Terms of Service

These Terms govern your access to and use of the Emergent Physics Lab website and the open research materials we publish (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms.

1. Research Use Only

The Service is provided for non-commercial research, education, and scientific collaboration. No commercial use of our ideas, methods, processes, code, or outputs is permitted without a separate written license from the project owner.

2. No Professional Advice

Content is exploratory and provided "as is" for scientific discussion. It does not constitute professional advice (including scientific, engineering, medical, or investment advice).

3. Intellectual Property & License

Unless otherwise noted, the source code and research materials are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license. Non-commercial usage with attribution is permitted; no distribution of modified versions and no commercial use without a separate written agreement. See the LICENSE file for full terms.

Commercial Licensing: Commercial use, derivative works, and proprietary applications require a separate paid license. See our Commercial License Request Guide or contact licensing@emergentphysicslab.com.

4. Third-Party Components

We may include third-party libraries subject to their own licenses. You are responsible for complying with any third-party terms.

5. No Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. We make no guarantee of accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.

7. Changes

We may update these Terms. Material changes will be indicated by updating the date above.

See also: Privacy Policy • Research Disclaimer