Legal

Last updated: 2026-01-26

Copyright and License

AKIOS Open Runtime is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program. If not, see https://www.gnu.org/licenses/

Company Information (Legal Entity)

Legal Name: AKIOUD AI, SAS

Registration: France – SIREN: 924 929 730

Address: 8b rue Abel, 75012 Paris, France

Contact (legal only): privacy@akioud.ai

This entity is the copyright holder and legal owner.

Warranty Disclaimer

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

No guarantees are made regarding:

Security (no system is completely secure)
Accuracy or reliability of AI agent outputs
Prevention of all data leaks, cost overruns, or violations
Compliance with any laws or regulations

Users are solely responsible for:

Conducting their own security assessments
Implementing additional safeguards
Ensuring regulatory compliance
Protecting sensitive data and credentials

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS, CONTRIBUTORS, OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES (direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential) arising from the use of AKIOS, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.

This includes (but is not limited to):

Data loss or corruption
Security incidents or unauthorized access
Financial losses (including surprise costs)
Legal or regulatory penalties
Business interruption or reputational harm

Security Considerations

While AKIOS implements strong containment (kernel sandbox, syscall interception, PII redaction, cost kills, Merkle audit), no software can guarantee absolute security.

Users must:

Run in isolated environments
Validate outputs and audit trails
Follow best security practices
Report vulnerabilities responsibly (security@akioud.ai)

Compliance Disclaimer

AKIOS Open Runtime provides technical foundations for data protection and auditability (for example, PII redaction and Merkle-style ledgers), but does not guarantee compliance with any regulation (EU AI Act, GDPR, HDS, or others).

Compliance is the user's responsibility. For regulated or high-risk use (including EU AI Act high-risk systems), ensure your own controls and certifications and seek expert advice.

Export and Usage Restrictions

AKIOS is subject to applicable export control laws. Users are responsible for compliance with all relevant regulations.

Governing Law

French law applies. Jurisdiction: Paris courts.

Summary

AKIOS is free open-source software (GPL-3) provided "as is" with no warranties — use it responsibly and secure your own environment.