Innovation Library Terms of Use

• 1. Acceptance of Terms

  • 1.1 These terms and conditions ("Terms of Use") govern your use of the Innovation Library website ("Site") and any associated services ("Services").

  • 1.2 By accessing or using the Innovation Library website and any of its associated services, you accept these terms and conditions in full; accordingly, if you disagree with these terms and conditions or any part of these terms and conditions, please refrain from using the Site or Services. Your continued use constitutes your acceptance of these Terms and any future modifications.

  • 1.3 If you submit any material to our website or use any of our website services, we will ask you to expressly agree to these terms and conditions.

  • 1.4 You must be at least 18 years of age to use our website. By using our website or agreeing to these Terms of Use, you warrant and represent to us that you are at least 18 years of age. If you are under 18, you may only use the Site and Services with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian.

  • 1.5 We reserve the right to modify or revise these Terms of Use at any time, and your continued use of the Platform following any changes will constitute your acceptance of such modifications or revisions.

  • 1.6 Our website uses cookies; by using our website or agreeing to these terms and conditions, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of our privacy and cookies policy [link to Cookie Policy].

  • 1.7 We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Site or Services for any user who violates these Terms of Use.

  • 1.8 These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

• 2. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

  • 2.1 No Warranties

    Innovation Library provides the Site and Services on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Site or Services, or the information, content, materials, or products included on the Site or Services. To the fullest extent permissible by applicable law, Innovation Library disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site or Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. You acknowledge that your use of the Site and Services is at your sole risk.

  • 2.2 Content Accuracy

    While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Innovation Library does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any Content on the Site or Services. The Content may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. We reserve the right to make changes to the Content at any time without notice. Any reliance on the Content is solely at your own risk.

  • 2.3 Third-Party Content

    The Site and Services may contain links to third-party websites or resources. You acknowledge and agree that Innovation Library is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such sites or resources.

  • 2.4 Limitation of Liability

    To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Innovation Library, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, or licensors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

    • Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site or Services.
    • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site or Services.
    • Any content obtained from the Site or Services.
    • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

    This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other basis, even if Innovation Library has been advised of the possibility of such damage.

  • 2.5 Indemnification:

    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Innovation Library, its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, partners, and licensors from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the Site or Services, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any rights of another.

  • 2.6 Force Majeure

    • This clause essentially says that Innovation Library won't be held responsible for any delays or failures in providing its services if those delays or failures are caused by events beyond its control.
    • Examples of "Force Majeure" Events:
      • Natural Disasters: Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, etc.
      • War or Terrorism: Acts of war, terrorist attacks, or civil unrest.
      • Government Actions: Embargoes, shutdowns, or other government interventions.
      • Labor Disputes: Strikes or lockouts.
      • Infrastructure Issues: Power outages, internet outages, or transportation disruptions.

  • 2.7 Severability

    • This clause states that if any part of the disclaimer is found to be illegal or unenforceable by a court, the rest of the disclaimer will still remain valid and in effect.
    • Example: Let's say a court decides that the limitation of liability for a certain type of damage is too broad and therefore unenforceable. The severability clause ensures that the rest of the disclaimer, including limitations on other types of damages, would still hold up.

• 3. Changes to Terms

  Innovation Library reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms of Use at any time. Material changes include, but are not limited to, changes to fees or payment terms, significant changes to the Services offered, modifications to the dispute resolution process, or changes that affect user rights or obligations in a substantial way. We will provide notice of any material changes to these Terms of Use by posting the updated version on the Website and, if you have provided us with your email address, notifying you by email at least 30 days before the changes take effect. Your continued use of the Services following the effective date of any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Use. If you do not agree to the revised Terms of Use, you must discontinue your use of the Services. We will maintain an archive of previous versions of these Terms of Use for [period of time] after they are replaced.

• 4. Use of content

  • 4.1 Permitted Use

    You are welcome to access, view, download, and print Content from the Platform for your personal, noncommercial use. This means you can use the Content for your own learning, research, or informational purposes. When using Content, you must keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices.

