Our commitment to transparency extends to our legal policies and terms
Last Updated: October 31, 2025
By accessing and using the Ic² Research Institute website and resources, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our services.
Ic² Research Institute is an independent research platform, not a registered legal entity or non-profit organization. We operate as a transparent, community-driven initiative focused on consciousness and computation research.
Important: Ic² Research Institute is not a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Donations are not tax-deductible. We maintain this status to ensure complete independence and transparency.
All research published by Ic² Research Institute is provided under open licenses unless otherwise stated. You are free to:
When participating in discussions, events, or collaborative projects, users agree to:
Content on this website is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional scientific, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always consult qualified professionals for specific guidance.
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third-party websites.
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of modified terms.
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Ic² Research Institute is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
We use collected information to:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:
Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information at any time. Contact us to exercise these rights.
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For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights, contact us at: privacy@ic2institute.org
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Research published by Ic² Research Institute represents theoretical and experimental work in consciousness and computation science. All findings should be understood within the context of ongoing scientific inquiry.
Claims of "validated predictions" refer to experimental or observational results that appear consistent with our theoretical framework. This does not constitute definitive proof, and alternative explanations may exist.
Scientific Method: We document all predictions with publication dates to establish scientific priority. We openly acknowledge both successes and failures in our research program.
Research materials are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We make no guarantees about:
Users attempting to replicate our research do so at their own risk. We provide methodologies for transparency but cannot guarantee specific results.
Unless explicitly stated, materials may not have undergone formal peer review. We clearly mark the review status of all publications.
We update research materials as new information becomes available. Users should check publication dates and version histories.
Ic² Research Institute and its contributors shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of our research, materials, or website.
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Ic² Research Institute is committed to open science. Most of our content is freely available under permissive licenses.
Unless otherwise specified, research publications are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). This means you can:
Requirement: You must provide appropriate attribution, link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.
Open-source code is typically licensed under the MIT License unless otherwise stated in individual repositories.
Research data is generally released under CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0) — dedicated to the public domain with no restrictions.
The book "A Quest for The Big TOE" has separate copyright provisions. See the book's dedicated legal page for specific terms.
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Some content may include third-party materials with different licensing terms. These are clearly marked with appropriate attributions.
If you believe content on our site infringes your copyright, contact us at legal@ic2institute.org with:
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