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1. Introduction

Welcome to IITSS Knowledge Stack ("IITSS", "we", "our" or "us").

These Terms & Conditions govern access to and use of the IITSS Knowledge Stack website, AI Agent Marketplace, associated applications and services.

The platform provides an online marketplace that enables developers, publishers, technology providers and organizations to upload, list, promote, sell, purchase, subscribe to and use AI Agents.

By registering, accessing or using the platform, you agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, you must not use the platform.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

Platform: IITSS Knowledge Stack website and marketplace.
User: Any individual or organization accessing the platform.
Agent Creator / Publisher: A person or organization uploading and publishing an AI Agent.
Buyer / Customer: A person or organization purchasing or subscribing to an AI Agent.
AI Agent: An artificial intelligence-powered application, assistant, workflow, automation or software solution listed on the marketplace.
Listing: Information, description, pricing and related materials displayed for an AI Agent.
Subscription: A recurring or time-bound payment arrangement providing access to an AI Agent.
Third-Party Services: External APIs, cloud services, AI models, payment gateways and integrations used by the platform or an Agent.

3. User Registration and Account Responsibilities

Users may be required to register an account to access certain marketplace features.

Users agree to:

Provide accurate and complete registration information.
Maintain the confidentiality of account credentials.
Notify IITSS of unauthorized account access.
Use the platform only for lawful purposes.
Keep account and business information updated.
Accept responsibility for activities performed through their accounts.

IITSS reserves the right to restrict, suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or applicable laws.

4. Agent Upload and Publishing Requirements

Agent Creators may upload and publish AI Agents subject to platform approval and applicable publishing guidelines.

Publishers must:

Own or possess appropriate rights and licenses for the uploaded Agent.
Provide accurate descriptions, functionality details and technical requirements.
Disclose applicable dependencies, integrations and third-party services.
Declare pricing, licensing and subscription conditions.
Ensure Agents do not contain malicious code, unauthorized access mechanisms or harmful functionality.
Disclose relevant data collection and processing practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable privacy, security and intellectual property laws.

IITSS reserves the right to review, reject, suspend or remove any Agent that violates platform policies, presents security risks or fails to meet publishing requirements.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Ownership of AI Agents

Agent Creators retain ownership of their original intellectual property, including source code, configurations, workflows, documentation and proprietary components, subject to applicable third-party rights and licenses.

5.2 License to IITSS

By uploading an Agent, the Publisher grants IITSS a limited, non-exclusive, worldwide license to host, display, market, distribute and make the Agent available through the marketplace for the purpose of operating the platform and fulfilling marketplace transactions.

This license does not transfer ownership of the Agent to IITSS.

5.3 Buyer Usage Rights

Purchasing or subscribing to an AI Agent does not automatically transfer ownership of the Agent or its source code.

Buyers receive only the usage rights specified in the applicable Agent license, purchase terms or subscription agreement.

5.4 Intellectual Property Complaints

Users must not upload, distribute or sell content that infringes another party's intellectual property rights.

IITSS may remove disputed content or suspend listings while investigating legitimate complaints.

6. Pricing, Payments and Marketplace Transactions

AI Agents may be offered through:

One-time purchases.
Monthly or annual subscriptions.
Usage-based pricing.
Free or trial access.
Custom enterprise licensing.

The applicable pricing and payment conditions will be displayed during the purchase process.

Users agree that:

All applicable charges must be paid before or according to the stated payment terms.
Payment processing may be handled by authorized third-party payment providers.
Taxes, including applicable GST, may be charged as required by law.
IITSS may facilitate transactions between Publishers and Buyers according to the marketplace commercial model.
Publisher commissions, platform fees and revenue-sharing arrangements will be governed by separate commercial agreements or published seller terms.

7. Subscription and Cancellation

Where an Agent is offered through subscription:

Subscription duration and renewal conditions will be disclosed before purchase.
Users may cancel subscriptions according to the applicable cancellation procedure.
Cancellation will generally prevent future renewals but may not automatically provide a refund for an existing billing period.
Access after cancellation will depend on the subscription terms.
Any changes to subscription pricing will be communicated in accordance with applicable requirements.

8. Refund and Cancellation Policy

Refund eligibility will depend on the nature of the purchase, Agent license, subscription terms and applicable consumer protection laws.

