Effective: April 2026 | Seneca, South Carolina

This website and the Off-Grid AI product are operated by Elastic Thoughts, LLC. Throughout this document, "we," "us," and "our" refer to Elastic Thoughts, LLC. "You" and "user" refer to the individual purchasing or using the product or website.

By visiting offgridai.io, purchasing Off-Grid AI, or using the product in any form, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully before completing a purchase. If you do not agree to these terms, do not purchase or use the product.

01 What Off-Grid AI Is

Off-Grid AI is an offline software product delivered on physical media (USB drive). It is a retrieval-first knowledge system that synthesizes answers from a pre-indexed library of authoritative source documents. It is not a generative AI chatbot, a cloud service, a subscription, or a connected platform.

The product is designed to operate without internet access and does not require connectivity for core functionality. It does not require an account to function. When a device is connected to the internet, the software may check for optional updates and transmit anonymous quality signals; see §05 and our Privacy Policy for details. Updates are never automatic and are always user-initiated.

Off-Grid AI is a knowledge reference tool. It is not a substitute for professional medical, legal, engineering, or emergency services. See Section 7 for the full limitation of liability and disclaimer.

02 Eligibility & Acceptance

By purchasing or using Off-Grid AI, you represent that:

◆ You are at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.

◆ You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

◆ Your purchase and use of the product complies with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

◆ You are not purchasing on behalf of any person or entity for purposes that violate applicable law.

We reserve the right to refuse any order at our sole discretion, including orders that appear to involve resale, fraud, or prohibited use.

03 License & Permitted Use

Grant of License

Upon purchase, Elastic Thoughts LLC grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, personal license to use the Off-Grid AI software and its bundled knowledge library on a single device for personal, household, or organizational preparedness purposes.

Permitted Uses

◆ Personal and household preparedness reference

◆ Organizational emergency planning (non-commercial)

◆ Field reference in grid-down or austere environments

◆ Educational and training use within your organization

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

◆ Reproduce, copy, resell, sublicense, or redistribute the software or knowledge library in whole or in part

◆ Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the knowledge corpus or model weights

◆ Remove or circumvent cryptographic signatures or integrity protections

◆ Use the product to provide paid professional services without a separate commercial license

◆ Transfer your license to another individual or entity without written consent from Elastic Thoughts LLC

◆ Use the product for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law

Breach of these license terms results in immediate termination of your license. Elastic Thoughts LLC reserves all rights not expressly granted.

04 Device Binding and Security

Off-Grid AI is cryptographically bound to the specific USB device it is shipped on. The software verifies the device's hardware identity and the integrity of its files at every startup. If any file on the device is modified, the files are copied to another drive, or the device is otherwise tampered with, the software will refuse to start. This protects the integrity of the knowledge library and the rights of the content licensors. Device binding is a local integrity check and is not itself a data collection mechanism — no information about your USB device, your computer, or your usage is transmitted as part of device binding. Any network activity is separately addressed in §05.

05 Optional Connectivity and Telemetry

Off-Grid AI does not require internet connectivity to operate. When a device is connected to the internet, the software may optionally (a) check for content or software updates, and (b) submit anonymous quality signals, such as a rating you provide on an answer or a record that a query could not be answered. These signals are identified only by a device serial number assigned at manufacture and are not directly linked to your name, email, location, or the content of your queries beyond the query itself.

We use this information solely to improve the knowledge library in future updates. You may disable connectivity entirely by keeping the device offline, with no loss of core functionality. Details of collected data, linkability, and retention are described in our Privacy Policy.

06 Knowledge Library & Content

Source Material

The Off-Grid AI knowledge library is built from authoritative public-domain and licensed sources including military field manuals, government public health publications, engineering references, and medical handbooks. All sources are cited within the system. A source list is available at offgridai.io.

Scope of Content

The knowledge library covers preparedness domains including water systems, food preservation, field medicine, shelter, firecraft, communications, navigation, sanitation, tools, logistics, and security. Content scope is defined by the Core v1.0 specification. Expansion Packs extend coverage into additional domains.

Content Accuracy

All content is drawn from the cited source documents and is not generated, extrapolated, or invented by the AI system. Where source documents contain conflicting guidance, the system surfaces both positions rather than resolving them. Elastic Thoughts LLC does not warrant that all source content reflects current best practices, as some reference materials are historical or field-oriented in nature.

Content Updates

The Core Brain is designed to function indefinitely as shipped. Optional knowledge updates may be released and are available at offgridai.io. Updates are never automatic. Elastic Thoughts LLC has no obligation to update the knowledge library on any particular schedule.

Content Revocation and Replacement

Source documents in the knowledge library are included under a mix of public-domain, open-access, and commercially-licensed terms. Publisher terms may change after a device ships. We reserve the right to remove, replace, or restrict specific content via optional updates, including when necessary to comply with licensing changes, corrections, or legal demands. You agree to install content updates made available to you — including updates that remove or replace content — and you will not redistribute, archive, or reinstall content that has been withdrawn in a subsequent release. A revised knowledge library supersedes the prior version in full.

07 Medical & Safety Disclaimer

Important — Read Before Use

Off-Grid AI contains field medicine, trauma care, and health-related reference content drawn from military and public health sources. This content is provided for informational and preparedness reference purposes only.

The medical and health content in Off-Grid AI:

◆ Is not medical advice and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship

◆ Is not a substitute for professional medical care, diagnosis, or treatment

◆ Is designed for reference in austere, grid-down scenarios where professional care may be unavailable

◆ May describe procedures that deviate from current clinical standards — this is explicitly labeled within the system

◆ Should never be applied when qualified medical care is available and accessible

Elastic Thoughts LLC expressly disclaims any liability for outcomes resulting from the use or misuse of medical content contained in Off-Grid AI. In any situation where professional emergency services are available, contact them immediately.

