Terms and conditions of Citeulike
In the digital age, where online platforms offer a myriad of services and interactions, understanding the terms and conditions governing these services is not just a necessity but a responsibility. At Citeulike, we recognize the importance of clear, transparent, and fair terms and conditions in building a trustworthy relationship with our users. Our terms and conditions are crafted with the utmost consideration for your rights and our obligations, ensuring a harmonious and secure experience on our platform.
This article aims to demystify and elucidate the Terms and Conditions of Citeulike, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework that shapes your interaction with our website and services. From the non-renunciation of rights to the intricacies of service disruptions, intellectual property rights, and contractual obligations, we delve into each aspect with clarity and detail. Our goal is to ensure that as a user, you are well-informed and confident in navigating our platform, fully aware of the mutual respect and responsibility that our terms establish.
General Terms and Conditions
- Non-Renunciation Clause: The Owner’s lack of enforcement of any rights or provisions in these Terms does not imply a relinquishment of such rights or provisions. Any non-enforcement is not to be interpreted as an ongoing or extended waiver of that specific term or any other term.
- Service Disruptions: To maintain optimal service quality, the Owner retains the authority to temporarily halt the Service for upkeep, system enhancements, or other necessary modifications, ensuring users are duly notified.In compliance with legal boundaries, the Owner may opt to pause or cease the Service entirely. Should the Service be discontinued, the Owner pledges to assist Users in securely extracting their Personal Data or information as per relevant laws.Additionally, the Service may be unavailable due to circumstances beyond the Owner’s control, such as unforeseen events (e.g., labor disputes, infrastructure failures, or power outages).
- Restrictions on Service Resale: Users are prohibited from replicating, duplicating, selling, reselling, or exploiting any part of this Website or its Service without the Owner’s explicit prior written consent, obtained either directly or via an authorized reselling program.
- Intellectual Property Rights: Beyond the specific terms outlined, all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, trademarks, patents, and design rights associated with this Website, are the sole property of the Owner or its licensors, protected under relevant laws and international intellectual property agreements.All trademarks, whether nominal or figurative, and other marks, trade names, service marks, wordmarks, illustrations, images, or logos associated with this Website remain the exclusive property of the Owner or its licensors, protected under the same laws and agreements.
- Modifications to Terms: The Owner reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time, with an obligation to inform Users of such changes.These amendments will impact future interactions with the User.Continued use of the Service implies the User’s acceptance of the updated Terms. Users unwilling to comply with these changes should cease using the Service. Non-acceptance of the new Terms may lead to termination of the Agreement.The version of the Terms in effect before the User’s acceptance will govern prior interactions. Users can request previous versions from the Owner.
- Contractual Rights Transfer: The Owner may transfer, assign, novate, or subcontract any or all rights or obligations under these Terms, considering the User’s legitimate interests. Changes to these Terms will be applied accordingly.Users are not permitted to transfer or assign their rights or obligations under these Terms without the Owner’s written consent.
- Communication: All correspondence regarding the use of this Website should be directed using the contact details provided in this document.
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, such invalidity or unenforceability will not affect the remaining provisions, which will continue to be enforceable.
Definitions and Legal Framework
- Website/Application: The platform enabling the Service.
- Agreement: The binding legal relationship between the Owner and the User, governed by these Terms.
- Owner: The individual(s) or entity providing this Website and/or the Service to Users.
- Service: The functionalities offered by this Website as detailed in these Terms.
- Terms: The regulations governing the use of this Website and/or the Service, including related documents or agreements, subject to updates.
- User: Any individual or entity utilizing this Website.