Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 2025

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using semanticintent.dev (the "Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this Site.

Nature of the Site

semanticintent.dev is an academic research platform dedicated to:

• Publishing original research on semantic intent methodology
• Sharing AI-assisted development patterns and frameworks
• Providing implementation examples and guidance
• Advancing knowledge in software architecture and governance

All content is provided for educational and research purposes only.

License and Use of Content

Research Papers and Academic Content

All research papers published on this Site are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).

You are free to:

• Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
• Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially

Under the following terms:

• Attribution: You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made
• No Additional Restrictions: You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits

Source Code and Implementation Examples

Code examples, frameworks, and implementation patterns shared on this Site are provided under CC BY 4.0 unless otherwise specified in the specific repository or example.

Site Design and Infrastructure

The Site's design, structure, and non-content elements are protected by copyright and may not be copied or reproduced without permission.

Permitted Uses

You may use this Site to:

• Read, download, and cite research papers with proper attribution
• Implement patterns and frameworks in your own projects
• Reference and build upon the research in academic or commercial work
• Share links to the Site and its content
• Use content for educational purposes

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Claim authorship of research or content created by others
• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or activity
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site's infrastructure
• Transmit viruses, malware, or malicious code
• Scrape, harvest, or automatically download content in bulk without permission
• Impersonate the Site, its authors, or affiliated organizations
• Use the Site in a way that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality
• Remove or alter copyright notices, attribution, or licensing information

Academic Integrity and Citation

When using content from this Site, you must:

• Provide proper academic attribution according to standard citation formats
• Include ORCID and DOI identifiers where applicable
• Clearly indicate any modifications or adaptations made to the original work
• Follow the CC BY 4.0 license requirements

Recommended Citation Format

Shatny, M. (2025). [Paper Title]. semanticintent.dev.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17114972
ORCID: 0009-0006-2011-3258

No Warranty - Research Provided "AS IS"

The content on this Site is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of intellectual property rights
• Merchantability
• Results from implementation of patterns or methodologies

Research is experimental and theoretical. Implementation results may vary. You assume all risks associated with using this research in production systems.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Site and its contributors shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from implementation of research patterns or frameworks
• System failures, security breaches, or data loss in systems using Site methodologies
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in research content
• Interruption or unavailability of the Site

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Not Professional Advice

Content on this Site is for research and educational purposes only and does not constitute:

• Professional software engineering advice
• Legal, financial, or business advice
• Recommendations for specific implementations or architectures
• Endorsement of any particular technology, tool, or approach

Always consult with qualified professionals before making significant architectural or business decisions.

External Links and References

This Site may contain links to external websites, repositories, and resources. We are not responsible for:

• Content, accuracy, or availability of external sites
• Privacy practices or terms of use of linked sites
• Any damages or losses from using external resources

External links are provided for reference and convenience only.

User Conduct

By using this Site, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Use the Site responsibly and ethically
• Not interfere with other users' access to the Site
• Report security vulnerabilities responsibly

Modifications to Content and Site

We reserve the right to:

• Update, modify, or remove research content at any time
• Correct errors or clarify research findings
• Suspend or discontinue the Site without notice
• Modify these Terms of Use (changes posted with updated date)

Research is evolving. Papers may be updated as methodologies advance or issues are discovered.

Intellectual Property Rights

Research Content

Copyright in research papers and content belongs to the respective authors, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Trademarks

"Semantic Intent," "semanticintent.dev," and related marks may be trademarks. Use of these marks must comply with standard trademark fair use principles.

Third-Party Rights

References to third-party products, services, or technologies are for illustrative purposes. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Site, its contributors, and affiliated parties from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site or its content
• Your implementation of research patterns or frameworks
• Your violation of these Terms of Use
• Your violation of any third-party rights

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario, Canada.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Site regarding use of the Site.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use:

• ORCID: 0009-0006-2011-3258
• DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17114972
• Location: Ontario, Canada

Open Science and Academic Freedom

This Site is committed to open science principles. We believe in:

• Free access to research knowledge
• Transparency in methodology and findings
• Collaborative advancement of the field
• Reproducibility and peer review

All research is shared openly to benefit the broader software engineering and AI communities.