# Terms of Service — AgenticRail

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# Terms of Service

Version 1.8 · Last updated 2026-08-10 · supersedes v1.7 (2026-07-28)

 Effective: upon any use of the System.

 Operator: **TUARA KURI LIMITED**

 Trading as: AgenticRail

 Email: [hello@agenticrail.nz](mailto:hello@agenticrail.nz)

## 1. Overview

AgenticRail is a deterministic execution control system that validates, sequences, and either allows or denies actions submitted by clients.

- AgenticRail does not generate actions.
- AgenticRail does not guarantee correctness.
- AgenticRail only enforces whether an action is allowed to proceed.

Use of the System constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

## 2. Definitions

| Term | Definition |
| **System** | AgenticRail (wrapper + gate + core + sequence enforcement) |
| **Client** | Any user, service, or application sending requests to the System |
| **Sequence** | An ordered set of steps enforced by the System |
| **Action** | A proposed operation submitted for validation |
| **ALLOW** | The System permits the Action to proceed |
| **DENY** | The System blocks the Action due to a policy or sequence constraint; the Sequence may continue from a valid state |
| **HALT** | The System refuses the request at the boundary, before enforcement runs — for example a malformed payload, an oversized body, a failed authentication, or a rejected pattern. HALT is not an enforcement decision and produces no Receipt, because no Action was evaluated. The Client may correct the request and resubmit. |
| **Policy** | The rule set used to validate Actions (e.g., MSMD® policy maps) |

## 3. Nature of the System

AgenticRail **is**:

- a deterministic validation layer
- an execution gate
- a policy enforcement engine

AgenticRail **is not**:

- an advisor
- a decision-maker
- a guarantee of correctness
- a substitute for human judgement

## 4. No Guarantee of Outcomes

AgenticRail does not guarantee correctness, safety or suitability of any Action, or completion of any Sequence.

An Action being ALLOWED does not mean it is correct, safe, or appropriate. It only means the Action passed the current Policy constraints.

## 5. Client Responsibility

The Client is solely responsible for:

- all inputs submitted to the System
- all Actions executed after an ALLOW decision
- all consequences arising from those Actions

The Client must validate outputs independently, ensure compliance with applicable laws (including the EU AI Act), and ensure safe execution in their own environment.

## 6. Deterministic Enforcement

AgenticRail enforces:

- strict step ordering
- function / Action matching
- allowed Action types
- replay protection (nonce)
- sequence sealing after completion

If any rule is violated, the System will DENY the Action. No override is available.

## 7. Sequence Rules

- Sequences must follow the defined order.
- Steps cannot be skipped, repeated, or reordered.
- Once a Sequence reaches the final state (`settle`), it is sealed.
- Sealed Sequences cannot be reused.

Violations will result in error codes such as: `SEQUENCE_VIOLATION`, `REPLAY_NONCE`, `SEALED_SEQUENCE`, `ACTION_NOT_ALLOWED`, `STALE_TIMESTAMP`.

## 8. Action Validation

All Actions must include a valid function, match the current step, use an allowed action_type, and conform to the active Policy.

Invalid Actions will be rejected. The System may return an error without detailed explanation.

## 9. Denial Behaviour — Fail Closed

AgenticRail may deny requests, halt Sequences, return errors, or stop execution without recovery. Denial may occur due to invalid structure, policy mismatch, sequence violation, replay detection, or system constraints.

The System is designed to fail closed, not fail open.

A DENY decision means the request did not pass the current policy constraints as configured. It is not a representation that the underlying action was incorrect or invalid. The Client is responsible for ensuring their configuration — including step order, function names, and action types — is correct. Unexpected DENY decisions resulting from misconfiguration are not a defect in the System.

## 10. Logging and Records

AgenticRail is designed to minimise collection of personal data.

The System primarily logs metadata required for operation, including Sequence IDs, timestamps, action types, and outcomes (ALLOW / HALT / DENY). AgenticRail does not rely on logging user content for normal operation.

Clients must not rely on the System as a secure or confidential storage mechanism. Clients should avoid submitting sensitive personal, financial, or regulated data unless appropriate safeguards are in place.

Enforcement receipts are retained to preserve the integrity of the verifiable receipt chain and to enable compliance reporting. There is no tiered or automated retention/deletion schedule — retention is not differentiated by plan. A Client requiring a specific retention or deletion schedule can agree one directly by contract.

Clients may request deletion of their account data by contacting [hello@agenticrail.nz](mailto:hello@agenticrail.nz).

