This End User Licence Agreement is a binding legal contract between you and Imperial Eminence Cyberguard Corporation (IECC), the entity that owns, licenses, and manages The Ivory Index on behalf of AOArose and Voidreign Institute. By installing, copying, or otherwise using The Ivory Index, you irrevocably accept all terms herein. If you do not accept, do not install, copy, or use the Software.
Article I
Definitions
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| "Agreement" | This End User Licence Agreement in its entirety, including all schedules, annexures, and amendments published from time to time. |
| "Licensor" | Imperial Eminence Cyberguard Corporation ("IECC"), the exclusive licence issuer, infrastructure manager, and digital services operator for The Ivory Index, acting on behalf of AOArose and Voidreign Institute. Contact: legal@imperialecc.com |
| "Software" | The Ivory Index desktop application, version 1.0 and all subsequent updates, patches, or modifications, including all source code, object code, binaries, data files, documentation, and ancillary materials. |
| "Licence" | The non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable, personal right to use the Software granted under Article II. |
| "User" / "You" | Any natural person who installs, accesses, or uses the Software. |
| "Local Data" | All profile data, essays, session histories, and other content created or stored by the Software on the User's device, typically within ~/.theivorry/. |
| "AI Output" | Any text, analysis, recommendation, scorecard, essay, strategy, or other content generated by a large language model running locally via Ollama at the User's direction. |
| "Intellectual Property Rights" | All patents, copyrights, trade marks, service marks, database rights, trade secrets, know-how, design rights, and all other intellectual property rights, whether registered or unregistered, anywhere in the world. |
| "Prohibited Use" | Any use set out in Article V of this Agreement. |
| "Update" | Any bug fix, patch, minor version, or major version of the Software released by the Licensor. |
Article II
Grant of Licence
2.1
Subject to the User's full and continuing compliance with this Agreement, the Licensor hereby grants the User a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, non-transferable, revocable licence to install and use one (1) copy of the Software on a device owned or controlled by the User, solely for the User's own personal, non-commercial admissions preparation purposes.
2.2
This Licence does not include the right to: (a) install the Software on more than one device simultaneously without express written authorisation from the Licensor; (b) use the Software for commercial gain, resale, or provision of services to third parties; (c) sub-licence, rent, lease, lend, or transfer the Software or any rights therein to any third party; or (d) use the Software in any manner that violates applicable law.
2.3
The Licensor reserves all rights not expressly granted in this Agreement. No implied licences are granted.
2.4
This Licence commences upon the User's first installation or use of the Software and continues until terminated in accordance with Article XII.
Article III
Intellectual Property Ownership
3.1
The Software, including all copies, modifications, enhancements, derivative works, and Updates, is and shall remain the exclusive property of the Licensor. This Agreement transfers no title or ownership interest to the User.
3.2
All Intellectual Property Rights in and to the Software (including but not limited to the source code, architecture, design language, visual elements, brand name "The Ivory Index", the AOArose wordmark, the Voidreign crest, all module names, and all documentation) are exclusively owned by and vested in the Licensor.
3.3
Local Data created by the User remains the property of the User. The Licensor asserts no rights over Local Data. The User is solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and content of all Local Data.
3.4
AI Output generated by locally-running language models at the User's direction does not constitute a work authored by the Licensor. The Licensor makes no intellectual property claim over AI Output, and the User assumes all risk associated with AI Output in accordance with Article VII.
Article III-A
Ownership of AI-Generated Content
3A.1 Essays and Personal Statements.
AI Output in the form of essays, personal statements, statements of purpose, or similar application documents generated at the User's direction, using the User's own profile data and in response to the User's own inputs, vests in the User to the extent that any copyright subsists in such output under applicable law. The Licensor asserts no copyright ownership in such output. The User acknowledges that AI-generated text may not attract copyright protection in all jurisdictions and accepts sole responsibility for any copyright-related consequences of submitting such content.
3A.2 Scores, Rankings, and Evaluations.
AI Output in the form of scores, ratings, radar chart evaluations, AO War Room assessments, school fit scores, and similar analytical outputs ("Evaluations") are generated by the Software using the Licensor's proprietary prompt architecture and methodology. The structure, format, and methodology underlying Evaluations are the Licensor's Intellectual Property. The User receives a personal licence to view and use Evaluations for their own admissions preparation purposes only. Evaluations may not be published, commercially distributed, or represented as independent third-party assessments.
3A.3 Scholarship and University Recommendations.
Scholarship recommendations, university lists, and strategic guidance generated by the Software constitute AI Output derived from the Licensor's curated datasets. These outputs are provided for personal use only. The underlying datasets — including the 1,073-institution university database and 40-scholarship intelligence database — remain the exclusive Intellectual Property of the Licensor.
