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TERMS OF USE

Last Updated: 28 February 2026
Website: https://aifiles.co
Operator: Auroy Ltd

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website (the “Site”) and any associated podcast, newsletter, media content, digital downloads, merchandise, or services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.

You must be at least 13 years old to use this Site.

2. About The AI Files

The AI Files is a fictional, narrative podcast series and media project exploring speculative scenarios involving artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

All storylines, characters, agencies, and events are fictional unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, investment, medical, or professional advice.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to:

  • Podcast scripts
  • Audio recordings
  • Character names (e.g., Eve Maddox, ARIC, DAII, etc.)
  • Artwork
  • Logos
  • Branding
  • Written articles
  • Episode summaries
  • Downloadable materials

is owned by Echo Syndicate Ltd (or your entity name) and is protected under UK and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may:

  • Stream or download episodes for personal, non-commercial use.

You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, adapt, or create derivative works
  • Use any content for commercial purposes
  • Train AI models on our scripts or audio
  • Reproduce characters or storylines without written permission

Any unauthorised use may result in legal action.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Site for unlawful purposes
  • Attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems
  • Scrape or extract data
  • Upload malicious code
  • Impersonate the brand or its representatives

If comments or user submissions are enabled, we reserve the right to remove content at our discretion.

5. Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to newsletters or updates:

  • You consent to receive communications related to The AI Files
  • You may unsubscribe at any time
  • We process personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy

We do not sell personal data.

The Site may contain links to third-party platforms (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, social media, affiliate partners).

We are not responsible for:

  • Third-party content
  • External privacy policies
  • Platform outages

Your use of those services is subject to their own terms.

7. Affiliate & Promotional Disclosure

From time to time, we may include affiliate links or sponsorships.

If you purchase through affiliate links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Sponsored content will be clearly identified where applicable.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted under UK law:

  • The Services are provided “as is.”
  • We make no warranties regarding uninterrupted access or error-free operation.
  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Site.

This includes reliance on fictional content presented in the podcast.

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability that cannot legally be excluded under UK law.

9. Availability of Services

We reserve the right to:

  • Modify or discontinue content
  • Remove episodes
  • Change subscription offerings
  • Introduce paid tiers or premium services

Without prior notice.

10. Future Paid Content

If paid subscriptions, premium episodes, or digital products are introduced:

  • Additional terms may apply
  • Refund policies will be specified at point of purchase
  • Access may be revoked for breach of terms

11. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Echo Syndicate Ltd from any claims arising out of:

  • Your misuse of the Site
  • Violation of these Terms
  • Infringement of intellectual property rights

12. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Site if these Terms are breached.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms periodically.

Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

15. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms:

Email: aifiles [@] outlook.com
Website: https://aifiles.co

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 28 February 2026
Website: https://aifiles.co
Operator: Auroy Ltd
Contact: aifiles [@] outlook.com

1. Overview

Echo Syndicate Ltd (“Echo Syndicate”, “we”, “us”, “our”) operates The AI Files and associated digital properties.

We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal data responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with:

  • UK GDPR
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

This Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how it is safeguarded.

2. Data We Collect

We collect limited personal data necessary to operate and improve our platform.

Information You Provide

  • Email address (newsletter subscription)
  • Name (if voluntarily provided)
  • Contact details submitted through forms

Automatically Collected Data

When you access our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Device type and browser information
  • Pages viewed and session duration
  • Referral source

This information is collected via:

  • Ghost (hosting and subscriber infrastructure)
  • Google Analytics

We do not collect sensitive personal data.

3. How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

Communications

To send newsletter updates, episode releases, and relevant announcements.
Legal basis: Consent

Analytics & Platform Improvement

To understand audience behaviour and improve the experience of our content.
Legal basis: Consent (for non-essential cookies)

To protect our intellectual property, prevent misuse, and comply with legal obligations.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests

We do not sell or trade personal data.

4. Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • You consent to receiving communications related to The AI Files.
  • You may unsubscribe at any time via the link provided in every email.

Subscriber data is securely processed through Ghost infrastructure.

5. Third-Party Processors

We work with carefully selected service providers:

Ghost

Provides website hosting and subscriber management.

Google Analytics

Provides website traffic analytics.

Google Analytics may process anonymised usage data and may transfer data outside the UK. Safeguards include Standard Contractual Clauses and data protection frameworks.

We do not control third-party privacy practices and recommend reviewing their policies where appropriate.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data:

  • For as long as you remain subscribed
  • Until deletion is requested
  • Or as required by applicable law

Analytics data is retained according to our Google Analytics configuration.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction
  • Request erasure
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise your rights, contact: [insert email]

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect personal data.

No system is entirely immune to risk. Use of the internet is at your discretion.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational or legal changes.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

10. Contact

Auroy Ltd
27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX, U.K.
Email: aifiles [@] outlook.com

COOKIE POLICY

Last Updated: 28 February 2026
Website: https://aifiles.co
Operator: Auroy Ltd
Contact: aifiles [@] outlook.com

1. Introduction

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure functionality and to understand how our audience engages with our content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function securely and properly. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to measure:

  • Visitor traffic
  • Engagement patterns
  • Audience growth

These cookies collect anonymised information about usage and device characteristics.

Analytics cookies are deployed only with user consent.

On your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.

Disabling analytics cookies will not affect core website functionality.

4. Third-Party Embeds

Embedded media (e.g., podcast platforms, YouTube, Spotify) may set their own cookies.

We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their policies.

5. Updates

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time.