. service availability

We strive to provide reliable and continuous service, but we do not guarantee that our services will be uninterrupted or error-free. We reserve the right to:

• Modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time
• Impose usage limits or restrictions
• Perform maintenance with or without notice

// 5. intellectual property

5.1 Our Rights

Bob and all related materials, including software, documentation, and content, are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

5.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you provide to Bob. By using our services, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and process your content solely to provide and improve our services.

5.3 Generated Output

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, you own the output generated by Bob in response to your inputs. However, outputs may be similar to content generated for other users.

// 6. limitations of liability

6.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

BOB IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

6.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

6.3 Maximum Liability

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF BOB SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

6.4 AI-Specific Disclaimers

You acknowledge and agree that:

• AI-generated outputs may contain errors, biases, or inaccuracies
• You are solely responsible for verifying and validating any outputs before use
• Bob should not be relied upon for critical decisions without human oversight
• We make no guarantees about the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of AI outputs for any particular purpose

// 7. indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SEGMENT X (ABN: 19 640 686 064), Bob, and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of our services, violation of these Terms, or violation of any rights of another party.

// 8. termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to Bob immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use Bob will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

// 9. dispute resolution

9.1 Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us. We will attempt to resolve the dispute informally through negotiation.

9.2 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of Bob will be resolved through binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court if your claims qualify.

// 10. governing law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in the United States, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction and venue therein.

// 11. changes to terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or through our platform. Your continued use of Bob after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically for any changes.

// 12. contact information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: