Effective May 6, 2026
The following terms and conditions (referred to herein as the “Terms of Service”) govern your use of and participation in Dispersed, also referred to as The Render Network - Compute Subnet (“Dispersed” or the “Network”). By accessing the Network, you (“you” or “Operator”) hereby agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, which shall govern, among other things, Operator’s rewards for participating in the Network. Operator further agrees that, unless additional agreements are entered into between Operator and the Network, these Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between the parties.
OPERATORS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO READ AND ENSURE THEY UNDERSTAND ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE NETWORK, ESPECIALLY REGARDING THE USE OF DIRECT ACCESS SOFTWARE (AS DESCRIBED BELOW). IF YOU ARE NOT FULLY COMFORTABLE ASSUMING SUCH RISKS OR CANNOT AFFORD THE RISK OF POTENTIAL LOSS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, YOU MUST NOT BECOME OR ATTEMPT TO BECOME AN OPERATOR ON THE AI RENDER NETWORK AND MUST NOT DOWNLOAD OR INSTALL ANY DIRECT ACCESS SOFTWARE. OPERATORS FAMILIAR WITH THE RENDER NETWORK SHOULD REVIEW AND AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE AS MANY TERMS, INCLUDING THOSE RELATING TO THE USE OF ACCESS SOFTWARE, DIFFER FROM THOSE OF THE RENDER NETWORK.
INTRODUCTION TO THE RENDER NETWORK
What follows is a description of some of the key aspects of the Network. A more detailed description can be found in the Network’s white paper, available here: https://renderfoundation.com/whitepaper.
Overview
The Network is a decentralized GPU platform that enables Compute Clients (as defined below) to access high performing GPU nodes throughout the world. The Network provides a platform for a wide array of general and AI-related computation tasks (the “Compute Jobs”). These tasks are facilitated in a blockchain-based peer-to-peer network. The Network enables Operators (i.e. the GPU operators such as yourself who provide power to the Network) to monetize your available GPU capacity as described below, while Compute Clients (as defined below) who utilize the Network are able to access decentralized GPU and undertake Compute Jobs -at scale. The main participants in the Network are you, the Operators, the Compute Clients who utilize the Network for Compute Jobs, including those who access the Network via service providers who utilize the Network’s APIs, (the “Compute Clients”) and certain third party software and service providers from whom Operators and Compute Clients can license software to request and execute the services (referred to herein as the “Contributors”). Compute Clients using the Network for Compute Jobs will have direct access to an Operator’s computer and network via third party Access Software, as defined and described in more detail below.
DISCLAIMER REGARDING USE OF DIRECT ACCESS SOFTWARE In order to participate in Dispersed, Operators will need to download and install third party software nominated by the Network from time to time that enable direct access to the Operators’ computer and network by the respective Compute Client (the "Access Software"), which such access may include administration and control rights. Currently, the Network has nominated Docker (available at https://www.docker.com/) and/or Kubernetes (available at https://kubernetes.io/) to provide the Access Software. The Access Software may allow Compute Clients to gain direct administrative access and control rights to the Node Operator's computer.
1 Security Recommendation: THE NETWORK STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT OPERATORS (i) only use separate physical devices and hardware on Compute Jobs dedicated exclusively for such purpose; (ii) isolate all hardware used on a dedicated separate VLAN, DMZ or air-gapped network regardless if wired or wireless; (iii) install and continuously run best in class cybersecurity and antivirus software, (iv) promptly implement all available security updates for the Access Software and underlying operating systems, and (v) have a mechanism to snapshot and restore any device running the compute client and treat any data on the devices as ephemeral. Despite these recommendations, the Network CANNOT GUARANTEE THE SECURITY of the Operator's computer, network or data, and the Operator assumes all associated risks.
2 Risk Acknowledgement: By participating in Dispersed and/or by downloading and installing Direct Access Software, Operator expressly acknowledges that Compute Clients may have the ability to exercise administrative privileges on the Operator's hardware and that this direct access may result in various forms of harm, both foreseeable and unforeseeable, including, without limitation, irreversible hardware damage (including "bricking"), security breaches and theft, data corruption, firmware compromise, malware infections, phishing, ransomware attacks, unauthorized data access, identity theft and similar security breaches, and that such acts may result in significant financial and non-financial losses to Operator, its affiliates and (potentially) third parties to whom Operator may be additionally liable.
3 Operator understands and acknowledges that Dispersed is a publicly accessible platform and that none of the Render Indemnified Parties (as defined in Section 8 below) make any representation of whatsoever kind that they have vetted, pre-cleared or run any background checks or verifications on Compute Clients, some of whom may be “bad actors” who are attempting to utilize Dispersed solely for the purpose of exploiting vulnerabilities in Operator’s systems.
Who Controls the Network
The Network is represented by the Render Network Foundation (the “Foundation” and, together with the Network, the “Network Parties”), an independent Cayman Islands entity. The Foundation’s mandate is to maintain the core render network protocol (RNP), oversee the establishment of new RNP’s and grow the Network’s community. The Foundation is governed by a board of directors. All RNP’s are published on the Network’s Github, available here: https://github.com/rendernetwork/RNPs. All references to the “Network” in these Terms of Service shall be interpreted to also refer to the Foundation where the context requires that a distinct legal entity be referenced.
How Rewards Work
Operators are rewarded in RENDER tokens both for available uptime and for Compute Jobs. The exact amounts to be rewarded are determined based on a range of factors, including performance metrics, and are set by the Render Network RENDER holders via the Render Network Proposal (“RNP”) process. Further terms applying to fees and reward mechanics are included at section 4 below.
Account & Eligibility. You will be provided with one Network "account" from which you will perform Compute Jobs for Compute Clients. Each Operator is responsible for the security of their own account and agrees to promptly notify the Network if they discover or suspect any breach of their account or login information. You must be at least 18 years of age to use or access the Network or any Direct Access Software.
You represent that you have full power, authority and legal capacity to enter agree to these Terms of Service and that you are doing so on a completely voluntary basis with no expectation of consideration, remuneration or any form of compensation whatsoever, other than what is expressly provided for herein. If you use the Network or Software on behalf of an entity, (a) all references to “you” throughout these Terms of Service will include that entity and (b) you represent that you are authorized to accept these Terms of Service on that entity’s behalf.
1 LICENSES & OWNERSHIP
License
You may be asked to download or access software from the Network and/or certain Contributors for use in connection with your participation in the Network (“Software”). If so, and in addition to any further licenses that may be required from such Contributors, the Network hereby grants to you a non-exclusive, revocable, personal, and non-transferable license (the “License”) to install and use such Software solely in connection with your participation in the Network and in accordance with these Terms of Service.
Open Source.
The Software may be delivered with certain items of independent, third-party code (“Third Party Code”). Such Third Party Code is licensed to you under the terms of the license that accompanies such Third Party Code and your interaction and use of Third Party Code is solely between you and the provider of the Third Party Code. The Network does not endorse or make any representations or warranties regarding Third Party Code. Nothing in these Terms of Service limits your rights under, or grants you rights that supersede, the terms and conditions of any applicable license for any Third Party Code delivered with the Software. You are responsible for complying with those terms and conditions for any Third Party Code delivered and assume all risk and liability in using such Third Party Code. A list of such Third Party Code is included at Exhibit A hereto and may be updated by the Network from time to time and without advance notice. Your continued use of the Service shall constitute your acceptance of any updates to Exhibit A.
Ownership
Except for the License expressly granted herein, the Network Parties and applicable Contributors each retain, exclusively and on their own behalf, all intellectual property rights, title and interests in and to their specific and identifiable contribution or contributions to the Network and Software, and all data in connection therewith (the “Intellectual Property”). The Intellectual Property includes, without limitation, all patent rights, copyrights, inventions, trade secret rights, trade dress rights, trademark rights and intellectual property rights therein and thereto. Operator agrees that it may not remove any confidentiality or proprietary rights notices from the Software including, without limitation, trademarks and watermarks and that, except for the License, no other express or implied right in the Intellectual Property is granted. In addition, Operator acknowledges that it is not granted any rights to use, and will not use without the Network or applicable Contributors’ prior written consent, the names, characters, artwork, designs, trade names, copyrighted materials, trademarks or service marks of the Network or applicable Contributor, or any of their affiliates, in any manner other than as expressly authorized in these Terms of Service.
Any feedback, comments, questions, suggestions, ideas, original or creative materials or other information submitted or otherwise communicated to the Network about the Software or the Network (collectively, the “Feedback”) shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Network and the Network shall have the perpetual right to use, commercialize and develop all or part of such Feedback in any manner or media now known or hereafter devised without acknowledgment or compensation to you. You understand that the Network may treat Feedback as non-confidential.
Third Party Software Beneficiary Rights
The Render Network Indemnified Parties (as defined in Section 8) are express third-party beneficiaries of the (a) these terms of Service (b) Docker Engine Terms of Service (currently available at: https://www.docker.com/legal/docker-terms-service/, as may be updated from time to time); (b) Kubernetes policies (currently available at: https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/policy/, as may be updated from time to time); and (c) the terms of service governing use of any other form of Access Software permitted by the Network Parties, each as may be amended or updated from time to time. The Render Network Indemnified Parties have the right to enforce the provisions herein to the fullest extent possible.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, all protections, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and other rights granted to the Access Software providers (including Docker, Inc. and the Kubernetes) under their respective terms of service shall inure to the benefit of the Render Network Indemnified Parties as if they were parties to those agreements. In the event of any conflict between these Terms of Service and the Access Software providers’ (Docker or Kubernetes) terms of service, these Terms of Service shall prevail.
2 SERVICES RESTRICTIONS
You agree that you are not permitted to take any of the following actions without the prior written consent of an authorized Network representative, each of which will constitute a material breach of these Terms of Service:
• Accessing the Network as a node that has not been approved from the waitlist by the Foundation.
• Reproduce or redistribute the Software, except in accordance with these Terms of Service.
• Reproduce or redistribute the Access Software, except in accordance with these terms of service of such Access Software.
• Attempt to or otherwise gain observe or gain access in any form over a Compute Client’s computer or network.
• Allow for any unauthorized copying or distribution of the Software.
• Sublicense the License or any third party license, or otherwise transfer, distribute or permit access to the Software or Network by any third party.
• Exploit the Network, the Software, the License and any third party software and licenses (or any part thereof) for any commercial purpose, except as expressly contemplated herein.
• Host or provide matchmaking services for the Network, and/or record, retransmit, monitor, modify, or redirect the communication protocols used by the Network, whether through protocol emulation, tunneling, packet sniffing, modifying or adding components to the Software, use of a utility program or any other techniques now known or hereafter developed, for any purpose.
• Create or maintain, under any circumstance, a connection or connections to the Network except as expressly authorized in these Terms of Service. Under no circumstances may you connect to, or create tools that allow you to connect to interfaces other than those explicitly provided by these Terms of Service.
• Create, develop, host, and/or maintain a network or internet server which will allow any unauthorized individuals or organizations to maintain an online connection to utilize the Software or Network and/or emulate, record, retransmit, monitor, modify, or redirect the communication protocols used by the Network, whether through protocol emulation, tunneling, packet sniffing, modifying or adding components to the Software and Network, use of a utility program or any other techniques now known or hereafter developed, for any purpose, except as part of performing Compute Jobs or as otherwise expressly authorized in writing. Operators must ensure that Docker/Kubernetes instances are configured in accordance with the Network's published security guidelines, and are responsible for monitoring all access, usage patterns, and activities conducted by Compute Clients on their nodes. The Network shall not be responsible for any unauthorized use or consequences arising from Compute Client interactions once access is granted; or Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Access Software, Software or any part of the Network including, without limitation, removal of proprietary rights notices or markings, using the Access Software, Software or Network in any manner that could interfere with, disrupt, negatively affect or inhibit other users or that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the functioning of the Access Software, Software or Network, circumvent measures employed to prevent or limit access to any part of the Network, use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering methods to extract data, except as expressly contemplated, or use the Software or Network for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, or engage in, encourage or promote any activity the violates these Terms of Service.
• Run any other work, tasks, processes or computation on the node while a Compute Job is in process. The Operator's hardware must be dedicated exclusively to the Compute Job for its entire duration.
• Capture, copy, store, or otherwise retain any data, information, network traffic, processes, or intellectual property transmitted to or from, or generated on, or related to any Compute Job executed on their node.
• Use virtual machines (VMs) or compute provided from third party providers for the purposes of running a Render Network node that has not been explicitly authorised by the Foundation.
• Take any other action, whether or not successful, attempting to access User job data.
You hereby acknowledge and agree that the ZerNet client operates on a "zero-trust" architecture, whereby any Job executed on your machine may access any resources accessible to that machine, including but not limited to network resources and local disk storage. You further acknowledge that the Network has recommended deployment of the ZerNet client on an isolated network or within a demilitarized zone (DMZ) to mitigate security risks.
3 REWARDS
Third Party Wallet Requirement. The Network and Software must be used in conjunction with an Solana/SPL compatible third-party wallet software (individually, a “Wallet”) and you are fully responsible for designating the correct digital asset wallet as your reward address. We do not guarantee or endorse and are not responsible for the availability, functionality or integrity of any Wallets or associated services, software or any other third-party software that you may elect to use. Your use of all such third-party software will be governed solely by your agreement with the provider of such software. Accordingly, we will have no responsibility for any errors in the operation of such software or its use in conjunction with the Network or Software. The security of any RENDER in the Wallet, your ability to access it, and the security of your privacy and personal information in connection with your Wallet is dependent on the integrity and terms and conditions applicable to the Wallet that you use.
We will have no responsibility in the event that your RENDER or other value are misappropriated or becomes inaccessible or your privacy or personal information becomes compromised through your use of your Wallet. As between you and us, you assume all risks, liabilities, expenses and costs with respect to your use of Wallets and any other third-party software that you may elect to use in conjunction with the Program.
Rewards Method. Subject to the terms of this section 4, the Network will reward you for completing Compute Jobs with RENDER. The number of RENDER to be rewarded for completing a Compute Job will be computed by the Network in accordance with the rules established by the Network and set forth at https://know.rendernetwork.com/. The Network reserves the right to change the rules or methodology for calculating reward from time to time and you are responsible for checking the current version of the rules to ensure that they are acceptable to you before accepting a Compute Job. None of the Render Indemnified Parties make any representation that the RENDER that you will receive as reward will be exchangeable for any fiat currency or cryptocurrency, or, if exchangeable, that they will be exchangeable at any particular rate or that they will have any other value or utility other than use as reward for Compute Jobs on the Network.
Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act. The Operator understands and acknowledges that neither of the Network Parties are, nor will be, registered as a virtual asset service provider under the Virtual Assets Services Providers Act of the Cayman Islands and RENDER have not been, and will not be, registered with Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. The Operator understands and acknowledges that its agreement with the Network Parties, and these Terms of Service do not constitute a sale of virtual assets to the public and that the Operator has been privately offered the RENDER in consideration for certain services provided to the Network Parties.
Eligibility to Perform and Receive Reward for Jobs. To be eligible to perform and receive reward for a Compute Job, you must: (i) be running a node on the Network, consistent with requirements and specifications available at https://know.rendernetwork.com/ which we may update from time to time; (ii) accept such Compute Job when the Network sends it to you; (iii) commence performance of the Compute Job immediately after you receive it; and (iv) continue performance of the Compute Job without interruption until (x) the Compute Job is complete, or (y) the Network or User pauses or terminates the AI Compute Job.
Compute Jobs Terminated by the Network or User Before Completion. The Network or User may terminate a Compute Job at any time, with or without Cause without notice to the Operator.
If the Network or User terminates a Compute Job without Cause prior to completion, and such termination is not attributable to any act, omission, or failure by the Operator, the Network shall reward the Operator, via the designated digital asset wallet, a prorated amount corresponding to the portion of the Compute Job verifiably executed up to the time of termination, as determined by Network metrics.
No additional compensation, damages, or anticipated profits shall be rewarded in connection with any termination without Cause.
For the avoidance of doubt, termination without Cause may occur for business, operational, technical, economic, or strategic reasons, including but not limited to changes in Network demand, capacity constraints, protocol updates, or reprioritization of Network resources.
