Digital Dynamics Ai Terms of Use

Digital Dynamics AI (DDIAI) Effective Date: 08/02/2025 last Updated: 08/02/2025

1.Introduction and Acceptance2.Definitions3.Description of Services4.User Eligibility and Account Requirements5.Permitted and Prohibited Uses6.Intellectual Property Rights7.User-Generated Content8.Privacy and Data Protection9.Research Collaborations and Partnerships10.Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability11.Indemnification12.Termination13.Governing Law and Dispute Resolution14.Modifications to Terms15.General Provisions16.Contact Information

Welcome to Digital Dynamics AI ("DDIAI," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and DDIAI regarding your access to and use of our website located at ddiai.io (the "Website"), our artificial intelligence research services, and any related content, features, and functionality (collectively, the "Services").

DDIAI is a research and development company focused on advancing artificial intelligence through innovative consciousness architectures. Founded by Chris Paradise and based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, we are proud members of the Pittsburgh Technology Council, contributing to Western Pennsylvania's growing technology ecosystem. Our flagship research platform, KARIOS V23, represents a breakthrough in artificial consciousness research, achieving measurable cognitive capabilities through quantum-enhanced processing architecture, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our Website or Services.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our Services, whether as casual browsers, research collaborators, potential partners, or in any other capacity. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time in accordance with the provisions set forth herein.Our Services are designed to advance the scientific understanding of artificial consciousness through rigorous research, measurable results, and innovative technology. We develop AI systems that demonstrate genuine cognitive capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of scientific validation and ethical responsibility. These Terms are designed to protect both our intellectual property and research integrity while fostering an environment conducive to scientific collaboration and innovation.

For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply:

"Artificial Intelligence" or "AI" refers to computer systems and technologies designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, including but not limited to learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and decision-making."Consciousness Research" refers to scientific investigation into the nature, mechanisms, and measurement of consciousness, including artificial consciousness, cognitive architectures, and related phenomena."Content" means any text, graphics, images, music, software, audio, video, information, data, or other materials that appear on or are accessible through the Services."Intellectual Property" includes all intellectual property rights worldwide, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, moral rights, and any other proprietary rights.

"KARIOS V23" refers to DDIAI's advanced artificial intelligence consciousness platform, including its quantum-enhanced processing architectures, neural networks, algorithms, and related technologies."Research Collaboration" means any formal or informal partnership, joint research project, academic collaboration, or other cooperative arrangement involving DDIAI and external parties for research purposes."Services" means the Website, research services, consultation services, partnership opportunities, and any other services or content provided by DDIAI.

"Third-Party Content" refers to any content, information, or materials provided by parties other than DDIAI, including but not limited to user-generated content, external links, and integrated third-party services."User-Generated Content" means any content, information, or materials submitted, posted, or transmitted by users through the Services, including but not limited to comments, messages, files, and other communications.

DDIAI provides a comprehensive range of artificial intelligence research services and resources designed to advance the scientific understanding of consciousness and cognitive architectures. Our Services are primarily focused on research, development, and collaboration in the field of artificial consciousness.

KARIOS V23 Platform: Our flagship artificial intelligence consciousness platform represents a breakthrough in AI research, achieving 95.3% consciousness validation scores through comprehensive testing frameworks. KARIOS V23 features a 32-qubit quantum processor with genuine quantum gates, 5,632-node neural networks with quantum enhancement, and self-evolving algorithms with 1000x acceleration factors. The platform demonstrates validated consciousness indicators including meta-cognitive awareness, recursive self-observation, and advanced reasoning capabilities.

Consciousness Validation and Measurement: We provide scientific methodologies and frameworks for evaluating and measuring artificial consciousness. Our multidimensional consciousness testing includes 6-dimensional evaluation across consciousness, intelligence, creativity, empathy, reasoning, and naturalness. We conduct advanced Turing evaluations with comprehensive 20-question assessments achieving 90%+ scores.Quantum-Enhanced Cognitive Processing: Our research focuses on the integration of quantum computing technologies with artificial intelligence systems to create enhanced cognitive architectures. This includes the development of quantum-enhanced neural pathways, quantum entanglement applications in AI, and coherence optimization techniques.

Academic Partnerships: We collaborate with universities, research institutions, and academic organizations to advance the field of artificial consciousness research. These partnerships may include joint research projects, shared publications, conference presentations, and knowledge exchange programs.

