ZETIC.AI Terms of Service
Last Updated: 2/4/2026
Effective Date: 2/5/2026
1. Introduction and Acceptance
Welcome to ZETIC.ai (“ZETIC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of:
our website (https://zetic.ai),
our product dashboard (https://mlange.zetic.ai),
our proprietary ML optimization and deployment tools, and
the Melange Runtime, which enables on-device execution of models compiled through our Services
(collectively, the “Services”).
By creating an account, accessing the Dashboard, or integrating the Melange Runtime into your applications, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to bind that organization.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Services.
2. Definitions
For purposes of these Terms:
“User Model”
A private, custom AI model uploaded or imported by you into the Services that is not publicly accessible and is designated by you as proprietary.
“Public Model”
Any AI model or model file that:
is publicly accessible on the internet (including platforms such as Hugging Face, GitHub, Kaggle, university repositories, or similar services), regardless of whether it is open-source, and
is made available under a license that permits inference and model optimization or transformation to the extent performed by the Services, and
is not designated by the uploading user as a private or proprietary model.
Public Models include, without limitation:
open-source models (e.g., MIT, Apache-2.0, BSD),
models released under custom AI licenses (e.g., Llama Community License),
models publicly posted by their owner with an implied or stated permission for inference or optimization, and
models curated and distributed by ZETIC via third-party platforms.
Users are solely responsible for verifying that their use of any Public Model complies with the applicable license terms. ZETIC does not verify license compatibility for Public Models.
“Optimized Model”
The output generated by the Services after applying conversion, optimization, quantization, or compilation steps to a User Model or Public Model.
An Optimized Model may include ZETIC-owned Optimization Artifacts (defined below).
“Optimization Artifacts”
All proprietary components, formats, transformations, metadata, and device-specific representations generated by ZETIC during the optimization process, including but not limited to:
compiled or transformed weight representations,
graph transformations and scheduling logic,
proprietary file formats, headers, and metadata,
device-specific binaries and execution components.
Optimization Artifacts do not include the original model architecture or original model weights.
“Melange Pro Runtime”
ZETIC’s proprietary, commercial on-device execution environment, provided as a compiled binary or library via the Melange Dashboard or private distribution channels, and licensed subject to an active subscription under these Terms.
“Hugging Face Runtime Bundle”
A pre-built, pre-optimized runtime and model bundle distributed by ZETIC via third-party platforms (including Hugging Face) that enables local, on-device inference across compatible devices.
The runtime is performance-optimized and benchmarked for a limited set of supported flagship devices. On other compatible devices, performance characteristics may vary.
The Hugging Face Runtime Bundle:
is not open source,
is not licensed under Apache 2.0, and
does not grant access to Melange Pro Runtime features or Services.
Usage of such bundles is governed by the terms stated in the corresponding model card and does not require dashboard registration.
“End User Device”
Any device on which Your App is installed and which uses the Melange Pro Runtime or the Hugging Face Runtime Bundle to execute an Optimized Model.
“Downloads” or “Estimated Reach”
The total number of unique app installations or updates that include the Melange Pro Runtime, as reported by standard third-party application distribution platforms or your internal telemetry. For Enterprise tiers, this metric serves as the primary basis for annual license scaling.
3. Account & Registration
You agree to:
provide accurate account information,
keep your credentials secure, and
be responsible for all activity occurring under your account.
ZETIC may suspend or terminate accounts engaged in misuse or policy violations.
4. License Grants
4.1 SaaS Access (Dashboard License)
ZETIC grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access the Melange Dashboard solely for:
uploading and preparing models,
generating Optimized Models, and
retrieving dashboard outputs.
This license is conditioned upon compliance with these Terms.
4.2 Melange Pro Runtime License (Proprietary Binary)
Subject to your subscription tier, ZETIC grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
integrate the Melange Pro Runtime into your applications (“Your App”), and
distribute the Melange Pro Runtime only as an embedded component of Your App to End User Devices.
Restrictions on Pro Runtime
You may NOT:
distribute the Melange Pro Runtime as a standalone SDK or toolkit,
reverse engineer, decompile, modify, or extract components of the Melange Pro Runtime,
use the Melange Pro Runtime to create competing optimization frameworks, or
circumvent or disable license enforcement or telemetry mechanisms embedded within the binary.
For the avoidance of doubt, use of Hugging Face Runtime Bundles does not grant access to, or rights under, the Melange Pro Runtime or paid Services.
Usage Limits, Tiers & Verification
5.1 Subscription Tiers
Your access to the Services is determined by your subscription tier as described below and on our Pricing Page:
Free Tier:
Model Support: Public Models Only (as defined in Section 2). No Custom/User Model support.
Device Optimization Targets: Limited to 4 Flagship devices (e.g., iPhone 17).
End User Devices (Installs): Unlimited.
Pro Tier:
Model Support: Public Models and Custom/User Models.
Device Optimization Targets: Up to 15 distinct hardware targets.
End User Devices (Installs): Unlimited (subject to Bandwidth limits).
Service Allocations: Includes 500GB Bandwidth + PAYG.
Pro+ Tier:
Model Support: Extended Model Library and Custom/User Models.
Device Optimization Targets: Up to 50 distinct hardware targets.
End User Devices (Installs): Unlimited (subject to Bandwidth limits).
Service Allocations: Includes 2TB Bandwidth + PAYG.
Enterprise:
Custom limits and features as defined in a separate Enterprise Agreement
Use beyond your Tier limit requires a pay-as-you-go billing or negotiating an Enterprise contract.
5.2 Usage Metrics & Allocations
Bandwidth: Calculated based on the total data transferred from ZETIC servers to your End User Devices or development environment (e.g., downloading Optimized Models). The Pro Tier includes an allocation of 500GB/month, and the Pro+ Tier includes 2TB/month.
