Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to OpenOrganoid, a research platform operated by OrganoBit Pte. Ltd., a company incorporated in Singapore ("Company", "we", "our", or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, platform, and services.

By accessing or using OpenOrganoid, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use our services.

2. User Accounts and Eligibility

2.1 Account Requirements

You must be at least 16 years old to create an account
You must provide accurate and complete registration information
You are responsible for maintaining account security and confidentiality
You must be affiliated with a legitimate research institution or organization

2.2 Account Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or security breaches.

3. Platform Services

3.1 Core Services

OpenOrganoid provides:

Access to organoid research datasets and protocols
Data upload and sharing capabilities
AI-powered analysis tools and insights
Community collaboration and peer review features
Integration with OrganoBit premium services

3.2 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue services with reasonable notice.

4. Data and Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Your Data Rights

You retain ownership of the data you upload to OpenOrganoid
You grant us a license to process, store, and display your data as necessary for platform operation
You may choose to make data publicly available under appropriate licenses
You are responsible for ensuring you have rights to upload and share any data

4.2 Platform Rights

OpenOrganoid platform, including software, design, and AI models, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, or distribute our platform without explicit permission.

4.3 AI-Generated Content

AI analysis results and insights generated through our platform may be subject to separate terms and licensing conditions. Commercial use of AI-generated content may require premium licensing.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Permitted Uses

Legitimate scientific research and education
Collaborative research and data sharing
Non-commercial academic use
Platform testing and evaluation

5.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

Upload false, misleading, or fraudulent data
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
Attempt to reverse engineer or hack platform systems
Share or distribute malicious content or software
Engage in commercial activities without proper licensing
Harass or intimidate other users
Impersonate others or create false identities

6. Research Ethics and Compliance

6.1 Ethical Research

All research conducted using OpenOrganoid must comply with applicable ethical guidelines, institutional review board requirements, and international research standards.

6.2 Data Compliance

Users must ensure their data uploads comply with all applicable privacy laws, institutional policies, and research ethics requirements in their jurisdiction.

7. Community Guidelines

Our community values:

Scientific Integrity: Honest and transparent research practices
Respect: Professional and courteous interactions
Collaboration: Open sharing and constructive feedback
Diversity: Inclusive environment for all researchers
Quality: High standards for data and analysis

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our data collection, use, and protection practices are detailed in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, OrganoBit Pte. Ltd. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of OpenOrganoid, including but not limited to:

Loss of data or research results
Business interruption or lost profits
Errors in AI analysis or recommendations
Third-party content or services

Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid by you in the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless OrganoBit Pte. Ltd. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

Your violation of these Terms
Your use of the platform
Data you upload or share
Your violation of any third-party rights

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms or for any other reason with reasonable notice. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

Upon termination, you will lose access to your account and uploaded data. We may retain certain information as required by law or legitimate business purposes.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Singapore, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of OpenOrganoid shall be resolved through:

Good faith negotiation between the parties
Mediation by a mutually agreed mediator
Final binding arbitration in Singapore under SIAC rules

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the platform or by email. Continued use of OpenOrganoid after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact:

Legal Department

OrganoBit Pte. Ltd.

Singapore

Email: legal@openorganoid.org

Email: legal@organobit.io

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

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