Beta Tester Agreement

1. Beta Program Overview

1.1 Program Duration

Start Date: January 2026
Minimum Duration: 3 months
Expected End: Upon commercial launch (approximately 6-12 months)
Early Exit: You may withdraw at any time (see Section 7)

1.2 Beta Tester Benefits

1 Year Free Premium License
Valued at $240 - Full access to all Premium features
Early Access to New Features
Test experimental features before public release
Direct Influence on Product Direction
Your feedback directly shapes our roadmap
Priority Support
Dedicated beta support channel with 24-hour response
Beta Tester Badge
Recognition in our community and documentation

2. Enhanced Telemetry (Beta Program Requirement)

⚠️ CRITICAL: Required Telemetry for Beta Participation

By joining the beta program, you agree to FULL telemetry collection for the duration of your participation. This is essential for identifying bugs, measuring performance, and validating product decisions.

2.1 Beta Telemetry Includes

In addition to standard FULL telemetry (see Privacy Policy Section 3), we collect:

AI Client Environment Details:
- AI client name and version (e.g., "Claude Code CLI v1.2.3")
- Operating system and version
- MCP protocol version
Detailed Feature Usage Patterns:
- Which features you use and how often
- Feature interaction sequences
- Time spent in different features
Performance Metrics:
- Response times for all operations
- Memory usage patterns
- Database query performance
- Network latency (for cloud sync)
Error and Diagnostic Data:
- Full error stack traces (sanitized to remove your content)
- Crash reports with system state
- Debug logs (content excluded)
Beta-Specific Metrics:
- New feature adoption rates
- Feature abandonment points
- Workflow patterns

2.2 What We Still Do NOT Collect

Even as a beta tester, we NEVER collect:

Your source code or file contents
Your AI conversation content (prompts and responses)
Your context data (the actual content in your .md files)
File names, project names, or directory structures
Any personally identifiable information within your work

2.3 After Beta Period

When the beta program ends, your telemetry setting will automatically revert to BASIC (or you can choose NONE). You'll receive an email notification before this transition.

Beta Data Retention After Program Ends

We want to be transparent about what happens to the data collected during your beta participation:

• Individual-level beta telemetry data will be retained for 90 days after the program ends
• After 90 days, all individual data will be aggregated and anonymized using K-anonymity (K≥5)
• You can request earlier deletion by contacting [email protected]
• Aggregated data (from which you cannot be identified) may be retained indefinitely for product improvement and commercial purposes

Note: This 90-day retention period allows us to complete final analysis and improvements based on beta feedback while respecting your privacy after participation ends.

3. Beta Tester Responsibilities

3.1 Minimum Participation Requirements

To remain in good standing as a beta tester, we ask that you:

Active Usage: Use Cortex MCP at least once per week
Feedback: Complete monthly feedback surveys (5-10 minutes)
Bug Reports: Report critical bugs within 48 hours of discovery
Feature Testing: Test new features when released (if applicable to your workflow)

No Pressure: We understand you have other priorities. If you can't meet these expectations in a given month, just let us know - no penalties.

3.2 Communication Channels

Beta Forum: Exclusive Discord/Slack channel for beta testers
Monthly Surveys: Sent via email on the 1st of each month
Bug Reports: Via GitHub Issues (private beta repository)
Direct Contact: [email protected] for sensitive issues

4. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

NDA Requirements

During the beta period, certain features may be confidential. You agree not to disclose:

Unreleased features marked as "Confidential" or "NDA"
Performance benchmarks or comparative data
Beta-only discussions from private channels
Other beta testers' identities (without their consent)

4.1 What You CAN Share

✅ That you're a Cortex MCP beta tester
✅ General impressions and reviews
✅ Public features and documentation
✅ Your own usage experiences (not including confidential features)

5. Beta Data Usage and Compensation

5.1 Aggregated Data Rights

By participating in the beta program with FULL telemetry enabled, you acknowledge and agree that:

We may aggregate and anonymize your telemetry data with other beta testers
This aggregated data may be used for:
- Product improvement and feature prioritization
- Performance optimization and bug fixing
- Creating industry reports and benchmarks
- Commercial sale to third parties (aggregated and anonymized only)
Individual-level data that could identify you will NOT be sold

5.2 Compensation Structure

Your Compensation:

• 1-Year Premium License (valued at $240)
• Early access to all new features
• Recognition as a founding beta tester

This is provided in exchange for your participation, feedback, and consent to FULL telemetry collection during the beta period.

6. Beta Software Disclaimers

BETA SOFTWARE WARNING

Cortex MCP beta is PRE-RELEASE SOFTWARE. It may contain bugs, errors, or instabilities. Use at your own risk. We recommend:

Backing up your context data regularly
Not using beta features for critical production work
Reporting issues promptly

THE BETA SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DATA LOSS, DOWNTIME, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM BETA SOFTWARE USE.

7. Termination and Exit

7.1 Voluntary Withdrawal

You may withdraw from the beta program at any time by:

Emailing [email protected] with "Beta Exit Request"
Your telemetry will be set to NONE immediately
Your free license will continue until the original expiration date

7.2 Removal by Us

We may remove you from the beta program if:

You violate confidentiality agreements
You disable telemetry collection
You are inactive for 60+ days without notice
You engage in abusive behavior

If removed, your license will be downgraded to Free tier immediately.

8. Relationship to Other Agreements

This Beta Tester Agreement is supplemental to (not replacing) the standard Cortex MCP Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

In case of conflict between this Beta Agreement and the standard Terms, this Beta Agreement takes precedence for beta-specific provisions (e.g., enhanced telemetry requirements).

9. Beta Program Contact

Beta Support: [email protected]
Bug Reports: GitHub Issues (link provided upon acceptance)
General Questions: [email protected]

By Checking "I Agree" Below, You Acknowledge:

✓ You consent to FULL telemetry collection for the beta period
✓ You agree to provide monthly feedback and bug reports
✓ You will maintain confidentiality of NDA-marked features
✓ You understand this is pre-release software with potential bugs
✓ Your aggregated, anonymized data may be used commercially
✓ You receive a 1-year Premium license in exchange for participation