3A.4 No Warranty of Originality.
The Licensor makes no representation that AI Output is original, unique, or free from similarity to output generated for other users. The User is solely responsible for ensuring that any content they submit to an educational institution is their own authentic work and is not substantially similar to content submitted by others, whether generated by the Software or otherwise.
3A.5 No Assignment of Model Weights.
Nothing in this Agreement transfers any rights in the AI model weights, parameters, or architecture used to generate AI Output. Such model weights are the property of their respective developers (including but not limited to Meta AI for the llama3.2 model) and are governed by their own separate licences. The Licensor does not own and cannot licence model weights to the User.
Article IV
Restrictions
Absolute Prohibitions
Violation of any restriction in this Article constitutes automatic, immediate termination of the Licence and may expose the User to civil and criminal liability.
4.1
The User shall not, and shall not permit any third party to: (a) copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, or transmit the Software or any part thereof; (b) reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Software except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law; (c) modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works based on, or otherwise alter the Software; (d) remove, obscure, or alter any proprietary notices, labels, or marks on or within the Software; (e) use the Software in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Software or any server or network; (f) attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Software or its related systems.
4.2
The User shall not use the Software to develop, train, fine-tune, or otherwise contribute to any competing artificial intelligence model, admissions tool, or educational technology product.
4.3
The User shall not use the Software in any automated, scripted, or non-human manner except as expressly facilitated by the Software's own functionality.
Article V
Prohibited Uses
5.1
Without prejudice to the generality of Article IV, the User specifically shall not use the Software to: (a) submit fraudulent, misleading, or misrepresentative information in any university application, scholarship application, visa application, or official document; (b) impersonate another person or submit AI Output as the unedited, unattributed work of another individual; (c) circumvent academic integrity policies of any educational institution; (d) engage in any form of academic fraud, plagiarism, or misrepresentation; (e) violate any applicable law, regulation, or code of conduct of any educational institution.
Academic Integrity Notice
The Software is designed as a drafting aid and strategy tool. All AI Output must be reviewed, substantially revised, and made authentic by the User before submission to any educational institution. The Licensor expressly disclaims any liability arising from the User's submission of AI Output without appropriate review and personalisation.
Article VI
Updates and Modifications
6.1
The Licensor may, at its sole discretion, provide Updates to the Software. Updates may add, remove, or modify features without prior notice.
6.2
The Licensor reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. Continued use of the Software following notice of a modification constitutes acceptance of the modified Agreement.
6.3
The Licensor is under no obligation to provide Updates, support, maintenance, or technical assistance of any kind.
Article VII
Disclaimer of Warranties
Important — Please Read Carefully
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE LICENSOR EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.
7.1
The Licensor does not warrant that: (a) the Software will meet the User's requirements; (b) the Software will operate uninterrupted, error-free, or without defects; (c) any AI Output will be accurate, complete, appropriate, or fit for any purpose; (d) the Software will be compatible with any particular hardware, operating system, or third-party software; (e) any defects in the Software will be corrected.
7.2
AI Output is generated by third-party language models and is subject to inherent limitations, errors, and unpredictability. The Licensor makes no representations regarding the quality, accuracy, or suitability of AI Output for any admissions, visa, scholarship, or professional purpose.
Article VIII
Limitation of Liability
8.1
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, GOODWILL, DATA, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF THE LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
8.2
The Licensor shall not be liable for: (a) any university admissions decision, whether favourable or unfavourable; (b) any scholarship award or denial; (c) any visa approval or refusal; (d) any academic, professional, or reputational consequence arising from the User's use of AI Output; (e) the accuracy or completeness of any dataset incorporated into the Software, including university data, scholarship data, or visa guidance.
8.3
Subject to clause 8.4 and to the maximum extent permitted by applicable mandatory law, the aggregate total liability of the Licensor to the User under or in connection with this Agreement shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the amount actually paid by the User to the Licensor for the Software in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim; or (b) USD 50 (fifty United States dollars). Where applicable consumer protection legislation in the User's jurisdiction renders this cap void or unenforceable, liability shall be limited to the minimum amount required by such legislation and shall not be treated as unlimited.
8.4
The limitations in this Article VIII apply regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, and whether or not the Licensor has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage.
Article IX
Indemnification
9.1
The User agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor and its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, successors, and assigns (each, an "Indemnified Party") from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to: (a) the User's use or misuse of the Software; (b) any violation of this Agreement by the User; (c) any submission of AI Output to any third party by the User; (d) any claim by any educational institution, government authority, or third party arising from the User's conduct; (e) infringement by the User of any intellectual property right of any third party.
