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Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: March 10, 2026

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE RUSE AI DETECTION APP. BY DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, OR USING THE APP, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT USE THE APP.

1. Purpose and Scope

1.1 About the App

The Ruse AI Detection App (the "App"), operated by ARCOS Labs ("ARCOS Labs," "we," "us," or "our"), is a consumer iOS application that allows users to submit media — including images, screenshots, and videos — for analysis to determine whether the content may be AI-generated. The App, together with the related website at ruseapp.ai (the "Website"), are collectively referred to as the "Services".

1.2 Intended Use

The App is designed for users to submit media — including screenshots or recordings of publicly available or publicly posted content (such as social media posts, online videos, and other publicly shared media), as well as their own original media — for AI detection analysis. Users may use the App for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to content verification, research, journalism, entertainment, and personal curiosity. For further detail on what you may submit, see Section 4.1.

1.3 Retention for Legal Purposes

ARCOS Labs retains user-submitted media and detection results. This data may be used as evidence in future legal proceedings, including litigation on behalf of potential third-party clients. By using the App, you acknowledge and consent to this retention and potential use, as further described in Section 4 and our Privacy Policy.

1.4 Relationship to Privacy Policy

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") should be read together with our Privacy Policy, available at ruseapp.ai/privacy. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and the Privacy Policy regarding the handling of personal information, the Privacy Policy shall control.

2. User Eligibility and Account

2.1 Eligibility Requirements

To use the App, you must:

2.2 Account Registration

To access certain features of the App, you must create an account. You agree to:

2.3 Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of your account credentials. ARCOS Labs is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that we believe have been compromised.

3. Description of Services

3.1 AI Detection Analysis

The App provides AI detection analysis by allowing users to:

3.2 Nature of Detection Results

Detection results are probabilistic estimates generated by artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. Results are not definitive, conclusive, or guaranteed to be accurate. Detection technology is inherently limited and results may include false positives or false negatives. For further detail on accuracy limitations, see Section 9.

3.3 Service Availability

We strive to provide continuous, uninterrupted access to the App, but we do not guarantee that the App will be available at all times. The App may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any feature or aspect of the Services at any time, with or without notice.

4. User Submissions and Conduct

4.1 What You May Submit

The App is designed for you to submit the following types of media for AI detection analysis:

For clarity: Analyzing publicly available or publicly posted content for the purpose of determining whether it may be AI-generated is a permitted and intended use of the App.

4.2 Your Representations

By submitting content through the App, you represent and warrant that:

4.3 License Grant

By submitting content through the App, you grant ARCOS Labs a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to:

This license survives termination of your account. However, as stated in our Privacy Policy, we will never publicly display, publish, or use your submissions for marketing or advertising purposes without your express, prior written consent.

4.4 No Obligation

ARCOS Labs has no obligation to use, retain, display, or take any action with respect to any submission. We reserve the right to remove or quarantine any submission at any time and for any reason.

5. Prohibited Content and Activities

5.1 Prohibited Content

You must not submit the following types of content through the App:

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree that you will NOT:

5.3 Consequences of Violations

If we become aware that prohibited content has been submitted or that you have engaged in prohibited activities, we reserve the right to:

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 ARCOS Labs Property

The App, Website, and all related intellectual property — including but not limited to software, algorithms, detection models, user interfaces, designs, trademarks, trade names, logos, and content created by ARCOS Labs — are the exclusive property of ARCOS Labs or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License to Use the App

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, ARCOS Labs grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to download, install, and use the App on a compatible iOS device that you own or control, solely for your personal, non-commercial use (or for internal business use if you have a commercial subscription). This license does not include the right to:

6.3 User Submissions

You retain any ownership rights you may have in the original media you submit through the App, subject to the license grant in Section 4.3. ARCOS Labs does not claim ownership of your original content. However, detection results generated by the App (including analysis outputs, scores, and reports) are the property of ARCOS Labs.

