IMPORTANT: AI-GENERATED CONTENT DISCLAIMER
THIS PLATFORM UTILIZES LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS (LLMs) AND OTHER ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS TO GENERATE FORECASTS AND CONTENT. AI-GENERATED OUTPUTS MAY BE INACCURATE, INCOMPLETE, OUTDATED, OR MISLEADING. YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU USE THIS PLATFORM AND RELY ON ANY AI-GENERATED CONTENT ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. TIER9AI, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY DECISIONS, ACTIONS, OR CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF OR RELIANCE ON AI-GENERATED CONTENT.
Welcome to Tier9. These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Tier9AI, Inc. ("Tier9," "we," "us," or "our"), a Delaware corporation, governing your access to and use of the Tier9 platform, website, and services (collectively, the "Services").
BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, INCLUDING THE BINDING ARBITRATION CLAUSE AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER IN SECTION 13. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS IN THEIR ENTIRETY, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE OUR SERVICES.
1. AI-GENERATED CONTENT AND DATA SOURCES
CRITICAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT
YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:
- THE FORECASTS, ANALYSES, AND CONTENT PROVIDED THROUGH THIS PLATFORM ARE GENERATED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY LARGE LANGUAGE MODELS (LLMs), MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS, AND OTHER ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS;
- AI-GENERATED CONTENT IS INHERENTLY UNRELIABLE AND MAY CONTAIN ERRORS, INACCURACIES, HALLUCINATIONS, OUTDATED INFORMATION, OR COMPLETE FABRICATIONS;
- TIER9 AGGREGATES AND SYNTHESIZES OUTPUTS FROM MULTIPLE AI SYSTEMS AND THIRD-PARTY DATA SOURCES, NONE OF WHICH WE CONTROL OR VERIFY FOR ACCURACY;
- NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY IS MADE REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, TIMELINESS, OR SUITABILITY OF ANY AI-GENERATED CONTENT FOR ANY PURPOSE;
- YOU ASSUME ALL RISK ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR USE OF AND RELIANCE ON AI-GENERATED CONTENT.
1.1 Nature of AI-Generated Forecasts
The forecasts, predictions, risk assessments, and analytical content provided through Tier9 are generated using a combination of:
- Large Language Models (LLMs) including but not limited to models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI providers;
- Proprietary machine learning algorithms and statistical models;
- Aggregated data from third-party sources including government agencies, international organizations, and commercial data providers;
- Human forecaster inputs that are processed and aggregated algorithmically.
1.2 Known Limitations of AI Systems
You acknowledge that AI systems, including LLMs, have known and documented limitations including but not limited to:
- Hallucinations: AI systems may generate plausible-sounding but entirely fabricated information, statistics, citations, or predictions;
- Training Data Cutoffs: AI models are trained on historical data and may not reflect current events, recent developments, or real-time information;
- Bias: AI outputs may reflect biases present in training data, including geographic, cultural, political, or methodological biases;
- Lack of Reasoning: AI systems do not possess true understanding or reasoning capabilities and may produce outputs that appear logical but are fundamentally flawed;
- Inconsistency: The same query may produce different results at different times, and AI systems may contradict themselves;
- Context Limitations: AI systems may fail to properly account for nuanced, complex, or rapidly changing situations.
1.3 No Verification Obligation
Tier9 is under no obligation to verify, fact-check, validate, or confirm the accuracy of any AI-generated content before publication. We do not independently verify the outputs of AI systems against primary sources, real-world data, or expert opinion. The presentation of information on this platform does not constitute endorsement of its accuracy or reliability.
1.4 User's Duty to Verify
YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR INDEPENDENTLY VERIFYING ANY INFORMATION, FORECAST, OR ANALYSIS OBTAINED THROUGH THIS PLATFORM BEFORE RELYING ON IT FOR ANY PURPOSE. You should consult primary sources, qualified professionals, and authoritative references before making any decision based on content from this platform.
2. Description of Services
Tier9 is an experimental forecasting platform that aggregates predictions from artificial intelligence systems and human forecasters to generate probabilistic estimates about future events. Our Services are provided for informational and educational purposes only and include:
- Access to AI-generated forecasts and probability estimates;
- Tools to view aggregated predictions across various domains;
- Risk assessment visualizations and data dashboards;
- API access for programmatic data retrieval;
- Alert and notification systems.
The Services are experimental in nature and are not intended to replace professional judgment, expert consultation, or authoritative sources of information.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Account Creation
To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breach.
3.3 Account Requirements
- You must be at least 18 years old to create an account;
- You may only maintain one account per person;
- Accounts are non-transferable;
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts at our sole discretion.
4. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws;
- Rely on forecasts for making financial, investment, medical, legal, or other professional decisions without independent verification and professional consultation;
- Redistribute, resell, or commercially exploit forecasts or data without authorization;
- Attempt to reverse engineer our AI systems, algorithms, or methodologies;
- Use automated systems to access the Services without written permission;
- Interfere with or disrupt the Services or related infrastructure;
- Impersonate any person or entity;
- Use the Services to spread misinformation by misrepresenting AI-generated forecasts as verified facts.
5. Payments and Subscriptions
5.1 Subscription Plans
Tier9 offers free and paid subscription plans as described on our pricing page.
5.2 Billing and Refunds
- Paid subscriptions are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis;
- ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Due to the nature of AI-generated content, no refunds will be provided based on claims of forecast inaccuracy, dissatisfaction with AI outputs, or any decisions made in reliance on platform content;
- We may change pricing with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers;
- Payments are processed securely through Stripe.
5.3 Cancellation
You may cancel your subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. No prorated refunds will be provided.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Tier9 Property
The Services, including all content, features, and functionality (excluding User Content and third-party data), are owned by Tier9AI, Inc. and are protected by intellectual property laws.
