| # 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: | |
| 1. **Complying with applicable laws** in your jurisdiction | |
| 2. **Respecting third-party Terms of Service** (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, etc.) | |
| 3. **Using the software lawfully and ethically** | |
| 4. **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. | |
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| *Last updated: 2026-02-23* | |
| *This document does not constitute legal advice.* | |