Terms of Use

Middle Power AI Sovereignty Planner
Effective date October 3, 2026

1. About the Planner

The Middle Power AI Sovereignty Planner is operated by Rihla Research & Advisory LLC, referred to in these Terms as “Rihla,” “we” or “us.”

The Planner helps researchers, policymakers and other users examine AI capabilities, dependencies and policy options. These Terms govern your access to the Planner and its associated materials.

2. Acceptance and eligibility

By clicking “Continue to AI Sovereignty Tool” to sign up and accessing the Planner, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not access the Planner.

You must be at least 18 years old. If you accept these Terms on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to do so. Otherwise, these Terms apply to you individually.

3. Registration

Access requires your name, email address and organization or affiliation. You agree to provide accurate information. Independent users may identify their affiliation as “Independent.”

Registration does not create a consulting relationship or entitle you to individualized advice. Personal information is handled as described in our Privacy Policy.

4. Purpose and limitations

The Planner provides general research and policy information. Its assessments depend on the information entered, the methodology applied and the sources available at the time.

Outputs may contain errors or omissions. They may also become outdated. Scores and classifications are analytical judgments rather than official determinations of a country’s sovereignty, security or legal compliance.

The Planner does not provide legal, investment, procurement or cybersecurity advice. You are responsible for independently checking information before relying on it in a decision. A consulting engagement with Rihla requires a separate written agreement.

5. Permitted use and attribution

Subject to these Terms, Rihla grants you a limited, nonexclusive permission to access the Planner and use its outputs for research, teaching, internal analysis and policy work.

You may quote or reproduce reasonable portions of its outputs in reports and publications with attribution to “Rihla Research & Advisory, Middle Power AI Sovereignty Planner.” Include a link to the Planner where practicable and identify any changes you make.

You may not imply that Rihla endorses your findings, organization or activities without written permission.

6. Ownership

Rihla retains its rights in the Planner’s original content, software, design and methodology, to the extent protected by law. Third-party materials remain subject to their owners’ rights and any applicable licenses.

You retain ownership of information and original material you submit. You grant Rihla only the permission reasonably needed to process that material to provide and maintain the Planner, consistent with the Privacy Policy.

These Terms do not grant an exclusive right over public facts or ideas.

7. Responsible use

You must not use the Planner unlawfully, impersonate another person, bypass access restrictions, introduce malicious code or interfere with its operation.

You must not extract nonpublic user information or copy and redistribute the Planner’s software or substantial original content without permission or an applicable license.

Do not submit classified information, confidential government or business material, credentials, or personal information about others unless you have authorization and the Planner expressly supports that submission.

8. Availability and external resources

We may update, suspend or discontinue the Planner, or restrict access for violations of these Terms or security reasons. We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability or permanent storage of your work.

Links and references to third-party resources do not imply endorsement. We do not control those resources or their content.

9. Disclaimer and liability

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE PLANNER IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” RIHLA DISCLAIMS IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE PLANNER WILL BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RIHLA WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLANNER, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.

These provisions do not exclude liability for fraud, willful misconduct, gross negligence or any liability that applicable law does not allow us to exclude. They do not waive nonwaivable consumer or privacy rights.

10. Governing law and disputes

These Terms are governed by Florida law and applicable U.S. federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

Except where mandatory law requires otherwise, disputes arising from these Terms or use of the Planner will be brought in the state or U.S. federal courts located in Florida. Each party consents to those courts’ jurisdiction.

Nothing in these Terms prevents a person from contacting a regulator or exercising rights that cannot lawfully be restricted by contract.

11. Changes

We may revise these Terms and will update the effective date when we do. Material changes will be communicated through the Planner or another appropriate channel. Where required, we will request renewed acceptance. Changes will not apply retroactively to an existing dispute.

If a provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue to apply. Any separate written agreement with Rihla governs the services covered by that agreement.

For questions about these Terms, contact Info@rihlaadvisory.com.