Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to AI Ethics Mark ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website at aiethicsmark.com and our certification services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

2. About AI Ethics Mark

AI Ethics Mark is an independent certification body that provides standards-based assessment and certification for responsible AI practices in business. We are not affiliated with any government agency.

3. Use of Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website to:

• Research our certification standards and processes
• Search our directory of certified organizations
• Verify certification status
• Apply for certification
• Access educational resources

3.2 Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Use our website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
• Interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Misrepresent your certification status or use our marks without authorization
• Scrape or harvest data from our website without permission

4. Certification Services

4.1 Application Process

Organizations applying for certification must provide accurate and complete information. False or misleading information may result in application rejection or certification revocation.

4.2 Certification Fees

Certification fees are non-refundable once the assessment process has begun. Fees are subject to change with 90 days notice to existing certified organizations.

4.3 Certification Validity

Certifications are valid for one year from the date of issuance and require annual recertification. Organizations must maintain compliance with our standards throughout the certification period.

4.4 Use of Certification Mark

Certified organizations may display the AI Ethics Mark certification badge in accordance with our brand guidelines. Misuse of the mark may result in immediate certification revocation.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of AI Ethics Mark or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark laws.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that our website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AI Ethics Mark shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or services.

8. Complaints and Disputes

We maintain a formal complaints process for issues related to certification decisions, certified organizations, or our services. Complaints should be submitted to complaints@aiethicsmark.com.

9. Changes to Terms

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

10. Governing Law

These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which AI Ethics Mark is registered, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us at:
Email: legal@aiethicsmark.com
Website: aiethicsmark.com