08 Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

As-Is Provision

Off-Grid AI is provided "as is" and "as available." Elastic Thoughts LLC makes no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the product will be error-free, that the knowledge library is complete or current, or that the system will perform without interruption on all hardware configurations.

No Liability for Outcomes

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Elastic Thoughts LLC, its owners, officers, employees, affiliates, contractors, and licensors shall not be liable for any injury, death, property damage, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind arising from:

◆ Your use of or reliance on information contained in Off-Grid AI

◆ Application of field medicine, engineering, or survival procedures referenced in the product

◆ Failure of the product to perform in a particular environment or on a particular hardware configuration

◆ Any gap, omission, or outdated information in the knowledge library

◆ Product malfunction, data corruption, or hardware failure

Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, our liability in such jurisdictions is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Liability Cap

In all cases, Elastic Thoughts LLC's total aggregate liability to you for any claim arising from your purchase or use of Off-Grid AI shall not exceed the amount you paid for the product.

09 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Elastic Thoughts, LLC and its owners, officers, employees, affiliates, contractors, licensors, and service providers from any claim, demand, loss, liability, or expense — including reasonable attorneys' fees — arising out of or related to:

◆ Your breach of these Terms of Service

◆ Your use or misuse of Off-Grid AI or its content

◆ Your violation of any applicable law or regulation

◆ Your violation of any third-party rights

10 Expansion Packs

Expansion Packs are separately licensed knowledge modules that extend the capability of the Core Brain. Each Expansion Pack is subject to these Terms of Service in addition to any pack-specific terms provided at the time of purchase.

Expansion Packs are licensed for use on the same device as the Core Brain under the same single-device personal license. Expansion Pack content is subject to the same medical, safety, and liability disclaimers as the Core Brain.

Elastic Thoughts LLC does not guarantee that Expansion Packs will be available at any particular time, or that all planned packs will be released.

Expansion Pack content may be revised or partially withdrawn via updates under the same mechanism described in §06. A revised Pack version supersedes its predecessor.

11 Orders, Pricing & Payment

All prices are listed in US dollars and are subject to change without notice. Elastic Thoughts LLC reserves the right to refuse, cancel, or limit any order at its sole discretion, including orders that appear fraudulent, resale-oriented, or otherwise in violation of these terms.

You agree to provide accurate billing and shipping information at the time of purchase. Payment is processed by Shopify Payments and its underlying processors. Elastic Thoughts LLC does not store payment card data.

Orders are subject to our Return Policy, available at offgridai.io/pages/off-grid-ai-refunds-returns-policy.

12 Shipping & Fulfillment

Off-Grid AI is a physical product shipped to the address provided at checkout. Shipping times, carriers, and policies are governed by our Fulfillment & Shipping Policy, available at offgridai.io/pages/off-grid-ai-fulfillment-shipping-policy.

Risk of loss and title pass to you upon delivery to the carrier. Elastic Thoughts LLC is not responsible for delays, losses, or damages caused by the carrier after handoff.

13 Intellectual Property

All software, interface design, branding, system architecture, and original compilation of the knowledge library are the intellectual property of Elastic Thoughts, LLC and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and trade secret law.

Source documents included in the knowledge library are the property of their respective authors and publishers. Public domain materials are used in accordance with their public domain status. Licensed materials are used in accordance with applicable licenses.

Nothing in these Terms grants you any ownership interest in Off-Grid AI, its software, or its knowledge library.

14 Third-Party Links & Resources

The Off-Grid AI website may contain links to third-party websites including Elastic Thoughts LLC's main storefront, source document repositories, and partner resources. Elastic Thoughts LLC is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party websites. Links do not constitute endorsement.

15 Errors & Inaccuracies

Elastic Thoughts LLC reserves the right to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in product descriptions, pricing, or availability at any time without prior notice, including after an order has been submitted. We undertake no obligation to update site content on any particular schedule.

16 Prohibited Conduct

In addition to the license restrictions in Section 3, you are prohibited from using offgridai.io or the product to:

◆ Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right

◆ Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or destructive software

◆ Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any system, account, or data

◆ Scrape, harvest, or systematically collect data from the website

◆ Impersonate Elastic Thoughts LLC or any other person or entity

◆ Engage in any conduct that disrupts or damages the website or product infrastructure

17 Personal Information

Your submission of personal information through our website or purchase process is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at offgridai.io/pages/off-grid-ai-privacy-policy.

18 Termination

Elastic Thoughts LLC may terminate or suspend your access to the website and your product license at any time, without notice, if we determine in our sole judgment that you have violated these Terms of Service. Obligations and liabilities incurred prior to termination survive termination of this agreement.

You may terminate your relationship with Elastic Thoughts LLC at any time by ceasing use of the website and product. No refund is owed upon voluntary termination except as provided in our Return Policy.

19 Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, and the remainder of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.

20 Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, Return Policy, and Fulfillment & Shipping Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Elastic Thoughts LLC with respect to your use of offgridai.io and your purchase and use of Off-Grid AI. They supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings. The failure of Elastic Thoughts LLC to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

21 Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of Off-Grid AI shall be resolved in the state or federal courts of Oconee County, South Carolina. You consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.

22 Changes to These Terms

Elastic Thoughts LLC reserves the right to update or replace these Terms of Service at any time. Material changes will be posted to offgridai.io with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website or product following any posted change constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. It is your responsibility to review this page periodically.

23 Contact

Questions about these Terms of Service should be directed to:

Email: info@offgridai.io

Mail: Elastic Thoughts LLC 101 Bilo Place #1030, Seneca, SC 29678

Last updated — April 2026 — Version 1.1