Terms of Service

Last Updated: 2 June 2026 | Effective Date: 2 June 2026

1. Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the AISCKOP platform, website, and API services (collectively, the "Service") operated by AISCKOP Technologies Ltd ("AISCKOP", "we", "us", or "our"), a company registered in Scotland, United Kingdom.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Definitions

"Platform" means the AISCKOP fermentation intelligence platform, including all software, APIs, databases, and algorithms.
"User Data" means any data, queries, research topics, or information you submit to the Platform.
"Output" means any results, reports, summaries, or data returned to you by the Platform in response to your queries.
"Discovery" means any novel scientific finding, compound, strain, process, or invention identified, validated, or developed using the Platform or Output.
"Commercialisation" means any sale, licensing, manufacture, or revenue-generating use of a Discovery.

3. Access and Use

3.1 Licence Grant

Subject to these Terms, AISCKOP grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Service for your internal research and development purposes during the term of your subscription.

3.2 Restrictions

You may not:

Reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to discover the source code or algorithms underlying the Platform
Resell, sublicense, or distribute access to the Service to third parties without written consent
Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to access the Service except via our documented API
Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable research ethics
Circumvent rate limits, access controls, or security measures

4. Intellectual Property Ownership

4.1 Platform IP

AISCKOP retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Platform, including all software, algorithms, data aggregation methods, documentation, and improvements. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of Platform IP to you.

4.2 Your Data

You retain ownership of your User Data. You grant AISCKOP a limited licence to process your User Data solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

4.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or feature requests you provide to AISCKOP may be used by us without restriction or compensation to you.

5. Discovery Rights and Royalty Obligations

Important: This Section 5 contains material obligations that apply if you make a Discovery using the Platform. Please read it carefully.

5.1 Discovery Notification

If you identify or develop a Discovery using the Platform or Output, you must notify AISCKOP in writing within 30 days of identifying the Discovery. Notification must include a description of the Discovery and how the Platform contributed to its identification or validation.

5.2 Right of First Negotiation

AISCKOP shall have a right of first negotiation to obtain an exclusive or non-exclusive licence to the Discovery, or to partner in its development, for a period of 60 days following notification. If AISCKOP declines to exercise this right, you may proceed with third-party commercialisation subject to Section 5.3.

5.3 Royalty on Commercialisation

If you Commercialize a Discovery that was identified, validated, or developed using the Platform or Output, you agree to pay AISCKOP a royalty of 20% of net revenue derived from such Commercialisation, payable quarterly within 30 days of each quarter-end.

"Net revenue" means gross revenue from Commercialisation less directly attributable costs of goods sold, regulatory approval fees, and patent prosecution costs. You shall maintain accurate records of all revenue and costs and provide AISCKOP with audited financial statements upon reasonable request.

5.4 Patent Rights

If you file a patent application claiming a Discovery made using the Platform, you must:

Name AISCKOP as a contributing party in the patent filings if the Platform's data, analysis, or synthesis materially contributed to the invention
Offer AISCKOP a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to the patented Discovery for internal research and platform improvement purposes
Not assign or exclusively licence the patent to a third party without first offering AISCKOP the opportunity to acquire equivalent rights on commercially reasonable terms

5.5 Platform Improvements

Any improvements to the Platform, algorithms, or data models that you develop based on your use of the Service shall be owned by AISCKOP. You hereby assign all right, title, and interest in such improvements to AISCKOP.

6. Data Processing and Privacy

Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy and Data Processing Agreement. By using the Service, you consent to the practices described in those documents.

7. Payment and Subscription

Fees are charged according to the tier selected at registration (Scout, Process, or Enterprise)
All fees are exclusive of VAT or other applicable taxes
Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled with 30 days' written notice
Late payments may result in suspension of Service access

8. Confidentiality

Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information disclosed during the relationship. This obligation survives termination of these Terms for a period of 5 years.

9. Warranties and Disclaimers

AISCKOP warrants that the Service will function substantially as described in our documentation. However, we do not warrant that:

The Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
Output is scientifically accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose
Any Discovery made using the Platform is novel, patentable, or commercially viable

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, except as expressly stated herein.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AISCKOP's total liability arising out of or relating to these Terms shall not exceed the total amount paid by you to AISCKOP in the 12 months preceding the claim. AISCKOP shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

This limitation does not apply to: (a) IP infringement by AISCKOP, (b) gross negligence or willful misconduct, or (c) your obligations under Section 5 (Discovery Rights).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AISCKOP from any claims arising from:

Your misuse of the Service or violation of these Terms
Your User Data or any Discovery you commercialise
Your infringement of third-party intellectual property rights

12. Term and Termination

These Terms remain in effect until terminated. AISCKOP may suspend or terminate your access immediately for material breach. Upon termination:

Your licence to use the Service ends immediately
You must cease all use of Output for new research
Your obligations under Sections 5, 8, and 11 survive termination
We will retain your data for 90 days, after which it may be deleted

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of Scotland and the United Kingdom. Any dispute shall first be subject to good-faith negotiation, then mediation under CEDR Rules, and finally binding arbitration in Edinburgh, Scotland under the Arbitration (Scotland) Act 2010.

14. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or platform notice at least 30 days before they take effect. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at hello@aisckop.co.uk.

AISCKOP Technologies Ltd
Scotland, United Kingdom
Company Registration: [Pending]