# Terms of Services ### **1. Agreement to Terms** These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Vertical Studio B.V. ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the Vertical platform ("Platform") including any related services, websites, applications, or associated media channels. By accessing the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all these Terms, you are expressly prohibited from using the Platform and must discontinue use immediately. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes, but it remains your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. ### **2. Eligibility** By using the Platform, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement. If you are using the Platform on behalf of an entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind the entity to these Terms. ### **3. Platform Services** Vertical provides an AI-first platform offering tools for content generation, model access, and ecosystem participation. **Services include:** | Service | Description | | ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Vertical Products | AI-powered tools including but not limited to Stream (multi-model chat), Motion (video generation), Studio (personalized AI agents), and Cloud (decentralized compute) | | Vertical Services | Advisory and execution support through Vertical Labs, and ecosystem partnerships through Vertical Alliance | | Token Economy | Access to discounts, staking rewards, and ecosystem utilities via the $VERTAI token | | Vertical Gateway | Centralized platform for token utilities including staking, affiliate program, and loyalty rewards | ### **4. Account Registration** You may be required to create an account to access certain features of the Platform. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating an account and to update your account details as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms. ### **5. Payment and Fees** Certain features of the Platform may require the purchase or payment of fees using cryptocurrency tokens or other approved payment methods. By making a purchase, you agree to provide current, accurate payment information. All transactions conducted on the Platform are final and non-refundable unless explicitly stated otherwise. ### **6. User Contributions** The Platform may allow users to contribute, upload, or share content, including models, datasets, feedback, and suggestions ("Contributions"). By making Contributions, you grant us an irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, distribute, and modify your Contributions. You represent and warrant that your Contributions do not violate any intellectual property rights or applicable laws. ### **7. Intellectual Property Rights** All content provided on the Platform, including software, code, graphics, and logos, are our exclusive property or the property of our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited license to access and use the Platform for personal and commercial purposes as allowed by the Platform. No part of the Platform may be copied, distributed, or exploited without our explicit consent. ### **8. Prohibited Activities** You agree not to: * Use the Platform for any illegal activities or unauthorized purposes * Circumvent or disable security-related features of the Platform * Upload harmful or malicious software, including viruses, to the Platform * Engage in any activities that may harm or misuse the Platform, including data scraping or reverse engineering * Create, upload, or distribute explicit, adult, violent, or otherwise inappropriate content that violates ethical or legal standards * Use AI models or datasets to generate harmful, offensive, or unethical material, including but not limited to nudity, graphic violence, or hate speech ### **9. Privacy Policy** Your use of the Platform is governed by our Privacy Policy, which details how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. By using the Platform, you consent to the practices outlined in the Privacy Policy. ### **10. Blockchain-Based Transactions** Vertical integrates blockchain technology to ensure secure and transparent transactions. You acknowledge that blockchain transactions are immutable and that we cannot reverse or alter any transactions once completed. You are solely responsible for managing your crypto assets and wallet addresses. We are not responsible for any losses due to the misuse of wallet keys or errors in transactions. ### **11. Token Economy** The $VERTAI token is an integral part of the Vertical platform, providing access to premium services and ecosystem utilities. By using $VERTAI tokens, you agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding cryptocurrencies in your jurisdiction. ### **12. Limitation of Liability** Vertical and its affiliates are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform. This includes but is not limited to damages for loss of data, profits, or goodwill, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. ### **13. Termination** We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Platform at our sole discretion, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or for any other reason deemed necessary. Upon termination, you must cease all use of the Platform. ### **14. Governing Law** These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Curaçao. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the courts of Curaçao. ### **15. Contact Us** If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at [**help@verticalstudio.ai**](mailto:help@verticalstudio.ai). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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