legal_protocol // effective 2026-01-01

terms of
service.

the operating agreement between lucy_os and each provisioned institutional node. read before initializing your system.

[01]

Acceptance of Terms

By provisioning a node (creating an account) on LUCY_OS, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. These terms apply to all institutional administrators, faculty, students, and parent observers using the platform.

[02]

Permitted Use

LUCY_OS is licensed exclusively for educational institution management. Use of the platform for non-educational commercial purposes, data harvesting, or any activity outside institutional administration is prohibited.

[03]

Account Responsibilities

Each institution is responsible for maintaining the integrity of its administrator credentials. Institutions are liable for any actions taken by users operating under their institutional node.

[04]

Data Ownership

All academic data entered into the system (students, grades, attendance, etc.) remains the sole property of the institution. LUCY_OS claims no ownership over institutional data.

[05]

Service Availability

We commit to a 99.9% uptime SLA for Core Matrix tier and 99.99% for Enterprise nodes. Scheduled maintenance is excluded from uptime calculations. Credit is issued for downtime exceeding the SLA.

[06]

Termination

Either party may terminate the agreement with 30 days written notice. Upon termination, all institutional data will be returned via export and purged from our systems within 30 days.

[07]

Limitation of Liability

LUCY_OS is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from system use. Total liability is capped at the sum of fees paid in the preceding 12 months.

[08]

Governing Law

These terms are governed by South African law. Jurisdiction for disputes is the Western Cape High Court, unless both parties mutually agree to alternative dispute resolution.