Terms of Service
Effective Date: (To be filled at launch)
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“you,” “your,” or “User”) and Tythe (“Tythe,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), governing your access to and use of all products, services, protocols, tools, smart contracts, interfaces, applications, and websites operated by Tythe (collectively, the “Services”).
Tythe operates a decentralized credibility protocol that enables individuals and organizations to build, validate, and interact with reputation-backed identities, systems, and tokens using zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). By using any part of the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1.2 Acceptance of Terms
Your use of the Services is conditional upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. If you do not agree to all provisions herein, you must immediately discontinue use of the Services.
1.3 Changes to the Terms
Tythe reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon publication. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Definitions
2.1 Key Terminology
Tythe
The Credibility Operating System for the internet; a modular protocol that computes, enforces, and distributes verifiable trust at scale.
TRIS ID
Tythe’s portable identity unit. A chain-agnostic, wallet-agnostic, pseudonymous container for a user or organization’s reputation, metadata, and linked proofs.
TCT (TruCred Token)
A non-transferable, non-speculative token earned through verified actions. It powers the DISC Score and enables validation via Credonation and staking.
TYT (Tythe Token)
A governance and utility token used for activation fees (post-adoption), proposal submission, and protocol alignment.
DISC Score
The primary credibility output of the Tythe OS; a modular, impact-weighted score based on user actions, contributions, and validations.
DISC Reports (DRs)
Reports generated from DISC Score data, scoped to specific metric domains (e.g. FinDR, EduDR, BhvDR). Used for granular assessment.
Credibility Rulesets (CRs)
Modular logic interfaces that allow platforms to define and apply programmable trust tailored to their specific requirements.
Metrics
The seven modular domains of trust measured in DISC: Financial, Educational, Creative, Behavioral, Social, Security, and Compliance.
Credonation
The act of spending TCT from your Validation Vault to validate another TRIS ID. It is non-reversible and permanently linked to both identities.
Credibility Vault
A non-spendable vault where earned TCT is stored and counted toward a user’s DISC Score. Immutable.
Validation Vault
A spendable vault where 20% of earned TCT is allocated. Used to Credonate, stake, or initiate challenges.
TCT Staking
A credibility-weighted staking mechanism that allows TRIS holders to back projects, gate liquidity, or activate tiered ecosystem features.
TCT Sinking
A trust-based escalation mechanism used to open protocol investigations against suspected malicious TRIS IDs. Stakes can be rewarded or penalized based on outcome.
Trovebook
A ZK-proof hash registry where users can privately anchor offchain and onchain claims (e.g. credentials, contributions, assets) to their TRIS ID.
Decision Relay
A platform-submitted attestation of a user’s action, categorized by metric, tagged with criticality, and used to issue TCT.
External Verifications
ZK-validations from offchain sources (e.g. X, GitHub, Chainlink) anchored to TRIS IDs via Reclaim Protocol or third-party attesters.
BAD Status
A formal trust violation. TRIS IDs with BAD Status are score-suppressed, removed from indexes, and restricted from Credonation or participation.
Indices
Tythe’s three public trust registries: Cred List (recognition), Cred Watch (violation), Cred Chain (validation graph).
Organizational Ranking System
The credibility tier assigned to organizations based on TCT holdings. Replaces DISC Score for entities.
ZK-KYH / ZK-KYB / ZK-KYA
Zero-Knowledge Know Your Human / Know Your Business / Know Your Agent; privacy-preserving methods for proving uniqueness, existence, or legitimacy.
Registrant
In Tythe, a Registrant is the verified Individual or Organization that initiates and takes accountability for the onboarding of an AI Agent.
Sponsorships
Sponsorship is a TCT-backed endorsement made by a TRIS holding Individual or Organization toward an AI Agent. It represents a credibility transfer, where the sponsor vouches for the trustworthiness of the agent.
Pre-Protocol Logic
The scoring logic applied to verified contributions made before the protocol launched using Trovebook proofs or manual validation.
Post-Protocol Logic
The live scoring logic enforced by the DISC Engine, based on relays, metric tagging, and real-time TCT issuance.
2.2 Interpretation
Any ambiguity in these Terms shall not be construed against Tythe. Section headings are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
3. Eligibility and Access
3.1 User Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding contracts to access the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet these criteria.
3.2 Organizational Access
Organizations must complete onboarding requirements as defined by Tythe, including ZK-KYB, wallet association, and other verification steps. Only authorized representatives may act on behalf of the organization.
