Effective Date: February 23, 2026.

Applies to: Annotiq LLC (USA) and Annotiq Limited (Nigeria)

ANNOTIQ LLC TERMS OF SERVICE

These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) are a legally binding agreement between Annotiq LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (“Annotiq,” “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), and you (“Client,” “User,” or “you”).

These Terms govern your access to and use of (i) our website located at https://annotiqdata.com (the “Website”), (ii) our data annotation and artificial intelligence consulting services, and (iii) any related communications, including SMS text messaging (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Definitions

For purposes of these Terms:

  • “Client Data” means any data, files, images, text, audio, video, metadata, instructions, prompts, documentation, or other materials provided or made available by Client to Annotiq.

  • “Deliverables” means the outputs produced by Annotiq for Client, including labeled or annotated datasets, reports, recommendations, and other work product specified in a proposal, statement of work, or invoice.

  • “Services” means the data annotation, data labeling, quality assurance, dataset preparation, AI consulting, and related services provided by Annotiq.
  • “SMS Communications” means transactional, service-related, or promotional text messages sent by Annotiq to a phone number provided by you.

2. Contracting Entity

All Services are provided exclusively by Annotiq LLC. Annotiq LLC is the sole contracting entity responsible for the Services and all contractual obligations under these Terms.

3. Eligibility and Age Requirement (18+)

The Services are intended only for individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years old and capable of forming a legally binding contract under applicable law. By using the Services or consenting to SMS Communications, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old. Annotiq does not knowingly provide Services to, or send SMS Communications to, individuals under 18.

4. Description of Services

Annotiq provides professional services that may include, without limitation:

  • Data annotation and labeling (including image, video, text, audio, and document labeling).

  • Quality assurance (QA) and review of labeled datasets.

  • Dataset preparation and processing (formatting, cleaning, transformation, and related support).

  • AI and machine learning consulting (workflow design, labeling strategy, QA strategy, dataset requirements definition, and operational advisory).

  • Related technical and advisory services as mutually agreed.

Annotiq may use employees, independent contractors, and third-party platforms and infrastructure (including Labelbox and secure cloud storage) to perform the Services. Annotiq retains sole discretion over staffing, workflows, tooling, and operational methods used to provide the Services, provided that Annotiq will perform the Services in a commercially reasonable manner.

5. Client Responsibilities and Warranties

Client is responsible for ensuring the legality, quality, and appropriateness of Client Data and Client instructions. Client represents and warrants that:

  • Rights and authority: Client owns or has all rights, licenses, permissions, and legal authority necessary to provide Client Data to Annotiq and to authorize Annotiq to process Client Data for the Services.

  • Compliance with law: Client Data and Client’s use of the Services comply with all applicable laws and regulations (including privacy, data protection, and intellectual property laws).

  • Required consents: Client has obtained all required consents and notices for any personal data included in Client Data.

  • No unlawful content: Client Data does not contain illegal content or content submitted in violation of third-party rights.

Client is solely responsible for (i) defining labeling requirements and acceptance criteria unless otherwise agreed in writing, (ii) validating Deliverables for Client’s intended use, and (iii) any downstream use of Deliverables (including training or evaluating AI/ML models).

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Client ownership Client retains all right, title, and interest in and to Client Data.

6.2 Deliverables ownership Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Client will own the Deliverables created specifically for Client upon full payment of all amounts due.

6.3 Annotiq retained rights Annotiq retains all right, title, and interest in and to its pre-existing or independently developed tools, processes, methodologies, templates, know-how, quality systems, and workflows (including improvements thereto).

6.4 Anonymized and aggregated use Annotiq may use anonymized and aggregated information derived from Services solely for internal purposes (e.g., improving operational processes, QA systems, training internal staff, benchmarking, and service improvement), provided that such use does not identify Client or disclose Client’s confidential information.

7. Confidentiality and Security

7.1 Confidentiality Each party may receive the other party’s confidential or proprietary information (“Confidential Information”). The receiving party will (i) use Confidential Information only to perform or receive the Services, (ii) restrict disclosure to personnel and contractors who have a need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations, and (iii) protect Confidential Information using at least commercially reasonable care.

7.2 Security Annotiq will maintain commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect Client Data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

7.3 Subprocessors and platforms
Client acknowledges that Annotiq may process Client Data using third-party platforms (including Labelbox) and cloud infrastructure providers as reasonably necessary to provide the Services.

8. Data Retention

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Annotiq may retain Client Data and Deliverables for up to twenty-four (24) months to support quality assurance, auditability, dispute resolution, and operational continuity, after which Annotiq will delete or de-identify such data in the ordinary course of business. Client may request earlier deletion in writing, subject to (i) legal obligations, (ii) security and backup limitations, and (iii) retention reasonably required to resolve billing or legal disputes.