Termination decisions may be made manually or automatically by the Network or its protocols, and such determinations shall not, by themselves, constitute termination for Cause.
“Cause” means, with respect to the Operator, any of the following:
(a) a material breach of these Terms that remains uncured after written notice;
(b) failure to meet the applicable technical, security, or performance requirements;
(c) violation of applicable law or Network policies;
(d) fraudulent, malicious, or negligent conduct; or
(e) actions that materially compromise the integrity, security, or functionality of the Network.
“Without Cause” means any termination of a Compute Job by the Network that is not due to Cause and is not attributable to any act, omission, breach, or failure by the Operator.
Other Uncompleted Compute Jobs. If, for any reason, you do not complete a Compute Job that the Network has not terminated, you will not receive any reward for the Compute Job and your miner reputation score will be adversely affected.
Verification of and Rewards for Completed Jobs. Once the Network has determined that a Compute Job has been completed, it will be tagged as such on the user interface console, and the applicable rewards will be delivered to your designated digital asset wallet.
Technical Risks and Costs. You acknowledge that your ability to perform and receive rewards for Compute Jobs depends on certain technical factors outside our control, including the operation and integrity of the decentralized blockchain on which the Network is based, as well as the digital asset wallet you have designated to receive rewards for Compute Jobs.
Taxes. You are solely responsible for any and all taxes resulting from rewards you receive for a Compute Job including sales taxes, value-added taxes, income taxes, capital gains and any other taxes that may be charged or incurred.
Calculation of Reward Amounts; Disputes. You acknowledge that all amounts you receive for Compute Jobs under this Section 4 are calculated by the Network in its sole, reasonable discretion. If you dispute any rewards for an Compute Job, you must notify the Foundation at hello@renderfoundation.com within seven days of the date you receive the applicable reward from the Network. While the Foundation will attempt to resolve your dispute in good faith, you agree that any determination the Foundation makes regarding your dispute shall be final.
4 NO WARRANTY OR SUPPORT; DISCLAIMER
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN, OPERATOR EXPRESSLY AGREES THAT OPERATOR’S USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE NETWORK, SOFTWARE OR ACCESS SOFTWARE IS AT OPERATOR’S SOLE RISK. THE NETWORK, SOFTWARE AND, TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE, ACCESS SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED "AS IS'' AND "AS AVAILABLE" FOR OPERATOR’S USE, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
NONE OF THE RENDER INDEMNIFIED PARTIES (AS DEFINED BELOW) GUARANTEE, REPRESENT, OR WARRANT THAT OPERATOR’S USE OF THE NETWORK AND SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, AND OPERATOR AGREES THAT FROM TIME TO TIME THE NETWORK PARTIES MAY REMOVE THE NETWORK, SOFTWARE OR, IF APPLICABLE, THE ACCESS SOFTWARE (OR ANY PORTION THEREOF) FOR INDEFINITE PERIODS OF TIME OR OTHERWISE LIMIT OR DISABLE OPERATOR’S ACCESS TO THE NETWORK FOR ANY REASON AND WITHOUT NOTICE TO OPERATOR. THE RENDER INDEMNIFIED PARTIES DO NOT REPRESENT OR GUARANTEE THAT THE NETWORK, SOFTWARE OR ACCESS SOFTWARE WILL BE FREE FROM DATA LOSS, CORRUPTION, ATTACK, VIRUSES, INTERFERENCE, HACKING, OR OTHER SECURITY INTRUSION, AND OPERATOR HEREBY RELEASES THE RENDER INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM ANY LIABILITY RELATING THERETO. OPERATOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BACKING UP OPERATOR’S OWN SYSTEM.
THE OPERATOR EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE AI RENDER NETWORK INVOLVES INHERENT RISKS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (A) GRANTING COMPUTE CLIENTS DIRECT ADMINISTRATIVE ACCESS TO OPERATOR'S HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND NETWORK VIA ACCESS SOFTWARE (SUCH AS DOCKER AND/OR KUBERNETES); (B) THE POTENTIAL FOR IRREVERSIBLE HARDWARE DAMAGE (INCLUDING "BRICKING"), DATA CORRUPTION, FIRMWARE COMPROMISE, OR REDUCTION IN HARDWARE LIFESPAN DUE TO THERMAL STRESS OR OVERUSE; (C) SECURITY BREACHES, INCLUDING THE INTRODUCTION OF MALWARE, RANSOMWARE, UNAUTHORIZED DATA ACCESS, OR NETWORK INTRUSIONS, DESPITE IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDED SECURITY MEASURES; AND (D) VULNERABILITIES IN THE ACCESS SOFTWARE (E.G. DOCKER/KUBERNETES) OR UNDERLYING DEPENDENCIES THAT MAY BE EXPLOITED BY COMPUTE CLIENTS OR THIRD PARTIES.
NONE OF THE RENDER INDEMNIFIED PARTIES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CLAIMS ARISING FROM: (A) COMPUTE CLIENT MISUSE OF THE ACCESS SOFTWARE OR ADMINISTRATIVE PRIVILEGES; (B) OPERATOR'S FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT THE SECURITY MEASURES RECOMMENDED IN THESE TERMS OF SERVICE OR OTHERWISE SECURE THEIR HARDWARE AND NETWORK; (C) VULNERABILITIES, BUGS, OR SECURITY FLAWS IN THE ACCESS SOFTWARE OR RELATED DEPENDENCIES; (D) ANY MISUSE OF THE ACCESS SOFTWARE, THE NETWORK, OR RELATED DEPENDENCIES BY A COMPUTE CLIENT OR ANY THIRD PARTY; AND (E) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, DATA BREACH, OR MALWARE INTRODUCED VIA THE AI RENDER NETWORK.
