Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the 0REI website (0rei.one) and any services provided through it (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and FIDUS AI, an AskeyCapital company ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), based in San Antonio, Texas.

2. Services Overview

0REI provides cryptographic infrastructure for tamper-evident record integrity, including but not limited to:

• CoreSeal cryptographic sealing technology
• Proof Sprint engagement services
• Enterprise licensing of 0REI infrastructure
• Forensic AI verification tools
• Technical documentation and educational content

3. Proof Sprint Engagements

Proof Sprint engagements are subject to additional terms outlined in the 0REI Pilot Terms v1.0. In the event of a conflict between these general Terms and the Pilot Terms, the Pilot Terms govern for matters related to the Proof Sprint engagement.

Payment for Proof Sprint engagements is processed through Stripe. By making a payment, you also agree to Stripe's Terms of Service.

4. Intellectual Property

All content, technology, software, documentation, branding, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property associated with 0REI and the Services are owned exclusively by FIDUS AI or its licensors. This includes but is not limited to:

• The CoreSeal sealing algorithm and implementation
• 0REI branding, logos, and design elements
• Website content, documentation, and technical specifications
• Forensic AI tools and verification methodologies
• All source code, compiled binaries, and related materials

No license, right, or interest in any FIDUS AI intellectual property is granted except as expressly stated in a signed written agreement.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any 0REI software or technology
• Attempt to circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features of the Services
• Use the Services for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Services without express written permission
• Introduce malware, viruses, or any other harmful code to the Services
• Impersonate FIDUS AI or misrepresent your affiliation with the Company

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. FIDUS AI specifically disclaims all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement.

Without limiting the foregoing:

• We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of vulnerabilities.
• We do not warrant that the results obtained from the Services will be accurate or reliable.
• We do not guarantee any specific level of security, though we engineer our systems to meet high standards of cryptographic integrity.
• No information obtained through the Services constitutes legal, compliance, or regulatory advice.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL FIDUS AI, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or related to your use of the Services, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the greater of (a) the amount you paid to FIDUS AI in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred US dollars ($100).

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless FIDUS AI and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Services or your violation of these Terms.

9. Third-Party Services

The Services may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, services, or content. FIDUS AI does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for any third-party content or services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.

10. Confidentiality

Any non-public technical information, pricing structures, engagement details, or proprietary methodologies disclosed during the course of using the Services or engaging with FIDUS AI shall be considered confidential. You agree not to disclose such information to third parties without prior written consent.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive (including intellectual property, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification) shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Bexar County, Texas, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, both parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation. Either party may initiate negotiation by sending written notice to the other party describing the dispute and proposing a resolution. If the dispute is not resolved within thirty (30) days of such notice, either party may pursue available legal remedies.

14. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. For material changes, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice via the website or email.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any applicable Proof Sprint engagement terms (0REI Pilot Terms v1.0) and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and FIDUS AI regarding your use of the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service: