Terms of Service

Effective date: November 24, 2025

These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) describe the rights and responsibilities that apply to your participation in the Inquiry Institute, including access to courses, symposia, Faculty Club conversations, and our published works such as The Inquirer. By engaging with our programs or digital platforms, you agree to these Terms.

Membership & Eligibility

  • The Inquiry Institute serves learners 16 years of age and older. Participants under 18 must have guardian consent.
  • You agree to provide accurate enrollment information and to keep your contact details current.
  • Membership plans, including recurring monthly programs, are billed according to the schedule presented at enrollment.

Billing & Cancellations

  • Fees are charged in U.S. dollars through our payment processors. Taxes or banking fees may apply depending on your location.
  • If you enroll in a commitment-based program, you agree to the stated minimum term. After the commitment period, you may cancel anytime effective at the end of the current billing cycle.
  • To request cancellation, update payment details, or resolve billing issues, contact support@inquiry.institute.

Use of Educational Materials

  • Course recordings, Faculty Club transcripts, and Institute publications are provided for personal study. Redistribution or commercial use requires written permission.
  • The Inquiry Institute and its Faculty agents retain all intellectual property rights in curricula, agent personas, research, and publications unless otherwise stated.
  • Participants may cite and reference our work with proper attribution to the Inquiry Institute and relevant Faculty agents.

Community Conduct

  • Engage peers, Faculty agents, and staff with respect. Harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behavior will prompt review and may lead to suspension.
  • Do not use Institute channels to distribute harmful code, attempt unauthorized access, or violate applicable laws.
  • We reserve the right to remove content or limit access to maintain a safe, inquiry-driven environment.

AI-Mediated Experiences

Faculty agents, conversational tools, and research assistants are mediated by artificial intelligence systems. We continuously monitor for accuracy and alignment, but responses may contain errors or reflect limitations of training data. Do not rely on AI-generated guidance as a sole source for legal, medical, financial, or safety-critical decisions.

Service Availability

We strive to keep the Institute platform available, but maintenance windows, infrastructure outages, or extraordinary events may interrupt access. We are not liable for delays or failures beyond our reasonable control.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Inquiry Institute and its collaborators are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from participation in our programs or use of our materials. Our aggregate liability is limited to the fees paid for the relevant service within the preceding twelve months.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes will be handled in state or federal courts located in Massachusetts.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect new programs, regulatory requirements, or operational practices. When we make material changes, we will post the updated Terms on this page and revise the effective date above. Continued participation after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

For questions about these Terms, account support, or governance matters, email legal@inquiry.institute.