Legal Document

Terms of Service

Council Safety of Artificial Intelligence (CSOAI)

Version 1.0
Last Updated: January 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the CSOAI website (csoai.org), platform, services, or resources, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use our services.

2. About CSOAI

Council Safety of Artificial Intelligence (CSOAI) is an independent, not-for-profit AI measurement body dedicated to AI safety governance. It measures and attests what systems do against dated law; it does not, and cannot, declare conformity — a conformity certificate requires an accreditation chain CSOAI does not hold.

Certification

AI safety certification and licensing

Frameworks

Compliance frameworks and tools

Training

Training and education resources

Infrastructure

Governance infrastructure for responsible AI

Mission: Prosperity, safety, and abundance for all through responsible AI governance.

3. Eligibility

You must be:

18+

Years old

Legally capable of entering contracts

Acting on behalf of organization (for membership)

4. Accounts

4.1 Registration

  • Provide accurate, complete information
  • Maintain current contact details
  • Keep login credentials secure

4.2 Account Security

  • You are responsible for all activity under your account
  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized access
  • We may suspend accounts for security reasons

5. Services

Certification Services

  • • Subject to Membership & Licensing Agreement
  • • Assessment results confidential
  • • May be revoked for non-compliance

Training & Resources

  • • Free resources available to all
  • • Premium resources for members
  • • May not be redistributed

Platform Access

  • • Access provided "as is"
  • • May modify or discontinue features
  • • Scheduled maintenance announced

6. Free Resources

CSOAI provides free access to:

Core training materials
Charter documentation
Compliance self-assessment tools
Educational resources

Why We Provide Free Resources

  • • Democratize AI safety knowledge
  • • Enable market adoption
  • • Support the mission of safe AI for all

Free resources may NOT be:

  • • Sold or commercialized
  • • Modified and redistributed
  • • Attributed to others

7. User Conduct

You agree NOT to:

Violate any laws or regulations
Infringe intellectual property rights
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
Misrepresent CSOAI certification status
Attempt to gain unauthorized access
Interfere with platform operation
Upload malicious code
Harass, abuse, or harm others
Use services for competitive intelligence
Reverse engineer our systems

Violations may result in:

  • • Account suspension or termination
  • • Membership revocation
  • • Legal action

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 CSOAI Ownership

CSOAI owns or licenses:

  • • The CSOAI name and logo
  • • The 52-article Partnership Charter
  • • All frameworks, tools, methodologies
  • • Website content and design
  • • Training materials

8.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited license to:

  • • Access and use services for intended purposes
  • • Download resources for personal/organizational use
  • • Reference CSOAI materials with attribution

8.3 Restrictions - You may NOT:

  • Remove copyright notices
  • Modify or create derivative works
  • Use CSOAI marks without authorization
  • Sublicense to third parties
  • 10-11. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

    10.1 "As Is" Provision

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

    No Guarantee

    • • Uninterrupted or error-free service
    • • That defects will be corrected
    • • Services free of viruses
    • • Specific outcomes from certification

    Important Notices

    • • Resources are informational, not legal advice
    • • CSOAI certification supports but does not guarantee regulatory compliance
    • • Consult qualified professionals for specific situations

    11.1 Limitation of Liability

    CSOAI shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages; loss of profits, data, or business opportunities; damages exceeding fees paid in the preceding 12 months (or £100 for free users).

    12. Indemnification

    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless CSOAI from claims arising from: your use of services, violation of these Terms, infringement of third-party rights, or your AI systems/business activities.

    13. Termination

    By You: Stop using services at any time.

    By CSOAI: For violation of Terms, suspected fraud, extended inactivity, or at our discretion with reasonable notice.

    14. Changes to Terms

    We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes are effective when posted. Material changes notified via website banner or email. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

    15. Governing Law

    These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of England and Wales.

    16. Dispute Resolution

    1

    Informal Resolution

    Contact us first

    2

    Mediation

    CEDR or equivalent

    3

    Courts

    England and Wales

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