IDEOSPHERE ALPHA — TERMS & CONDITIONS

1.1Ideosphere is an experimental, pre-release research platform for collective forecasting and prediction market mechanics.

1.2This is an Alpha release. The Platform is provided for testing and research purposes only. Features may be incomplete, contain errors, change substantially, or be removed without notice.

1.3We make no guarantees of uptime, availability, accuracy, or continuity of service. The Platform may be suspended or terminated at any time.

1.4Participation in the Alpha does not guarantee access to any future version of Ideosphere.

2.1Ideosphere is NOT a broker, exchange, trading venue, or gambling service.

2.2No financial instruments, securities, derivatives, or wagers are offered through this Platform.

2.3IDEA tokens (defined in Section 6) are virtual play money with no cash value. They cannot be redeemed, withdrawn, or exchanged for real currency.

2.4There is no expectation of profit. You cannot profit financially, directly or indirectly, from using this Platform.

2.5All content, forecasts, and market signals are for informational and research purposes only. Nothing on this Platform constitutes financial, investment, legal, or professional advice.

3.1By creating an account, you represent and warrant that:

1. (a)You are at least 18 years of age;
2. (b)You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement;
3. (c)Your use of the Platform complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction;
4. (d)You are not prohibited from using this service by any applicable law or regulation.

3.2We reserve the right to deny or revoke access to any person at our sole discretion, without providing a reason.

4.1Alpha access is by invitation only. Invitation codes ("Alpha codes") are non-transferable and may be revoked at any time.

4.2You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You are responsible for all activity under your account.

4.3We may suspend, disable, or delete your account at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

4.4Upon account termination or deletion, your data may be permanently deleted without recovery. We are under no obligation to retain, export, or provide access to your data.

5.1As an Alpha participant, you may receive certain benefits, which may include (but are not guaranteed to include):

1. (a)A complimentary IDEA token stipend for testing purposes;
2. (b)Early access to new markets and features;
3. (c)Opportunity to influence market topics and Platform development;
4. (d)Bonus reputation allocations;
5. (e)A public "Alpha Tester" badge on your profile.

5.2All Alpha benefits are provided at our discretion and may be modified, reduced, or withdrawn at any time without notice.

5.3Alpha benefits do not create any entitlement, obligation, or expectation of continued benefit in any future version of Ideosphere.

6.1"IDEA tokens" are virtual currency used within the Platform for forecasting activities. IDEA tokens have NO cash value and are NOT redeemable for real currency.

6.2You may acquire IDEA tokens through:

1. (a)Complimentary Alpha stipend (granted at our discretion);
2. (b)Purchase via credit card (processed by Stripe).

6.3PURCHASE LIMITS: You may purchase a maximum of USD $100.00 worth of IDEA tokens per calendar month. This limit is non-negotiable.

6.4ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Purchases of IDEA tokens are non-refundable under any circumstances, including but not limited to:

1. (a)Account termination (whether by you or by us);
2. (b)Platform discontinuation;
3. (c)Loss of tokens through forecasting activity;
4. (d)Technical errors or service interruptions.

6.5Upon account termination for violation of these Terms, you forfeit all IDEA tokens in your account without compensation.

6.6Upon natural conclusion of the Alpha programme (transition to production), your IDEA token balance will be preserved and migrated to your production account, subject to any recalibration described in Section 8.

7.1"User Contributions" means any content you submit to the Platform, including forecasts, predictions, comments, ideas, and other materials.

7.2You retain ownership of your User Contributions.

7.3By submitting User Contributions, you grant Ideosphere a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, sublicensable licence to:

1. (a)Store and process your contributions;
2. (b)Analyse and aggregate your contributions;
3. (c)Display your contributions (subject to privacy settings);
4. (d)Create derivative analytics and statistics;
5. (e)Use anonymised and aggregated data for research, model calibration, and Platform improvement.

7.4During the Alpha period, we will use User Contributions for internal calibration and testing purposes only. We will not sell or license individual user data to third parties during Alpha.

7.5You should assume that your forecasts and predictions may be visible to other users of the Platform. There is no implied confidentiality between users.

8.1The Platform includes an experimental reputation and scoring system based on forecasting accuracy measured against market baselines.

8.2Reputation is calculated using published formulas based on the Brier Skill Score methodology. Details are available in our published documentation.

8.3Reputation is domain-specific. Your reputation in one category (e.g., Science) does not transfer to another category (e.g., Geopolitics). Excellence in one domain does not imply expertise in another.

8.4We will not retroactively change reputation scores for markets that have already been resolved.

8.5HOWEVER, we reserve the right to:

1. (a)Modify the scoring algorithms prospectively;
2. (b)Recalibrate, adjust, or reset reputation scores when transitioning from Alpha to production;
3. (c)Correct errors in score calculation;
4. (d)Invalidate scores from markets later found to be manipulated.

8.6Reputation scores, rankings, and metrics are experimental. We make no guarantees of fairness, accuracy, persistence, or consistency.

8.7Reputation has no monetary value and cannot be transferred, sold, or exchanged.

9.1All markets and forecasting questions are created by Ideosphere. Users cannot create markets during the Alpha period.

9.2PROHIBITED MARKET TOPICS: In accordance with applicable regulations, we do not offer markets on:

1. (a)Elections for federal political office in the United States;
2. (b)Sports betting or sporting event outcomes;
3. (c)Assassinations, acts of terrorism, or harm to individuals;
4. (d)Illegal activities or outcomes that would require illegal acts;
5. (e)Any topic prohibited by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

9.3Market resolution is determined by Ideosphere based on publicly verifiable information. Resolution decisions are final.

9.4During Alpha, disputes regarding market resolution will be handled manually. Contact info@ideosphere.io with disputes.