A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) incorporating Standard Contractual Clauses is available at [agenticrail.nz/dpa](https://agenticrail.nz/dpa/). The DPA takes effect automatically upon your first paid API call — no separate signature required.

## 11. Misuse and Adversarial Testing

The Client must not intentionally bypass sequence rules, attempt to exploit policy gaps, flood or degrade the System, or submit malformed or malicious payloads. Adversarial testing is only permitted if explicitly authorised in writing and conducted within defined boundaries.

## 12. Availability

AgenticRail may change without notice, may be unavailable at any time, and may evolve policy definitions. No uptime guarantees are provided. AgenticRail uses reasonable efforts to maintain availability but does not commit to any specific uptime target or response time.

## 13. Pricing and Fees

Pricing for the System is arranged directly with each Client and notified before any charges apply. The website ([agenticrail.nz](https://agenticrail.nz)) is the authoritative source for current pricing terms.

AgenticRail may change pricing at any time. Material changes will be notified at least 30 days in advance.

All fees are exclusive of GST or other taxes. Clients are responsible for any applicable taxes.

## 14. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, AgenticRail's total liability arising out of or related to these Terms or the System is limited to the greater of:

- the fees paid by the Client in the 12 months preceding the event; or
- NZ$100.

AgenticRail is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, data, or business interruption.

AgenticRail is not liable for any claims arising from use of the System in high-risk contexts without adequate safeguards.

## 15. No Warranties

The System is provided "as is" and "as available." AgenticRail makes no warranties, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose, reliability or availability, or accuracy of outcomes. Use of the System is at the Client's own risk.

## 16. High-Risk Use & EU AI Act

The Client is the deployer of any AI system using AgenticRail.

The Client is solely responsible for determining whether their use constitutes a high-risk AI system under applicable laws (including the EU AI Act).

The Client must implement appropriate human oversight, risk management, and compliance controls.

AgenticRail is a general-purpose enforcement tool and does not provide legal or compliance advice.

AgenticRail must not be used as the sole control mechanism in any system where failure could result in harm to individuals, financial loss, or legal or regulatory impact.

By using the System, the Client accepts full responsibility for compliance.

## 17. Indemnification

The Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AgenticRail and its directors, employees, and agents from any claim arising out of breach of these Terms, violation of any law or regulation, use of the System in high-risk contexts without safeguards, or infringement of third-party rights.

## 18. Intellectual Property — No Training

The Client retains ownership of their inputs and data.

AgenticRail retains all rights to the System, source code, algorithms, and documentation.

The Client may not reverse engineer or decompile the System, extract source code, or use the System to build or train competing products.

## 19. Suspension and Termination

AgenticRail may suspend or terminate access to the System at any time for misuse, for breach of these Terms, or to protect system integrity. Termination may occur without prior notice where necessary.

## 20. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of New Zealand. For Clients in the European Union, mandatory consumer protections still apply.

## 21. Modifications

These Terms may be updated at any time. Material changes will be notified at least 30 days in advance. Continued use of the System constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

## 22. Governing Principle

AgenticRail enforces structure, not truth.

The System controls whether an Action is allowed.

The Client remains responsible for what happens next.

## 23. Contact

AgenticRail — TUARA KURI LIMITED

 Email: [hello@agenticrail.nz](mailto:hello@agenticrail.nz)

By using AgenticRail, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

Version & Change Log — v1.8

 Version: 1.8 · Effective date: 2026-08-10 · Operator: TUARA KURI LIMITED · Supersedes v1.7 (2026-07-28) · prior v1.6 (2026-07-08)

 **v1.8 (2026-08-10):** removes the registered street address from the operator block and from Section 23 (Contact). It was a contact detail, not an address for service: notices are given by email to hello@agenticrail.nz, and the registered address of TUARA KURI LIMITED remains publicly available from the New Zealand Companies Register. No other change.

 **v1.7 (2026-07-28):** corrects the definition of HALT in Section 2. The previous text described HALT as stopping execution due to a sequence violation, invalid state or terminal error, with the Sequence unable to proceed. A sequence violation is a DENY: an enforcement decision, written to a signed Receipt. HALT is a refusal at the boundary before enforcement runs, is not an enforcement decision, and produces no Receipt. Section 1, Section 6 and Section 11 corrected to match.

 **v1.6 (2026-07-08):** removes the tiered (Free/Growth/Scale/Enterprise) receipt retention schedule from Section 10 — no such tiered plan structure or automated deletion mechanism exists. Removes "plans, and tiers" language from Section 13 (Pricing) — production pricing is arranged directly with each Client. No other change;.

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Last updated: 2026-07-08

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