These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the website located at https://www.metisventures.com (the “Website”), which is owned and operated by Metis Ventures (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using the Website, you (the “User” or “Visitor”) agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as any other applicable legal notices, policies, and guidelines published by the Company, including but not limited to the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Intellectual Property and Use of Content

All content, materials, and information made available on or through the Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, visual interfaces, logos, designs, photographs, video/audio content, software code, and the overall look and feel of the Website (collectively, the “Content”), are the proprietary assets of the Company or its content providers, and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, and trade dress laws.

Subject to compliance with these Terms, the Company grants the Visitor a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to access and use the Website and its Content solely for informational, non-commercial purposes.

Under no circumstances shall the Visitor:

- Reproduce, copy, distribute, modify, publicly display, create derivative works of, or exploit the Content in any manner without prior written authorization from the Company;

- Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices affixed to the Content.

User Conduct

The Visitor agrees to access and use the Website solely for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Without limitation, the Visitor shall not:

1. a) Upload, post, or transmit any data, content, or material that infringes upon the intellectual property, privacy, or other proprietary rights of any third party;
2. b) Impersonate any individual or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent affiliation with a person or organization;
3. c) Introduce malicious software, code, or files intended to damage, interfere with, or intercept any system, data, or personal information;
4. d) Engage in any activity that could compromise the security, integrity, or functionality of the Website or its underlying systems;
5. e) Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Website;
6. f) Use the Website to engage in or facilitate any unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive conduct.

Any attempt to commit or facilitate the aforementioned prohibited acts constitutes a material breach of these Terms and may result in immediate termination of access.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. The Company expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and title;

- Warranties that the Website will be secure, uninterrupted, or error-free;

- Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the Website or its Content.

The Visitor acknowledges that use of the Website is at their sole risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to the use or inability to use the Website, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, or reputational harm.

Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

If the Visitor is a consumer, disputes arising from or related to these Terms may be brought in the competent court of the Visitor’s place of residence or in the courts of the Netherlands.

If the Visitor is acting on behalf of a legal entity or in a commercial capacity, the courts of Amsterdam, Netherlands shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any such disputes.

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links or references to third-party websites, platforms, or resources. These links are provided solely for convenience and do not imply any endorsement, affiliation, or responsibility on the part of the Company. The Visitor acknowledges and agrees that the Company bears no liability for the availability, accuracy, content, or terms of any third-party websites.

The Visitor is advised to review the terms of use, privacy policies, and practices of any such third-party websites independently.

Modification of Terms

The Company reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to revise, amend, or otherwise modify these Terms at any time. All modifications will become effective upon posting on the Website, and the revised Terms shall indicate the date of the last update.

Continued access to or use of the Website following the posting of such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Severability

In the event that any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact

For any inquiries, questions, or notices relating to these Terms, please contact: contact@metisventures.com.