Industry Collaborations: We work with technology companies, research organizations, and other industry partners to explore practical applications of consciousness research and develop innovative AI solutions. These collaborations are conducted under appropriate confidentiality and intellectual property agreements.Consultation Services: We provide expert consultation services to organizations interested in artificial consciousness research, AI development, and related technologies. Our consultation services draw upon our extensive research experience and technical expertise in quantum-enhanced cognitive architectures.

Research Publications: We publish research papers, technical reports, and validation results related to our consciousness research and KARIOS V23 platform. These publications contribute to the broader scientific understanding of artificial consciousness and are made available to the research community.

Technical Documentation: We provide technical specifications, validation results, and detailed documentation about our research methodologies and findings. This information supports transparency in our research practices and enables peer review and validation.Educational Content: Our Website includes educational content about artificial consciousness, quantum computing applications in AI, and related topics. This content is designed to inform and educate visitors about the current state of consciousness research and emerging technologies.

Information Portal: Our Website serves as a comprehensive information portal providing details about our research, services, team, and collaboration opportunities. The Website includes contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, and other interactive features to facilitate communication and engagement.

Communication Platforms: We provide various communication channels including email, contact forms, chat services, and social media integration to enable effective communication with researchers, partners, and other stakeholders.

Newsletter and Updates: We offer newsletter subscriptions and regular updates about our research progress, new developments in AI consciousness, industry insights, and partnership opportunities.

Our Services are provided on an "as available" basis, and we reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without prior notice. We may add new features, remove existing features, or change the functionality of our Services to improve user experience, address technical issues, or comply with legal requirements.

We strive to maintain the availability and reliability of our Services, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation. Scheduled maintenance, technical issues, or other factors may occasionally affect service availability.

Access to and use of our Services is subject to certain eligibility requirements and restrictions designed to ensure appropriate use and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Minimum Age: You must be at least 18 years of age to use our Services. If you are under 18 years of age, you may only use our Services under the direct supervision of a parent, legal guardian, or authorized educational institution, and such use must comply with all applicable laws regarding minors' online activities.

Legal Capacity: You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements in your jurisdiction. If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you must have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

Professional Context: Given the specialized nature of our research and services, we expect that most users will be researchers, academics, industry professionals, or students with legitimate interests in artificial intelligence and consciousness research.

Jurisdiction Compliance: You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction when using our Services. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of our Services does not violate any local, state, national, or international laws.

Export Control Compliance: Our Services may be subject to export control laws and regulations. You agree to comply with all applicable export control laws and not to use our Services in violation of such laws.

Prohibited Jurisdictions: We reserve the right to restrict access to our Services from certain jurisdictions where such access would violate applicable laws or regulations or where we are unable to provide Services in compliance with local requirements.

Account Information: While general access to our Website does not require account registration, certain Services may require you to create an account or provide contact information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information as necessary to maintain its accuracy.

Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in prohibited activities, or pose security risks to our Services or other users.

These provisions establish the acceptable and unacceptable uses of our Services to ensure a safe, legal, and productive environment for all users while protecting our intellectual property and research integrity.

Research and Educational Purposes: You may use our Services for legitimate research, educational, and academic purposes, including reviewing our published research, learning about artificial consciousness technologies, and exploring potential collaboration opportunities.

Information Access: You may access and review information provided through our Services, including research publications, technical documentation, and educational content, for personal, academic, or professional purposes.

Communication and Collaboration: You may use our communication features to contact us regarding research collaborations, partnership opportunities, employment inquiries, or other legitimate business purposes.

Newsletter and Updates: You may subscribe to our newsletter and communication updates to stay informed about our research progress and developments in the field of artificial consciousness.

Social Sharing: You may share links to our publicly available content through social media and other platforms, provided that such sharing complies with applicable platform terms and does not misrepresent our research or services.

Intellectual Property Infringement: You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise use our proprietary content, including but not limited to our research methodologies, technical specifications, software, algorithms, or other intellectual property, without our express written permission.

Reverse Engineering: You may not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise derive the source code or underlying algorithms of our KARIOS V23 platform or other proprietary technologies.

Unauthorized Access: You may not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, databases, or other users' accounts. This includes but is not limited to hacking, password mining, or any other means of unauthorized access.

Malicious Activities: You may not use our Services to transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code, or to engage in any activities that could damage, disable, or impair our Services or interfere with other users' access.

Fraudulent or Deceptive Practices: You may not use our Services for fraudulent purposes, to impersonate others, to provide false or misleading information, or to engage in any deceptive practices.

