NCAI Smart City Lab - Data Terms of Use

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions the Terms govern the access to and use of autonomous driving vehicle data the Data provided by the NCAI Smart City Lab. By accessing or using the Data, you the Recipient acknowledge and agree to comply with these Terms in full. Failure to adhere to these Terms may result in termination of access to the Data and potential legal action.

2. Data Access & Use

2.1 Authorized Use

The Data is provided exclusively for research, development, and testing of autonomous driving technologies. Any use of the Data for purposes other than those explicitly permitted, including commercialization, redistribution, or incorporation into proprietary datasets, is strictly prohibited.

2.2 Confidentiality

The Data is confidential and proprietary. The Recipient must not disclose the Data, in whole or in part, to any third party without prior written authorization from the NCAI Smart City Lab. The Recipient is responsible for ensuring all personnel with access to the Data adhere to these confidentiality requirements.

2.3 Security Measures

The Recipient is required to implement and maintain robust security practices to protect the Data from unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. Security measures must include encrypted storage, secure access protocols and regular audits. Any security breaches must be reported to the NCAI Smart City Lab immediately.

2.4 Attribution

The Recipient must properly attribute the NCAI Smart City Lab as the source of the Data in all publications, presentations, or derivative works that incorporate or rely upon the Data. Attribution must follow the format specified by the NCAI Smart City Lab.

3. Data Ownership

3.1 Ownership of Data

The NCAI Smart City Lab retains exclusive ownership of all rights, titles, and interests in the Data, including all associated intellectual property rights.

3.2 License for Use

The Recipient is granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the Data solely for the purposes outlined in these Terms. This license does not convey ownership or any additional rights to the Data.

3.3 Derivative Works

Any derivatives, models, or outputs created using the Data must remain consistent with the permitted use. Ownership of such derivatives will not extend to the original Data, which remains the sole property of the NCAI Smart City Lab.

4. Limitation of Liability

4.1 No Warranty

The Data is provided as is without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The NCAI Smart City Lab disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement

4.2 Limited Liability

The NCAI Smart City Lab shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use, misuse, or inability to use the Data, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

5. Termination

5.1 Termination of Access

The NCAI Smart City Lab reserves the right to terminate the Recipient access to the Data at any time, with or without notice, for any breach of these Terms or at the sole discretion of the NCAI Smart City Lab.

5.2 Post-Termination Obligations

Upon termination, the Recipient must immediately cease using the Data, delete or destroy all copies, and certify compliance with this requirement to the NCAI Smart City Lab within [7/14] days.

6. Governing Law and Compliance

6.1 Applicable Laws

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction, e.g., Pakistan], without regard to conflict of law principles.

6.2 Regulatory Compliance

The Recipient must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines in their jurisdiction regarding data usage, privacy, and intellectual property rights.

7. Changes to the Terms

7.1 Modifications

The NCAI Smart City Lab reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Data after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. General Provisions

8.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

8.2 No Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of rights under these Terms.