Terms of Use

Last updated: March 26, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the First Principles First website (fp1.ai) and any related services, content, or materials (collectively, the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Intellectual Property

All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, data visualizations, frameworks, research outputs, the Seven Phases of Human Bio-Cultural Evolution framework, the Transition Atlas, the Parables for the Novacene series, Novacene Correspondent dispatches, and the "Reality Alignment" thesis, is the intellectual property of First Principles First and its co-founders, unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from this content without prior written permission.

Permitted Use

You may access the Site for personal, non-commercial, informational purposes. You may share links to the Site and briefly quote content for commentary, criticism, or academic citation, provided you attribute the source as "First Principles First (fp1.ai)." Republication of full articles, frameworks, or research outputs requires written permission.

Research and Advisory Services

Content on the Site, including Novacene Correspondent briefings and the Transition Atlas, is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to financial, legal, investment, or strategic advice. You should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on any content presented here.

Third-Party Content and Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, research, or resources. First Principles First does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. The inclusion of logos in the "Trusted by" section indicates a collaborative or research relationship, not a commercial endorsement.

User Submissions

When you submit information through the contact form or request a brief, you grant First Principles First permission to use that information to respond to your inquiry and to contact you about relevant research, events, or services. We will not sell your contact information to third parties.

AI-Augmented Content

Certain content on the Site, including Novacene Correspondent dispatches, may be generated or augmented with artificial intelligence tools under human editorial oversight. First Principles First takes responsibility for the accuracy and quality of all published content, regardless of the tools used in its creation.

Limitation of Liability

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. First Principles First shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, reliance on its content, or inability to access the Site.

Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact

Questions about these terms may be directed to us through the contact form at fp1.ai.