Article X
Privacy and Data
10.1
The Software operates entirely on the User's local device. No personal data, Local Data, AI Output, or usage information is transmitted to the Licensor or any third party by the Software itself.
10.2
The User's privacy is governed by the Privacy Policy available at ivory.aoarose.com/legal/privacy.html, which is incorporated herein by reference.
10.3
The User is solely responsible for the security of their device and for any Local Data stored thereon. The Licensor shall not be liable for any loss, corruption, or unauthorised access to Local Data.
Article XI
Export Control and Compliance
11.1
The User represents and warrants that they are not located in a country subject to export restrictions and will comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations in connection with the use of the Software.
11.2
The User agrees to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations in connection with their use of the Software.
Article XII
Term and Termination
12.1
This Agreement is effective from the date of first use and continues until terminated.
12.2
The Licensor may terminate this Agreement immediately, without notice, upon: (a) any breach of this Agreement by the User; (b) the Licensor's decision to discontinue the Software; or (c) any conduct by the User that the Licensor, in its sole discretion, determines to be harmful to the Licensor, other users, or third parties.
12.3
Upon termination, the Licence granted herein shall immediately cease and the User must destroy all copies of the Software in their possession. Articles III, VII, VIII, IX, XIII, XIV, and XV shall survive termination.
Article XIII
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
13.1
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India for the resolution of any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement.
13.2
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall first be submitted to good-faith negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days. Failing resolution, the dispute shall be referred to binding arbitration seated in India under the the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with a sole arbitrator appointed by mutual agreement or, failing agreement, by the International Chamber of Commerce.
13.3
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Licensor may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction worldwide to protect its Intellectual Property Rights, without being required to post bond or other security.
13.4 Pre-Launch Entity Status.
The Ivory Index is operated by Imperial Eminence Cyberguard Corporation or its designated operating entity ("IECC"). AOArose and Voidreign Institute are operating trade names and product brands of IECC. IECC's formal corporate registration, jurisdictional domicile, and entity structure are subject to finalisation in connection with the official commercial launch of The Ivory Index. Until such time, this Agreement is entered into with IECC in its capacity as the operating entity responsible for the Software, and all rights and obligations herein are held by and enforceable against IECC in that capacity. References to AOArose or Voidreign Institute throughout this Agreement shall be read as references to IECC or its designated operating entity, as applicable.
13.5 Zero-Fee Service — No Commercial Liability.
The Ivory Index is provided at zero monetary cost to the User. No fees, subscriptions, payments, or charges of any kind are collected from Users in connection with the Software. Accordingly, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law: (a) the Licensor assumes no commercial liability of any kind arising from the User's use of a free, pre-commercial service; (b) the absence of any fee exchange precludes the formation of a consumer contract in jurisdictions where consumer protection obligations attach only to paid transactions; (c) the User acknowledges that they receive the Software gratuitously and that the risk of use is borne entirely by the User.
Article XIV
General Provisions
14.1 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and representations.
14.2 Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
14.3 No Waiver.
Failure by the Licensor to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of the Licensor's right to enforce that provision or any other provision in the future.
14.4 Assignment.
The User may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Licensor. The Licensor may assign this Agreement freely.
14.5 Force Majeure.
The Licensor shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, labour disputes, government actions, or internet outages.
14.6 Language.
This Agreement is drafted in the English language, which shall be the governing language for all purposes. Translations, if any, are for convenience only.
14.7 Consumer Rights — Mandatory Carve-Outs.
Nothing in this Agreement excludes, restricts, or modifies any right or remedy, or any guarantee, warranty, or condition, that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by contract under applicable mandatory consumer protection law in the User's jurisdiction. Where such law grants the User rights that this Agreement purports to exclude, those rights apply to the extent required. In particular, where a jurisdiction's consumer law requires a cooling-off or withdrawal period, the User may exercise that right within the legally mandated period by notifying the Licensor at legal@imperialecc.com. Given that the Software is provided at zero cost, no monetary refund is applicable; the right of withdrawal is exercised by ceasing use and uninstalling the Software.
14.8 Zero-Fee Consumer Position.
The Software is provided gratuitously at zero monetary cost. Consumer protection regimes that attach liability, warranty obligations, or refund rights exclusively to paid transactions do not apply to the Software as currently offered. The Licensor makes no waiver of this position and reserves the right to enforce it in any jurisdiction where a court considers whether consumer law applies to a free software product.
Acceptance — By Installing or Using the Software You Agree to Be Bound by This Agreement
The Licensor
Imperial Eminence Cyberguard Corporation (IECC)
legal@imperialecc.com
Date
The User (Licensee)
Full Name
Email Address
Date of Acceptance