Refunds may be considered in circumstances such as:

Duplicate payments.
Incorrect or unauthorized transactions.
Material misrepresentation of an Agent.
Verified technical failures preventing access to a purchased Agent.

Refund requests must be submitted through the designated customer support channel.

IITSS reserves the right to review refund requests and determine eligibility in accordance with applicable laws and published refund conditions.

9. AI Agent Performance and Limitations

AI Agents may use third-party AI models, APIs, automation tools and external services.

Users acknowledge that:

AI-generated responses may contain errors or incomplete information.
Agent performance may depend on external services and data availability.
AI outputs should be independently reviewed before business-critical decisions.
IITSS does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free Agent performance.
Agent functionality may change due to model updates, API changes or third-party service modifications.

Users remain responsible for evaluating the suitability of an Agent for their intended business purpose.

10. Data Privacy and Security

All users must comply with the IITSS Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

Users must not:

Upload personal or confidential information without appropriate authorization.
Use Agents to collect or process information unlawfully.
Attempt unauthorized access to other users' data.
Disclose confidential information belonging to other users.
Circumvent platform security or access restrictions.

Publishers are responsible for appropriately disclosing how their Agents collect, process, store and transmit customer information.

11. Prohibited Activities

Users must not use the marketplace to:

Distribute malware, spyware or malicious software.
Conduct unauthorized surveillance or data collection.
Engage in fraud, impersonation or identity theft.
Violate intellectual property rights.
Develop or distribute unlawful or harmful AI applications.
Circumvent payment systems or licensing restrictions.
Reverse engineer or exploit platform systems without authorization.
Interfere with marketplace operations or other users' access.
Misrepresent an Agent's capabilities, certifications or performance.

IITSS may suspend accounts or remove Agents involved in prohibited activities.

12. Third-Party Services and Integrations

The marketplace and individual Agents may integrate with third-party services, including AI model providers, cloud platforms, payment gateways and external APIs.

Such services may be subject to separate terms, licenses and privacy policies.

IITSS is not responsible for independent third-party services or their availability, subject to applicable law and any contractual obligations undertaken by IITSS.

13. Platform Availability and Maintenance

IITSS aims to maintain the availability and reliability of the marketplace.

However, access may occasionally be interrupted due to:

Scheduled maintenance.
Technical failures.
Security incidents.
Infrastructure or network disruptions.
Third-party service outages.
Circumstances beyond reasonable control.

IITSS reserves the right to modify, update or discontinue platform features, subject to applicable contractual and legal obligations.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, IITSS will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential losses arising from the use of the marketplace or third-party AI Agents.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

Users are responsible for evaluating AI-generated outputs and ensuring that purchased Agents are suitable for their intended purposes.

15. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold IITSS, its affiliates, directors, employees and representatives harmless from third-party claims, losses and reasonable expenses arising from:

Violation of these Terms.
Unauthorized use of intellectual property.
Unlawful or misleading content uploaded by the user.
Misuse of AI Agents.
Violation of applicable laws or third-party rights.

This provision applies to the extent permitted by applicable law.

16. Account Suspension and Termination

IITSS may suspend or terminate access where:

A user violates these Terms.
An Agent presents a security or legal risk.
Fraudulent activities are identified.
A user misuses the marketplace.
Continued access creates a material risk to the platform or other users.

Where appropriate, IITSS may provide notice and an opportunity to resolve the issue.

Termination does not eliminate outstanding payment obligations or rights and obligations that are intended to survive termination.

17. Changes to Terms & Conditions

IITSS reserves the right to update these Terms & Conditions to reflect changes in marketplace services, technology, business practices or applicable legal requirements.

Updated terms will be published on the website with the revised effective date.

Continued use of the platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance where legally permitted. Where required, explicit user acceptance will be obtained.

18. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India.

Subject to applicable mandatory legal requirements, disputes arising from the use of the platform shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in India.

19. Contact Information

For questions, concerns or complaints relating to these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Legal & Compliance TeamIITSS Knowledge StackEmail: Website: Address:

20. Acceptance of Terms

By registering, accessing or using IITSS Knowledge Stack, users acknowledge that they have read, understood and agreed to these Terms & Conditions and the applicable marketplace policies.