Terms & Conditions
1. Definitions
- “You” or “Your”: Refers to any individual or entity who accesses, uses, or interacts with the Site and Services, including but not limited to registered users and guests. This includes anyone who visits the Site, creates an account, or engages with any content or functionality of the Site.
- “We,” “Us,” or “Our”: Refers to DNA Security Integrations and its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, agents, and representatives. This includes any legal entity through which we offer the Site and Services, as well as our partners and collaborators.
- “Site”: Refers to the website located at dna=si.com including all content, features, tools, and services provided through the Site.
- “Services”: Refers to any and all services, features, or functionalities provided through the Site, including but not limited to information, resources, or tools available to users. This may also include any updates, modifications, or enhancements to the Site or Services.
- “Content”: Refers to any and all information, text, graphics, logos, images, software, audio, video, and other materials available on or through the Site. This includes user-generated content, as well as content provided by us or third parties.
- “Terms”: Refers to these Terms and Conditions, which govern your use of the Site and Services.
- “Privacy Policy”: Refers to our separately published policy that outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access or use our Site and Services.
- “User Account”: Refers to the account created by a user on our Site, which allows access to certain features and functionalities of the Site and Services.
- “Third-Party”: Refers to any individual or entity that is not a part of DNA Security Integrations, including but not limited to advertisers, partners, or service providers who may link to or from our Site.
2. Use of the Site
- Minimum Age Requirement: To use our Site and Services, you must be at least 13 years old. If you are under 18 years of age, you represent that you have permission from a parent or guardian to use our Site and Services, and such parent or guardian has agreed to these Terms on your behalf.
- Lawful Use: You agree to use the Site and Services only for lawful purposes and in a way that is consistent with applicable laws and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Not using the Site to engage in any form of unlawful activity, including, but not limited to, fraud, harassment, or impersonation.
- Not using the Site to distribute or transmit any harmful code, such as viruses, malware, or any other malicious software.
- Not using the Site for any purpose that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party’s use of the Site.
- User Conduct: You agree to conduct yourself in a manner that does not infringe the rights of other users or restrict or inhibit their use and enjoyment of the Site. You agree not to engage in any form of harassment, intimidation, or offensive behaviour, including but not limited to:
- Posting or transmitting any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, “junk mail,” “spam,” or any other form of solicitation.
- Posting or transmitting any content that is defamatory, obscene, abusive, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Site through hacking, password mining, or any other means.
- Account Responsibility: If you create an account on our Site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login information and for restricting access to your device. You agree to accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account.
- Reporting Violations: If you become aware of any misuse of the Site or violation of these Terms, please report it to us immediately at [email protected]
3. Intellectual Property
- Ownership of Content: All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and any other materials (collectively referred to as “Content”), is the property of DNA Security Integrations Ltd, our licensors, or other third-party content providers. This Content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
- Limited License: You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Site and Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not permit you to:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display any Content from the Site.
- Create derivative works based on the Content.
- Use any meta tags or any other “hidden text” utilizing our name or trademarks without our express written consent.
- Engage in any unauthorized use of the Content that would infringe upon our intellectual property rights or violate any applicable laws.
- Requests for Consent: If you wish to reproduce, distribute, modify, or display any Content from the Site for commercial purposes or in a manner that is not expressly permitted under this license, you must obtain our prior written consent. Please submit your request to [Your Contact Information].
- Trademarks: All trademarks, service marks, and trade names that appear on this Site are the property of DNA Security Integrations Ltd or other respective trademark owners. You may not use any trademarks or service marks without the express prior written consent of the owner.
- User-Generated Content: If you submit or post any content to the Site (“User Content”), you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such User Content in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights and permissions to grant us this license.
- Reporting Infringement: If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been violated by any Content on our Site, please contact us at [Your Contact Information] with the relevant details.
4. User Accounts
- Account Creation: To access certain features and functionalities of our Site, you may be required to create a User Account. By creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information during the registration process. You are responsible for ensuring that your information remains current and accurate.
- Account Security: You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your username and password. You agree to:
- Not share your account credentials with any third party.
- Use strong and secure passwords and change them regularly.
- Immediately notify us if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account or if your account credentials have been compromised.
- User Responsibility: You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account, including any content you post or any actions taken by you or anyone using your account. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these responsibilities.
- Account Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your User Account at our discretion, without notice, if we suspect any unauthorized use or any violation of these Terms or applicable laws.
- User Rights: You may delete your User Account at any time by following the instructions provided in your account settings or by contacting us at [email protected]. Upon account deletion, we will retain certain information as required by law or for necessary business purposes, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.
5. Disclaimer of Warranties
- “As Is” Basis: The Site and our Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding the operation of the Site, the availability or functionality of the Services, or the correctness, accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information or content provided herein.
