Terms of Use

Effective Date: 2nd April 2025

Welcome to PentaBind Ltd and its subsidiaries (PBind Ltd) ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website ("Site"), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Use of the Site

1.1 Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site.

1.2 Lawful Purposes
You agree to use the Site for lawful purposes only and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others.

1.3 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

1.4 Scope of These Terms
These Terms govern only your access to and use of the Site, including any booking functionality for discovery calls. Any services provided by the Company—whether free or otherwise—will be governed by separate written agreements. Nothing on this Site or in these Terms obligates us to offer you any service.

1.5 No Guarantee of Acceptance
By scheduling or requesting a discovery call through the Site, you acknowledge that you are not automatically entitled to receive any service. The Company reserves the right to accept or decline any request at its sole discretion.

2. Intellectual Property

2.1 Site Content Ownership
All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of the Company or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

2.2 Restrictions on Use
You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of the Site without our prior written consent.

2.3 Intellectual Property in Service Results
You acknowledge that any results generated in the course of the free services offered by the Company—including but not limited to aptamer sequences, final reports, and other deliverables ("Results")—will be jointly owned by you and the Company. The Company retains sole ownership of all intellectual property rights in any underlying data, algorithms, and AI models developed or utilised in the course of providing the services, insofar as these are not directly incorporated into the Results.

3. User Content

3.1 Licence Grant
By submitting content to the Site (e.g., comments, data for scheduling a call), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content as necessary to operate or improve the Site.

3.2 Responsibility for Content
You are solely responsible for the content you submit and must ensure it does not violate any laws or third-party rights.

3.3 Data Handling for Discovery Calls
When you schedule a discovery call through the Site, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily share. We use this information solely to contact you, arrange the call, and better understand your needs. Please see our Privacy Policy for more details on how we store and process this information.

3.4 Confidentiality of Information Provided
Unless and until a separate confidentiality or service agreement is executed, any information you provide during a discovery call or through the Site is not deemed confidential. You should not share proprietary or sensitive information unless expressly agreed upon in writing or protected by a confidentiality agreement.

Neither party is bound by any confidentiality obligations in connection with general Site usage or discovery calls unless a non-disclosure or service agreement is signed. Any information disclosed by you through the Site or during preliminary discussions is considered non-confidential unless otherwise agreed in writing. You acknowledge that, until such an agreement is signed, the Company may use any non-confidential information you provide for evaluation and communication purposes in accordance with these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

4. Prohibited Activities

4.1 Prohibitions
You may not:

Engage in any activity that could disable, overburden, or impair the Site.
Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the Site.
Use the Site for fraudulent or deceptive purposes.

5. Third-Party Links

5.1 No Endorsement
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party sites.

5.2 Disclaimer
Inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by the Company.

6. Disclaimers

6.1 "As Is" Basis
The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

6.2 No Accuracy Guarantee
We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information on the Site. Any reliance on information provided through the Site is at your own risk.

6.3 No Service Warranty
References to potential services on the Site (including free or advanced services) do not constitute a warranty or guarantee that such services will be offered or meet any particular standards. Any services ultimately provided will be governed by a separate written agreement.

6.4 No Professional or Regulatory Advice
Any information provided on this Site or during a discovery call is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute scientific, regulatory, medical, legal, or other professional advice. You are responsible for complying with any laws, regulations, or best practices relevant to your own activities and should consult appropriate professionals as needed.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Indirect and Consequential Damages
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of the Site.

7.2 Liability Cap
Our total liability for any claim related to the Site shall not exceed the amount you paid to us, if any, for access to the Site.

8. Indemnification

8.1 Your Obligation
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, and employees from any claims, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

9. Modifications to the Terms

9.1 Right to Modify
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site.

9.2 Acceptance of Changes
Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

10. Governing Law

10.1 Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

10.2 Forum Selection
Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in England and Wales.

11. Severability and Entire Agreement

11.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid or enforceable. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

11.2 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any documents expressly referred to in them (including our Privacy Policy), constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding your use of the Site. They supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, or agreements, whether electronic, oral or written, between you and the Company regarding the Site. For the avoidance of doubt, any separate written agreements governing specific services will supersede these Terms as to the subject matter of those separate agreements.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: contact@pentabind.com

By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use.