Terms of Service

1. General

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website library451.com ("Website") and the services provided by Library 451 ("we," "us," or "our"), an AI engineering consultancy.

By accessing our Website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our Website or services.

2. Services

Library 451 provides AI engineering services including, but not limited to:

• Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integration
• Large Language Model fine-tuning
• Autonomous AI agent development
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline design
• Prompt engineering and optimization
• MLOps, deployment, and infrastructure

The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and pricing for each engagement are defined in a separate Statement of Work (SOW) or service agreement signed by both parties.

3. Engagement Process

Submitting a contact form or inquiry through our Website does not constitute a binding agreement. A contractual relationship is established only upon mutual execution of a Statement of Work or service agreement.

We reserve the right to decline any engagement at our sole discretion.

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Website content

All content on this Website — including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, and software — is the property of Library 451 or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our Website content without prior written consent.

4.2 Deliverables

Unless otherwise specified in the applicable Statement of Work, the following applies:

• Client-owned deliverables: all custom code, models, configurations, and documentation produced specifically for your engagement are assigned to you upon full payment.
• Pre-existing IP: any tools, frameworks, libraries, or methodologies owned by Library 451 prior to or independently of the engagement remain our property. Where incorporated into deliverables, we grant you a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use them within the scope of the project.
• Third-party components: open-source and third-party software included in deliverables is governed by its respective license terms, which we will document and disclose.

5. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of any proprietary or sensitive information exchanged during the engagement. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: business strategies, technical architectures, datasets, API keys, model weights, and financial information.

This obligation survives the termination of any engagement for a period of two (2) years, unless a longer period is specified in the applicable agreement.

6. Data Protection

We process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection regulations, including the GDPR.

When processing client data as part of an engagement, we act as a data processor on your behalf. A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) will be executed where required by applicable law.

7. Payment Terms

Payment terms, including rates, milestones, and schedules, are defined in the applicable Statement of Work. Unless otherwise agreed:

• Invoices are payable within 30 days of issuance.
• Late payments may incur interest at a reasonable rate specified in the applicable Statement of Work or service agreement.
• All prices are exclusive of applicable taxes unless stated otherwise.

8. Warranties and Liability

8.1 Website

This Website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

8.2 Services

We perform our services with reasonable skill and care, consistent with industry standards. We do not guarantee specific outcomes, as AI systems are inherently probabilistic and dependent on data quality, model limitations, and evolving technology.

8.3 Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, our aggregate liability for any claim arising from or related to our services shall not exceed the total fees paid by you for the specific engagement giving rise to the claim.

We shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profit, data, or business opportunity, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.

9. Termination

Either party may terminate an engagement in accordance with the terms of the applicable Statement of Work. In the absence of specific termination provisions:

• Either party may terminate with 30 days' written notice.
• Either party may terminate immediately in the event of a material breach that remains uncured for 15 days after written notice.
• Upon termination, you shall pay for all services rendered and expenses incurred up to the effective date of termination.

10. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failures in performance resulting from events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, pandemics, government actions, cyberattacks, or disruptions to third-party cloud infrastructure.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or our services shall be resolved under the governing law and jurisdiction specified in the applicable Statement of Work or service agreement.

Before initiating any legal proceedings, the parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes amicably through good-faith negotiation for a period of at least 30 days.

12. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our Website after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms, contact us at: