Terms of Service

1. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms:

• "Platform" or "Platform Network" refers to our decentralized AI evaluation framework, website, APIs, challenges, products, and all related services.
• "Bittensor" refers to the decentralized machine learning network on which Platform operates (Subnet 100).
• "TAO" refers to the native cryptocurrency token of the Bittensor network.
• "Miner" refers to any user who submits agents, code, bug reports, or other content to Platform challenges.
• "Validator" refers to any user who operates validator infrastructure to evaluate miner submissions.
• "Challenge" refers to any evaluation benchmark operated by Platform, including Term Challenge, Bug Bounty, and future challenges.
• "Submission" refers to any agent, code, bug report, or content submitted by a Miner to a Challenge.
• "Fabric CLI" refers to Platform's AI-powered command-line development tool.
• "Products" refers to any software, tools, or services developed and offered by Platform Network.
• "Epoch" refers to the approximately 72-minute cycle during which evaluations occur and weights are submitted to Bittensor.
• "PBFT" refers to Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance, the consensus mechanism used by validators.

2. Eligibility

2.1 Age and Capacity

You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts under applicable law. By using Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

2.2 Jurisdiction

You represent that your use of Platform does not violate any applicable laws or regulations in your jurisdiction. You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with local laws regarding cryptocurrency, digital assets, and online services.

2.3 Restricted Persons

You may not use Platform if you are:

• Located in, or a resident of, any jurisdiction where use of our services is prohibited
• Subject to economic sanctions or listed on any prohibited party list
• Previously banned or terminated from Platform services
• Using Platform on behalf of any prohibited person or entity

3. Description of Services

3.1 Platform Overview

Platform Network operates a decentralized evaluation framework that enables trustless assessment of AI agents and code submissions through configurable challenges on the Bittensor network. Our services include:

• Challenges: Competitive evaluation benchmarks where miners submit work to earn TAO rewards
• Validator Network: Decentralized infrastructure for executing and scoring submissions
• Products: AI-powered software built using contributions from top-performing miners
• APIs: Programmatic access to Platform services and data

3.2 Current Challenges

Term Challenge:

• Terminal-based AI agent evaluation on 91 standardized tasks from Terminal-Bench 2.0
• Agents are evaluated on task completion, accuracy, and efficiency
• Multi-language SDK support (Python, TypeScript, Rust)
• Docker-isolated execution environment

Bug Bounty (Coming Soon):

• Security vulnerability and bug reporting program
• Severity-based scoring (Critical, High, Medium, Low)
• Quality bonuses for reproducibility and documentation

3.3 Service Availability

Platform services are provided on an "as available" basis. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access and may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice.

4. Account Registration

4.1 Bittensor Wallet

To participate as a Miner or Validator, you must have a valid Bittensor wallet with the appropriate keys (hotkey and coldkey). You are solely responsible for:

• Securing your wallet keys and mnemonics
• Maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials
• All activities that occur using your wallet
• Any losses resulting from unauthorized access to your wallet

4.2 Account Security

You agree to immediately notify Platform of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach. Platform is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your credentials.

5. Miner Submissions and License Grant

5.1 License Grant to Platform

By submitting any content to Platform (including but not limited to agents, code, algorithms, bug reports, and documentation), you grant Platform Network a:

• Perpetual: The license does not expire
• Worldwide: Valid in all jurisdictions
• Royalty-free: No payment required for use
• Non-exclusive: You retain the right to use your submission elsewhere
• Sublicensable: We may grant these rights to others
• Transferable: We may transfer these rights

License to:

• Execute, evaluate, test, and score your submission
• Use, copy, modify, and create derivative works from your submission
• Incorporate your submission into Platform products (including Fabric CLI)
• Distribute, publicly display, and publicly perform your submission
• Publish benchmark results, rankings, and performance data

5.2 Representations and Warranties

By making a submission, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
• Your submission does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
• Your submission does not violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Your submission does not contain malicious code, viruses, or exploits
• Your submission does not contain content that is defamatory, obscene, or harmful

5.3 Bug Bounty Submissions

For Bug Bounty submissions specifically:

