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Terms of Use

Last updated: February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Psychopathia.AI ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Intellectual Property

The content on this Website, including but not limited to the Psychopathia Machinalis framework, research papers, text, graphics, logos, and other materials, is protected by intellectual property rights.

• Academic Use: You may cite and reference our work for academic and research purposes with proper attribution.
• Commercial Use: Commercial use of our content requires prior written permission.
• Attribution: When referencing our work, please cite: Watson, N. & Hessami, A. "Psychopathia Machinalis: A Nosological Framework for Understanding Pathologies in Advanced Artificial Intelligence."

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not:

• Infringe on the rights of others
• Restrict or inhibit anyone else's use of the Website
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

4. Research Content

The content on this Website is provided for educational and research purposes. While we strive for accuracy:

• The framework represents ongoing research and may be updated
• It should not be used as the sole basis for critical decisions
• We encourage peer review and academic discourse

5. External Links

The Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be available at all times
• The content will be error-free or complete
• Any errors will be corrected

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us.