Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and ScalableAnnotations, Inc. ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") governing your access to and use of our website at https://scalableannotations.com and all related services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, you must not access or use our Services.

2. Description of Services

ScalableAnnotations operates a platform that connects domain experts with organizations building frontier AI systems. Our Services include, but are not limited to:

• Recruiting, vetting, and onboarding domain experts across disciplines including science, mathematics, coding, medicine, law, and language
• Facilitating expert assignments for AI training, evaluation, alignment, and red-teaming projects
• Providing tools, workflows, and communication channels for project coordination
• Processing payments and compensation for completed work

3. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be capable of forming a legally binding contract under applicable law
• Not be prohibited from using the Services under any applicable law or regulation
• Provide accurate and complete information during registration and at all times thereafter

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements. We reserve the right to verify your eligibility at any time.

4. Account Registration & Security

If you create an account with us, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Keep your account information up to date
• Not share your account credentials with any third party
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities conducted through your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that we reasonably believe are compromised or in violation of these Terms.

5. User Obligations & Acceptable Use

When using our Services, you agree to:

• Provide truthful, accurate, and non-misleading information about your qualifications, expertise, and credentials
• Perform assigned work with professional diligence, accuracy, and in accordance with project guidelines
• Meet agreed-upon deadlines and communicate proactively about any delays
• Maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary materials, data, and information you access through our platform
• Not use our Services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or unauthorized purpose
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, networks, or other users' accounts
• Not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of our Services
• Not use automated tools (bots, scrapers, etc.) to access our Services without written permission
• Not submit AI-generated work as your own original human output unless expressly permitted by specific project guidelines
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

6. Confidentiality

As a user of our platform, you may receive or have access to confidential and proprietary information belonging to us, our clients, or other third parties ("Confidential Information"). You agree to:

• Hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence
• Not disclose Confidential Information to any third party without prior written authorization
• Not use Confidential Information for any purpose other than performing your authorized work
• Not copy, reproduce, or store Confidential Information beyond what is necessary for the assignment
• Return or destroy all Confidential Information upon completion of an assignment or upon our request
• Promptly notify us of any unauthorized disclosure or use of Confidential Information

These confidentiality obligations survive the termination of your relationship with us and remain in effect indefinitely or as specified in any separate agreement.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of our website and Services — including text, graphics, logos, trademarks, software, and underlying code — are owned by ScalableAnnotations, Inc. or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

Unless otherwise specified in a separate agreement, all work product created by you in the course of assignments facilitated through our platform shall be considered "work made for hire" and shall be owned by the applicable client or by us, as designated. You hereby assign all rights, title, and interest in such work product.

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide regarding our Services may be used by us without obligation or compensation to you.

8. Payment Terms

If you are engaged as an expert through our platform:

• Compensation rates and payment schedules will be communicated to you prior to each engagement
• Payment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of work in accordance with project requirements
• You are responsible for all applicable taxes on compensation received
• Payment processing times may vary; we will make reasonable efforts to process payments within the communicated timeframe
• We reserve the right to withhold payment for work that does not meet quality standards or violates these Terms

9. Independent Contractor Relationship

Experts engaged through our platform operate as independent contractors, not employees. Nothing in these Terms creates an employment relationship, partnership, joint venture, or agency between you and ScalableAnnotations, Inc.. As an independent contractor, you are solely responsible for your own taxes, insurance, and compliance with labor laws in your jurisdiction.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• ScalableAnnotations, Inc. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, goodwill, or business opportunities
• Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed the total amount paid to you by us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim
• We are not liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control (force majeure)

These limitations apply regardless of the theory of liability and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, including:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free operation
• Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content or information

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ScalableAnnotations, Inc., its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of or access to the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content or work product you submit through the Services
• Your breach of any confidentiality or non-disclosure obligations

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice. Grounds for termination include:

• Violation of these Terms or any applicable policies
• Fraudulent, misleading, or illegal activity
• Failure to meet quality standards or deadlines
• Breach of confidentiality obligations
• Extended inactivity on the platform

Upon termination, your right to use our Services ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including confidentiality, intellectual property, indemnification, and limitation of liability) shall remain in effect.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation within thirty (30) days. If unresolved, either party may pursue binding arbitration or the courts of competent jurisdiction, as determined by applicable law.

You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted on an individual basis and not as part of any class, consolidated, or representative action.

15. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting with an updated "Last updated" date. For material changes, we will provide reasonable notice via email or a prominent announcement. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Severability

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

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and ScalableAnnotations, Inc. regarding the use of our Services, superseding all prior communications and understandings.

18. Waiver

The failure of ScalableAnnotations, Inc. to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by us.

19. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which ScalableAnnotations, Inc. is incorporated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

20. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Email: manager@scalableannotations.com
• Company: ScalableAnnotations, Inc.
• Website: https://scalableannotations.com