9.5We reserve the right to cancel, void, or reverse any market at our discretion if we determine that manipulation, error, or unforeseen circumstances have compromised its integrity.

10.1By using the Platform, you consent to:

1. (a)Collection of usage data, forecasts, and interaction metadata;
2. (b)Algorithmic processing of your data for reputation scoring;
3. (c)Storage and processing of your data internationally;
4. (d)Use of anonymised and aggregated data for research and calibration.

10.2We use zero-knowledge proofs for provenance verification. Individual forecast data cannot be leaked through our verification systems.

10.3We will not sell individual user data to third parties during Alpha.

10.4You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting info@ideosphere.io. Deletion may take up to 30 days and certain data may be retained for legal compliance.

10.5A separate Privacy Policy provides additional detail on data handling.

11.1As an Alpha participant, you acknowledge that the Platform contains confidential and proprietary information belonging to Ideosphere.

11.2CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION includes, but is not limited to:

1. (a)Platform features, user interface, and design;
2. (b)Market mechanics, algorithms, and scoring systems;
3. (c)Unpublished documentation, specifications, and white papers;
4. (d)Pricing, business model, and strategic information;
5. (e)Any information not made publicly available by Ideosphere.

11.3You agree NOT to:

1. (a)Disclose Confidential Information to any third party;
2. (b)Share screenshots, recordings, or descriptions of non-public features;
3. (c)Discuss the mechanics or algorithms of the Platform except as described in our publicly available materials;
4. (d)Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive the source code or algorithms of the Platform.

11.4You MAY:

1. (a)Acknowledge that you are a participant in the Ideosphere Alpha;
2. (b)Discuss information that Ideosphere has made publicly available (e.g., on our website, published papers, or blog).

11.5These confidentiality obligations survive termination of your account and continue until the relevant information is made publicly available by Ideosphere.

11.6You acknowledge that breach of these confidentiality obligations may cause irreparable harm to Ideosphere, and that we may seek injunctive relief in addition to any other remedies available at law.

12.1Do NOT rely on any forecast, signal, score, or information from this Platform for financial, investment, legal, medical, or other important decisions.

12.2The Platform is experimental. Outputs may be inaccurate, misleading, or completely wrong.

12.3YOU ASSUME ALL RISK associated with your use of the Platform and any decisions you make based on information obtained from it.

13.1You agree NOT to:

1. (a)Manipulate markets, scores, or outcomes through coordinated activity, wash trading, or artificial transactions;
2. (b)Create or use multiple accounts to gain unfair advantage (Sybil attacks);
3. (c)Use automated tools, bots, or scripts without our express permission;
4. (d)Scrape, crawl, or extract data from the Platform without permission;
5. (e)Attempt to exploit bugs, vulnerabilities, or errors for personal gain;
6. (f)Post unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable content;
7. (g)Interfere with the operation of the Platform or other users' access;
8. (h)Violate any applicable law or regulation.

13.2We reserve the right to investigate and take appropriate action against anyone who violates these rules, including account termination and reporting to law enforcement.

14.1The Platform, including all software, designs, text, graphics, logos, and other materials, is owned by Ideosphere or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

14.2These Terms grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Platform for its intended purpose during the Alpha period.

14.3You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Platform without our express written permission.

15.1THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.

15.2WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. (a)MERCHANTABILITY;
2. (b)FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE;
3. (c)NON-INFRINGEMENT;
4. (d)ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT;
5. (e)UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION.

15.3WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

1. (a)The Platform will meet your requirements;
2. (b)The Platform will be available at any particular time;
3. (c)Results obtained from the Platform will be accurate or reliable;
4. (d)Any errors will be corrected.

16.1TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IDEOSPHERE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

1. (a)Loss of profits, revenue, or data;
2. (b)Loss of reputation or goodwill;
3. (c)Cost of substitute services;
4. (d)Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Platform.

16.2OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

1. (a)USD $100.00; or
2. (b)The amount you paid to Ideosphere in the 12 months preceding the claim.

16.3These limitations apply regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

16.4Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitations of liability. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

17.1You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ideosphere, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

1. (a)Your use of the Platform;
2. (b)Your violation of these Terms;
3. (c)Your violation of any law or the rights of any third party;
4. (d)Your User Contributions.

18.1BINDING ARBITRATION: Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or relating to these Terms or the Platform shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

18.2The arbitration shall be conducted in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, or at another location mutually agreed upon.

18.3The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

18.4SMALL CLAIMS EXCEPTION: Notwithstanding the above, either party may bring an individual action in small claims court if the claim qualifies.

18.5CLASS ACTION WAIVER: YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

18.6If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than arbitration, you waive any right to a jury trial.

19.1We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the revised Terms on the Platform with a new version number and effective date.

19.2Material changes will be notified via email or prominent notice on the Platform.

19.3Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of the changes.

19.4If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Platform.

20.1You may terminate your account at any time by contacting info@ideosphere.io.

20.2We may terminate or suspend your account at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

20.3Upon termination:

1. (a)Your right to access the Platform ceases immediately;
2. (b)IDEA tokens in your account may be forfeited (see Section 6);
3. (c)We may delete your data without obligation to retain or export it;
4. (d)Provisions that by their nature should survive (including Sections 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 21) will survive termination.

21.1These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

21.2Any legal action not subject to arbitration shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

22.1ENTIRE AGREEMENT: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Ideosphere regarding the Platform.

22.2SEVERABILITY: If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

22.3WAIVER: Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

22.4ASSIGNMENT: You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

22.5NOTICES: Notices to you may be sent to the email address associated with your account. Notices to us should be sent to info@ideosphere.io.

22.6FORCE MAJEURE: We shall not be liable for any failure or delay caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control.