1. Agreement to Terms
These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("Client," "you," or "your") and adcurare ("adcurare," "we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of our AI-powered antibody design services.
By engaging our services, submitting project requests, or executing service agreements, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our services.
2. Services Description
2.1 AI-Powered Antibody Design
adcurare provides computational biology services specializing in:
- De novo antibody design using structural AI algorithms
- In silico antibody maturation and optimization
- Binding affinity prediction and analysis
- Developability and immunogenicity assessment
- Related computational biology consulting services
2.2 Service Delivery
Services are provided through:
- Proprietary AI platform and algorithms
- Expert computational biology consultation
- Detailed technical reports and recommendations
- Ongoing project support and communication
3. Service Agreements and Scope
3.1 Project-Specific Terms
Each project will be governed by a separate Service Agreement that includes:
- Detailed project scope and deliverables
- Timeline and milestones
- Performance criteria and success metrics
- Pricing and payment terms
- Intellectual property arrangements
3.2 Service Modifications
Changes to project scope require written agreement from both parties and may result in adjusted timelines and pricing.
🛡️ Performance Guarantee
Our industry-first performance guarantee means you only pay for designs that meet pre-agreed performance criteria. Specific terms are detailed in individual Service Agreements and include:
- Clear, measurable success criteria
- Validation protocols and methodologies
- Refund or credit procedures for unmet objectives
- Timeline for performance evaluation
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Client IP Rights
You retain all rights to:
- Your original data, targets, and specifications
- Any pre-existing intellectual property you provide
- Antibody designs and sequences we create for your project (upon full payment)
- Results and reports generated specifically for your project
4.2 adcurare IP Rights
adcurare retains all rights to:
- Our proprietary algorithms, software, and methodologies
- General knowledge and experience gained
- Aggregated, anonymized insights for platform improvement
- Our trademarks, trade names, and branding
4.3 Confidential Information
Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding:
- All project-related information and data
- Proprietary methodologies and trade secrets
- Business terms and commercial arrangements
- Any information marked as confidential
5. Payment Terms
5.1 Pricing and Invoicing
Payment terms are specified in individual Service Agreements and typically include:
- Project-based pricing with defined milestones
- Net 30 payment terms unless otherwise specified
- Additional charges for scope changes or expedited delivery
- Performance guarantee provisions
5.2 Late Payments
Late payments may incur interest charges and may result in suspension of services until account is current.
6. Warranties and Disclaimers
6.1 Service Warranties
We warrant that:
- Services will be performed with professional skill and care
- We have the necessary expertise and resources
- Our work will conform to agreed specifications
- We will maintain appropriate confidentiality measures
6.2 Disclaimers
Except as specifically warranted, our services are provided "as is." We disclaim all other warranties, including but not limited to:
- Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness
- Guarantees of regulatory approval or commercial success
- Warranties regarding third-party IP rights
- Guarantees of specific experimental outcomes
7. Limitation of Liability
7.1 Liability Limits
Our total liability for any project will not exceed the total fees paid for that specific project. This limitation applies to all claims, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
7.2 Excluded Damages
We will not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Lost profits or business opportunities
- Costs of substitute services or products
- Damages arising from third-party claims
7.3 Regulatory and Clinical Considerations
Our services are computational in nature. We are not responsible for:
- Regulatory compliance or approval processes
- Clinical trial outcomes or patient safety
- Manufacturing or production challenges
- Patent freedom-to-operate beyond initial analysis