Terms of Service

Effective Date: December 6, 2025

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using athanor.se (the "Website"), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use our Website.

About Athanor Foundation

Athanor Foundation (Stiftelsen Athanor)
Swedish non-profit foundation dedicated to Full-Spectrum Intelligence Research
Website: https://athanor.se
Email: info@athanor.se
Location: Norrköping, Sweden

Website Purpose

athanor.se is a research and educational website operated by Athanor Foundation, a Swedish non-profit organization.
Primary purposes:
  • Disseminate research findings on consciousness-aligned intelligence
  • Document the Azoth Framework and related projects
  • Provide educational resources and technical documentation
  • Foster collaboration in the consciousness intelligence field

Intellectual Property & Licensing

Athanor Foundation owns the copyright to all original research, documentation, and content we create. We license our work openly to maximize research impact while protecting attribution.

Open Access Research (CC BY 4.0)

All published research, documentation, and educational content is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
This means you can:
  • Share - Copy and redistribute in any medium or format
  • Adapt - Remix, transform, build upon the material
  • Commercial use - Use in commercial contexts
Under one condition: Attribution
  • Credit "Athanor Foundation" with a link to the original source
  • Indicate if changes were made
  • Don't suggest we endorse your use
Applies to: All content under /docs, /research, /blog, and research pages (Azoth Framework, Abyan documentation, etc.)

Code & Software (MIT License)

Code examples, implementations, and software components are licensed under the MIT License
This means: Free to use, modify, distribute, including commercially, with minimal restrictions (must include copyright notice).
Applies to: Code snippets in documentation, example implementations, reference code

Brand Assets (All Rights Reserved)

The Athanor name, logo, visual identity, and trademarks are NOT covered by CC BY 4.0.
You may NOT:
  • Use our logo or branding to suggest endorsement
  • Create derivative logos or marks
  • Misrepresent your affiliation with Athanor
For brand usage inquiries: info@athanor.se

How to Cite Our Research

General format:
Athanor Foundation. (Year). [Document Title]. Retrieved from https://athanor.se/[path]
Example:
Athanor Foundation. (2025). Azoth Framework Specification. Retrieved from https://athanor.se/docs/azoth-framework-specification
For academic citations, we recommend APA style. Contact research@athanor.se for DOI information or specific citation needs.

Text-to-Speech (TTS) Audio

Our documentation includes a Text-to-Speech feature for accessibility.
Permitted uses:
  • Personal listening and learning
  • Accessibility needs (vision impairment, dyslexia, etc.)
  • Educational use (classroom listening, study groups)
Restrictions:
  • Do not record and redistribute TTS audio commercially
  • Do not claim audio as your own creation
  • Attribution still required if audio is shared
The underlying text content remains under CC BY 4.0 - audio reproduction is simply another format.

PDF & LaTeX Exports

Our documentation system allows exporting to PDF and LaTeX formats.
Export features:
  • PDF: Print-ready with embedded metadata, watermarks showing download date and source
  • LaTeX: Academic formatting with proper sectioning and bibliography support
License applies: Exported documents are subject to the same CC BY 4.0 license as the source content.
Watermarks: Download watermarks and attribution notices help track provenance - please don't remove them. They aid citation and protect academic integrity.
Permitted uses:
  • Print for personal/educational use
  • Include in course materials (with attribution)
  • Share with colleagues for research purposes
  • Use as reference in your own work (with citation)

User Conduct

You agree to:
  • Use the Website lawfully and respectfully
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Provide accurate information in forms
You agree NOT to:
  • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload the Website
  • Use automated scrapers excessively (reasonable crawling is okay)
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
  • Upload malicious code or content

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
We do not guarantee:
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Accuracy or completeness of information
  • Fitness for a particular purpose
Research Content: Our research represents our current understanding. AI is a rapidly evolving field. Information may become outdated or be revised based on new findings.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by Swedish law, Athanor Foundation is NOT liable for:
  • Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Website
Exception: Liability for gross negligence or intentional misconduct (Swedish law requirement).

External Links

Our Website contains links to external sites (research papers, partner websites, etc.).
We are NOT responsible for:
  • Content on external websites
  • Privacy practices of third parties
  • Availability of linked resources
Links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement.

Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:
  • Modify or discontinue features
  • Update content and research
  • Change these terms (with notice)
Notice of Changes: Material changes will be communicated via email notification (if subscribed) or prominent website notice. Effective 30 days after notice.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access if you violate these terms.
You may stop using the Website at any time.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by Swedish law.
Dispute Resolution:
  1. First: Good-faith discussion (email info@athanor.se)
  2. Then: Mediation (if both parties agree)
  3. Finally: Swedish courts have jurisdiction
EU Online Dispute Resolution:
https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.