Terms of Use

Effective Date: March 25, 2026  |  Last Updated: March 25, 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of I2I: Incident to Insight ("the App"), developed and published by Aether Forge ("we," "our," or "us"). By installing or using the App, you agree to these Terms.

1. Nature of the Application

I2I is a quality improvement and incident tracking tool designed to help organizations document, investigate, and learn from service delivery incidents. The App provides structured frameworks for root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and organizational learning.

2. Not a Medical Device

I2I is not a medical device. The App does not provide clinical decision support, medical diagnoses, treatment recommendations, or patient monitoring capabilities. It does not meet the definition of a medical device under FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 820) or the Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) framework.

The App is a business and administrative tool that may be used in healthcare settings. Its investigation frameworks (5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams) are general-purpose quality improvement methodologies not specific to clinical care.

3. Intended Use

The App is intended for use by:

• Practice managers and administrators
• Quality improvement coordinators
• Nursing leaders and clinical supervisors
• Facility administrators
• Any professional responsible for service quality and incident management

4. User Responsibilities

By using the App, you agree that:

1. Data Security: You are solely responsible for the physical and logical security of the device on which the App is installed. This includes, but is not limited to, device encryption, password protection, access controls, and physical security.
2. Regulatory Compliance: If you use the App in a healthcare setting, you are responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) where applicable.
3. Data Backup: You are responsible for backing up your data. Aether Forge does not have access to your data and cannot recover lost data.
4. Appropriate Use: The App's investigation frameworks are educational tools designed to guide quality improvement processes. They are not substitutes for professional judgment, legal advice, or clinical expertise.
5. Organizational Policies: You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the App complies with your organization's policies regarding incident documentation, record retention, and confidentiality.

5. Data Ownership

All data entered into the App belongs to you. Aether Forge does not claim any rights to your data. Because the App stores all data locally on your device, Aether Forge never has access to, possession of, or control over your data.

6. Intellectual Property

The App, including its design, code, investigation frameworks, documentation, and branding, is the intellectual property of Aether Forge. You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the App for your internal business purposes. You may not reverse-engineer, modify, distribute, or create derivative works of the App.

The investigation methodologies referenced within the App (5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagrams, PDSA, Just Culture, Swiss Cheese Model, TeamSTEPPS) are established frameworks developed by their respective originators and are referenced for educational purposes.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE APP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Aether Forge does not warrant that the App will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of harmful components. Aether Forge does not warrant that the App will meet your specific requirements or that the investigation frameworks will produce any particular outcome.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AETHER FORGE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE APP, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION OR THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.

IN NO EVENT SHALL AETHER FORGE'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE APP EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE APP.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Aether Forge and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the App, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

10. Termination

You may stop using the App at any time by uninstalling it and deleting the data folder. Aether Forge reserves the right to modify or discontinue the App at any time without notice.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Jefferson County, Alabama.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:

Aether Forge
Email: NameAppliedFor@gmail.com
PO Box 52, Birmingham, Alabama 35201
Web: patrickrutledge.github.io/aether-forge