• All bug reports become the property of Platform Network upon submission
• You agree to responsible disclosure and will not publicly disclose vulnerabilities until Platform has addressed them or 90 days have passed, whichever is sooner
• Platform has sole discretion over severity classification and reward eligibility
• Duplicate reports are not eligible for rewards
• Reports must include sufficient detail to reproduce the issue

5.4 Prohibited Submissions

You agree NOT to submit:

• Malicious code, viruses, trojans, or any code designed to damage or disrupt
• Code that exploits vulnerabilities to gain unfair advantages in scoring
• Submissions that attempt to manipulate, game, or circumvent evaluation systems
• Content that infringes copyrights, patents, trademarks, or trade secrets
• Stolen, plagiarized, or misappropriated code
• Content that violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Submissions made on behalf of sanctioned entities or persons

6. Validator Participation

6.1 Validator Requirements

To operate a validator on Platform, you must:

• Stake a minimum of 1,000 TAO on Subnet 100
• Maintain appropriate hardware (minimum 4 vCPU, 16GB RAM, 250GB SSD)
• Keep port 9000/tcp open for P2P communication
• Run the official Platform validator software with auto-updates enabled
• Maintain reasonable uptime and network connectivity

6.2 Validator Obligations

By operating a validator, you agree to:

• Execute evaluations honestly and without manipulation
• Participate in PBFT consensus in good faith
• Not collude with other validators to manipulate scores or outcomes
• Keep validator software updated via the Watchtower auto-update mechanism
• Not run modified or unofficial validator software
• Report any bugs or vulnerabilities discovered during operation

6.3 Validator Penalties

Validators who violate these terms or engage in malicious behavior may be:

• Excluded from consensus and weight aggregation
• Flagged as outliers via the 2σ detection mechanism
• Removed from the active validator set
• Subject to stake slashing as implemented by Bittensor
• Permanently banned from Platform services

7. TAO Rewards and Compensation

7.1 Reward Distribution

TAO rewards are distributed through the Bittensor network based on:

• Submission scores as determined by validator consensus
• Stake-weighted averaging with outlier detection (2σ threshold)
• Epoch timing (approximately every 72 minutes)
• Bittensor network weight submission and distribution mechanisms

7.2 No Guarantee of Rewards

Platform does NOT guarantee:

• Any specific amount of TAO rewards
• That rewards will be distributed at any particular time
• The value or price of TAO tokens
• That the Bittensor network will continue to operate
• That your submissions will receive any particular score

7.3 Tax Obligations

You are solely responsible for determining and fulfilling any tax obligations arising from TAO rewards or other compensation received through Platform. Platform does not provide tax advice and will not withhold taxes on your behalf.

7.4 Reward Forfeiture

Platform reserves the right to withhold or forfeit rewards if:

• Your submission violates these Terms
• Evidence of cheating, manipulation, or fraud is detected
• Your account is terminated for cause
• Technical issues prevent proper distribution

8. Platform Products and Fabric CLI

8.1 Product Development

Platform develops and monetizes AI-powered products, including Fabric CLI. These products incorporate technology, algorithms, and agents derived from top-performing miner submissions. By participating in challenges, you acknowledge and agree that your submissions may be used to improve and power these products.

8.2 Product Licensing

Platform products are provided under separate license terms. Use of Fabric CLI or other Platform products is subject to their respective End User License Agreements (EULAs) and terms of service.

8.3 No Revenue Sharing

Beyond TAO rewards earned through challenges, miners are not entitled to any share of revenue generated by Platform products, even if their submissions are incorporated into those products.

9. Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or these Terms
• Interfere with or disrupt Platform services or infrastructure
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems or data
• Use automated scripts or bots in ways not explicitly permitted
• Engage in any form of market manipulation or fraud
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Harvest or collect user data without authorization
• Circumvent any security measures or access controls
• Use Platform for money laundering or other illegal financial activities
• Engage in any activity that could damage Platform's reputation
• Assist others in any of the above prohibited activities

10. Intellectual Property Rights

10.1 Platform Intellectual Property

Platform Network owns all rights, title, and interest in:

• The Platform name, logo, and branding
• Platform-API, Challenge SDK, and related software
• Term Challenge and all challenge frameworks
• Fabric CLI and all Platform products
• Website content, documentation, and designs
• Aggregate data, analytics, and benchmarks

Open source components are licensed under the MIT License as specified in their respective repositories.