9. Fees, Invoicing, and Payment Terms

9.1 Commercial terms Fees, scope, timelines, and deliverables will be set forth in one or more proposals, statements of work, purchase orders, or invoices, which are incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9.2 Payment structure Payment may be required (i) upfront, (ii) at milestones, (iii) on delivery, or (iv) a combination of the foregoing, as stated in the applicable commercial document.

9.3 Taxes Fees exclude taxes. Client is responsible for any applicable sales, use, VAT, withholding, or similar taxes, except taxes based on Annotiq’s net income.

9.4 Late payment and suspension If Client fails to pay undisputed amounts when due, Annotiq may suspend Services upon reasonable notice. Client remains responsible for fees incurred up to the suspension date.

10. Term and Termination

10.1 Term These Terms begin on the Effective Date and remain in effect until terminated in accordance with this Section.

10.2 Termination for convenience Either party may terminate the Services upon thirty (30) days’ written notice.

10.3 Termination for cause Annotiq may terminate immediately upon material breach by Client that is not cured within a reasonable time after written notice (or immediately where cure is not possible).

10.4 Effect of termination Upon termination: (i) Client will pay for Services performed through the termination effective date; (ii) Annotiq will deliver any Deliverables that are complete and paid for; and (iii) access to systems and platforms may be revoked.

11. No Accuracy Guarantee; Service Disclaimers

Annotiq provides the Services on a commercially reasonable, best-efforts basis.

  • No accuracy guarantee: Unless expressly agreed in a signed writing, Annotiq does not guarantee any specific accuracy level, model performance outcome, or fitness of Deliverables for a particular purpose.

  • Human judgment: Annotation often involves human judgment and may include subjective determinations.

  • Client validation required: Client is responsible for validating Deliverables before use in production systems.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • Liability cap: Annotiq’s total liability arising out of or relating to the Services will not exceed the total fees paid by Client to Annotiq in the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

  • Excluded damages: In no event will Annotiq be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for loss of profits, revenue, goodwill, or data, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

13. Indemnification

  • Client will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Annotiq, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and contractors from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, penalties, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

    • Client Data (including allegations that Client Data violates law or third-party rights).

    • Client’s instructions, use, or misuse of the Services.

    • Client’s breach of these Terms.

    • Client’s violation of applicable law.

14. Privacy Policy

15. SMS Communications Terms (A2P 10DLC Validator-Compliant)

  • This Section applies to any SMS Communications sent by Annotiq.

    15.1 Program description and SMS use cases

    Annotiq may send SMS Communications for transactional, service-related, and promotional purposes, including:

    • Service confirmations and service notifications.

    • Project status updates and delivery notifications.

    • Appointment and meeting reminders.

    • Customer support responses.

    • Account-related notifications.

    • Promotional offers and announcements (sent only to users who have explicitly opted in). Message frequency varies based on service activity.

    15.2 Consent (opt-in) Annotiq sends SMS Communications only to users who have provided a phone number and affirmatively consented to receive SMS Communications. Consent is not a condition of purchasing Services.

    15.3 Opt-out instructions (STOP) You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message. You may also request opt-out by contacting us via email or phone. After opting out, you will receive one confirmation message and will no longer receive SMS Communications. For help, reply HELP.

    15.4 Message and data rates disclosure Message and data rates may apply. Charges are determined by your mobile carrier and plan. Annotiq is not responsible for carrier charges.

    15.5 Carrier liability disclaimer Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. SMS delivery is subject to carrier network availability and factors outside Annotiq’s control.

    15.6 Mobile information sharing


    Annotiq does not sell, rent, or share mobile phone numbers or SMS consent information with third parties for marketing purposes.

16. Governing Law and Arbitration

  • These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved by binding arbitration in Wyoming, administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its applicable rules.

17. Force Majeure

  • Annotiq will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, labor disputes, internet or infrastructure failures, governmental actions, or cyber incidents.

18. Assignment

  • Client may not assign these Terms without Annotiq’s prior written consent. Annotiq may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets.

19. Severability; Waiver

  • If any provision of these Terms is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any breach will be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.

20. Entire Agreement

  • These Terms, together with any applicable proposal, statement of work, or invoice, constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the Services and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, or communications.

21. Contact Information

Annotiq LLC

Address: 30 N Gould St Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801

Website: https://annotiqdata.com

Email: hello@annotiqdata.com

Phone: +1 310 906 0948

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Other Dedicated Support

Email

hello@annotiqdata.com

Phone

+1 310 906 0948

Office Location

30 N Gould St Ste R Sheridan, WY 82801