3.3 Account Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your wallets, credentials, TRIS metadata, and any associated interfaces. Tythe does not manage private keys or account recovery.
3.4 AI Agent Sponsorship & Registration
AI Agents must be registered by a verified Individual or Organization (the Registrant). Their DISC Score is built through platform interactions and verified sponsorships. Tythe may limit or revoke agent functionality based on registrant credibility or agent behavior.
4. Use of the Services
4.1 TRIS ID Use
By activating a TRIS, you agree not to manipulate or misrepresent your identity or score via Sybil attacks, collusion, or deception. Use of multiple TRIS IDs to manipulate sponsorship graphs or simulate credibility inheritance is prohibited. AI Agents may not spoof, impersonate, or recycle sponsor relationships.
4.2 Trovebook Submissions
You may only submit verifiable, owned claims to your Trovebook. Fraudulent entries or unverifiable hashes may result in blacklisting or forfeiture of TCT.
4.3 TCT Accumulation
TCT is issued for legitimate, validated actions only. It cannot be purchased, sold, or transferred. Illegitimately earned TCT may be revoked or burned.
4.4 Decision Relay Integrations
Integrators are responsible for honest and relevant event reporting. Fraudulent relays may result in access restrictions. Relays tied to AI Agents must accurately reflect their actions. Tampering with relays to falsify performance may result in suspension or permanent enforcement actions.
4.5 Username Policy
TRIS usernames are permanent and non-transferable. Attempts to impersonate entities or individuals will result in disqualification and possible blacklisting.
5. Prohibited Activities
You may not:
Violate any applicable law
Use automation to inflate scores
Falsify proof submissions
Register trademarked usernames or impersonate others
Misrepresent AI Agent capabilities or spoof endorsements
Submit falsified relays, especially in connection to automation or bot activity
Sponsor an AI Agent using stolen or manipulated DISC Scores
6. Privacy and Data Use
6.1 ZK-Native Design
Tythe will never request sensitive personal data. ZKP methods power all verifications.
6.2 What We Don’t Collect
Tythe does not collect identity documents, emails, IPs, or wallet private keys.
6.3 Relay Metadata
Decision relays contain only event payloads and do not expose user identities.
6.4 Third-Party Verification
When using providers like Reclaim, World ID, or Chainlink, you are subject to their privacy policies. Tythe does not retain their raw data.
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Ownership
All protocol assets, branding, and software are owned by Tythe.
7.2 Licensing
By uploading data or assets to Tythe, you grant us limited rights to use it within the protocol.
7.3 No Cloning or Misrepresentation
You agree not to fork, misrepresent, or rebrand Tythe without written permission.
8. Tokens and Utility
8.1 TCT (TruCred Token)
TCT is non-transferable and earned through valid, score-relevant actions.
8.2 TYT (Tythe Token)
TYT is tradable and used for staking, TRIS activation, integrations, and governance.
8.3 Validation & Staking
TCT used via Credonation or staking is irreversible. Stakers assume protocol risk. Sponsorships (TCT sent to AI Agents) are irreversible and reputation-linked. Sponsors assume risk associated with the behavior of the agents they endorse.
8.4 Anti-Speculation
Neither TCT nor TYT may be used to game DISC Scores via holding or bribery. You may not use sponsorships, agent networks, or proxy TRIS IDs to manipulate perceived DISC Score or bypass enforcement logic.
9. Termination and Suspension
9.1 Grounds
Tythe may terminate access for violating these Terms or harming protocol credibility.
9.2 Effects
TRIS may be frozen and score progression halted. Vaults may be locked.
9.3 Suspension Logic
Suspensions may be automatic or manual. Violations are logged.
10. Disclaimers
10.1 As-Is
Services are provided as-is, without warranty.
10.2 ZKP Providers
We do not guarantee performance of third-party verifiers.
10.3 External Integrations
Integrators are responsible for their own compliance.
11. Liability
Tythe is not liable for indirect damages, loss of access, or economic harm related to protocol use.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify Tythe against legal claims arising from your use or misuse of the Services.
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1 Jurisdiction
Subject to the incorporation jurisdiction of Tythe’s parent entity.
13.2 Arbitration
All disputes must be resolved via confidential arbitration.
13.3 Class Waiver
You waive the right to join class-action claims or lawsuits.
14. Contact
Legal Inquiries: [email protected]
Website: https://tythe.tech
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— Psalm 19:7
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