  • 4.2 Prohibited Use

    • Unless explicitly authorized by Innovation Library or the copyright owner, you may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the Content, except as follows.
    • Sharing Links: You may share links to Content on social media platforms, through email, or on other websites.
    • Quoting Excerpts: You may quote short excerpts from Content (up to 100 words) in blog posts, articles, or other publications, provided you give proper attribution to Innovation Library and include a link back to the original content.
    • Embedded Links: You may use embedded links provided on the Platform to share Content on other websites or platforms.

  • 4.3 Image and Media Restrictions

    The downloading, copying, or use of any images or media files from the Platform for any purpose other than personal, non-commercial use is strictly prohibited unless you have obtained explicit permission from Innovation Library or the copyright owner.

• 5. User content

  • 5.1 User Content Submission

    Innovation Library welcomes and encourages you to share your expertise and insights by contributing content to our platform. This can include a variety of materials, such as:

    • Articles: Original written pieces exploring trends, innovations, case studies, or other topics relevant to our community.
    • Case Studies: In-depth examinations of real-world examples of innovation, highlighting challenges, solutions, and outcomes.
    • Ideas: Creative concepts or suggestions that could spark new directions or solutions.
    • Other Innovation-Related Materials: This may include presentations, infographics, videos, or any other content that contributes to the collective knowledge of the platform.

  • 5.2 User Content Licensing

    By submitting User Content to Innovation Library, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, and sub licensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, publicly perform, and publicly display your User Content in any and all media, now known or hereafter devised. This license includes the right to use your User Content for promotional and marketing purposes.

  • 5.3 User Content Guidelines

    To ensure a positive and productive environment for all users, we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines when submitting User Content:

    • Be Respectful: Maintain a respectful tone towards other users and avoid personal attacks, hate speech, discriminatory language, or any form of harassment.
    • Be Relevant: Ensure your User Content is relevant to the topic of discussion and contributes meaningfully to the community.
    • Be Accurate: Strive for accuracy and avoid spreading misinformation or misleading content.
    • Be Legal: Do not submit any User Content that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others, violates any applicable laws or regulations, or contains harmful or malicious code.

  • 5.4 Ownership of User Content

    You retain ownership of the copyright and any other intellectual property rights in your User Content. However, by submitting User Content, you grant Innovation Library the license described above to use and share your content for the purposes stated in these Terms of Use.

  • 5.5 Moderation

    Innovation Library reserves the right to review, moderate, edit, or remove any User Content that violates these Terms of Use or that we deem to be inappropriate, harmful, or offensive.

  • 5.6 User Content Representations and Warranties

    By submitting User Content, you confirm that you have the legal right to share the content and that it doesn't violate anyone else's rights. This means you:

    • Own the Content or Have Permission: You either created the content yourself, or you have obtained permission from the rightful owner to share it on Innovation Library.
    • No Infringement: Your content doesn't violate any copyrights, trademarks, patents, or other intellectual property rights of any third party. This includes not using someone else's images, videos, or music without their consent.
    • Accuracy and Legality: The information you share is truthful, accurate, and doesn't break any laws. You're not sharing anything that is defamatory, misleading, or harmful.

  • 5.7 Indemnification

    This means you agree to protect Innovation Library from any legal trouble that might arise because of the content you post. If someone sues us because of something you shared, you'll be responsible for covering our legal costs and any damages we might have to pay.

  • 5.8 Confidentiality Disclaimer

    When you share content on Innovation Library, it's important to understand that it won't be kept private. We're a public platform, so your contributions can be seen by others. This means you shouldn't share anything you want to keep confidential.

  • 5.9 User Interaction

    This clarifies that Innovation Library is not responsible for any interactions between users. If you have a dispute or disagreement with another user, you'll need to resolve it directly with them. We don't get involved in these matters and won't be held liable for any issues that arise from user interactions.

• 6. User Accounts

  • 6.1 Account Creation

    • Necessity: Certain features or services on the Innovation Library platform may require you to create an account. This could include accessing premium content, saving personalized settings, or submitting user-generated content.
    • Information Required: During the account creation process, you may be asked to provide certain information, such as your name, email address, and a password. You may also have the option to provide additional information to enhance your experience, but this is usually not mandatory.
    • Account Types: Innovation Library may offer different types of accounts, including free and paid options, each with varying features and benefits. The terms and conditions for each account type will be clearly explained during the registration process.

