📜 SimulateAI Terms of Use

Legal Terms and Conditions for Platform Usage

Effective Date: July 15, 2025

📋 Table of Contents

  1. Acceptance of Terms
  2. Purpose of the Platform
  3. Eligibility
  4. User Accounts and Conduct
  5. Research Participation
  6. Donations and Access
  7. Intellectual Property
  8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
  9. Modification of Terms
  10. Contact Information

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the SimulateAI platform ("Platform"), including all simulations, blog content, research study participation features, and discussion forums, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy.

Important: If you do not agree with these Terms, do not use the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of any updates to these Terms.

Purpose of the Platform

SimulateAI is an educational and research platform developed to promote ethical literacy in artificial intelligence (AI) through interactive simulations. The Platform provides:

  • Branching narrative scenarios related to AI ethics
  • Access to research studies on decision-making patterns
  • Educational content and blog articles
  • Community discussion features

Open Access: Users may engage with simulations freely without registration. However, access to research participation, profile features, and community tools may require account creation and a minimum donation.

Eligibility

To use the Platform, you must:

  1. Be at least 13 years old (or meet your jurisdiction's minimum age)
  2. Be at least 18 years old to participate in the research study
  3. Agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy
  4. If participating in the study, submit a minimum one-time donation of $5 USD
Age Verification: By using this Platform, you represent that you meet the age requirements specified above. Parents or guardians must supervise use by minors under 18.

User Accounts and Conduct

Registered users must provide accurate information and maintain the confidentiality of their login credentials. You are solely responsible for activity under your account.

🚫 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform for unlawful purposes
  • Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations
  • Post harmful, offensive, or misleading content in community features
  • Interfere with Platform functionality or attempt unauthorized access
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Upload malicious software or engage in harmful activities
Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms without prior notice.

Research Participation

🔬 Research Study Requirements

By choosing to participate in SimulateAI's research study:

  • You confirm you are 18 years or older
  • You agree to the terms outlined in our Consent Form
  • You consent to the collection of anonymized decision data for educational research purposes
  • Your data will be stored securely and used only for non-commercial research and educational analysis

Voluntary Participation: Participation is voluntary. You may opt out at any time by contacting research@simulateai.io.

Data Usage: Research data is used exclusively for academic research, educational improvement, and development of ethical AI governance models. No personal data is sold or shared with third parties.

Donations and Access

Users may support the platform by making one-time donations. A minimum donation of $5 USD is required to access research-only features and recognition perks (e.g., visual flair, badges).

Non-Refundable Contributions: All donations are considered contributions toward educational development and research infrastructure and are non-refundable.

💎 Premium Features

Donation-supported features include:

  • Access to exclusive research scenarios
  • Research participant badge and visual recognition
  • Enhanced profile customization options
  • Priority access to new features and content

Intellectual Property

All content on the SimulateAI platform—including simulations, radar charts, text, images, code, and branding—is the property of SimulateAI or its contributors and protected by intellectual property laws.

Copyright Protection: You may not reuse, reproduce, or distribute materials without explicit written permission from SimulateAI.

📚 Educational Use

Limited educational use may be permitted for:

  • Classroom instruction and academic research
  • Non-commercial educational presentations
  • Academic publications with proper attribution

Contact us for specific permissions at research@simulateai.io

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Platform is provided "as-is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that simulations or results are error-free or suitable for any specific purpose.

⚠️ Important Disclaimers

SimulateAI is not responsible for:

  • Emotional discomfort caused by simulation content
  • Third-party interactions or links
  • User-submitted content on discussion boards
  • Technical issues or service interruptions
  • Loss of data or account access

Educational Purpose: Content is designed for educational exploration and should not be considered professional advice for real-world ethical dilemmas.

Modification of Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

Notification: Users will be notified of significant changes via the Platform, email notification, or prominent notice on the website.

We encourage users to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

Contact Information

📞 Get in Touch

For questions about these Terms or the Platform, contact:

💬 General Support

Platform questions, technical issues, and general inquiries

research@simulateai.io

🔬 Research Team

Research participation, consent questions, and study inquiries

research@simulateai.io

⚖️ Legal Matters

Terms of use, privacy concerns, and legal inquiries

research@simulateai.io
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🌟 Thank you for supporting ethical AI education and contributing to the advancement of digital ethics research.

Last updated: July 15, 2025 | Document version: 1.0

These terms are effective immediately and supersede all previous versions.