THE NETWORK PARTIES STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT OPERATORS UTILIZE DEDICATED COMPUTERS FOR NETWORK PARTICIPATION, CONNECTED THROUGH SECURE, PRIVATE NETWORKS, TO MITIGATE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH COMPUTE CLIENT ACCESS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE BEST PRACTICES IS AT THE OPERATOR'S OWN RISK.
THE NETWORK SHALL USE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROTECT INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY OPERATOR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, BUT OPERATOR AGREES THAT OPERATOR’S SUBMISSION OF SUCH INFORMATION IS AT OPERATOR’S SOLE RISK, AND OPERATOR HEREBY RELEASES THE RENDER INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY TO OPERATOR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RELATING TO SUCH INFORMATION IN ANY WAY.
In addition, neither the Network Parties nor their suppliers or service providers provide any support for the Software under these Terms of Service. However, the Foundation may provide an e-mail address or passworded board posting for Operator to send any Feedback, questions or other comments regarding the Software or the Network. Operator agrees that all such emails and board postings and responses shall constitute Feedback.
5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; RELEASE OF CLAIMS
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NONE OF THE RENDER INDEMNIFIED PARTIES WILL BE LIABLE TO YOU UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY—WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, WARRANTY, OR OTHERWISE—FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, EVEN IF THE NETWORK PARTIES OR ANY CONTRIBUTOR HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE RENDER INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OF SERVICE OR OPERATOR’S USE OF THE NETWORK OR SOFTWARE, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, IS LIMITED TO USD $1,000.
THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION WILL NOT LIMIT OR EXCLUDE LIABILITY FOR THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE, FRAUD OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT OF THE RENDER INDEMNIFIED PARTIES, OR FOR ANY OTHER MATTERS IN WHICH LIABILITY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.
6 INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Operator acknowledges and agrees that a breach or threatened breach of any term in these Terms of Service would cause irreparable injury, that money damages would be an inadequate remedy and that the Network Parties, as applicable, shall be entitled to temporary or permanent injunctive relief, without the posting of any bond or other security, to restrain Operator from such breach or threatened breach. Nothing in these Terms of Service shall be construed as preventing the Network Parties, as applicable, from pursuing any and all remedies available to it, including the recovery of money damages from Operator.
7 INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Operator will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Contributors, the Network, the Foundation, OTOY, Inc., their affiliates, and each of their officers, directors, agents, partners and employees (individually and collectively, the “Render Indemnified Parties”) from and against any losses, liabilities, claims, demands, damages, expenses or costs, whether suffered by Operator or any third party (collectively, “Claims”) arising out of or related to (a) Operator’s access to or use of the Software, Access Software and Network and the performance of any Compute Jobs; (b) Operator’s Feedback; (c) Operator’s violation of any provision of these Terms of Service; (d) Operator’s violation, misappropriation or infringement of any rights of another (including intellectual property rights or privacy rights) including violations or infringements arising from Compute Jobs performed by Operator; (e) any acts or omissions by Compute Clients accessing Operator's machine through the Network (including Dispersed), including unauthorized use, hacking, or introduction of malicious software; (f) Operator's failure to implement adequate security measures or adhere to the Network's recommended technical and security guidelines including those set out in Section 1; (g) Operator's violation of the Access Software (e.g. Docker/Kubernetes) terms of service; or (h) any harm resulting from Compute Client actions that exploit vulnerabilities caused by Operator's failure to maintain security standards.
Operator agrees to promptly notify the Render Indemnified Parties of any third-party Claims, cooperate with the Render Indemnified Parties in defending such Claims and pay all fees, costs and expenses associated with defending such Claims (including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees). You also agree that the Render Indemnified Parties will have control of the defense or settlement, at the Foundation's sole option, of any third-party Claims. This indemnity is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other indemnities set forth in a written agreement between you and the Network or the other Render Indemnified Parties.
8 ACCESS SOFTWARE TERMS OF SERVICE
Operators acknowledge that participation in Dispersed requires the installation and use of the Access Software. Operator agrees to comply with the terms of service, license agreements, and any applicable policies of the providers of such Access Software.
Operator further agrees that the terms of service of the Access Software shall apply as if the Render Indemnified Parties were direct beneficiaries of those terms. To the extent that any provision of the Docker or Kubernetes terms grants protections, disclaimers, or warranties to Docker or Kubernetes, such provisions shall also apply for the benefit of the Network Parties. In the event of any inconsistency between the Access Software terms and these Terms of Service, these Terms of Service shall prevail, except where the Access Software terms provide broader protections to the providers of such software.
9 TECHNICAL & SECURITY STANDARDS
The Foundation reserves the right to specify minimum technical configurations and security requirements for Nodes participating in Dispersed, including but not limited to Docker/Kubernetes setup parameters, network firewall configurations, system monitoring protocols, and sandboxing settings. For the avoidance of doubt, the Foundation’s failure to establish such parameters shall not be construed as waiver of any obligations included in these Terms of Service.
Operator agrees to comply with such technical and security guidelines, which may be updated from time to time. Failure to comply may result in suspension or termination of access to the Network, in addition to potential claims for indemnification. The Foundation reserves the right, but not the obligation, to audit Operator compliance with these standards.
Any technical configurations, security requirements, or best practices specified or recommended by the Render Indemnified Parties are offered for informational purposes only without any warranty or assurance that they will be effective in mitigating the risks described herein.
