TERMS OF SERVICE

CHIMERA COMPUTING CORP. — TERMS OF SERVICE

Effective Date: 2025-02-06
Last Updated: 2025-02-06

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website, online store, communications, and hardware products of Chimera Computing Corp. (“Chimera,” “we,” “our,” “us”). By accessing or using any Chimera website or purchasing Chimera hardware, you agree to these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use Chimera websites or products.

1. Eligibility

To purchase Chimera hardware or use our website, you must:

  • be at least 18 years old, or

  • be legally authorized to enter into binding agreements.

Business purchasers must ensure that the individual placing the order has authority to bind the organization.

2. Use of the Website

You agree not to:

  • violate any applicable law or regulation

  • interfere with website functionality or security

  • engage in scraping, data mining, or unauthorized automated access

  • upload malicious code, attempt to break security, or disrupt operations

Use of Chimera hardware is separately governed by the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).

3. Product Sales and Ownership

Chimera sells physical server hardware.
All product purchases are also subject to:

  • Return & Refund Policy

  • Warranty Policy

  • Shipping & Delivery Policy

  • Affirm Financing Policy (if applicable)

Ownership transfers only after full payment is received.
Before full payment, resale, transfer, or re-assignment is prohibited.

4. Payment Terms

All pricing is listed in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

  • Payment must be made at checkout using accepted payment methods.

  • Purchases made using Affirm are subject to Affirm’s loan terms and credit evaluation.

  • Orders may be refused, canceled, or delayed if payment cannot be verified.

Refunds are governed exclusively by the Return & Refund Policy.

5. AI & Software Disclaimer (For Preloaded Models or Tools)

Some Chimera servers may include AI-related software or RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) tools.
To the extent any such tools are used:

5.1 No Accuracy Guarantee

AI outputs may contain inaccuracies, bias, fabricated content (“hallucinations”), or omissions.
Users must independently verify any critical output.

5.2 Permitted and Prohibited Uses

AI tools must not be used for:

  • unauthorized surveillance

  • biometric tracking

  • unlawful discrimination

  • violation of privacy or data-protection laws

  • generating harmful or deceptive content

Users are fully responsible for AI outputs they generate.

5.3 No Reliance for Critical Decisions

AI-generated content must not be used as the sole basis for:

  • medical decisions

  • legal conclusions

  • financial actions

  • safety-critical operations

Chimera is not liable for harm arising from reliance on AI-generated content.

5.4 Local and Cloud Interactions

If RAG or AI tools access user content:

  • Chimera does not permanently store customer data

  • Customers must not load confidential, proprietary, or regulated personal information

  • Users assume all risk associated with cloud-based interactions, if used

Chimera supports local-first usage; cloud usage is optional and at the customer’s discretion.

6. Intellectual Property

All website content, trademarks, product descriptions, documentation, and materials provided by Chimera remain the intellectual property of Chimera Computing Corp.

You may not:

  • reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display proprietary materials

  • reverse-engineer firmware, security mechanisms, or proprietary tooling

  • create derivative works without explicit written permission

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Chimera is not liable for:

  • indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages

  • loss of profits, data, business, or goodwill

  • damage caused by misuse, unauthorized repair, or modification

  • reliance on AI-generated content

  • delays caused by carriers, customs, or supply-chain conditions

Chimera’s total liability under these Terms and any purchase shall not exceed the amount paid for the product giving rise to the claim.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Chimera from claims, damages, or losses arising out of:

  • misuse of hardware

  • violation of these Terms

  • unlawful operation of AI tools

  • unauthorized resale or redistribution

  • breach of data laws caused by user actions

9. Termination

Chimera may suspend or terminate access to its website, tools, or communications if:

  • you violate these Terms or the AUP

  • fraudulent activity is suspected

  • payment disputes or chargebacks remain unresolved

Termination does not affect your payment obligations or Chimera’s right to pursue remedies.

10. Governing Law & Arbitration

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

For business customers, any dispute arising from Chimera hardware purchases or website use will be resolved through binding arbitration administered by JAMS under the JAMS Commercial Arbitration Rules.

  • Venue: Laguna Niguel, California

  • Enforcement: Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)

Either party may seek injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

11. Changes to These Terms

Chimera may update or modify these Terms at any time.
Updated Terms become effective upon posting with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of Chimera’s website or hardware constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact Information

For questions or compliance inquiries:

Chimera Computing Corp. Support
Email: support@lifescope.io
Phone: 949-829-1286
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM PST