Reach/Downloads: For Enterprise-level plans (Growth, Scale, Global), usage is monitored based on the Estimated Reach (Downloads) per annum.
Benchmarks: One "Benchmark" constitutes a single requested performance report for a specific model on a specific target device configuration.
No Rollover: Unused allocations (including Bandwidth and Benchmarks) expire at the end of each billing month and do not roll over to the subsequent month.
5.3 Overage Policy
If your usage exceeds the allocations included in your subscription (e.g., exceeding 2TB of bandwidth), you will be charged Overage Fees as described in Section 7. ZETIC reserves the right to suspend the Services if Overage Fees are not paid or if usage creates excessive strain on our infrastructure.
5.4 Enforcement of Subscription Tiers
If you exceed your subscription Tier limits or your subscription lapses, ZETIC may, at its sole discretion, implement technical or administrative measures to enforce such limits.
These measures may include, without limitation:
restricting or blocking downloads,
limiting access to certain features,
requiring an upgrade of your subscription,
or other enforcement mechanisms deemed appropriate by ZETIC.
ZETIC does not guarantee that Optimized Models, the Services, or any component thereof will continue to function in the same manner if your subscription is not maintained.
5.5 License Verification & Telemetry
You acknowledge that ZETIC may introduce automated license verification, including “telemetry,” “heartbeat,” or similar mechanisms in future versions of the Melange Runtime.
Upon implementation:
You agree not to block, obfuscate, or interfere with telemetry.
Such telemetry will not collect model weights and will be limited to technical identifiers needed to enforce licensing.
ZETIC will provide reasonable prior notice before activation.
6. Intellectual Property & Model Rights
6.1 Your Ownership (User Models)
You retain all ownership rights in the User Models you upload.
ZETIC claims no ownership over your proprietary model weights.
6.2 ZETIC Ownership (Optimization & Runtime IP)
ZETIC owns all rights, title, and interest in and to:
the Melange Runtime and any associated kernels or execution logic,
all device-specific compiled binaries and execution files,
all proprietary file formats, metadata, and headers included in Optimized Models,
all optimization methods, quantization outputs, graph transformations, and other Optimization Artifacts,
all benchmark data, profiling information, and performance reports generated through the Services.
For clarity, ZETIC does not claim ownership of the original weights or architecture of any User Model or Public Model.
However, all Optimization Artifacts created through the Services, including transformed or quantized weight representations, runtime components, scheduling logic, and any structural modifications are proprietary to ZETIC and are licensed to you solely for use with the Melange Runtime under your active subscription tier.
6.3 License to Process User Models
You grant ZETIC a limited license to store, process, and transform User Models solely for the purpose of providing the Services.
6.4 Public Model Clause
If you optimize a Public Model, you agree that ZETIC may:
include the optimized output and the benchmarking data in the ZETIC Public Model Library,
make the optimized variant available to other users,
use it to improve Melange’s benchmarking, developer experience, or performance testing.
You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of any Public Model complies with the model’s original license.
ZETIC does not verify or guarantee license compliance for Public Models.
6.5 No License Inheritance
For avoidance of doubt, Optimization Artifacts do not inherit the license of the underlying model and are governed exclusively by these Terms.
6.6 Model License Compliance
You acknowledge and agree that:
AI models available through the Services may be subject to third-party licenses (including open-source, research-only, dual-license, or commercial licenses).
ZETIC does not grant rights to the underlying model weights or architectures beyond those provided by the original model licensor.
You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use, distribution, and commercialization of any model complies with the applicable model license.
By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you have obtained all necessary rights and licenses required for your intended use of any model, including any required commercial or enterprise licenses.
7. Fees and Payment
7.1 Subscription Fees Fixed subscription fees (e.g., the monthly Pro fee) are billed in advance at the start of your billing cycle.
7.2 Overage Fees Usage beyond your Tier’s allocated limits (including bandwidth overages and additional benchmark requests) will be billed at the rates specified on our Pricing Page (e.g., per-GB or per-Benchmark fees). Overage fees are calculated at the end of each billing month and charged to your payment method on file.
7.3 Payment Terms
You authorize ZETIC to charge your payment method for all Subscription and Overage fees.
Refunds are issued only where required by law.
Failure to pay may result in immediate suspension of access to the Services.
You are responsible for all applicable taxes.
8. Disclaimers
8.1 "As Is" Services
The Services are provided “AS IS”, without warranties of any kind.
ZETIC does not warrant:
that Optimized Models are free from errors,
that performance metrics will match real-world deployment,
that all hardware targets are supported indefinitely.
8.2 User-Brought Model Indemnification
You agree to indemnify ZETIC against claims arising from:
User Models uploaded without proper rights,
license violations (e.g., violation of third-party model license terms),
illegal or harmful model content.
9. Privacy
Data processing is governed by the ZETIC Privacy Policy.
You consent to data transfer to the United States, Korea, and other jurisdictions where we operate.
ZETIC does not collect end-user device data through benchmarking.
10. Termination
ZETIC may suspend or terminate your access for:
exceeding Tier limits,
reverse engineering the Runtime,
disabling or evading telemetry,
uploading illegal or infringing content,
violating acceptable use standards.
You may terminate your account at any time.
Fees already paid are non-refundable.
11. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ZETIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ZETIC’S TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO ZETIC IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
12. Export Compliance
You agree to comply with all applicable export laws and regulations, including U.S. export control and sanctions laws. You may not use, export, or re-export the Services in violation of such laws.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
14. Changes to Terms
ZETIC may update these Terms periodically.
Continued access to or use of the Services after acceptance constitutes agreement to the updated Terms.