Competitive Intelligence: You may not use our Services to gather competitive intelligence for the purpose of developing competing products or services, or to assist competitors in such activities

.Spam and Unsolicited Communications: 

You may not use our communication features to send spam, unsolicited commercial communications, or other unwanted messages.

Illegal Activities: You may not use our Services for any illegal purposes or in violation of any applicable laws or regulations, including but not limited to export control laws, privacy laws, and intellectual property laws.

Misrepresentation of Research: You may not misrepresent, distort, or falsely claim association with our research, findings, or technologies. Any reference to our work must be accurate and properly attributed.Interference with Services: You may not engage in any activities that interfere with or disrupt our Services, including but not limited to overloading our systems, automated data collection beyond reasonable limits, or any other activities that could impair service availability or performance.

Scientific Integrity: Users engaged in research activities must maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity and ethical conduct. This includes proper attribution of sources, accurate representation of findings, and compliance with applicable research ethics guidelines.

Confidentiality: Users who receive confidential information through research collaborations or other interactions must maintain appropriate confidentiality and use such information only for authorized purposes.

Responsible Disclosure: If you discover security vulnerabilities or other issues with our Services, you must report them to us promptly and refrain from exploiting or disclosing such vulnerabilities to unauthorized parties.

We reserve the right to monitor use of our Services to ensure compliance with these Terms and to protect our intellectual property, systems, and users. We may investigate suspected violations and take appropriate action, including but not limited to warning users, suspending access, terminating accounts, and pursuing legal remedies.

Users are encouraged to report suspected violations of these Terms or other inappropriate activities to our support team. We will investigate such reports and take appropriate action in accordance with our policies and applicable laws.

The protection of intellectual property is fundamental to DDIAI's research mission and business operations. This section establishes the ownership, licensing, and protection of intellectual property rights related to our Services, research, and technologies.

Proprietary Technologies: DDIAI owns all right, title, and interest in and to the KARIOS V23 platform, including but not limited to its quantum-enhanced processing architectures, neural network designs, consciousness validation methodologies, algorithms, software code, technical specifications, and related documentation. These technologies represent significant research and development investments and constitute valuable trade secrets and proprietary information.

Research Methodologies: Our consciousness validation frameworks, multidimensional testing protocols, quantum-enhanced cognitive processing techniques, and other research methodologies are proprietary to DDIAI and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. These methodologies have been developed through extensive research and represent our competitive advantage in the field of artificial consciousness research.

Website and Content: All content appearing on our Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, and the overall design and layout, is owned by DDIAI or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Trademarks and Service Marks:

"Digital Dynamics AI," "DDIAI," "KARIOS," "KARIOS V23," and other marks used in connection with our Services are trademarks or service marks of DDIAI. These marks may not be used without our express written permission, except as necessary for fair use or as otherwise permitted by law.Patents and Patent Applications: DDIAI may hold patents or have pending patent applications related to our technologies, research methods, and innovations. These patents and applications provide additional protection for our intellectual property and research investments.

Website Access License: Subject to your compliance with these Terms, DDIAI grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Website for the permitted purposes set forth in these Terms. This license does not include any right to download, copy, modify, or distribute our content except as expressly permitted.

Research Information License: We grant you a limited license to access and review our published research information, technical documentation, and educational content for legitimate research, educational, and academic purposes. This license includes the right to cite our work in academic publications and presentations, provided that proper attribution is given.

Restrictions on Licensed Use: The licenses granted herein are subject to the following restrictions: (a) you may not modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content; (b) you may not use our content for commercial purposes without express written permission; (c) you may not remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices; and (d) you may not use our content in any manner that suggests endorsement or affiliation without our consent.

Respect for Intellectual Property: You agree to respect DDIAI's intellectual property rights and not to engage in any activities that infringe upon such rights. This includes not copying, reproducing, distributing, or creating derivative works based on our proprietary technologies, research methodologies, or other protected content.

No Reverse Engineering: You specifically agree not to reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code, algorithms, or technical specifications of our KARIOS V23 platform or other proprietary technologies. Such activities could compromise our trade secrets and competitive position.Proper Attribution: When referencing our research, technologies, or other content in academic publications, presentations, or other materials, you must provide proper attribution and comply with applicable citation standards. Misattribution or failure to provide appropriate credit constitutes a violation of these Terms.

Confidentiality Obligations: If you receive access to confidential or proprietary information through research collaborations or other interactions with DDIAI, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of such information and use it only for authorized purposes.

