1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Patent 1024's services, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Service Description
Patent 1024 provides data analytics services focused on patent information from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Our platform includes:
- Interactive patent data visualization and analysis tools
- Database access for patent research and intelligence
- Export capabilities for charts, reports, and data
- Collaboration features for team-based analysis
3. User Accounts
To access certain features of our service, you must register for an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
- Maintain the security of your password and account
- Immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
- Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
4. Subscription and Payment Terms
Our service operates on a subscription basis with the following terms:
- All subscriptions include a 7-day free trial period
- Payment is processed through Stripe, our secure payment provider
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the renewal date
- Refunds are provided within 30 days of initial subscription purchase
- Enterprise pricing is available upon request and subject to custom agreements
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to use the service to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
- Transmit any harmful, offensive, or illegal content
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
- Use automated systems to access the service without permission
- Resell or redistribute our services without authorization
6. Data and Intellectual Property
Regarding data and intellectual property rights:
- USPTO data remains in the public domain and is not owned by Patent 1024
- Our platform, software, and proprietary analytics tools are owned by Patent 1024
- You retain ownership of any original analysis or reports you create
- You grant us a limited license to process your data to provide our services
- We may use aggregated, anonymized usage data to improve our services
7. Service Availability
We strive to provide reliable service but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue services with reasonable notice
- Perform maintenance that may temporarily affect service availability
- Limit usage to prevent abuse or ensure fair access for all users
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- Patent 1024 shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you in the past 12 months
- We provide the service "as is" without warranties of any kind
- You use the service at your own risk
9. Termination
Either party may terminate this agreement:
- You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings
- We may terminate your account for violation of these terms
- Upon termination, you will lose access to the service and any stored data
- Certain provisions of this agreement will survive termination
10. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from this agreement shall be resolved through:
- Initial good faith negotiation between the parties
- Binding arbitration if negotiation fails
- Governing law shall be the laws of the jurisdiction where Patent 1024 is incorporated
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through our service. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
12. Data Disclaimer
All data presented on this platform are collected from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). We do not add any new data in addition to the USPTO's original data.
Please note that some recent data collection may fall behind the USPTO's recent updates. For purposes of accuracy and specific detailed information, always refer to the USPTO's original data sources.
Data Analysis and AI-Generated Labels: We analyze existing data and identify connections within the dataset. Additionally, we enhance certain records with descriptive labels such as gender or ethnicity classifications. These labels are generated using artificial intelligence and are not 100% accurate. Please use these AI-generated labels with caution and consider them most reliable for statistical analysis rather than for determining specific individual characteristics.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these terms of service, please contact us at:
Email: support@patent1024.com
Address: Patent 1024, LLC
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