Terms of Use

1. About us and the website

1.1. https://researchinstitute.foundation/ (the “Website”).

1.2. Throughout these terms, Research Centre is referred to as “we”, “our”, “us”, or “Research Institute”. We use the terms “you” and “your” to mean any person using the Website, and any organisation or person using the Website on an organisation’s behalf.

2. About the Terms of Use

2.1. By using the Website, you are agreeing to these Terms of Use. Please ensure you read them carefully. If you do not agree to the Terms of Use, please do not continue to use the Website.

2.2. We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Should we do so, the new terms will become effective from the moment they are uploaded onto the Website. You should check the Terms of Use when you visit the Website to confirm the most recent Terms of Use that apply.

3. Liability for Other websites

3.1. At times the Website may link to other websites. These links are solely for your convenience or information, and may be subject to their own terms and conditions. We cannot verify the accuracy of any information contained in third party websites, nor does the inclusion of these links represent an endorsement or a recommendation of the third party websites. Research Institute accepts no liability for the content of any website to which the Website links.

3.2. Research Institute operates channels, pages and accounts on some social media, which can be accessed via links on the Website. We may monitor and record comments and posts made on these channels. We are not responsible for any information posted on those social media sites other than information we have posted ourselves. We do not endorse the social media sites themselves, or any information posted on them by third parties or other users.

4. Linking to the Website

4.1. You may link to our home page from your website, as long as it is done in a way that is both fair and legal. This includes, but is not limited to, the sharing of social media content.

4.2. You must not link to our Website if doing so may damage our reputation or where you suggest any form of association, approval or endorsement on our part where none exists.

5. Your Use of the Website

5.1. When you use the Website:
(A) you agree not to access, copy, or otherwise use the Website, except as authorised by these Terms of Use or as otherwise authorised in writing by Research Institute; and
(B) you agree not to impersonate any person or entity, use a fictitious name, or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.

6. Data Privacy and Cookies

As well as these Terms of Use, there are other terms that may apply to you. These include our Privacy Policy, which can be found here (link).

7. Intellectual Property

7.1. We are the owner of all intellectual property rights in the Website and the material published on it, including, among other things, all trademarks, logos, service marks and service names, whether they are registered or not. These works are protected by, among other things, copyright laws and treaties around the world. We reserve all such rights.

7.2. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, disassemble, decompile, reverse engineer, download, post, broadcast, transmit, make available to the public, or otherwise use Website content in any way except for your own personal and non-commercial use. You also agree not to adapt, alter or create a derivative work from any Website content except for your own personal, and non-commercial use.

8. Liability

8.1. These Terms of Use exclude or limit our liability arising out of the use of, or relating to, the Website to the extent that the law permits us to do so. We do not exclude or limit our liability for death or personal injury arising from our negligence, or for our fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under the laws of the Netherlands.

8.2. While we take reasonable steps to ensure that the information on the Website is accurate and up to date we do not give or make any warranty or representation (whether express or implied) that any such information is accurate, timely, complete or available. We will not be liable to you for any loss or damage as a result of your use of, or reliance on, the information on the Website, or for your inability to access or use the Website for any period of time.

8.3. While we endeavour to ensure that the Website is free from any viruses or other malicious or harmful content, we do not accept any liability for errors, delays, or damage to your computer or device as a result of using the Website. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have up to date antivirus software, or any other necessary equipment in order to use the Website safely and to avoid anything that may damage or harm your computer or device.

9. Accessing the Website

9.1. We may have reason to update the Website from time to time, though we are not under any obligation to do so. We may update or remove information from the Website for business reasons, for example, if an event is no longer being held, or if the information is no longer relevant.

9.2. From time to time, we may restrict or suspend access to some parts of the Website, or the entire Website, for example for maintenance purposes. As such, access to the website is not necessarily permanent or guaranteed.

10. Term and Termination

10.1. These Terms of Use will apply to you as soon as you access the Website and will continue to have effect until they are terminated or if you are no longer interacting with Research Institute.

10.2. We may terminate your right to use the functions of our Website at any time, including if you violate or breach these Terms of Use or if allowing you to access and use the Website or its related functions would violate any applicable local, state, provincial, national and other laws, rules and regulations, or would expose Research Institute to any legal liability whatsoever.

10.3. If the Terms of Use are terminated or you are no longer interacting with Research Institute, these Terms of Use may no longer apply. However, any provisions of the Terms of Use that by their nature should continue to apply after termination of these Terms of Use will do so. This includes, without limitation, all limitations on liability, choices of law and judicial forum and intellectual property protections and licences.

11. Additional Provisions

11.1. If, for any reason we fail to enforce any provision of these Terms of Use, this will not constitute a waiver of our right to later enforce that or any other provision. Any waiver, amendment or modification of these Terms of Use must be in writing in order for it to be effective.

11.2. If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable, that provision will be limited to the minimum extent necessary in order that the other provisions of these Terms of Use remain in full force and effect.

11.3. Under no circumstances is an independent contractor, agency, partnership, joint venture or other such relationship created by these Terms of Use.

11.4. These Terms of Use may be translated into other languages besides English. Should a conflict arises between any translated version of these Terms of Use and the English version, it will be the English version which shall be relied upon.

12. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These terms of use, the Website and any information contained in it will be governed by the laws of the Netherlands and the courts of the Netherlands will have exclusive jurisdiction to hear any dispute arising from these.