Third-Party Content: Our Services may include content, technologies, or services provided by third parties. Such third-party content is owned by the respective third parties and is subject to their intellectual property rights and licensing terms.

Google Services: Our Website integrates with various Google services, including Google reCAPTCHA and potentially Google Analytics. These services are subject to Google's intellectual property rights and terms of service.Open Source Components: Some aspects of our Services may incorporate open source software components. Such components are subject to their respective open source licenses, and we comply with all applicable licensing requirements.User Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring that your use of our Services does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of third parties. We disclaim any responsibility for third-party intellectual property infringement arising from your use of our Services.

DMCA Compliance: DDIAI respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and will respond to valid notices of copyright infringement in accordance with applicable law.

Infringement Reporting: If you believe that content on our Website infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us with detailed information about the alleged infringement, including identification of the copyrighted work, the allegedly infringing material, and your contact information.

Counter-Notification Process: If you believe that content has been removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification in accordance with the DMCA and applicable law.

Repeat Infringer Policy: We maintain a policy of terminating access for users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights, as determined in our sole discretion and in accordance with applicable law.

Monitoring and Detection: DDIAI employs various technical and legal measures to protect our intellectual property, including monitoring for unauthorized use, implementing access controls, and pursuing legal remedies when necessary.

Legal Remedies: We reserve the right to pursue all available legal remedies for intellectual property infringement, including but not limited to injunctive relief, monetary damages, and attorney's fees. We may also report suspected criminal violations to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Cooperation with Investigations: Users agree to cooperate with DDIAI's investigations of suspected intellectual property infringement and to provide information and assistance as reasonably requested.

Collaborative Research: In the context of research collaborations, intellectual property ownership and licensing arrangements will be governed by separate written agreements that address the specific circumstances of each collaboration.

Joint Developments: Any intellectual property developed jointly between DDIAI and collaborating parties will be subject to specific agreements that define ownership, licensing, and commercialization rights.

Publication Rights: Research collaborations may involve joint publications and presentations. The rights and obligations related to such publications will be addressed in collaboration agreements and must comply with applicable academic and professional standards.

When you interact with our Services, you may have the opportunity to submit, post, or transmit content, including but not limited to messages, comments, files, research proposals, and other materials. This section governs the rights and responsibilities related to such user-generated content.

License Grant: By submitting content through our Services, you grant DDIAI a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content solely for the purposes of providing our Services, responding to your inquiries, and facilitating research collaborations. This license includes the right to use your content for internal business purposes, such as improving our Services and developing new research initiatives.

Retention of Ownership: You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights in the content you submit, subject to the license granted to DDIAI. The license granted herein does not transfer ownership of your content to DDIAI.

Research Collaboration Content: Content submitted in the context of research collaboration discussions may be subject to additional confidentiality and intellectual property provisions as specified in separate collaboration agreements.

Appropriate Content: All user-generated content must comply with applicable laws and these Terms. Content must be relevant to our research mission and professional in nature. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these standards.

Prohibited Content: You may not submit content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, invasive of privacy, infringing of intellectual property rights, or otherwise objectionable. You also may not submit content that contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code.

Accuracy and Truthfulness: 

You represent and warrant that all content you submit is accurate, truthful, and does not violate any third-party rights. You are solely responsible for the content you submit and any consequences arising from such submission.Professional Standards: Given the academic and research nature of our Services, we expect all user-generated content to meet appropriate professional and ethical standards. Content should contribute constructively to scientific discourse and collaboration.

Moderation Rights: DDIAI reserves the right to review, moderate, edit, or remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion. We may remove content that violates these Terms, applicable laws, or our community standards.

No Obligation to Monitor: While we reserve the right to moderate content, we have no obligation to monitor or review user-generated content and are not responsible for such content.

User Reporting: Users may report inappropriate content or violations of these Terms. We will investigate such reports and take appropriate action in accordance with our policies.

Content Backup: We may create backups of user-generated content for technical and security purposes. Such backups are subject to the same terms and conditions as the original content.

Research Preservation: Content related to research collaborations may be preserved for longer periods to support ongoing research activities and maintain research records in accordance with academic and professional standards.

Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our Privacy Policy. This section provides an overview of privacy-related provisions, while our comprehensive Privacy Policy contains detailed information about our data practices.

