Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Information We Collect

The Warmth Engine Observatory collects minimal information necessary to operate the platform:

• Subscriber Email Addresses: When you subscribe through Ko-fi, we receive your email address to send you your access code. We retain this email to manage your subscription and provide support.
• Contact Communications: If you email us, we retain that correspondence to respond to your enquiry.

Information We Do Not Collect

• We do not use tracking cookies
• We do not sell or share data with third parties
• We do not collect payment card details — Ko-fi handles all payment processing
• We do not use advertising or ad-tracking technologies

Third-Party Services

Ko-fi: Subscription payments are processed through Ko-fi. Their privacy policy governs how they handle your payment information. WEO receives your email address from Ko-fi to fulfil your subscription but does not receive or store payment card details.

Cloudflare: The platform may use Cloudflare for security and performance. Cloudflare's privacy policy applies to their services.

Data Retention

Subscriber email addresses are retained while your subscription is active and for a reasonable period afterward for support purposes. Contact correspondence is retained as needed to provide support. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold. Contact us at the email below for any privacy-related requests.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Warmth Engine Observatory platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the platform.

Platform Description

WEO is a platform that tracks AI infrastructure coordination dynamics through verified events and the coordination connections between them. The platform provides research and analysis tools for understanding geopolitical AI infrastructure dynamics.

Use of Content

• Free Tier: Basic event information and map visualisation are freely accessible.
• Analyst Tier: Full analysis, framework assessments, and detailed source documentation require an active subscription.
• Attribution: If you reference WEO data or analysis in publications or presentations, please cite "Warmth Engine Observatory" with a link to the platform.
• No Redistribution: Analyst-tier content should not be systematically redistributed or republished without permission.

Intellectual Property

WEO's original methodological contributions — including the Coordination Connections taxonomy and the specific integration of analytical frameworks for AI infrastructure coordination — are the intellectual property of Warmth Engine.

WEO adapts established frameworks (Basel Committee G-SIB methodology, Keohane institutional cooperation theory, intelligence community verification standards) with appropriate attribution for the novel domain of AI infrastructure coordination.

The underlying event data is compiled from public sources, which retain their original ownership and licensing.

Disclaimer

WEO provides documentation and analysis of AI infrastructure coordination dynamics. This content is for informational and research purposes only. WEO:

• Does not provide investment, legal, or policy advice
• Does not make predictions about future events
• Applies rigorous multi-source verification but cannot guarantee that underlying third-party sources are free from error
• Documents patterns rather than making causal claims

Limitation of Liability

WEO is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any decisions made based on platform content, or for any damages arising from platform use or inability to access the platform.

Subscription Terms

• Subscriptions are processed through Ko-fi and are subject to their terms
• Access codes are for individual use and should not be shared
• We reserve the right to revoke access for terms violations
• Refunds are handled according to Ko-fi's refund policy

Modifications

We may update these terms periodically. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. Significant changes will be noted with an updated "Last updated" date.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. We encourage resolving any concerns through good-faith communication in the first instance. If formal resolution is required, the courts of England and Wales shall have jurisdiction.