6.4 Feedback

If you provide suggestions, ideas, feedback, or recommendations regarding the App or Services ("Feedback"), you grant ARCOS Labs a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and incorporate such Feedback without any obligation of compensation, attribution, or confidentiality.

6.5 Third-Party Content

The App may display or interact with content from third-party sources (such as AI platforms, social media, or websites). ARCOS Labs does not claim ownership of third-party content and is not responsible for its accuracy, legality, or availability. All third-party trademarks, trade names, and logos are the property of their respective owners.

7. Subscription and Payment

7.1 Subscription Plans

The App may offer free and paid subscription tiers. Features, submission limits, and pricing for each tier will be displayed within the App and on the Website. ARCOS Labs reserves the right to modify subscription plans, pricing, and features at any time, subject to applicable law.

7.2 Payment Processing

All payments for subscriptions are processed exclusively through Apple's App Store (In-App Purchases). By subscribing, you agree to Apple's applicable payment terms. ARCOS Labs does not directly collect or store your credit card or banking information.

7.3 Subscription Renewal and Cancellation

Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless you cancel before the renewal date. To cancel a subscription:

Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will retain access to paid features until the end of the period for which you have already paid. Refund requests are subject to Apple's refund policies.

7.4 Free Tier

If the App offers a free tier, it may include limitations on the number of submissions, available features, or other restrictions. ARCOS Labs reserves the right to modify or discontinue the free tier at any time.

7.5 Price Changes

ARCOS Labs may change subscription prices at any time. Price changes will take effect at the start of the next billing period following notice of the change. If you do not agree to a price change, you may cancel your subscription before the change takes effect.

8. Privacy and Data Handling

8.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of the App is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at ruseapp.ai/privacy. The Privacy Policy describes in detail how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information. By using the App, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

8.2 Data Collection and Use

In connection with providing the Services, we collect:

8.3 Retention of Submissions

As described in Section 1.3 and our Privacy Policy, ARCOS Labs retains user-submitted media and detection results indefinitely. This data may be used as evidence in future legal proceedings. By using the App, you consent to this retention.

8.4 No Public Display or Marketing Use

We will never publicly display, publish, or distribute your submitted media — including on our Website, in social media, in press materials, or in any other public-facing channel — without your express, prior written consent. Your submissions will never be used for marketing, advertising, or promotional purposes without your express, prior written consent.

8.5 No Third-Party AI Training

Your submissions will not be used to train, develop, or improve any third-party artificial intelligence or machine learning models.

9. Detection Accuracy and Disclaimers

9.1 No Guarantee of Accuracy

The App uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to analyze media and estimate the likelihood that content is AI-generated. You understand and acknowledge that:

9.2 Not Legal, Professional, or Expert Advice

Detection results do not constitute legal advice, expert opinion, forensic analysis, or professional guidance of any kind. You should not rely solely on the App's results to make legal, employment, academic, journalistic, or other consequential decisions. If you intend to use detection results in connection with legal proceedings or other significant matters, we strongly recommend consulting with qualified legal counsel and independent forensic experts.

9.3 Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ARCOS LABS PROVIDES THE APP AND SERVICES ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

YOUR USE OF THE APP IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1 Disclaimer of Certain Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL ARCOS LABS, ITS AFFILIATES, OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE FOR:

These limitations apply regardless of the theory of liability, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, warranty, or any other legal theory, and whether or not ARCOS Labs was advised of the possibility of such damages.

10.2 Cap on Total Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ARCOS LABS'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

This cap applies to all claims collectively, not to each claim individually, and includes all theories of liability and all types of damages.

10.3 Exceptions

The limitations in this Section 10 do not apply to the extent prohibited by applicable law. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you in full. In such jurisdictions, our liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. These limitations also do not limit liability for fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend (at ARCOS Labs's option), and hold harmless ARCOS Labs, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, damages, liabilities, settlements, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or relating to:

ARCOS Labs will provide you with reasonable notice of any such claim and will cooperate with you in the defense of the claim at your expense.