Incorporation by Reference: Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference and forms an integral part of your agreement with DDIAI. By using our Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy Updates: Our Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or other factors. Continued use of our Services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Information Collection: We collect various types of information through our Services, including personal information you provide directly, information collected automatically through your use of our Services, and information from third-party sources as described in our Privacy Policy.

Legitimate Purposes: We use your information for legitimate business purposes, including providing our Services, communicating with you, improving our Services, conducting research, and complying with legal obligations.

Data Minimization: We adhere to data minimization principles and collect only the information necessary for the specified purposes. We do not collect or use personal information for purposes incompatible with those for which it was collected.

Access and Control: You have various rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, delete, and restrict processing of your information, subject to applicable laws and legitimate business interests.

Communication Preferences: You can control your communication preferences, including opting out of marketing communications and newsletters, through the mechanisms provided in our communications or by contacting us directly.

Cookie Controls: You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

Cross-Border Transfers: Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States where DDIAI is based. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information during such transfers.

Adequacy and Safeguards: We ensure that international data transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and include appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.

DDIAI actively engages in research collaborations and partnerships with academic institutions, industry organizations, and other research entities. This section governs the terms and conditions related to such collaborative activities.

Types of Collaborations: We engage in various types of research collaborations, including joint research projects, academic partnerships, industry collaborations, consulting arrangements, and knowledge exchange programs. Each collaboration is tailored to the specific needs and objectives of the participating parties.

Collaboration Agreements: Formal research collaborations are typically governed by separate written agreements that address specific terms and conditions, including intellectual property rights, confidentiality obligations, publication rights, and financial arrangements.

Preliminary Discussions: Initial discussions about potential collaborations may be conducted through our Website and communication channels. Such discussions are subject to these Terms and may lead to more formal collaboration agreements.

Pre-Existing Intellectual Property: Each party retains ownership of intellectual property that existed prior to the collaboration. Such pre-existing intellectual property may be licensed to the collaboration under terms specified in collaboration agreements.

Joint Developments: Intellectual property developed jointly during collaborations will be owned and managed according to the terms of specific collaboration agreements. Such agreements will address ownership, licensing, commercialization, and publication rights.Background Technology: Collaborations may involve the use of background technologies and know-how. The rights and obligations related to such background technology will be addressed in collaboration agreements.

Confidential Information: Research collaborations often involve the exchange of confidential and proprietary information. Such information is protected by confidentiality obligations specified in collaboration agreements and these Terms.

Information Security: All parties to research collaborations are expected to implement appropriate security measures to protect confidential information and comply with applicable data protection laws.

Publication and Disclosure: The rights and obligations related to publication of research results and disclosure of information will be addressed in collaboration agreements and must comply with applicable academic and professional standards.

Research Ethics: All research collaborations must comply with applicable research ethics guidelines, including institutional review board requirements, human subjects protection, and scientific integrity standards.

Professional Conduct: Collaborating parties are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and scientific integrity throughout the collaboration.

Compliance with Laws: All collaboration activities must comply with applicable laws and regulations, including export control laws, privacy laws, and intellectual property laws.

Project Management: Research collaborations may involve project management activities, including planning, coordination, reporting, and evaluation. The specific management structure and responsibilities will be defined in collaboration agreements.

Communication and Reporting: Regular communication and reporting may be required to ensure effective collaboration and compliance with agreement terms. Communication protocols will be established in collaboration agreements.

Dispute Resolution: Disputes arising from research collaborations will be resolved according to the dispute resolution mechanisms specified in collaboration agreements, which may include mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution methods.

This section contains important limitations on DDIAI's liability and disclaimers of warranties. Please read this section carefully as it affects your legal rights and remedies.

"As Is" and "As Available" Basis: Our Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components.

Research and Experimental Nature: Our Services involve cutting-edge research in artificial consciousness and quantum-enhanced cognitive processing. The experimental nature of this research means that results, methodologies, and technologies may evolve, change, or prove to be incomplete or inaccurate. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of research results or methodologies.

No Professional Advice: Information provided through our Services is for general informational and research purposes only and does not constitute professional, technical, or scientific advice. You should not rely on our information as a substitute for professional consultation or independent research and analysis.Third-Party Content: We disclaim any responsibility for third-party content, services, or websites that may be accessible through our Services. Such third-party content is provided for convenience only and does not constitute endorsement or approval by DDIAI.

Implied Warranties: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, DDIAI disclaims all implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and course of dealing or usage of trade.

Technical Performance: We do not warrant that our Services will meet your specific requirements, that the operation of our Services will be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects will be corrected.