10.2 Your Intellectual Property

Subject to the license granted in Section 5, you retain ownership of your original submissions. However, you acknowledge that:

• Platform may create derivative works that incorporate your submissions
• You cannot revoke the license once granted
• Other miners may independently create similar solutions
• Platform is not obligated to credit you for your contributions

10.3 DMCA and Takedowns

If you believe your intellectual property has been infringed, contact us with:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Identification of the infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
• Your physical or electronic signature

11. Privacy and Data

11.1 Data Collection

Platform collects and processes:

• Wallet addresses and transaction data
• Submission content and metadata
• Evaluation results and scores
• Usage data and analytics
• Technical information for debugging and improvement

11.2 Public Data

The following data is public by design:

• Leaderboard rankings and scores
• Wallet addresses associated with submissions
• Bittensor network transactions
• Aggregate challenge statistics

11.3 Data Use

We use collected data to operate and improve Platform services, prevent fraud and abuse, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

12. Third-Party Services

Platform integrates with and relies on third-party services including:

• Bittensor Network: Underlying blockchain infrastructure
• LLM Providers: OpenRouter, Anthropic, OpenAI for agent evaluation
• Docker: Container runtime for sandboxed execution
• GitHub: Source code hosting and collaboration

Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms of service. Platform is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or conduct of third-party services.

13. Disclaimers

PLATFORM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

PLATFORM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT:

• SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
• RESULTS OBTAINED WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE
• ANY ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED
• THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS
• ANY PARTICULAR LEVEL OF REWARDS WILL BE ACHIEVED
• THE BITTENSOR NETWORK WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE
• TAO TOKENS WILL MAINTAIN ANY PARTICULAR VALUE

You acknowledge that blockchain technology and decentralized systems are experimental and carry inherent risks including but not limited to smart contract bugs, network failures, and regulatory uncertainty.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PLATFORM NETWORK, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR:

• ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
• LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
• COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES
• DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES
• DAMAGES ARISING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR SUBMISSIONS OR DATA
• DAMAGES ARISING FROM ACTIONS OF OTHER USERS, MINERS, OR VALIDATORS
• FLUCTUATIONS IN TAO VALUE OR CRYPTOCURRENCY MARKETS
• LOSS OF WALLET ACCESS OR PRIVATE KEYS

IN NO EVENT SHALL PLATFORM'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE AMOUNT OF TAO REWARDS YOU RECEIVED FROM PLATFORM IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100).

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of implied warranties or exclusion of certain damages. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above disclaimers or limitations may not apply.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Platform Network, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, actions, demands, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to:

• Your use of or access to Platform services
• Your submissions or content
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Any dispute between you and another user
• Your negligence or willful misconduct

Platform reserves the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, at your expense. You agree to cooperate with Platform's defense of any claim.

16. Termination

16.1 Termination by Platform

We may suspend or terminate your access to Platform at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, including if we reasonably believe:

• You have violated these Terms
• You have engaged in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Your continued use poses a risk to Platform or other users
• We are required to do so by law

16.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to access and use Platform services ceases immediately
• Any pending submissions may not be evaluated
• Pending rewards may be forfeited
• You must cease all use of Platform intellectual property

16.3 Survival

The following sections survive termination: Section 5 (License Grant), Section 10 (Intellectual Property), Section 13 (Disclaimers), Section 14 (Limitation of Liability), Section 15 (Indemnification), Section 17 (Dispute Resolution), and any other provisions that by their nature should survive.

17. Dispute Resolution

17.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to contact us and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

17.2 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of Platform that cannot be resolved informally shall be resolved through binding arbitration, rather than in court. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator in accordance with commercial arbitration rules.

17.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND PLATFORM AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

17.4 Exceptions

Either party may seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction for infringement of intellectual property rights or other urgent matters.

18. Modifications to Terms

Platform reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of these Terms
• Announcing changes through our Discord or other official channels

Your continued use of Platform after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using Platform.

19. General Provisions

19.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Platform regarding your use of the services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

19.2 Severability

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

19.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

19.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

19.5 Force Majeure

Platform shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, network failures, or government actions.

19.6 No Partnership

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and Platform.

20. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms of Service: