Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using AI Transparency Hub (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

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2. Nature of the Site — Informational Purposes Only

AI Transparency Hub provides information about:

• AI model cards and system cards published by third-party AI providers
• The EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) and related guidance documents
• AI-powered software products and services

All content is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. This Site does not provide legal, regulatory, technical, financial, or professional advice of any kind.

The EU AI Act and related guidance documents are complex and evolving. The information on this Site may not reflect the most current legal developments, official interpretations, or guidance. Laws and regulations can change, and information that was accurate at the time of publication may become outdated.

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3. No Legal Advice

The information on this Site relating to the EU AI Act, AI obligations, and AI governance is provided for general awareness only. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice, and no solicitor-client or legal adviser relationship is formed by your use of this Site.

If you need advice on EU AI Act compliance, AI governance, data protection, or any other legal matter, you should seek independent legal advice from a qualified professional in the relevant jurisdiction.

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4. Affiliate Disclosure

This Site participates in affiliate marketing programmes. Some links on this Site — particularly on the AI Tools page — are affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase or sign up for a service, at no additional cost to you.

Our editorial content is not influenced by affiliate relationships. We aim to list tools we believe provide genuine value to our readers. However, you should be aware that we have a commercial interest in links on the AI Tools page.

Affiliate links are identified with rel="sponsored" in the page source and the affiliate disclosure notice at the top of the AI Tools page.

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5. Accuracy of Information

We make reasonable efforts to ensure the information on this Site is accurate and up to date. However, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Site.

In particular:

• Model card links point to documentation maintained by third-party AI providers, which may change or be removed without notice.
• Pricing information for affiliate products is indicative and may change; always verify current pricing with the vendor.
• EU AI Act obligations and guidance are evolving; you should consult the official EU sources for authoritative text.

If you spot an error or outdated information, please let us know via the feedback form.

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6. Intellectual Property

All original content on this Site — including text, layout, design, and code — is the property of AI Transparency Hub and is protected by applicable copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our original content without our prior written permission.

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. Where this Site references or links to third-party content (such as EU legislation, AI provider documentation, or product descriptions), that content remains the property of its respective owners. Links to external documents are provided under fair dealing / fair use principles for informational purposes.

The EU AI Act text is published by the EU Publications Office and is subject to the EUR-Lex legal notice. EU legislative texts are generally available for reuse subject to acknowledgement.

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7. External Links

This Site contains links to external websites operated by third parties, including AI providers, EU institutions, affiliate partners, and other organisations. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

We have no control over the content, accuracy, or availability of external websites. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement by AI Transparency Hub. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any third-party website.

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8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, AI Transparency Hub shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use the Site
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or goodwill
• Damage arising from reliance on information on the Site
• Damage arising from purchases made through affiliate links
• Damage arising from links to or from third-party websites

This limitation applies whether the claim is based on contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or any other legal theory, and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law (such as liability for fraud, death, or personal injury caused by negligence).

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9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

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10. User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree not to:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates applicable law
• Submit false or misleading information via the feedback form
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its infrastructure
• Use automated tools to scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Site in a manner that impairs its operation

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11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms or your use of the Site.

If you are a consumer located in the EU, you also benefit from any mandatory consumer protection provisions that apply in your country of residence. Nothing in these Terms affects your rights as a consumer under applicable EU consumer law.

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12. Changes to the Site

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice. We are not liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

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13. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please use our feedback form or email us at [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS].