Terms of Service

These Terms and Conditions outline the rules and guidelines for using NextStep-1, accessing our website, and utilizing our AI model and related services. By accessing or using NextStep-1, you agree to comply with these terms. Please read them carefully before proceeding.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using NextStep-1, accessing our website, or downloading our model, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our platform, services, or AI model.

2. Eligibility

To use NextStep-1, you must:

• Be at least 13 years old (or the legal age of consent in your jurisdiction).
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your region.
• Have the technical expertise necessary to safely deploy and use AI models.

3. License and Usage

NextStep-1 is provided under the Apache 2.0 License, which grants you the right to:

• Use, modify, and distribute the software for personal, educational, research, or commercial purposes.
• Contribute to the development of NextStep-1 as part of the open-source community.
• Create derivative works based on the model architecture and code.

However, you must comply with the license terms and any additional restrictions that may apply in certain jurisdictions. Users are responsible for reviewing and adhering to all applicable legal requirements.

4. User Responsibilities

When using NextStep-1, you agree to:

• Use the model and platform only for lawful purposes.
• Not engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the functionality of NextStep-1 or our services.
• Respect intellectual property rights and avoid generating content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or other proprietary rights.
• Provide accurate and truthful information when using our services or creating accounts.
• Not use the model to generate harmful, illegal, or unethical content.
• Clearly label AI-generated content when sharing or publishing it.

5. Intellectual Property

User-Generated Content: You retain ownership of content you create using NextStep-1, subject to the following conditions:

• The content must not infringe on existing intellectual property rights.
• You grant NextStep-1 a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use anonymized versions of generated content for research and model improvement purposes.
• You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to use any text prompts or input data.

NextStep-1 Ownership: All intellectual property rights related to the NextStep-1 model, including software, algorithms, research, and documentation, remain the property of the NextStep Team and contributors, subject to the Apache 2.0 license terms.

6. Content Guidelines

You agree not to use NextStep-1 to generate content that:

• Violates any applicable laws or regulations.
• Infringes on the rights of others, including privacy and intellectual property rights.
• Contains harmful, threatening, abusive, or discriminatory material.
• Promotes illegal activities or violence.
• Could be used to deceive or mislead others without proper disclosure.
• Violates any platform policies where the content may be shared.

7. Research and Academic Use

NextStep-1 is made available to support research and academic endeavors. Academic and research users are encouraged to cite our work appropriately and contribute back to the open-source community. Commercial research applications are permitted under the Apache 2.0 license terms.

8. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using NextStep-1, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

9. Limitation of Liability

NextStep-1, its developers, and contributors are not liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the model or platform.
• Errors, bugs, or interruptions in service or model performance.
• Loss or corruption of data resulting from the use of NextStep-1.
• Content generated by the AI model or its appropriateness for any particular use.
• Any legal consequences arising from the use of generated content.

You use the platform and model at your own risk and are responsible for evaluating the suitability and safety of any generated content.

10. Model Performance and Limitations

NextStep-1 is a research model with inherent limitations. We make no guarantees about the quality, accuracy, or appropriateness of generated content. Users should understand that AI models can exhibit biases, generate incorrect information, or produce unexpected results. It is your responsibility to review and validate any generated content before use.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services at any time, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms and Conditions.
• Engaging in fraudulent or harmful activities.
• Misuse of the platform, model, or its resources.
• Generation of prohibited content as outlined in these terms.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of NextStep-1 after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by applicable international and local laws. Any disputes arising from the use of NextStep-1 will be resolved in accordance with these laws and through appropriate legal channels.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through our contact page or refer to the contact information provided in our research publication.