10 CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidential Information Defined. “Confidential Information” shall mean (a) any nonpublic information relating to or contained in the Software, the Network, the Foundation, Octane Render or Compute Jobs, including, without limitation, information relating to (i) the performance, capabilities, bugs and contents of the Software, Network or Compute Jobs, and (ii) Feedback and responses from other participants or the Network; and (b) any information relating to the future or proposed technology, software, services or business operations of the Network. Confidential Information shall not include any information (x) that is or becomes generally publicly available through no fault of the Operator and (y) that is independently developed or acquired by the Operator without the use of Confidential Information.
Confidentiality Obligation. Operator shall keep all Confidential Information in strict confidence and shall not publish, disclose, or otherwise make available, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information to any third party. However, Operator may disclose the Confidential Information in accordance with a judicial or governmental order; provided, however, that Operator shall give the Network reasonable written notice prior to disclosure and shall comply with any applicable protective order or equivalent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, you will be permitted to disclose and discuss with others in public forums your personal experiences in using the Network; however, technical information about the Network will continue to be confidential, and of course, you must always respect third party confidential information and the privacy of personal information.
Privacy. Operator understands and acknowledges that it may need to supply personal data to the Network or its affiliates over the course of its relationship with the Network. The Network's data privacy notice (the “Privacy Notice”) is appended to these Terms of Service at Exhibit A and provides information on the Network's use of personal data in accordance with the Cayman Islands Data Protection Act (as amended). The Operator acknowledges that it has received and reviewed the Privacy Notice and agrees to promptly provide the Privacy Notice (or any updated version thereof as may be provided by the Network from time to time) to each individual whose personal data Operator provides to the Network or any of its affiliates. Operator represents and warrants that it has all requisite permissions to provide all personal data provided to the Network and its affiliates by or on behalf of Operator, and that such data is provided in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Transfer and Processing Data. You agree that, as a condition of your access to the Network and Software, we may process, transfer and store information about you in the Cayman Islands, United States and other countries, where you may not have the same rights and protections as you do under local law.
11 DISPUTE RESOLUTION; BINDING ARBITRATION
Please read this section carefully because it requires you to arbitrate certain disputes and claims with the Network Parties, as applicable, and limits the manner in which you can seek relief from us, unless you opt out of arbitration by following the instructions set forth below. No class or representative actions or arbitrations are allowed under this arbitration agreement. In addition, arbitration precludes you from suing in court or having a jury trial.
No Representative Actions. You, on the one hand, and the Network Parties, as applicable, on the other hand, agree that any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms of Service, the Network or Software is personal to you and the Network Party and that any dispute will be resolved solely through individual action, and will not be brought as a class arbitration, class action or any other type of representative proceeding.
Arbitration of Disputes. Except for small claims disputes in which you or the Network Party seeks to bring an individual action in small claims court located in the county of your billing address or disputes in which you or the Network Party seeks injunctive or other equitable relief for the alleged unlawful use of intellectual property, you and the Network Party waive your rights to a jury trial and to have any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms of Service, the Network Party or Software resolved in court. Instead, for any dispute or claim that you have against the Network Party, or relating in any way to the Network or Software, you agree to first contact the Foundation and attempt to resolve the claim informally by sending a written notice of your claim (“Notice”) to the Foundation by email at hello@renderfoundation.com or by certified mail addressed to Legal Department, The Render Network Foundation; c/o: Leeward Management Limited; Suite 3119, 9 Forum Lane; Camana Bay, PO Box 144; Grand Cayman KY1-9006. The Notice must (a) include your name, residence address, email address, and telephone number; (b) describe the nature and basis of the claim; and (c) set forth the specific relief sought. Our notice to you will be similar in form to that described above. If you and the Foundation (on its own or behalf of the Network) cannot reach an agreement to resolve the claim within thirty (30) days after such Notice is received, then either party may submit the dispute to binding arbitration administered by Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (“JAMS”) or, under the limited circumstances set forth above, in court. All disputes submitted to JAMS will be resolved through confidential, binding arbitration before one arbitrator. Arbitration proceedings will be held in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands or may be conducted telephonically or via video conference for disputes alleging damages less than USD $50,000, in accordance with the JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures (“JAMS Rules”). The most recent version of the JAMS Rules are available on the JAMS website and are hereby incorporated by reference. You either acknowledge and agree that you have read and understand the JAMS Rules or waive your opportunity to read the JAMS Rules and waive any claim that the JAMS Rules are unfair or should not apply for any reason.
The arbitrator will have exclusive authority to make all procedural and substantive decisions regarding any dispute and to grant any remedy that would otherwise be available in court, including the power to determine the question of arbitrability. The arbitrator may conduct only an individual arbitration and may not consolidate more than one individual’s claims, preside over any type of class or representative proceeding or preside over any proceeding involving more than one individual.
The arbitrator, the Network Party, and you will maintain the confidentiality of any arbitration proceedings, judgments and awards, including, but not limited to, all information gathered, prepared and presented for purposes of the arbitration or related to the dispute(s) therein. The arbitrator will have the authority to make appropriate rulings to safeguard confidentiality, unless the law provides to the contrary. The duty of confidentiality does not apply to the extent that disclosure is necessary to prepare for or conduct the arbitration hearing on the merits, in connection with a court application for a preliminary remedy or in connection with a judicial challenge to an arbitration award or its enforcement, or to the extent that disclosure is otherwise required by law or judicial decision.
