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Terms of Service

Societrics Platform — All Services

Effective: January 20, 2026 • Last Updated: May 25, 2026 • Version 1.2

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to Societrics, a suite of assessment and analytics tools operated by MindBrood Initiative ("we," "us," or "our"), registered in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Societrics platform, including:

By accessing or using any Societrics service — whether as a registered user, anonymous user, organisational administrator, research partner, or field enumerator — you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use our services.

2. Definitions

3. Eligibility

3.1 Age Requirements

Use of the Platform requires a minimum age consistent with applicable Nigerian law, including the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. Our minimum age threshold is:

3.2 Anonymous Access

The pH Assessment at ph.societrics.org is accessible without account registration. Anonymous users may complete and submit assessments without providing identifying information. Anonymous access does not create a contractual relationship equivalent to account registration, but Anonymous Users are still bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and our Acceptable Use Policy in respect of their use of the Platform.

4. Account Registration

4.1 Account Creation

Registered accounts require accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

4.2 Organisational Accounts

Organisations that subscribe to the Platform accept responsibility for: (a) obtaining valid consent from all members enrolled in their account; (b) ensuring members meet the age requirements of Section 3; (c) complying with the Data Processing Agreement (DPA) between the Organisation and MindBrood Initiative; and (d) training administrators and authorised users in proper Platform use per our Acceptable Use Policy.

5. Services Description

5.1 Societrics Advisory — VCTR Personality Assessment

A personality assessment platform implementing the VCTR Framework (Visionary, Caregiver, Thinker, Resilient) across four age-appropriate tiers: Foundation (under 13, institutional only), Intermediate (13–17), Professional (18+), and Legacy (adult, extended). Individual assessment results are for self-development, educational guidance, and organisational team-building purposes. Results are also used in aggregate, anonymised form to construct the National Personality Index (NPI) — see Section 7.2.

5.2 Societrics pH Assessment — Community Health Measurement

A community institutional health measurement tool deploying the Societrics pH Instrument (18 items across the WSI Fundamentals and TPC Modifier layers). Available via authenticated account or anonymously. Individual responses are aggregated into community-level health scores. pH data contributes to population-level research under our Research Data Governance Policy.

5.3 Societrics Dashboard

An analytics platform providing organisational administrators with aggregate team insights, member assessment distributions, and reporting tools. Administrators access aggregate data only; individual member data is never accessible to other members.

5.4 Societrics Labs — SGT Crisis Monitor

An institutional early warning system tracking Societrics Game Theory (SGT) metrics including the Crisis Regime threshold ratio (Θ) for authorised jurisdictions. Available only to Research Partners and institutions that have received formal SGT authorisation under the SGT Containment and Authorisation Protocol. See Section 11 and the Acceptable Use Policy.

6. User Responsibilities

All Users — authenticated or anonymous — agree to:

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Platform, including all content, features, software, assessment instruments, scoring algorithms, and methodology, is owned by MindBrood Initiative and protected by Nigerian and international intellectual property law. Proprietary assets include:

7.2 License Grant — Your Data

You retain ownership of any personal data you submit to the Platform. By using the Platform, you grant MindBrood Initiative a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to:

This licence does not permit us to publish, sell, or share your individual identifiable data without your express consent. You may opt out of research use of your anonymised data by contacting privacy@societrics.org.

8. Institutional and Research Partner Terms

Organisations and institutions that enter into a formal partnership with MindBrood Initiative — including research institutions, government agencies, universities, and educational boards — are subject to additional terms governed by a separate Data Processing Agreement (DPA) and, where applicable, a Research Collaboration Agreement. Key provisions include:

For DPA enquiries and partnership terms: research@societrics.org

9. Disclaimers

9.1 Nature of Assessment Results

Societrics assessments are tools for self-reflection, educational guidance, organisational development, and population-level research. They are NOT:

9.2 pH Assessment Results

pH community health scores are aggregate institutional health indicators intended for research and policy guidance. They reflect community-level patterns, not individual performance. They should not be used to make consequential decisions about specific individuals, institutions, or communities without appropriate professional interpretation and corroborating evidence.

9.3 SGT Crisis Monitor

The SGT Crisis Monitor provides early warning indicators based on Societrics Game Theory methodology. It does not predict events with certainty and must not be the sole basis for policy, military, economic, or governance decisions. See Acceptable Use Policy §4 for SGT-specific restrictions.

9.4 No Warranty

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE ERROR-FREE, CONTINUOUSLY AVAILABLE, OR FREE FROM SECURITY VULNERABILITIES.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE NIGERIAN LAW, MINDBROOD INITIATIVE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Our total aggregate liability to any User shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the total fees paid by that User to MindBrood Initiative in the twelve months preceding the claim; or (b) ₦10,000.

11. SGT Authorisation and Access Control

Access to SGT-related features, including the Crisis Monitor, Θ calculations, and simulation tools, is governed by the SGT Containment and Authorisation Protocol (available at labs.societrics.org). Authorisation operates through three levels:

Unauthorised access to or use of SGT analytical features is a material breach of these Terms and may result in immediate account termination and legal action.

12. Subscription and Payment

12.1 Free Tier

Basic features including one assessment and foundational results are available at no cost.

12.2 Paid Plans

Premium features (extended assessments, AI Advisor, professional connections, organisational analytics) require a paid subscription. Current pricing is published at app.societrics.org. Fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis.

12.3 Refund Policy

We offer a 7-day refund period from the date of initial subscription purchase for new subscribers who have not yet accessed premium features. After this period, fees are non-refundable except where required by applicable Nigerian consumer protection law (Consumer Protection Council Act and related regulations). To request a refund within the eligible period, contact legal@societrics.org.

12.4 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Access to premium features continues until the end of the current billing period. Cancellation does not entitle you to a prorated refund.

13. Force Majeure

MindBrood Initiative shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations under these Terms arising from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to: natural disasters, telecommunications failures, internet outages, power failures, government actions, civil unrest, security incidents, or acts of third parties. We will make reasonable efforts to restore services as soon as practicable and will notify users of extended service disruptions.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access immediately and without notice if you:

Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately. We will retain your data as required by our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall first be referred to mediation. If mediation fails within 30 days, disputes shall be resolved in the courts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria, whose jurisdiction you irrevocably submit to.

For Research Partners and institutional agreements governed by a separate DPA, the dispute resolution provisions of that DPA shall take precedence over this clause.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. We will notify registered users of material changes via email or Platform notification at least 14 days before changes take effect. Continued use of the Platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. Anonymous Users are bound by the Terms in effect at the time of each access.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms:

MindBrood Initiative — Legal
Email: legal@societrics.org
Platform: societrics.org
Address: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria