LEGAL NOTICE & USAGE GUIDELINES

⚠️ IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION

Miao Exchange Protocol (MEP) is provided under the MIT License.

User Responsibilities

By using this software, you are responsible for:

Complying with applicable laws in your jurisdiction
Respecting third-party Terms of Service (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, etc.)
Using the software lawfully and ethically
Assuming all liability for your use of this software

API Provider Compliance

Most AI API providers prohibit:

Reselling or sublicensing API access
Automated bulk requests beyond rate limits
Commercial use without proper licensing
Circumventing usage restrictions

You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with all API provider terms.

Financial Regulations

SECONDS are:

NOT a cryptocurrency
NOT convertible to fiat currency
NOT a financial instrument
NOT intended for investment or speculation

SECONDS are:

Time-based credits for compute exchange
Units for algorithm and system evaluation

Intellectual Property

Generated content may be subject to copyright
Respect intellectual property rights
Do not use for plagiarism or copyright infringement

Liability Disclaimer

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY ARISING FROM USE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

Recommended Use Cases

✅ Academic Research: Study of distributed systems
✅ Personal Productivity: Efficient use of personal API quotas
✅ Algorithm Development: Testing resource allocation algorithms
✅ Educational Purposes: Teaching distributed computing concepts

Questions?

Consult with legal counsel if you are unsure about compliance requirements in your jurisdiction.

Last updated: 2026-02-23
This document does not constitute legal advice.