Sphere AI - Terms of Service
Effective Date: January 20, 2026
Welcome to Sphere AI! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Sphere AI website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Platform"). The Platform is operated by Sphere AI ("we," "us," or "our").
By accessing or using the Platform, you, whether as a Creator or an AI Company (each defined below), signify that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and all other operating rules, policies, and procedures that may be published from time to time on the Platform by us, each of which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Platform.
1. Definitions
- Creator: An individual or entity who creates and lists original data assets ("Data") for sale on the Platform.
- AI Company: An artificial intelligence company (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) that purchases licenses to Data for use in training and/or referencing their AI models.
- Data: Original data content, including but not limited to datasets, research, analyses, features, opinion pieces, and other informational materials, created by a Creator and listed for sale on the Platform.
- License: The perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide right granted by a Creator to an AI Company to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display Data for the purposes of training and/or referencing AI models.
- Marketplace: The online platform provided by Sphere AI where Creators can list Data and AI Companies can purchase Licenses.
2. Account Registration and Eligibility
2.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding contract to use the Platform. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.
2.2 Account Creation
To access certain features of the Platform, you must register for an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
- Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
- Maintain the security of your password and identification.
- Notify Sphere AI immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
- Be fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
2.3 Account Types
- Creator Account: For individuals or entities listing Data for sale.
- AI Company Account: For companies purchasing Licenses to Data.
3. For Creators
3.1 Listing Data
- Creators may list their original Data for sale on the Marketplace.
- Each Data submission must be original content created by the Creator. By listing Data, you represent and warrant that you are the sole author and owner of that Data and have all necessary rights to grant the License as described herein.
- Creators set the price for each Data listing.
- Creators must provide an accurate and truthful description of the Data.
3.2 Grant of License
Upon the successful purchase of Data by an AI Company, the Creator grants to the AI Company a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable License to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display the Data.
This License explicitly permits the AI Company to use the Data for the purposes of training and referencing their AI models, including but not limited to incorporating the data into their models, using it to generate responses to user queries, and referencing it in chats with users, in perpetuity.
The Creator retains copyright ownership of the Data but grants the broad License to the AI Company as specified.
3.3 Pricing and Payments
- Creators set the price for their Data. Sphere AI may, at its discretion, provide guidance or recommendations on pricing, but the final decision rests with the Creator.
- Service Fee: Sphere AI charges a service fee equal to twenty percent (20%) of the net purchase price of each Data listing sold through the Platform. This fee will be automatically deducted from the payment due to the Creator.
- Payment Schedule: Payments to Creators will be made on the first business day of the month following the month in which the Data was purchased (e.g., Data sold in January will be paid on the first business day of February).
- Fraud Protection: Sphere AI reserves the right to withhold payments if it reasonably suspects fraudulent activity, including but not limited to suspicious purchasing patterns, disputed transactions, or violations of these Terms. Withheld funds may be held pending investigation and resolution of the suspected fraud.
- Additional payment processing fees may apply and will be disclosed to the Creator.
3.4 No Refunds (Creator Perspective)
Once a Data listing has been successfully purchased and the License granted, the transaction is final. Creators acknowledge and agree that there are no refunds or reversals for purchased Data.
3.5 Content Standards
- Creators are solely responsible for the content of their Data.
- Data must not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.
- Data must not be defamatory, libelous, obscene, offensive, hateful, or otherwise unlawful.
- Sphere AI reserves the right to remove any Data that violates these Terms or our content guidelines, at its sole discretion, without prior notice.
4. For AI Companies
4.1 Purchasing Licenses
- AI Companies can browse and purchase Licenses to Data listed by Creators on the Marketplace.
- By purchasing a License, the AI Company agrees to the terms of the License as defined in Section 3.2.
4.2 Scope of License
Upon successful purchase, the AI Company obtains a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable License to use the purchased Data.
This License specifically permits the use of the Data for training and referencing the AI Company's AI models, including incorporating the data into their models, using it to generate responses to user queries, and referencing it in chats with users, in perpetuity.
AI Companies may, under the scope of this License, modify, adapt, or create derivative works from the Data solely for the purpose of integrating it into their AI models and their functionalities.
4.3 Payment
- AI Companies agree to pay the listed price for each Data listing they wish to license.
- All payments are processed through Sphere AI's designated payment gateway.
4.4 No Refunds (AI Company Perspective)
All sales are final. Once an AI Company purchases a License to Data, the transaction is complete, and no refunds will be issued under any circumstances. AI Companies acknowledge and agree to this no-refund policy prior to making any purchase.
5. Sphere AI's Role and Disclaimer
5.1 Marketplace Provider
Sphere AI acts solely as a neutral marketplace facilitator between Creators and AI Companies. We do not create, endorse, or have any ownership interest in the Data listed on the Platform.
5.2 No Endorsement
Sphere AI does not endorse any specific Creator, AI Company, or Data. Any references to third parties on the Platform do not constitute an endorsement or recommendation.
5.3 Content Responsibility
Sphere AI is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or legality of any Data listed by Creators. Creators are solely responsible for their content.
5.4 Data Ownership and Usage
Sphere AI does not claim ownership of any data or content provided by Creators on the Platform. All ownership rights to the Data remain with the respective Creators, subject to the License granted to AI Companies upon purchase.
Sphere AI will not sell, license, or otherwise transfer any Creator's Data to any third party without the express written consent of the Creator. Our role is solely to facilitate the licensing transaction between Creators and AI Companies as described in these Terms.
5.5 Disclaimer of Warranties
THE PLATFORM AND ALL DATA AND LICENSES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE. SPHERE AI DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE PLATFORM OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Creator Content
Creators retain copyright in their Data but grant the License as specified in Section 3.2.
6.2 Sphere AI Intellectual Property
All content, trademarks, service marks, logos, and other intellectual property displayed on the Platform (excluding Creator Data) are the property of Sphere AI or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not use any of Sphere AI's intellectual property without our prior written consent.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL SPHERE AI, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PLATFORM OR ANY DATA OR LICENSE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF SPHERE AI HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SPHERE AI'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO SPHERE AI, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE PLATFORM IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.
8. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Sphere AI, its affiliates, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your access to or use of the Platform.
- Your violation of these Terms.
- Your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity, including, but not limited to, claims related to the Data you list (as a Creator) or your use of purchased Data (as an AI Company).
9. Termination
Sphere AI reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at its sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Breach of these Terms.
- Suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.
- Requests by law enforcement or other government agencies.
Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. Sections 3.2 (Grant of License), 3.4 (No Refunds), 4.2 (Scope of License), 4.4 (No Refunds), 5 (Sphere AI's Role and Disclaimer), 6 (Intellectual Property), 7 (Limitation of Liability), 8 (Indemnification), and 10 (Governing Law and Dispute Resolution) will survive any termination.
10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction, e.g., the State of California], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by [Insert Arbitration Association, e.g., the American Arbitration Association] in accordance with its [Insert Applicable Rules, e.g., Commercial Arbitration Rules]. The arbitration shall be conducted in [Insert City, State]. The award rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding upon the parties and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
11. General Provisions
11.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by Sphere AI on the Platform, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sphere AI regarding your use of the Platform.
11.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect.
11.3 Waiver
No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and Sphere AI's failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
11.4 Assignment
These Terms and any rights and licenses granted hereunder may not be transferred or assigned by you, but may be assigned by Sphere AI without restriction.
11.5 Changes to Terms
Sphere AI reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Platform after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at contact@getsphere.xyz.