Terms of Service

Last updated: December 29, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using MidnightAI.org ("the Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Website.

The Website is operated by Beckham Labs. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Beckham Labs.

2. Description of Service

MidnightAI.org is an academic research initiative that tracks and analyzes humanity's progress toward superintelligent artificial intelligence. Our services include:

  • AI progress tracking and visualization
  • Analysis of AI capabilities and breakthroughs
  • News aggregation from AI research sources
  • Company profiles and comparisons
  • Research methodology documentation

3. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

Our predictions, assessments, and analyses regarding AI progress are for informational and educational purposes only. They should not be:

  • Relied upon for investment decisions
  • Considered as professional or expert advice
  • Used as the sole basis for business or policy decisions
  • Interpreted as guarantees of future outcomes

We make no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the Website.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on MidnightAI.org, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, data visualizations, and software, is the property of Beckham Labs or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

You may:

  • View and read content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our content
  • Cite our research with proper attribution (see our citation guide)

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or republish content without permission
  • Use our content for commercial purposes without a license
  • Remove or alter any copyright or trademark notices
  • Create derivative works without authorization

5. Donations

Donations made through our Website are voluntary contributions to support our research. By making a donation, you agree that:

  • Donations are non-refundable except as required by law
  • Donations do not entitle you to any goods or services
  • Payment processing is handled by Stripe
  • You are responsible for any taxes associated with your donation

Donation amounts are limited to between $1 and $500 USD per transaction to prevent fraud and ensure compliance.

6. User Conduct

When using our Website, you agree not to:

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use automated tools to scrape or download content in bulk
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Website
  • Attempt to bypass rate limits or security measures
  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
  • Transmit any malicious code or content

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BECKHAM LABS AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, including but not limited to:

  • Loss of profits or revenue
  • Loss of data
  • Business interruption
  • Decisions made based on our content

Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100 USD, whichever is greater.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Beckham Labs, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of a third party

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your use of such sites is at your own risk.

10. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation.

11. Changes to Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

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