- No Guarantee of Performance: We do not warrant that (i) the Site or Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; (ii) defects or errors will be corrected; (iii) the Site will be free of viruses or other harmful components; or (iv) the results obtained from the use of the Site or Services will meet your expectations or requirements.
- Limitation of Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or Services, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
- Third-Party Content and Services: The Site may include links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any such third-party sites, information, materials, products, or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party site or service.
- Legal Limitations: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limits on liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In such cases, our liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
6. Limitation of Liability
- General Limitation: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or Services. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Site or Services; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Site; (iii) any content obtained from the Site; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.
- Limitation of Claims: Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site or Services shall be limited to the amount you have paid to us for the Services in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to such claim. This limitation shall apply whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, and whether or not we were informed of the possibility of such damage.
- Trial Waiver: You agree that any cause of action arising out of or related to these Terms or your use of the Site or Services must be filed within one (1) year after the cause of action arose, or be forever barred.
- Jurisdictional Variations: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. In such cases, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
7. Indemnification
- Your Responsibility: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DNA Security Integrations Ltd its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, as well as their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives (collectively, “Indemnified Parties”), from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and court costs) arising out of or related to:
- (i) your use of or access to the Site or Services;
- (ii) your violation of these Terms;
- (iii) your infringement or violation of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party;
- (iv) your failure to comply with any applicable laws or regulations; or
- (v) any content you submit, post, or otherwise transmit through the Site.
- Indemnification Process: We reserve the right, at our own expense, to assume exclusive control of the defence of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us. In such cases, you agree to cooperate with us in asserting any available defences.
- Notification: You agree to promptly notify us of any claim, demand, or action that may result in a right to indemnification under this section.
- Limitation of Liability for Indemnification: You acknowledge that this indemnification obligation is independent of any other obligations you may have under these Terms, and it survives the termination of these Terms and your use of the Site or Services.
8. Privacy
- Privacy Policy Overview: Your use of our Site and Services is governed by our Privacy Policy, which details the types of information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your information.
- Information Collection: We may collect personal information that you provide us directly, as well as information automatically generated when you use our Site. This may include data such as your name, email address, usage details, and other relevant information.
- Use of Information: We use the information we collect for various purposes, including providing and maintaining our Services, improving user experience, communicating with you, and complying with legal obligations.
- Data Protection: We are committed to protecting your information and implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard it against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
- Your Rights: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your information. For more details on your rights and how to exercise them, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
- Link to Privacy Policy: We encourage you to read our Privacy Policy in full to understand our practices. You can find it here: dna-si.com/privacy policy
- Changes to the Privacy Policy: We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and we may notify you via email or a prominent notice on our site. so we encourage you to review the Privacy Policy periodically.
9. Third-Party Links
- Links to Other Websites: Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by DNA Security Integrations Ltd. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.
- No Endorsement: We do not endorse, warrant, or guarantee the offerings or the content of any third-party websites. Your interactions with linked sites are solely at your own risk.
- No Responsibility: We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We are not liable for any damages or losses caused by or in connection with the use of any third-party sites or their content.
- Review Third-Party Policies: We strongly encourage you to review the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. Understanding these policies is crucial as they govern your interactions and the handling of your personal information on those sites.
- Potential Risks: Be aware that third-party websites may have different security standards and privacy practices, and we are not responsible for their activities.
10. Amendments
- Modification of Terms: We reserve the right to amend or modify these Terms of Service at any time and for any reason. This includes changes to our policies, procedures, and the services we provide.
- Notification of Changes: When significant changes are made to these Terms, we will provide notice by posting the updated Terms on our Site with a new effective date. We may also notify you through other means, such as email or a prominent notice on our Site.
- Continued Use: Your continued use of the Site and our Services after the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates or changes.
- Previous Versions: For your reference, earlier versions of these Terms may be available upon request. However, only the most current version will apply to your use of the Site and Services.
- Acceptance of Terms: If you do not agree with any amended terms, you must cease using the Site and our Services immediately.
11. Governing Law
- Applicable Law: These Terms shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of England and Wales, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
- Jurisdiction: Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms, including any disputes regarding their existence, validity, or termination, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
- Dispute Resolution: You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales for the resolution of any disputes. You also agree to waive any objection to the jurisdiction or venue of such courts.
- International Users: If you are accessing our Site from outside England and Wales, please be aware that any use of the Site may be subject to the laws of your jurisdiction, and you are responsible for complying with those laws.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms or any aspect of our Site and Services, we encourage you to reach out to us. Our team is here to assist you.
DNA Security Integrations Ltd
Birmingham. B17 8EP
[email protected]
We strive to respond to all inquiries promptly. Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate your engagement with our services.