Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Synaptek Lab. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.

These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our educational platform.

2. Description of Service

Synaptek Lab is a non-profit educational platform that provides:

• Free educational content on AI, ML, MLOps, Gen AI, and Agentic AI
• Agent Studio - a playground for building and testing AI agents
• Tutorials, documentation, and learning resources
• Community forums and discussions

All services are provided free of charge for educational purposes.

3. User Accounts and Registration

Currently, Synaptek Lab does not require user registration for most services. If we implement user accounts in the future:

• You must provide accurate and complete information
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must be at least 13 years old to create an account
• You may not use another person's account without permission

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our services for:

• Educational and learning purposes
• Personal skill development
• Non-commercial research and experimentation
• Building and testing AI agents in the Agent Studio

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree NOT to:

• Use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Violate any laws in your jurisdiction
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful software
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with our services
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Create content that is offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on Synaptek Lab (tutorials, documentation, code examples, designs) is provided under open educational principles. You may use our educational materials for learning purposes, with proper attribution.

5.2 Your Content

Any code, agents, or content you create using our Agent Studio remains your property. We do not claim ownership of your work. However, you grant us permission to display your content within the platform if you choose to share it publicly.

5.3 Third-Party Content

Our platform may link to or reference third-party resources. We do not claim ownership of external content and are not responsible for third-party materials.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights

While we strive to provide accurate educational content, we make no guarantees about the outcomes of using our materials or tools.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Synaptek Lab shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or revenue
• Damages resulting from use or inability to use our services
• Damages resulting from user-generated content or actions
• Damages from unauthorized access to your data

As a non-profit educational platform, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

8. Educational Disclaimer

The information and tools provided on Synaptek Lab are for educational purposes only. They should not be considered as:

• Professional advice or consultation
• Guaranteed solutions for production environments
• Certified or officially endorsed training
• A substitute for formal education or professional expertise

Always verify information and test thoroughly before implementing in critical systems.

9. Agent Studio Terms

When using our Agent Studio:

• Your work is primarily stored locally in your browser
• We do not guarantee permanent storage of your agents or code
• You are responsible for backing up important work
• Test agents thoroughly before deployment in any production environment
• You are responsible for ensuring your agents comply with applicable laws and regulations

10. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue any service, temporarily or permanently
• Update features and functionality
• Change or remove content
• Impose limits on certain features

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes, but are not obligated to do so.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend access to our services immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms of Service
• Illegal or fraudulent activity
• Actions that harm other users or our platform
• Any reason at our discretion

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes shall be resolved through good faith negotiations or appropriate legal channels.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: legal@synapteklab.org
• Support: support@synapteklab.org
• Contact Form: Visit our Contact page

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.