# BitTransformerLM – Legal & Risk Disclaimer
_Last updated: August 2025_

BitTransformerLM (the "Software") is an **experimental AI research model** developed by WCNEGENTROPY HOLDINGS LLC ("WCNH"). By downloading, installing, running, fine-tuning, or otherwise using the Software **you acknowledge and agree to all terms below.**

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## 1. No Warranty

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED **“AS IS”** AND **WITHOUT WARRANTY** OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT,
AND ERROR-FREE OR UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION.
WCNH DOES **NOT** WARRANT THAT THE SOFTWARE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR
THAT ITS OUTPUT WILL BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR RELIABLE.

## 2. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL WCNH,
ITS AFFILIATES, CONTRIBUTORS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR
SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; BUSINESS INTERRUPTION; OR PERSONAL
INJURY) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN
ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGE.

## 3. High-Risk & Regulated Uses

**DO NOT DEPLOY** the Software in environments where failure or malfunction
could lead to death, serious bodily injury, or severe property or
environmental damage, including but not limited to:

- Medical diagnosis or life-support systems
- Autonomous vehicles or aviation control
- Nuclear facilities, weapons development, or military combat systems
- Critical infrastructure (power, water, telecom)
- Legal, financial, or governmental decision-making without qualified
  human review

You remain solely responsible for conducting appropriate risk assessments,
validation, and human oversight before any production deployment.

## 4. Research and Experimental Nature

This Software is provided for research and experimental purposes. Users acknowledge that:

- The model is in active development and may produce unpredictable results
- Outputs should be carefully reviewed before any practical application
- The software is not validated for production use cases

## 5. Data & Privacy

You are responsible for:

- Ensuring you have the legal right to process any data you supply to the
  Software
- Implementing technical and organizational measures to protect personal or
  sensitive data
- Complying with all applicable data-protection and privacy laws (e.g.,
  GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)

## 6. Export & Sanctions Compliance

You may **not** use or transfer the Software in violation of U.S. export
control laws, EU dual-use regulations, or applicable sanctions regimes.
This includes, but is not limited to, prohibitions on use in or by
countries, entities, or individuals listed on U.S. or EU restricted-party
lists.

## 7. Third-Party Dependencies

The Software may incorporate open-source components licensed under separate
terms. Such components are provided **“as is”** and remain subject to their
respective licenses. A complete list is available in `THIRD_PARTY_LICENSES.txt`.

## 8. No Professional Advice

The Software’s outputs (including code, text, and recommendations) do **not**
constitute professional, legal, medical, financial, or safety advice. Always
consult a qualified expert before relying on the Software for any critical
decision.

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of WCNH. Unauthorized use is prohibited.