6.2 Limited License
Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for your personal or internal business purposes. This license does not include the right to redistribute, resell, or commercially exploit any content.
7. DISCLAIMERS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
"AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" DISCLAIMER
THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENT, INCLUDING ALL AI-GENERATED FORECASTS, ANALYSES, AND DATA, ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, TIER9AI, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND TITLE.
7.1 No Professional Advice
THE SERVICES DO NOT CONSTITUTE AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS:
- Financial, investment, or trading advice;
- Legal advice or legal opinion;
- Medical, health, or clinical advice;
- Tax, accounting, or actuarial advice;
- Insurance or risk management advice;
- Professional consulting of any kind.
You must consult qualified professionals before making any decision in reliance on information from this platform.
7.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy
WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT ANY FORECAST, PREDICTION, ANALYSIS, OR OTHER CONTENT WILL BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, CURRENT, OR ERROR-FREE. FORECASTS ARE PROBABILISTIC ESTIMATES GENERATED BY AI SYSTEMS AND DO NOT GUARANTEE ANY OUTCOME. PAST FORECAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT INDICATE OR GUARANTEE FUTURE ACCURACY.
7.3 Third-Party Data
We aggregate data from third-party sources including government agencies, international organizations, and commercial data providers. We do not control these sources, do not verify their accuracy, and make no representations regarding the reliability or completeness of third-party data.
7.4 Assumption of Risk
YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES AND ANY RELIANCE ON AI-GENERATED CONTENT. You understand that forecasts may be wrong, data may be inaccurate, and AI systems may produce unreliable outputs. You agree that any reliance on content from this platform is at your sole risk and that you bear full responsibility for any consequences, losses, or damages resulting from such reliance.
7.5 No Reliance
You agree that you will not rely solely on any forecast, analysis, or content from this platform for any decision, and that you will conduct your own independent research and consult appropriate professionals before taking any action.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TIER9AI, INC., ITS PARENT, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, OR SUCCESSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
- INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES;
- LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, BUSINESS, SAVINGS, GOODWILL, OR DATA;
- COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
- PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE;
- BUSINESS INTERRUPTION;
- LOSSES ARISING FROM INVESTMENT, FINANCIAL, MEDICAL, LEGAL, OR OTHER DECISIONS MADE IN RELIANCE ON PLATFORM CONTENT;
- LOSSES ARISING FROM INACCURATE, INCOMPLETE, OR MISLEADING AI-GENERATED FORECASTS OR ANALYSES;
- ANY OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND,
WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
CAP ON LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS, THE SERVICES, OR ANY CONTENT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE TOTAL AMOUNTS ACTUALLY PAID BY YOU TO TIER9 IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED UNITED STATES DOLLARS (US $100.00).
8.1 Essential Basis of the Bargain
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THE LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION ARE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN YOU AND TIER9, AND THAT TIER9 WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE SERVICES TO YOU ABSENT SUCH LIMITATIONS.
8.2 Jurisdictional Limitations
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for certain types of damages. If you are located in such a jurisdiction, some of the above limitations may not apply to you, but they shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by the laws of your jurisdiction.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS TIER9AI, INC. AND ITS PARENT, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND SUCCESSORS (COLLECTIVELY, THE "INDEMNIFIED PARTIES") FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, SUITS, PROCEEDINGS, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COURT COSTS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO:
- YOUR USE OF OR ACCESS TO THE SERVICES;
- YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY FORECAST, ANALYSIS, OR CONTENT FROM THE PLATFORM;
- ANY DECISION OR ACTION YOU TAKE BASED ON INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICES;
- YOUR VIOLATION OF THESE TERMS;
- YOUR VIOLATION OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION;
- YOUR VIOLATION OF ANY THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS;
- ANY CLAIM BY A THIRD PARTY RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES OR CONTENT OBTAINED THEREFROM;
- ANY CONTENT YOU SUBMIT OR TRANSMIT THROUGH THE SERVICES.
This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of these Terms and your use of the Services.
10. Third-Party Data and Services
The Services may incorporate data, content, or links from third parties. We do not endorse, warrant, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and such third parties, and you agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage resulting from such interactions.
11. Modifications to Services and Terms
11.1 Modification of Services
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Services at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services.
11.2 Modification of Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the revised Terms on our website. Material changes will be notified via email or prominent notice on the Services. Your continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
12. Termination
12.1 Termination by You
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account settings.
12.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.
12.3 Survival
Sections relating to AI disclaimers, intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnification, governing law, and dispute resolution shall survive termination.
13. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
13.1 Governing Law
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13.2 Binding Arbitration
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services, including the formation, interpretation, breach, or termination thereof, shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Wilmington, Delaware, before a single arbitrator. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
13.3 CLASS ACTION WAIVER
YOU AND TIER9 AGREE THAT ANY PROCEEDINGS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION AGAINST TIER9. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, both you and Tier9 waive any right to a jury trial.
13.4 Time Limitation
Any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services must be filed within one (1) year after such claim arose, or it shall be forever barred.
13.5 Exceptions
Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights pending completion of arbitration.
14. General Provisions
14.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Legal Disclaimer, and any other legal notices published on the Services, constitute the entire agreement between you and Tier9AI, Inc. regarding the Services.
14.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired.
14.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision.
14.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.
14.5 Force Majeure
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
15. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact us:
BY USING TIER9, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:
- • You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety;
- • You understand that forecasts are generated by AI systems that may be inaccurate, unreliable, or misleading;
- • You assume all risk associated with your use of the Services;
- • You will not rely on AI-generated content without independent verification;
- • You waive any claims against Tier9 for losses resulting from reliance on platform content;
- • You agree to binding arbitration and waive your right to participate in class actions.