  • 6.2 Account Responsibility

    • Confidentiality: You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your username and password. Do not share this information with anyone.
    • Unauthorized Use: If you suspect that your account has been compromised or used without your authorization, you must notify Innovation Library immediately. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account until you notify us of any unauthorized use.

  • 6.3 Acceptable Use

    • Lawful Purposes: You agree to use your account only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms of Use.
    • Respectful Conduct: You must not engage in any activity that is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
    • Platform Integrity: You will not use your account to interfere with the operation of the Site or Services, or to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or Services.

  • 6.4 Account Management

    • Updating Information: You are responsible for keeping your account information accurate and up-to-date. You can usually update your information through the account settings page.
    • Deactivation: You may deactivate your account at any time by following the instructions provided on the Site or by contacting Innovation Library. Deactivating your account does not necessarily delete all of your data; some information may be retained for legal or administrative purposes.

  • 6.5 Account Termination

    • Innovation Library's Right: Innovation Library reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to:
      • Violation of these Terms of Use
      • Engaging in prohibited or unauthorized activities
      • Providing inaccurate or misleading information
    • Effect of Termination: Upon termination of your account, you will lose access to the Site and Services, and any content or data associated with your account may be deleted.

• 7. Intellectual Property

  • 7.1 Ownership

    Innovation Library owns all right, title, and interest in and to the Platform, including all content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof), trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and other intellectual property rights displayed or used on or in connection with the Platform. The Platform is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Innovation Library.

  • 7.2 Limited License

    Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Use, Innovation Library grants you a limited, nonexclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform solely for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include the right to:

    • Copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, or display any part of the Platform without the express written permission of Innovation Library.
    • Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction methods on the Platform.
    • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any aspect of the Platform.
    • Use the Platform in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Platform or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Platform.

  • 7.3 User-Generated Content

    As stated in Section 5 of these Terms of Use, by submitting User Content to the Platform, you grant Innovation Library a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in any media.

  • 7.4 Copyright Infringement

    If you believe that any content on the Platform infringes upon your copyright, please notify Innovation Library immediately by providing a notice that complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) or other applicable laws. Your notice must include the following information:

    • A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner;
    • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed;
    • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit Innovation Library to locate the material;
    • Contact information for the complaining party, including address, telephone number, and email address;
    • A statement that the complaining party has a good-faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
    • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed. Please submit your copyright infringement notice at [email protected]

• 8. Prohibited Conduct

  You agree not to use the Site or Services for any unlawful purpose or in any way that violates these Terms of Use. Specifically, you agree not to:

  • 8.1 Violate any applicable laws or regulations. This includes local, state, national, and international laws.

  • 8.2 Infringe the intellectual property rights or other rights of Innovation Library or any third party. This includes copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and other proprietary rights.

  • 8.3 Engage in any activity that is harmful, fraudulent, deceptive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, obscene, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise objectionable.

  • 8.4 Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site or Services, including but not limited to introducing viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other malicious code.

  • 8.5 Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or Services, any other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site or Services, whether through hacking, password mining, or any other means.

  • 8.6 Use the Site or Services to transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," or any other form of solicitation.

  • 8.7 Collect or store personal data about other users of the Site or Services without their express consent.

  • 8.8 Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.

  Consequences of Violation: If you violate any of these prohibited uses, Innovation Library reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site or Services, without notice and at our sole discretion. We may also take any other action we deem appropriate, including but not limited to, reporting any illegal activity to law enforcement authorities.

• 9. Termination

  • 9.1 Termination by You

    You may terminate your use of the Services at any time by closing your account (if applicable) and ceasing to use the Site. If you have a paid subscription, your termination will take effect at the end of your current billing cycle.