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by ARCOS Labs

ARCOS Labs may suspend or terminate your account and access to the Services immediately, without prior notice, if:

12.2 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

If you have an active subscription, cancellation of your account does not automatically cancel your subscription. You must separately cancel your subscription through Apple's App Store as described in Section 7.3.

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, whether by you or by us:

The following provisions survive termination: Sections 4.3 (License Grant), 5 (Prohibited Content), 6 (Intellectual Property), 8.3–8.5 (Data Retention and Use), 9 (Disclaimers), 10 (Limitation of Liability), 11 (Indemnification), 12.3 (Effect of Termination), and 13 (Dispute Resolution).

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles. The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded.

13.2 Mandatory Arbitration

Agreement to Arbitrate: Except as provided below, you and ARCOS Labs agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms, your use of the Services, or the relationship between you and ARCOS Labs (collectively, "Disputes") will be resolved through final and binding arbitration rather than in court.

Arbitration Rules: Arbitration will be administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration Rules and, if applicable, its Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes, as modified by these Terms.

Arbitration Procedures:

Each party is responsible for their own attorney's fees and costs, except as otherwise provided by applicable law or awarded by the arbitrator. AAA filing fees and arbitrator compensation will be allocated according to AAA Rules.

13.3 Exceptions to Arbitration

The following Disputes are NOT subject to mandatory arbitration and may be brought in court:

13.4 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND ARCOS LABS AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING DISPUTES AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, OR COLLECTIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING.

Unless both you and ARCOS Labs agree otherwise in writing, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of class, representative, or collective proceeding. If this class action waiver is found to be unenforceable, the entire arbitration provision (Section 13.2) shall be null and void, and the Dispute must be brought in court.

13.5 Venue for Court Actions

For any Disputes that must be brought in court rather than arbitration, or for actions to enforce arbitration awards, the parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York County, New York. You irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objection to venue.

13.6 Time Limitation on Claims

You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any Dispute must be filed within one (1) year after the claim arose or the cause of action accrued. Otherwise, such claim is permanently barred. This limitations period applies to arbitration and court actions and to all claims to the maximum extent permitted by law.

14. General Provisions

14.1 Modifications to Terms

ARCOS Labs may modify these Terms at any time by posting updated Terms on the Website and within the App with a new "Effective Date." Material changes will be communicated to you via email or in-App notification. Continued use of the App after the Effective Date constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the App and may close your account.

14.2 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any specific subscription terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and ARCOS Labs regarding the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties regarding the subject matter.

14.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be replaced with a valid provision that most closely approximates the intent and economic effect of the invalid provision.

14.4 No Waiver

No failure or delay by ARCOS Labs in exercising any right under these Terms will operate as a waiver thereof. No waiver of any provision will be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of ARCOS Labs.

14.5 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without ARCOS Labs's prior written consent. ARCOS Labs may assign these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without restriction, including to any successor or acquirer in connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets. These Terms are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective permitted successors and assigns.

14.6 Force Majeure

Neither party will be liable for any failure or delay in performing obligations under these Terms to the extent caused by circumstances beyond that party's reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, epidemics, war, terrorism, government actions, failure of internet infrastructure, cyberattacks, or systems failures.

14.7 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

Except as expressly stated in these Terms, there are no third-party beneficiaries to these Terms. Nothing in these Terms creates any right enforceable by any person who is not a party to these Terms.

14.8 Electronic Communications

You consent to receive electronic communications from ARCOS Labs, including emails, in-App notifications, and notices posted on the Website. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

14.9 Apple-Specific Terms

To the extent you access the App through the Apple App Store, you acknowledge and agree that:

14.10 Headings

Headings and captions are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.

15. Acknowledgment and Acceptance

By downloading, installing, creating an account, or using the Ruse AI Detection App, you acknowledge and agree that:

16. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

Email: support@ruseapp.ai
Mail: ARCOS Labs, 228 Park Ave S PMB 265575, New York, NY 10003

For privacy-related questions, see our Privacy Policy or contact support@ruseapp.ai.