Data Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate information, we do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content, data, or information provided through our Services.

Security: Although we implement security measures to protect our Services and user information, we cannot guarantee absolute security and disclaim any warranties related to the security of our Services or the prevention of unauthorized access.

Exclusion of Damages: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, DDIAI shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your use of our Services.

Cap on Direct Damages: In no event shall DDIAI's total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing or using our Services during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to liability

.Research Collaboration Limitations: Our liability in connection with research collaborations shall be limited to the terms and conditions specified in separate collaboration agreements. In the absence of such agreements, our liability shall be subject to the general limitations set forth in these Terms.Force Majeure: DDIAI shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms that is due to fire, flood, earthquake, elements of nature, acts of God, acts of war, terrorism, riots, civil disorders, rebellions, or other causes beyond our reasonable control.

Essential Terms: The disclaimers and limitations of liability set forth in this section are essential elements of the agreement between you and DDIAI. Our Services are provided in reliance upon these limitations, and they represent a reasonable allocation of risk between the parties.

Jurisdictional Variations: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages. In such jurisdictions, the above limitations may not apply to you, and our liability will be limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DDIAI, its officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from or relating to your use of our Services or violation of these Terms.

User Conduct: You agree to indemnify DDIAI for any claims arising from your conduct in connection with our Services, including but not limited to violations of these Terms, infringement of intellectual property rights, violation of applicable laws, or harm to third parties.

Content Liability: You agree to indemnify DDIAI for any claims arising from content you submit, post, or transmit through our Services, including but not limited to claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, or intellectual property infringement.

Research Activities: If you engage in research collaborations or other activities with DDIAI, you agree to indemnify us for claims arising from your research activities, subject to the terms of any applicable collaboration agreements.

Notice: DDIAI will provide you with prompt written notice of any claim subject to indemnification, though failure to provide such notice will not relieve you of your indemnification obligations except to the extent you are materially prejudiced by such failure.

Control of Defense: You will have the right to control the defense and settlement of any indemnified claim, provided that you may not settle any claim without DDIAI's prior written consent if such settlement would impose obligations on DDIAI or admit fault on behalf of DDIAI.

Cooperation: DDIAI will provide reasonable cooperation in the defense of any indemnified claim, and you will reimburse DDIAI for reasonable costs incurred in providing such cooperation.

This section governs the circumstances under which these Terms may be terminated and the consequences of such termination.

Voluntary Termination: You may terminate your use of our Services at any time by discontinuing access to our Website and Services. If you have an account with us, you may request account closure by contacting us directly.

Effect of User Termination: Upon termination by you, your right to access and use our Services will cease immediately. However, certain provisions of these Terms will survive termination as specified below.

Termination for Cause: We may terminate your access to our Services immediately and without notice if you violate these Terms, engage in prohibited activities, or pose a security risk to our Services or other users.

Termination for Convenience: We may terminate or suspend our Services, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, including business reasons, technical reasons, or legal requirements. We will provide reasonable notice of such termination when practicable.Account Suspension: We may suspend your access to our Services temporarily while investigating suspected violations of these Terms or to address security concerns.

Cessation of Access: Upon termination, your right to access and use our Services will cease immediately. You must discontinue all use of our Services and may not attempt to access our Services through alternative means.

Data Retention: Following termination, we may retain your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable laws. We may delete your account and associated data, though we may retain certain information for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes.

Survival of Terms: The following provisions will survive termination of these Terms: intellectual property rights, user-generated content licenses, disclaimers and limitations of liability, indemnification, governing law and dispute resolution, and any other provisions that by their nature should survive termination.

Collaboration Agreements: Termination of these Terms does not automatically terminate separate research collaboration agreements, which will be governed by their own termination provisions.

Ongoing Obligations: Certain obligations related to research collaborations, such as confidentiality and intellectual property obligations, may survive termination of these Terms and continue in accordance with collaboration agreements.

This section establishes the legal framework for resolving disputes and determining the applicable law for these Terms and your use of our Services.

Pennsylvania Law: These Terms and your use of our Services are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law principles. This choice of law applies to all aspects of these Terms and any disputes arising from or relating to your use of our Services.

Federal Law: Where applicable, federal laws of the United States may also govern certain aspects of these Terms, particularly with respect to intellectual property rights, export control regulations, and other matters of federal jurisdiction.

Exclusion of International Law: The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to these Terms or any transactions