1. Overview and Acceptance

The Source Observer services may contain AI-powered tools ("AI Tools"). You agree to use AI Tools, AI-generated content, and Generative AI Content (as defined below) in compliance with this policy and any applicable law.

AI Tools may be built on or supported by third-party services. You acknowledge that your use of AI Tools, AI Content, and Generative AI Content may also be subject to the terms and conditions, usage guidelines, and other related agreements of such third-party services, and you agree to be solely responsible for complying with all applicable terms.

2. AI Content Disclaimers and Limitations

You acknowledge and agree that:

• Accuracy and Completeness: AI-generated content may be incomplete, inaccurate, or offensive and does not represent, in any way, any views, endorsements, or affiliations of The Source Observer or its operators.
• Use at Your Own Risk: Any reliance on AI-generated content is at your own risk. You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy and suitability of AI content for your purposes.
• No Warranties: The Source Observer disclaims all warranties, express or implied, in relation to AI Content, including any warranty that AI Content does not violate the rights of third parties or any applicable law.
• Human Review Required: You shall conduct human review and evaluation of AI Content before engaging in any use of AI Content for critical decisions, publication, or distribution.
• General Disclaimers Apply: All other disclaimers herein, including but not limited to warranties and limitations of liability, apply to AI Content to the fullest extent as contemplated in our Terms of Service.

3. Ownership of Generative AI Content

To the extent that and only where:

1. You provide input to AI Tools;
2. You own all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions in the input you provide to AI Tools; and
3. You receive output from AI Tools based on the input you provide to AI Tools ("Generative AI Content"),

you own all rights, title, and interests, if any, in and to Generative AI Content.

4. Prohibited Inputs to AI Tools

You agree that you shall not provide any input to AI Tools which:

• Infringes Intellectual Property: Contains trademarks or other materials subject to third-party intellectual property rights, unless you own the necessary rights in such materials.
• Violates Privacy: Contains personal information, unless you own the necessary permissions to such information, including but not limited to having complied with all data protection and privacy laws applicable to such personal information.
• Generates Infringing Content: Is intended to generate output that is substantially similar to works that are subject to third-party intellectual property rights, unless you own the necessary rights in such work.
• Violates Content Policy: Is in violation of our Content Policy or is intended to generate or distribute output that is in violation of our Content Policy.
• Breaches Terms: Is in breach of our Terms of Service.
• Violates Law: Is in violation of any applicable law, including but not limited to laws regarding harassment, hate speech, defamation, or illegal activities.

5. Your Responsibilities

When using AI Tools, you are responsible for:

• Compliance: Ensuring all inputs and uses comply with this policy, our Terms of Service, and applicable laws.
• Verification: Conducting appropriate human review and fact-checking of AI-generated content before use.
• Rights Management: Securing all necessary rights and permissions for content you input to AI Tools.
• Third-Party Terms: Understanding and complying with any third-party AI service provider terms that may apply.
• Data Protection: Ensuring compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws when inputting any personal or sensitive information.

6. Acceptable Use

AI Tools provided by The Source Observer are intended for:

• Research and analysis assistance
• Content summarization and organization
• Semantic search and information retrieval
• Data processing and pattern recognition
• Educational and informational purposes

AI Tools should not be used as a substitute for professional advice (legal, medical, financial, etc.) or for making critical decisions without proper human oversight and verification.

7. Modifications to This Policy

The Source Observer reserves the right to modify this AI Usage Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of AI Tools after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about this AI Usage Policy, please contact us through our support channels or via the contact information provided in our main Terms of Service.