You and the Network Party agree that for any arbitration you initiate, you will pay the filing fee and the Network Party will pay the remaining JAMS fees and costs. For any arbitration initiated by the Network Party, the Network Party will pay all JAMS fees and costs. You and the Network Party agree that the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has exclusive jurisdiction over any appeals and the enforcement of any arbitration award.
Any claim you wish to bring arising out of or related to these Terms of Service must be filed within one year after such claim arose; otherwise, the claim is permanently barred, which means that you will not have the right to assert the claim.
If any portion of this binding arbitration provision is found to be unenforceable or unlawful for any reason, (a) the unenforceable or unlawful provision shall be severed from these Terms of Service; (b) severance of the unenforceable or unlawful provision shall have no impact whatsoever on the remainder of this binding arbitration provision or the parties’ ability to compel arbitration of any remaining claims on an individual basis pursuant to this binding arbitration provision; and (c) to the extent that any claims must therefore proceed on a class, collective, consolidated, or representative basis, such claims must be litigated in a civil court of competent jurisdiction and not in arbitration, and the parties agree that litigation of those claims shall be stayed pending the outcome of any individual claims in arbitration. Further, if any part of this binding arbitration provision is found to prohibit an individual claim seeking public injunctive relief, that provision will have no effect to the extent such relief is allowed to be sought out of arbitration, and the remainder of this binding arbitration provision will be enforceable.
12 GENERAL
Changes
The Foundation reserves the right at any time to modify these Terms of Service and to add new or additional terms or conditions on Operator’s use of the Network and Software. Such modifications and additional terms and conditions will be effective immediately and deemed automatically incorporated into these Terms of Service. Operator’s continued use of the Network or Software will be deemed acceptance thereof. The time with or without notice to Operator, and none of the Network Parties will be liable to Operator or to any third party should it exercise such rights.
Undertaking to comply with our Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements
In order to maintain the integrity and security of the Network, all Compute Clients and Node Operators shall be subject to Know Your Customer ("KYC") verification requirements.
1 Compute Clients. The Foundation shall use reasonable efforts to conduct KYC and background checks on all Compute Clients prior to granting access to the Network. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE FOUNDATION MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT SUCH CHECKS WILL PREVENT MALICIOUS ACTORS FROM ACCESSING THE NETWORK. THE FOUNDATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE CONDUCT OF ANY COMPUTE CLIENT, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH CLIENT HAS UNDERGONE KYC VERIFICATION. For the avoidance of doubt, this disclaimer shall be read together with, and is in addition to, the general disclaimers and limitations of liability set forth in Section 5 (No Warranty or Support; Disclaimer), Section 6 (Limitation of Liability; Release of Claims), and Section 8 (Indemnification). 2 Node Operators. Each Node Operator shall be required to submit information for KYC verification, including but not limited to: full legal name, email address, birth date, nationality, and residential address, or equivalent if operating via an entity. The Foundation may, in its sole discretion, request supporting documentation (including, but not limited to, government-issued identification, proof of address, and corporate registration documents) to verify the accuracy of the information provided. Failure to provide such information or documentation upon request may result in immediate suspension or termination of access to the Network. The Foundation shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from the use of inaccurate or fraudulent information provided by Node Operators, and this limitation shall be construed in accordance with Section 6 (Limitation of Liability; Release of Claims) and Section 8 (Indemnification).
Compliance with Laws
Operator agrees to comply with all local, state, federal, and national laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations that apply to Operator or Operator’s use of the Network and Software, including without limitation, the Global ABAC Regulations and the Sanctions and Export Control Laws. In addition, Operators shall ensure their participation in Dispersed complies with all applicable laws and regulations concerning artificial intelligence processing, data privacy, and export controls, including but not limited to restrictions on processing sensitive or classified data, and export control restrictions on AI-related compute power and data flows to sanctioned jurisdictions.
For purposes of these Terms of Service, the “Global ABAC Regulations” means the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), as amended, the UK Bribery Act 2010; and the “Sanctions and Export Control Laws” means any law, regulation, statute, prohibition, or similar measure applicable to Operator or the Network relating to the adoption, application, and enforcement of economic sanctions, export controls, trade embargoes or any other restrictive measures, including without limitation, (i) the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) administered by the U.S. Department of State and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce (including the antiboycott regulations administered by the Office of Antiboycott Compliance); (ii) United States customs regulations administered by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection; (iii) the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, as amended; the Trading With the Enemy Act, as amended; and the statutes, Executive Orders, and regulations administered by U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”); and (iv) the EU Dual-Use Regulation, Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009.
Survival. All provisions of these Terms of Service shall continue in full force and effect even after (i) the Operator’s participation on the Network has been terminated or completed; and/or (ii) Operator’s relationship with the Network Parties has otherwise terminated.
Governing Law; Jurisdiction. Any dispute arising out of your use and access of the Network or the Software shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Cayman Islands excluding conflict of law rules and principles (whether of the Cayman Islands or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction. Any dispute between the parties that is not subject to arbitration shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands and both parties agree to irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction thereof. Both Parties hereby waive any claim that such venue is improper or inconvenient.
Severability. If any provision of these Terms of Service shall be held invalid or unenforceable, in whole or in part, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the validity and enforceability of all other provisions of these Terms of Service shall not be affected thereby.
Third Party Rights. Any Render Indemnified Parties who are not party to these Terms of Service may enforce any rights granted to it pursuant to these Terms of Service as if it were a party to these Terms of Service. Except as expressly provided in this paragraph, a person who is not a party to these Terms of Service shall not have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act, (as amended) to enforce any term of these Terms of Service. Notwithstanding any term hereof, the consent of or notice to any person who is not a party hereto shall not be required for any termination, rescission or agreement to any variation, waiver, assignment, novation, release or settlement under these Terms of Service at any time.
Entire Agreement. These Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior oral and written and all contemporaneous oral negotiations, commitments and understandings of the parties.
Further Action. Operator hereby grants the Network and Foundation the right to take steps they believe are reasonably necessary or appropriate to enforce and/or verify compliance with any part of these Terms of Service or licenses contemplated hereunder. Operator agrees that the Network and Foundation have the right, without liability to Operator, to disclose any data and/or information to law enforcement authorities, government officials, and/or a third party, as Operator believes is reasonably necessary or appropriate to enforce and/or verify compliance with any part of these Terms of Service (including but not limited to Operator's right to cooperate with any legal process.
EXHIBIT A
THIRD PARTY CODE
Directly imported
AES.h BSL-1.0 https://github.com/kkAyataka/plusaes
nlohmann-json MIT https://github.com/nlohmann/json
cryptopp BSL-1.0 https://github.com/weidai11/cryptopp
argparse MIT https://github.com/p-ranav/argparse
cpp-httplib MIT https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-httplib
cpuinfo BSD-2-Clause https://github.com/pytorch/cpuinfo
magic-enum MIT https://github.com/Neargye/magic_enum
spdlog MIT https://github.com/gabime/spdlog
xorlib.h MIT cannot find it hosted anywhere, this is the license text:
// Copyright (c) 2010-2014, Sebastien Andrivet
// All rights reserved.
//
// Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
// modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
//
// 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
// this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
//
// 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
// this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
// and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
//
// 3. Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its
// contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this
// software without specific prior written permission.
//
// THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS"
// AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
// IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
// ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS 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; OR BUSINESS
// INTERRUPTION) 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 THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
// POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
Dependencies of above
Brotli MIT https://github.com/google/brotli
fmtlib unique license? doesn't require attribution with binary distribution? see https://github.com/fmtlib/fmt?tab=License-1-ov-file#readme
Openssl Apache 2.0 https://github.com/openssl/openssl
zlib Unique? https://github.com/madler/zlib?tab=License-1-ov-file#readme
ZER Monorepo Dependency Licenses
This document contains a summary of license information for all open-source software packages used in the ZER monorepo.
These are used server side, and not distributed to end users but they can use the resulting apps on the web ( they are what drives the websites).
Summary
Ecosystem | Total Packages | Primary Licenses
Node.js (npm) | 1,844 | MIT, Apache-2.0, ISC, BSD-3-Clause
Python (PyPI) | 5 | MIT, Apache-2.0, BSD-3-Clause
Go | 8 | MIT, BSD-3-Clause, ISC, Apache-2.0
License Distribution (Node.js)
License | Count
MIT | 1,436
Apache-2.0 | 174
ISC | 88
MIT-0 | 58
BSD-3-Clause | 29
BSD-2-Clause | 26
OFL-1.1 | 7
MPL-2.0 | 5
Other | 21
Licenses Requiring Attention
The following licenses may have specific compliance requirements:
• LGPL-3.0-or-later (1 package): @img/sharp-libvips-darwin-arm64 - Copyleft license; modifications must be shared under same license
• MPL-2.0 (5 packages): @cdktf/provider-aws, @cdktf/provider-mongodbatlas, axe-core, cdktf, pem-jwk - File-level copyleft; modified files must remain MPL-2.0
• (BSD-3-Clause OR GPL-2.0) (1 package): node-forge - Dual license; choose BSD-3-Clause for permissive use
THE RENDER NETWORK FOUNDATION
PRIVACY NOTICE
This is a Privacy Notice issued by The Render Network Foundation, a Cayman Islands foundation company.
The purpose of this document is to provide you with information on the use of your personal data in accordance with the Cayman Islands Data Protection Act (as amended) and, in respect of any EU data subjects, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (together, the “Data Protection Legislation”).
Your personal data
By virtue of providing us with personal information on individuals connected with you (for example directors, trustees, employees, representatives, shareholders, investors, clients, beneficial owners or agents), you will provide us with certain personal information which constitutes personal data within the meaning of the Data Protection Legislation. We may also obtain personal data on you from other publicly accessible directories and sources.
This includes information relating to you and/or any individuals connected with you such as: name, residential address, email address, contact details, corporate contact information, signature, nationality, place of birth, date of birth, tax identification, credit history, correspondence records, passport number and bank account details.
If you are an individual, this Privacy Notice will affect you directly. If you are a legal entity or undertaking that provides us with personal data on individuals connected to you for any reason, this will be relevant for those individuals and you should transmit this Privacy Notice to such individuals.
How we may use your personal data
We, to the extent we are a data controller under the Data Protection Legislation, may collect, store and use your personal data for purposes including the following:
The processing is necessary for the performance of a contract, including:
• facilitating the continuation or termination of our contractual relationship; and
• facilitating the transfer of funds, and administering and facilitating any other transaction, between us.
The processing is necessary for compliance with applicable legal or regulatory obligations, including:
• undertaking due diligence including anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing checks, including verifying your identity and address (and, where applicable, your beneficial owners);
• sanctions screening and complying with applicable sanctions and embargo legislation;
• complying with requests from regulatory, governmental, tax and law enforcement authorities;
• surveillance and investigation activities;
• carrying out audit checks, and instructing our auditors;
• maintaining statutory registers; and
• preventing and detecting fraud.
