Terms of Service

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you"), and Engine-4 Foundation ("we," "us," or "our"), concerning your access to and use of our website and services.

By accessing our website or using our services, you agree that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all of these Terms. If you do not agree with all of these Terms, you are expressly prohibited from using our website and services.

Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

You may use our website and services for:

• Accessing information about our research and services
• Submitting inquiries and partnership proposals
• Participating in educational programs and workshops
• Downloading publicly available research materials
• Subscribing to newsletters and updates

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our website or services to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Transmit harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with the proper functioning of our website
• Engage in any form of data mining or harvesting
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
• Use our services for commercial purposes without permission

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

The content on our website, including text, graphics, logos, images, research materials, and software, is owned by Engine-4 Foundation or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our website and download materials for personal, educational, or research purposes, subject to these Terms.

Research Publications

Our research publications and materials may be used for academic and research purposes with proper attribution. Commercial use requires written permission from Engine-4 Foundation.

User Contributions

By submitting content to us (such as contact forms, comments, or research proposals), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute such content for our business purposes.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Partnerships and Collaborations

Partnership Inquiries

Partnership proposals and collaboration inquiries submitted through our website are non-binding and subject to separate negotiations and agreements.

Confidentiality

We treat partnership inquiries confidentially, but recommend that you do not include highly sensitive or proprietary information in initial submissions.

Research Collaboration

Research collaborations are subject to separate agreements that will govern intellectual property rights, data sharing, and publication rights.

Disclaimers

Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and current information, we make no representations or warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information on our website.

Research Results

Research results and case studies presented on our website are for informational purposes only. Results may vary and should not be considered guaranteed outcomes.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of these external sites.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Engine-4 Foundation and its affiliates, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our website or services.

Our total liability to you for any damages shall not exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing our services during the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Engine-4 Foundation and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of our website or services or your violation of these Terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our website and services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use our website and services will cease immediately, and you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Puerto Rico, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of our website after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

For general inquiries, you may also contact us through our contact form.

Acknowledgment

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Engine-4 Foundation regarding your use of our website and services.