Terms of Use

Agreement to Terms

Welcome to The ReformAItion Institute. By accessing or using our website at ecclesiai.org (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

About The ReformAItion Institute

The ReformAItion Institute is a research and policy development organization dedicated to advancing ethically aligned, theologically sound AI policy that protects vulnerable populations and promotes human flourishing. We conduct research, provide consultancy services, and engage with policymakers in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and United Nations.

Our mission is to ensure that artificial intelligence governance reflects values of human dignity, justice, and the common good.

Use of Website

Permitted Uses

You may use our Website for lawful purposes, including:

• Learning about our research and policy work
• Reading blog posts and insights
• Contacting us for information or collaboration
• Supporting our work through donations
• Accessing resources and educational materials

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Website to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malware
• Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
• Harass, abuse, or harm others
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Scrape, data mine, or use automated tools without permission
• Misrepresent your affiliation with The ReformAItion Institute

Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, research reports, policy briefs, blog posts, and software, is the property of The ReformAItion Institute or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may:

• View and read content on the Website
• Download resources explicitly made available for download
• Share links to our content on social media
• Cite our research with proper attribution

Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display content without permission
• Modify, create derivative works, or reverse engineer our materials
• Remove copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization

For permissions beyond this limited license, contact us at hello@ecclesiai.org.

Research and Publications

Our research reports, policy briefs, blog posts, and other publications are provided for informational and educational purposes. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information presented.

Citations and quotations from our work should include proper attribution to The ReformAItion Institute and the specific author(s). For academic or commercial use of our research, please contact us for permissions.

Our policy recommendations represent our informed perspectives based on theological ethics, technical expertise, and empirical research. They do not constitute legal advice, and we are not liable for policy decisions made by governments or organizations based on our recommendations.

User Submissions

If you submit comments, feedback, suggestions, or other content to us through the Website, email, or other means, you grant The ReformAItion Institute a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for our mission-related purposes.

You represent and warrant that any content you submit does not infringe on the rights of any third party and does not violate any applicable laws.

Donations and Financial Contributions

Donations to The ReformAItion Institute support our research, policy development, and advocacy work. All donations are voluntary and non-refundable except as required by law or in cases of processing errors.

We will acknowledge donations as specified by donors and in accordance with applicable tax laws. Donors are responsible for consulting their tax advisors regarding the deductibility of contributions.

We reserve the right to refuse or return any donation that we determine may be from an inappropriate source or would compromise our mission or independence.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including our partner organizations, media outlets, and government agencies. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes.

We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites. You access third-party sites at your own risk and should review their terms and conditions.

Disclaimers

The website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The ReformAItion Institute disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that:

• The Website will be available, uninterrupted, or error-free
• Content will be accurate, complete, or up-to-date
• Defects will be corrected
• The Website or servers are free from viruses or harmful components

Your use of the Website is at your own risk. You are responsible for implementing appropriate safeguards to protect your data and systems.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The ReformAItion Institute and its directors, officers, employees, partners, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the website.

This limitation applies to damages for loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless The ReformAItion Institute and its directors, officers, employees, partners, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which The ReformAItion Institute is organized, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and The ReformAItion Institute regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.