Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 30, 2025

1. Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you (whether personally or on behalf of an entity) and Cognition ("we," "us," or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the Cognition website (the "Site") as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, which governs how we collect, use and disclose your personal information.

If you do not agree with all of these Terms, please do not access or use the Service. You must be at least 18 years old to use our Service. If you are a minor, you may only use the Service with permission and under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

DISCLAIMER: This document is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. We are not attorneys. You should consult a qualified attorney to ensure this document meets all legal requirements and is properly tailored to your business and jurisdiction.

2. Changes to These Terms

We may modify these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If the changes are material, we will notify you via email or through a notice on the Service. Your continued use of the Service following the posting of changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

3. Description of the Service

Cognition is an online platform that provides information, tools, and resources related to artificial intelligence and cognitive science education. The Service may include features such as user accounts, community forums, educational content, and other interactive services.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without prior notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.

4. Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to register an account. When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate and complete information and to keep that information updated. You must not create multiple accounts or impersonate another person.

Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to safeguard your account.

Account Termination

You may close your account at any time by contacting us. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your account or deny access to the Service for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Suspension or deletion of your account does not entitle you to compensation or reimbursement.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You must not:

• Violate laws or rights: Do not violate any applicable law or infringe upon any third‑party rights.
• Post harmful content: Do not post or transmit any content that is unlawful, abusive, harassing, threatening, defamatory, obscene, fraudulent, or otherwise objectionable.
• Copy or misuse content: Unless explicitly allowed, do not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from or otherwise exploit any content on the Service.
• Attempt unauthorized access: Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts, or to the systems or networks of the Service, including by hacking, password mining or any other means.
• Use bots or automate accounts: It is not permitted to create accounts by bots or automated methods.

We reserve the right to deny you access or terminate your account if you engage in conduct that violates these Terms or our legitimate interests.

6. User Content

If you post, upload, store or otherwise transmit content through the Service ("User Content"), you are responsible for the legality, reliability and appropriateness of such content. By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free, transferable license to use, modify, reproduce, distribute, display and perform your User Content in connection with operating and providing the Service. You represent and warrant that you have the rights to grant this license.

You must not post or transmit any User Content that:

• Infringes any copyright, trademark, trade secret or other proprietary rights.
• Is defamatory, obscene, offensive or promotes illegal activities.
• Contains personal information of others without their consent.
• Contains viruses, malware or harmful code that may impair the Service or other users' devices.

We do not pre‑screen User Content but may, at our discretion, remove or block content that violates these Terms or the law.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, features and functionality of the Service, including text, graphics, logos, images, software and code, are owned by Cognition or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may access and use the Service for your personal, non‑commercial use, but you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify or create derivative works from our content except as expressly permitted. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

8. Third‑Party Links and Resources

The Service may contain links to third‑party websites or resources. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of third‑party sites or services. Your access or use of such sites is at your own risk, and you should review the applicable terms and policies of any third‑party site.

9. Payments and Purchases

If your Service offers paid products or services, the following terms apply:

Pricing and Availability

Prices, descriptions and availability of products are subject to change without notice. Specific characteristics of the products are presented during the purchasing process.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment methods and any associated conditions or fees are provided during the purchasing process.

Order Submission

By submitting an order, you agree to pay the total price, taxes and applicable fees.

Retention of Ownership

Ownership of products is transferred only after full payment has been received.

Delivery

Products are delivered to the address you provide according to the delivery method shown in the order summary. You bear responsibility for delivery errors due to incorrect or incomplete information.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." YOU USE THE SERVICE AT YOUR OWN RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON‑INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Service will be error‑free or uninterrupted, that defects will be corrected, or that the Service or the servers that make it available are free of viruses or harmful components.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so these exclusions may not apply to you.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we (including our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents and contractors) will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including lost profits, lost revenue, loss of data or other intangible losses, arising from your use of or inability to use the Service.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising under these Terms is limited to the amount you have paid us in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the liability (or, if greater, one hundred US dollars).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold us (and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents) harmless from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Service;
• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your violation of any rights of a third party, including intellectual property or privacy rights; or
• Any User Content you submit to the Service.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms and your use of the Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration in Orange County, North Carolina, except that either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief to protect its intellectual property rights in any court of competent jurisdiction.

14. International Users

The Service is controlled and operated from our facilities in the United States. If you access the Service from other locations, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. Access to the Service from jurisdictions where its contents are unlawful is prohibited.

15. Changes and Termination

We may modify or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We may also update, modify or replace any part of these Terms. It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the Service after the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, you may contact us at: