Terms of Service.
Welcome to Sciense, a platform that supports scientific endeavors by providing information technology for researchers, academics, and organizations. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the services provided by Sciense Corp (447 Broadway, New York City, NY 10013). By accessing, using, or registering for an account with Sciense, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the services provided by Sciense.
Eligibility and Registration
To use Sciense, you must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement. By using Sciense, you represent that you meet these requirements. To access certain features of Sciense, you may need to register for an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account. You must promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.
User Conduct
You agree to use Sciense responsibly and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. You will not use Sciense to post, transmit, or otherwise make available any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. You also agree not to impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.
User Content
You are solely responsible for any content that you submit, post, or transmit through Sciense. By submitting content to Sciense, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, create derivative works of, display, and perform your content in connection with the operation and promotion of Sciense. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to grant this license.
Copyright and Intellectual Property
Sciense respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please contact us at hello@sciense.org.
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information.
Modifications to Sciense and Terms
We reserve the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, Sciense or any part thereof, with or without notice to you. We may also update these Terms from time to time. Your continued use of Sciense following any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
Termination
We may, in our sole discretion, terminate your account or your access to Sciense, without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to your breach of these Terms. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us at hello@sciense.org.
Disclaimer of Warranties
Sciense is provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Sciense, its affiliates, or their respective officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of Sciense, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall our liability to you for any reason exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing or using Sciense during the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim. The foregoing limitations of liability shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sciense, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of Sciense, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any third party.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Sciense Corp is incorporated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved by binding arbitration, to be held in the same jurisdiction, in accordance with the rules of an established arbitration body to be agreed upon by the parties.
General
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sciense Corp with respect to your use of Sciense and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and Sciense Corp. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please get in touch with us at hello@sciense.org