Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Carmelics ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Carmelics is a collaborative platform for mapping philosophical arguments, propositions, and reasoning. Users can contribute propositions, add supporting or opposing arguments, set confidence levels, and engage in discussions about claims.

3. User Accounts

• You must provide accurate information when creating an account.
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.
• You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service.
• One account per person. Automated or bot accounts are not permitted without prior approval.

4. User Content

• You retain ownership of content you create, but grant Carmelics a license to display, distribute, and build upon your contributions as part of the collaborative knowledge base.
• Contributions are public by default and may be edited, linked, or extended by other users.
• You agree not to post content that is defamatory, harassing, obscene, or violates any applicable law.
• Content generated by AI extraction pipelines is clearly labeled and attributed.

5. Intellectual Honesty

Carmelics is dedicated to genuine philosophical inquiry. Users agree to:

• Present arguments in good faith, even when they disagree.
• Avoid strawman arguments, deliberate misrepresentation, or vandalism.
• Respect the collaborative nature of the platform.

6. Moderation

Carmelics reserves the right to remove content, restrict accounts, or ban users who violate these terms or engage in behavior that undermines the integrity of the platform. Moderation decisions may be appealed through the discussion system.

7. AI-Generated Content

Some content on Carmelics is generated or enriched using AI systems. This content is labeled with its source type (e.g., "AI extracted") and is subject to the same editorial standards as user-created content. AI-generated content may be edited, corrected, or removed by users and moderators.

8. Limitation of Liability

Carmelics is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of user-submitted or AI-generated content. The platform is intended for intellectual exploration, not as authoritative guidance on any subject.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact

Questions about these terms can be directed through the platform's discussion system or by contacting the site administrators.