Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

Our Privacy Policy also governs your use of the Service and explains how we collect, safeguard, and disclose information that results from your use of our web pages. Please read it carefully.

2. Description of Service

ApexLounge provides mycological research services, educational programs, consulting, and information sharing through our website. Our services include but are not limited to:

• Research collaboration and partnership opportunities
• Educational workshops, courses, and training programs
• Scientific consulting and advisory services
• Publication of research findings and educational materials
• Access to fungal culture collections and research facilities
• Online resources, databases, and educational content

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

Some features of our Service may require you to create an account or provide personal information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.2 Account Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service for lawful purposes only. You agree to use the Service in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You may not use our Service:

• For any unlawful purpose or to solicit others to act unlawfully
• To violate any international, federal, provincial, or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances
• To infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others
• To harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate
• To submit false or misleading information
• To upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code
• To collect or track the personal information of others
• To spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape
• For any obscene or immoral purpose
• To interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of ApexLounge and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used without our prior written consent.

5.2 User Content

By submitting content to us (including research proposals, communications, and feedback), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for the purposes of providing our services.

5.3 Research and Publications

Any research conducted in collaboration with ApexLounge will be subject to separate research agreements that specify intellectual property rights, publication rights, and data sharing arrangements.

6. Research Collaboration Terms

6.1 Research Agreements

Research collaborations are subject to separate written agreements that detail the scope of work, responsibilities, intellectual property rights, and publication arrangements.

6.2 Data Sharing

Research data sharing will be governed by appropriate data sharing agreements that comply with ethical guidelines, privacy laws, and institutional requirements.

6.3 Publication and Attribution

Publications resulting from collaborative research must follow established academic standards for authorship and acknowledgment as specified in research agreements.

7. Educational Services

7.1 Course Enrollment

Enrollment in educational programs is subject to availability and qualification requirements. We reserve the right to refuse enrollment or terminate participation based on academic or behavioral standards.

7.2 Payment and Refunds

Payment terms for educational services will be specified in separate enrollment agreements. Refund policies vary by program and will be clearly communicated at the time of enrollment.

7.3 Certification and Credits

Certificates and academic credits are awarded based on successful completion of program requirements as determined by our faculty and academic standards.

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Czech Republic data protection legislation.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind.

9.2 Information Accuracy

While we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of information on our website, we cannot guarantee that all information is current, complete, or error-free. Research findings and scientific information are subject to ongoing validation and peer review.

9.3 Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.

9.4 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ApexLounge shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ApexLounge and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees).

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of the Terms.

If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Service or contact us to request account deletion.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the Czech Republic, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

12.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Prague, Czech Republic.

12.3 Alternative Dispute Resolution

Before resorting to formal legal proceedings, we encourage resolution through direct negotiation or mediation through recognized alternative dispute resolution services.

13. Force Majeure

ApexLounge shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, labor disputes, or government actions.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between us regarding our Service.

15. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: