Terms of Service
Intelligence Club Mesh Distributed Compute Network
Important: By using Intelligence Club Mesh services, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our services.
1. Service Overview
What We Provide
Intelligence Club ("IC", "we", "us") operates a distributed compute network that connects customers who need AI processing services with independent operators who provide computing resources. Our platform facilitates:
- Audio transcription using Whisper AI models
- Image generation using Stable Diffusion models
- Document processing and OCR (Optical Character Recognition)
- Other AI and machine learning workloads as available
How It Works
When you submit a job to our network:
- Your job enters a distributed queue system
- Available network operators claim and process jobs
- Results are encrypted and returned to you via email or API
- You are charged "ints" (compute time units) from your prepaid balance
Network Architecture
IC Mesh operates as a decentralized network where:
- Processing happens on independent operator hardware, not our servers
- We coordinate jobs but do not store or access your raw data
- Operators cannot access your unprocessed files or personal information
- All data transfers are encrypted end-to-end
2. User Accounts and Responsibilities
Account Creation
- You must provide accurate contact information
- You are responsible for maintaining account security
- You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent
- One person or entity per account
Prohibited Uses
You may not use IC Mesh for:
- Processing illegal, harmful, or copyrighted content without permission
- Generating content that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Creating deepfakes, non-consensual intimate images, or deceptive content
- Processing personal data of third parties without proper consent
- Attempting to reverse engineer, hack, or disrupt our services
- Commercial activities that compete directly with IC Mesh
Content Responsibility
- You retain ownership of all content you submit
- You warrant that you have rights to process submitted content
- You are solely responsible for compliance with applicable privacy laws
- We may refuse to process content that violates these terms
3. Payment Terms
Pricing and Billing
- Services are prepaid using "ints" (1 int = 1 second of compute time)
- Current pricing: $2 per 1,000 ints (see our pricing page for details)
- All prices are in USD and include applicable taxes
- Purchased ints never expire
Refunds
- Full refunds available within 30 days of purchase
- Unused ints may be refunded at any time
- Failed jobs are automatically refunded to your account
- Refunds processed within 5-10 business days
Payment Processing
- Payments processed by Stripe, Inc.
- Subject to Stripe's terms and conditions
- We do not store your payment information
4. Service Availability and Performance
Network Reliability
- We strive for high availability but cannot guarantee 100% uptime
- Processing times depend on network capacity and job complexity
- Jobs may be delayed during peak usage or network maintenance
- Failed jobs are automatically retried and refunded if unsuccessful
Quality Assurance
- We monitor operator performance and quarantine problematic nodes
- Processing quality depends on the AI models and operator hardware
- We provide best-effort service but cannot guarantee specific accuracy levels
- You should verify critical results independently
Service Changes
- We may modify, suspend, or discontinue services with reasonable notice
- Pricing may change with 30 days notice to existing customers
- New features may be added without notice
- Unused credits will be honored during any service transition
5. Data Security and Privacy
Data Processing
- Your files are processed by independent network operators
- Operators receive encrypted job data and cannot access raw content
- All data transfers use end-to-end encryption
- Processed files are automatically deleted after job completion
Data Retention
- Original files are deleted within 24 hours of processing
- Results are stored for 30 days and then deleted
- Metadata (job IDs, timestamps) retained for billing and support
- Account information retained until account deletion
Data Location
- Processing occurs on operator hardware worldwide
- We cannot guarantee specific geographic processing locations
- EU data may be processed outside the European Union
- You consent to this global processing model by using our services
6. Operator Terms
Becoming an Operator
- Operators must meet technical requirements and pass verification
- Operators are independent contractors, not employees
- Operators must maintain hardware and software dependencies
- We may suspend or remove operators at our discretion
Operator Payments
- Operators earn ints for successfully completed jobs
- Payment via Stripe Connect to operator's linked bank account
- Minimum cashout threshold: $10 USD equivalent
- Payments processed monthly unless requested sooner
Operator Responsibilities
- Maintain reliable internet connection and hardware
- Keep operator software updated
- Process jobs promptly and accurately
- Report technical issues or suspected abuse
- Comply with these terms and applicable laws
7. Intellectual Property
Your Content
- You retain all rights to content you submit
- You grant us limited license to process and deliver results
- We do not claim ownership of your content or results
- AI-generated content ownership follows applicable copyright law
Our Platform
- IC Mesh software and trademarks are our property
- Open source components licensed under their respective terms
- You may not copy, modify, or redistribute our platform
- API usage is subject to rate limits and acceptable use policies
8. Limitation of Liability
Service Disclaimers
IC MESH IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:
- Merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of results
- Security of data during processing
Liability Limits
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- Our total liability is limited to the amount you paid in the last 12 months
- We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- We are not liable for data loss, business interruption, or lost profits
- These limitations apply even if we knew of the possibility of such damages
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from claims arising from:
- Your use of the services
- Content you submit for processing
- Violation of these terms or applicable laws
- Infringement of third-party rights
9. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
- These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Hawaii
- Disputes subject to Hawaii state and federal court jurisdiction
- You consent to personal jurisdiction in Hawaii courts
Dispute Process
- Contact us first to resolve disputes informally
- Binding arbitration required for disputes over $500
- Arbitration conducted under American Arbitration Association rules
- Small claims court available for smaller disputes
Class Action Waiver
You waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration against us.
10. Termination
Termination by You
- Cancel your account at any time from the account page
- Unused credits will be refunded upon request
- Your data will be deleted within 30 days
Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate accounts for:
- Violation of these terms
- Fraudulent or abusive behavior
- Extended periods of inactivity
- Legal or regulatory requirements
Effect of Termination
- Access to services immediately discontinued
- Unused credits forfeited unless termination was our error
- Survival of payment obligations and liability limitations
11. Miscellaneous
Changes to Terms
- We may update these terms with reasonable notice
- Continued use constitutes acceptance of new terms
- Material changes require 30 days advance notice
Contact Information
Severability
If any provision of these terms is invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Intelligence Club regarding the use of our services.