  • 9.2 Termination by Innovation Library

    TInnovation Library may, at its sole discretion and without prior notice or liability, terminate or suspend your access to all or part of the Site or Services for any reason, including, without limitation:

    • Breach of these Terms of Use or any other agreement you have with Innovation Library.
    • Engaging in any conduct that Innovation Library, in its sole discretion, believes is harmful, fraudulent, deceptive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
    • Infringing the intellectual property rights or other rights of Innovation Library or any third party.
    • Engaging in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the operation of the Site or Services.
    • Providing inaccurate, untrue, or misleading information.

  • 9.3 Effect of Termination

    Upon termination of your access to the Site or Services, your right to use theSite and Services will immediately cease. You will no longer have access to any content or data associated with your account, and Innovation Library may delete any such content or data in its sole discretion. However, certain provisions of these Terms of Use, such as ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability, will survive termination.

  • 9.4 No Liability

    Innovation Library will not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the Site or Services.

  • 9.5 Reactivation

    If your access to the Site or Services has been terminated, you may not attempt to re-register for or use the Site or Services under a different name or identity. Any attempt to do so will be considered a violation of these Terms of Use.

• 10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

  • 10.1 Choice of Law

    • These Terms of Use, and any dispute, controversy, proceedings or claim of whatever nature arising out of or in any way relating to these Terms of Use or their formation (including any non-contractual disputes or claims), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to its conflicts of laws principles.

  • 10.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

    • The parties irrevocably agree that the state or federal courts located in Delaware, USA, shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use or their subject matter or formation (including noncontractual disputes or claims). Each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts in any such dispute or claim.

  • 10.3 Waiver of Jury Trial

    • To the extent permitted by applicable law, each party hereby waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in connection with any litigation or other proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or the transactions contemplated hereby.

• 11. Dispute Resolution

  • 11.1 Informal Negotiation: In the event of any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through good faith negotiation.

  • 11.2 Mediation (Optional): If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation, the parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation administered by a mutually agreeable mediator.

  • 11.3 Arbitration (Optional): If the dispute cannot be resolved through mediation, the parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization]. The arbitration shall be conducted in [City, State], and the decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding.

  • 11.4 Governing Law and Venue: These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The state or federal courts located in Delaware, USA, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use.

  • 11.5 Class Action Waiver (Optional): You and Innovation Library agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

• 12. Entire Agreement

  • 12.1 Complete Agreement

    These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and Innovation Library regarding your use of the Site and Services, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between you and Innovation Library with respect to the Site and Services.

  • 12.2 No Other Representations

    You acknowledge that in entering into this agreement, you have not relied on any representation, undertaking or promise given by Innovation Library or be implied from anything said or written in negotiations between us except as expressly stated in these Terms of Use.

  • 12.3 Modifications

    No modification or amendment of these Terms of Use shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of Innovation Library.

• 13. Cookie Policy

  • 13.1 What are Cookies?

    Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

  • 13.2 How Innovation Library Uses Cookies

    Innovation Library uses cookies to enhance your experience on our platform and provide us with valuable insights into how you use our services. Here's how we utilize cookies:

    • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as secure login, navigation, and accessibility.
    • Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you interact with the Site, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, and the time you spend on each page. This data helps us understand user behavior, identify areas for improvement, and optimize the performance of our platform.
    • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
    • Targeting or Advertising Cookies (if applicable): If Innovation Library partners with third-party advertising networks, these cookies may be used to deliver advertisements tailored to your interests. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties.

  • 13.3 Your Cookie Choices

    • Browser Settings: You can control and manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, as well as set preferences for specific websites.
    • Cookie Consent Banner: Upon your first visit to Innovation Library, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. This banner provides you with information about the types of cookies we use and allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

  • 13.4 Third-Party Cookies

    Innovation Library may allow third-party service providers, such as analytics companies or advertising networks, to place cookies on your device. These cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these third parties.

  • 13.5 Changes to Our Cookie Policy

    We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

• 14. Contact Us

  • 14.1 If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, or any other aspect of the Site or Services, please contact us by Email: [email protected]

  • 14.2 We will make every effort to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner, but we do not guarantee a specific response time. For more immediate assistance, please visit our Help Center [link to Help Center].