Terms of Service
Theios Research Institute, Inc.
Last Updated: September 26, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the websites, services, and research materials provided by Theios Research Institute (including but not limited to theios.org and related domains), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access our services.
2. Description of Service
Theios Research Institute provides:
- Academic Research: Structured knowledge frameworks and discovery engines
- Open Source Projects: Including the Codex Nexus Discovery Engine
- Educational Content: Research methodologies, publications, and documentation
- Professional Services: Research consultation and collaboration opportunities
3. Intellectual Property Rights
Our Content
The content, organization, graphics, design, compilation, magnetic translation, digital conversion, and other matters related to our services are protected under applicable copyrights, trademarks, and other proprietary rights. The copying, redistribution, use, or publication by you of any such matters or any part of our services, except as allowed by our open source licenses, is strictly prohibited.
Open Source Materials
Certain research materials and software are released under open source licenses (such as MIT License). These materials are clearly marked and subject to their respective license terms, which take precedence over these Terms for those specific materials.
Proprietary Research
Some research methodologies, algorithms, and analytical frameworks remain proprietary to Theios Research Institute. Unauthorized reverse engineering, replication, or commercial use of proprietary elements is prohibited.
4. User Conduct
You agree not to use our services to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights
- Transmit harmful, threatening, or harassing content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with the proper functioning of our services
- Extract, scrape, or systematically collect our proprietary data
- Use our research for harmful or unethical purposes
5. Academic and Research Use
Citation Requirements
When referencing our research, methodologies, or data in academic work, proper citation is required using our provided citation formats.
Collaboration
We welcome academic collaboration. Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss potential partnerships.
Data Usage
Public research data may be used for non-commercial academic purposes with proper attribution. Commercial use requires explicit permission.
6. Privacy and Data Collection
Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.
We use Google Analytics to understand how our services are used. This helps us improve our research and educational offerings.
7. Disclaimers
Research Nature
Our content is provided for research and educational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, research is inherently evolving, and findings may change as new data becomes available.
No Warranties
Our services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Theios Research Institute be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
8. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Material changes will be highlighted with updated "Last Modified" dates and, where appropriate, additional notice.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.
Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately.
10. Governing Law
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
11. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
12. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact:
Theios Research Institute, Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Research Inquiries: [email protected]
Website: https://theios.org
13. Acknowledgment
By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.