AI Business Tools Australia
Customer Relationship Agreement
1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
1.1 Definitions
AI Services
The artificial intelligence and machine learning services provided by AI Business Tools Australia, including but not limited to natural language processing, computer vision, predictive analytics, and automated decision-making systems
AI Models
The machine learning models, algorithms, neural networks, and any associated weights, parameters, or configurations used to provide the AI Services
API
The application programming interface, including all endpoints, documentation, and associated tools provided for accessing and integrating with the AI Services
Training Data
Any data, including text, images, audio, video, or structured data, provided by the Customer for training or fine-tuning AI Models
Output Data
Any results, predictions, generations, or insights produced by the AI Services in response to Customer inputs or queries
Service Credits
Credits issued for service level breaches, calculated as a percentage of monthly service fees
Intellectual Property Rights
Includes all patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, know-how, database rights, and any other intellectual property rights recognized by law
Authorized Users
Employees, contractors, or agents of the Customer who are authorized to access and use the AI Services
Service Tier
The specific level of AI Services subscribed to by the Customer, including associated features, limitations, and performance guarantees
Confidential Information
Any non-public information disclosed by either party in connection with this agreement
1.2 Interpretation
- •This agreement is governed by and interpreted according to the laws of Victoria, Australia
- •Any reference to legislation includes amendments, replacements, and subordinate legislation
- •Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation
- •Words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa
- •References to a party include its successors and permitted assigns
- •The word including means including but not limited to
- •If any provision is invalid or unenforceable, it will be severed, and the remaining provisions continue in full force
2. AI SERVICES AND LICENSING
2.1 Grant of License
API Access
- •Make API calls within allocated quota
- •Use provided SDKs and client libraries
- •Access documentation and support resources
Integration Rights
- •Embed AI capabilities in your software
- •Create custom integrations
- •Develop automated workflows
Output Usage
- •Use outputs for business purposes
- •Create derivative works
- •Incorporate into your products
Support Access
- •24/7 technical support
- •Implementation assistance
- •Training resources
2.2 License Restrictions
Technical Restrictions
- •No reverse engineering of AI Models
- •No extraction of model weights
- •No modification of core algorithms
Usage Restrictions
- •No exceeding API call limits
- •No sharing of credentials
- •No unauthorized resale
Competition Restrictions
- •No development of competing services
- •No benchmarking for competitors
- •No training competitive models
Legal Compliance
- •No illegal activities
- •No violation of third-party rights
- •Compliance with data protection laws
3. DATA RIGHTS AND PRIVACY
3.1 Data Ownership
Customer Data Rights
- •Retain ownership of all Training Data
- •Control access to Customer Data
- •Request data export or deletion
AI Model Rights
- •Model improvements from training
- •Aggregated insights ownership
- •Algorithm enhancements
3.2 Data Protection
Security Measures
- •Encryption at rest and in transit
- •Access controls and authentication
- •Regular security audits
Compliance
- •Australian Privacy Principles
- •GDPR compliance where applicable
- •Industry-specific regulations
3.3 Data Processing
Processing Activities
- •Model training and optimization
- •Performance monitoring
- •Quality assurance
Data Retention
- •30-day default retention period
- •Custom retention policies available
- •Secure data disposal procedures
4. SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT (SLA)
4.1 Service Availability
Uptime Guarantee
- •99.9% monthly uptime guarantee
- •Calculated from total available minutes
- •Excludes scheduled maintenance
Response Times
- •Critical incidents: 15 minutes
- •Major incidents: 1 hour
- •Minor incidents: 4 hours
4.2 Performance Metrics
API Performance
- •95th percentile response time under 500ms
- •99th percentile response time under 1000ms
- •Error rate below 0.1%
Model Performance
- •Accuracy maintenance within 1% of baseline
- •Regular model retraining
- •Performance monitoring and alerts
5. COMPLIANCE AND LIABILITY
5.1 Regulatory Compliance
Australian Law
- •Privacy Act 1988 compliance
- •Consumer protection laws
- •Data breach notification
Industry Standards
- •ISO 27001 certification
- •SOC 2 Type II compliance
- •Regular third-party audits
5.2 Liability Limitations
Service Liability
- •Limited to direct damages only
- •Capped at 12 months of fees
- •Excludes consequential losses
Excluded Claims
- •Gross negligence
- •Willful misconduct
- •Intellectual property claims
5.3 Indemnification
Customer Obligations
- •Misuse of services
- •Data rights violations
- •Regulatory non-compliance
Provider Obligations
- •IP infringement claims
- •Data breaches
- •Service non-compliance
6. TERM AND TERMINATION
6.1 Agreement Term
Initial Term
- •12-month minimum commitment
- •Starts upon service activation
- •Auto-renewal unless cancelled
Renewal Terms
- •12-month renewal periods
- •30-day notice for changes
- •Updated terms may apply
6.2 Termination Rights
Customer Rights
- •30-day written notice
- •Material breach by provider
- •Service level failures
Provider Rights
- •Non-payment of fees
- •Material breach by customer
- •Regulatory requirements
6.3 Post-Termination
Data Handling
- •30-day data retrieval period
- •Secure data deletion
- •Data export options
Ongoing Obligations
- •Confidentiality duties
- •Payment obligations
- •IP restrictions
7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
7.1 Initial Resolution
Notification Process
- •Written notice of dispute
- •Detailed description required
- •Supporting documentation
Response Timeline
- •5 business days acknowledgment
- •15 business days investigation
- •Written response provided
7.2 Mediation
Process
- •Independent mediator selection
- •Melbourne-based mediation
- •Shared cost arrangement
Requirements
- •Good faith participation
- •Confidentiality maintained
- •Documentation exchange
7.3 Legal Proceedings
Jurisdiction
- •Victorian courts jurisdiction
- •Australian law applies
- •Melbourne as venue
Conditions
- •After mediation attempt
- •Written notice required
- •Each party bears own costs
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
8.1 Ownership Rights
Provider IP
- •AI models and algorithms
- •Platform and infrastructure
- •Documentation and materials
Customer IP
- •Training data provided
- •Custom configurations
- •Business processes
8.2 License Grants
To Customer
- •Use of AI services
- •Access to platform
- •Integration rights
To Provider
- •Use of training data
- •Model improvements
- •Feedback incorporation
8.3 IP Protection
Safeguards
- •Confidentiality measures
- •Access controls
- •Security protocols
Enforcement
- •Rights protection
- •Infringement remedies
- •Legal action if needed
Last Updated: February 13, 2025
AI Business Tools Australia
ABN: 79 338 920 277
350 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
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