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    Terms of Use

    Last Updated: March 20, 2025

    These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Genepat governing your access to and use of the Genepat platform, website, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, or by registering for an account, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

    DEFINITIONS

    • "Genepat", "we", "us", or "our" refers to the company operating the Genepat platform;
    • "User", "you", or "your" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the Services;
    • "User Data" refers to any profile details, biological sequences, patents, or other information that you upload to or process through our Services;
    • Public Databases refers to NCBI GenBank, UniProt, WIPO Patent Sequences, USPTO, and other publicly available databases integrated with our Services.

    SERVICES DESCRIPTION

    Genepat provides an online research platform that enables confidential, fast, and powerful search for biological sequences and patents across multiple public databases. The platform allows you to upload your private databases and perform combined searches on both private and public data with complete privacy.

    PRIVACY AND DATA CONFDENTIALITY

    Absolute Privacy. Genepat guarantees absolute data confidentiality. We will never sell or share your uploaded data, search queries, results, or reports with third parties. Your User Data will never be used to train AI tools.

    Data Control. You maintain complete control over your User Data and can request permanent deletion at any time, making it unrecoverable even to us.

    Cookies and Analytics. We collect only necessary cookies for performance analytics, bug analysis, and session data. We do not collect personal data through our cookies.

    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

    User Data Ownership. All User Data uploaded to our Services remains your exclusive property. Genepat claims no ownership rights whatsoever to your User Data.

    License to Genepat. You grant Genepat a limited, non-exclusive license to use, store, and process your User Data solely for the purpose of providing the Services to you.

    Genepat Intellectual Property. The Genepat platform, including all software, visual interfaces, graphics, and design, is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved by Genepat.

    DATA PROTECTION

    Genepat complies with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR. We implement industry-standard security practices to protect your data. For specific details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.

    REGISTRATION AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

    Registration Requirements. To register, you must provide basic information (name, work email, and password) and agree to these Terms.

    Account Security. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials. Any activity under your account is your responsibility.

    Policy Violations. Genepat reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.

    TRIAL, SUBSCRIPTION, AND SUPPORT

    Free Trial. We offer a one-month free trial subject to our approval process. All trial requests undergo manual review, and Genepat reserves the right to approve or deny any trial request at our sole discretion without providing reasons for such decisions.

    Business Subscriptions. Business access is available upon direct contact with our team.

    Support Levels. Free users receive limited support, while paid customers are entitled to priority support.

    LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

    Disclaimer of Warranties. The Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

    Third-Party Content. The Genepat platform may include links to or display content from third-party websites, services, or resources. Such third-party content is not under the control of Genepat, and we do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or quality of any information, products, or services provided by these external sites. Your use of any third-party content is at your own risk, and Genepat shall not be liable for any damages or losses arising from your reliance on such content.

    Limitation of Damages. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Genepat shall not be liable for any potential damages arising from data results, software bugs, or any related issues. This includes, without limitation, any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, such as loss of profits, business interruptions, or data loss, resulting from your use of the Services.

    SERVICE AVAILABILITY

    Limitation of Damages. Genepat strives to maintain high service availability and will make best efforts to minimize service disruptions. We will provide timely notifications of scheduled maintenance whenever possible.

    USER OBLIGATIONS

    You are responsible for:

    • Maintaining the security and confidentiality of your account credentials;
    • Ensuring that your User Data is accurate and that you have the legal right to upload and use it;
    • Using the Services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;
    • Any activities that occur under your account.

    PROHIBITED USES

    You are responsible for:

    • Any illegal or unauthorized purpose;
    • Infringing on intellectual property rights of others;
    • Attempting to interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers;
    • Uploading malicious code or attempting to breach our security measures;
    • Accessing or attempting to access other users' accounts or data;
    • Any activity that could damage, disable, or impair the Services.

    MODIFICATIONS TO TERMS

    We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the revised Terms on our website. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

    GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

    These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws.

    Any dispute arising from these Terms shall first be resolved through good faith negotiations. If negotiations fail, the dispute shall be resolved through arbitration or in the competent courts.

    MISCELLANEOUS

    Entire Agreement. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Genepat regarding the Services.

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

    No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision.

    Contact. If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:https://genepat.com/#contact_us