These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the PIPE Ecosystem website and platform operated by The PIPE Company OÜ (UK) Limited ("PIPE", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using our website or platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing the PIPE website or platform, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age, have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms, and agree to be bound by them. These Terms apply to all users, including visitors, registered users, innovation submitters, Associates, and investors.
2. Use of the Website and Platform
You may use our website and platform for lawful purposes only. You must not use the platform to submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information; attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the platform; interfere with the operation of the platform or other users' access to it; or use the platform in any way that infringes the intellectual property rights of PIPE or any third party.
3. Innovation Submissions
By submitting an innovation through the PIPE platform, you confirm that you are authorised to disclose the submitted information on behalf of the relevant institution and researchers; that the submission does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights; and that you understand PIPE's innovation assessment process and IP-safe disclosure framework. You retain ownership of all intellectual property in submitted innovations. PIPE does not acquire any IP rights through the submission process.
4. Confidentiality
PIPE treats all innovation submissions as strictly confidential. We will not disclose any submitted content to third parties without your explicit written consent, except as required by law. By submitting an innovation, you also agree to maintain the confidentiality of any information shared with you by PIPE or other ecosystem participants in the course of assessment or collaboration.
5. Intellectual Property
All content on the PIPE website — including text, graphics, logos, and software — is the property of The PIPE Company OÜ (UK) Limited or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any website content without our express written permission.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The PIPE website and platform are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. Nothing on this website constitutes financial, legal, or investment advice. Any investment in university innovation carries risk, and past performance of ecosystem participants does not guarantee future results.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, PIPE shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform or ecosystem. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount you have paid to PIPE in the twelve months preceding the claim.
8. Investment and Financial Information
Nothing on the PIPE website or platform constitutes an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities or financial instruments. Information about investment opportunities is provided for information purposes only and is directed at sophisticated and professional investors who understand the risks associated with early-stage innovation investment. You should seek independent financial and legal advice before making any investment decision.
9. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including the PIPE gDAO, PIPExchange, and DeSci Launchpad. These links are provided for convenience only. PIPE is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of any third-party website. Visiting linked websites is at your own risk.
10. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the platform following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We will notify registered users of material changes by email.
12. Contact
For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected] or call +44 (0)161 399 4283.