Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: June 23, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the services provided by Hypernym, Inc. ("Hypernym", "we", "our", or "us"), including APIs, inference services, software, websites, documentation, and related products and services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to these Terms.

1. Eligibility

You must be legally capable of entering into a binding agreement and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

If you use the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.

2. Accounts

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your account and API credentials.
  • Activities conducted under your account.
  • Promptly notifying Hypernym of unauthorized access.

You may not share credentials except as permitted within your organization.

3. Use of the Services

Subject to these Terms, Hypernym grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable right to access and use the Services.

You shall not:

  • Violate applicable laws.
  • Interfere with the operation of the Services.
  • Circumvent rate limits or access restrictions.
  • Reverse engineer the Services except where prohibited by law.
  • Use the Services to distribute malware or engage in abusive behavior.
  • Use the Services in violation of Hypernym's Acceptable Use Policy.

Hypernym may suspend or terminate access to protect the security, integrity, or reliability of the Services.

4. Customer Content

You may provide prompts, files, images, data, and other materials ("Customer Content").

You represent that you possess all rights necessary to submit Customer Content and that such content does not violate applicable law or the rights of others.

You are responsible for your use of outputs generated by the Services.

5. Intellectual Property

Hypernym and its licensors retain all right, title, and interest in the Services, software, documentation, trademarks, and related intellectual property.

Except as expressly provided, these Terms grant no ownership rights to you.

6. Fees and Billing

Certain Services require payment.

You agree to pay all fees and taxes associated with your use.

Unless otherwise stated:

  • Fees are denominated in U.S. dollars.
  • Charges are non-refundable.
  • Hypernym may change pricing with reasonable notice.

Failure to pay may result in suspension or termination.

7. Service Availability

The Services may change over time.

Hypernym does not guarantee uninterrupted availability and may modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the Services at any time.

Enterprise customers may receive separate service-level commitments under written agreements.

8. Third-Party Models and Services

The Services may provide access to third-party models, software, or infrastructure.

Hypernym does not warrant the availability, accuracy, legality, or suitability of third-party technologies.

9. Output Disclaimer

Artificial intelligence systems may generate inaccurate, incomplete, offensive, or unexpected outputs.

You are solely responsible for evaluating outputs and determining their appropriateness for your intended use.

Outputs should not be relied upon as legal, medical, financial, or other professional advice.

10. Compliance

You are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including export controls, sanctions laws, privacy laws, and intellectual property laws.

You may not use the Services in embargoed jurisdictions or by prohibited parties.

11. Monitoring and Abuse Prevention

Hypernym may monitor usage, investigate abuse, and take actions necessary to maintain security, reliability, and legal compliance.

12. Termination

You may stop using the Services at any time.

Hypernym may suspend or terminate your access if:

  • You violate these Terms.
  • Payment obligations are not satisfied.
  • Continued access poses security, legal, or operational risks.

Sections intended to survive termination shall remain in effect.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE."

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HYPERNYM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ACCURACY.

14. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, HYPERNYM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

HYPERNYM'S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF:

(A) THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO HYPERNYM DURING THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM; OR

(B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100).

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Hypernym, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates from claims arising out of:

  • Your use of the Services.
  • Customer Content.
  • Violations of law.
  • Violations of these Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Exclusive jurisdiction and venue shall lie in the state and federal courts located in Delaware.

17. Changes

Hypernym may modify these Terms from time to time.

Continued use of the Services following the effective date of revised Terms constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Questions about these Terms? Contact us at admin@hypernym.ai.