Terms of Service

1. Definitions

In these Terms of Service, the following definitions apply:

• "Valeron Labs", "we", "us", or "our" refers to Valeron Labs, an AI research laboratory operated under Hexa.
• "Website" refers to valeronlabs.ai and all its subdomains.
• "Services" refers to all services, content, and features provided through our Website.
• "User", "you", or "your" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using our Services.
• "Content" refers to all text, images, data, research materials, and other information on our Website.
• "Research Materials" refers to any publications, datasets, models, or technical documentation made available by Valeron Labs.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our Website and Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. We will provide notice of significant changes through our Website.

3. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

• Be at least 16 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• Not be prohibited from using our Services under applicable law

If you are using our Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

4. Description of Services

Valeron Labs is an AI research laboratory focused on advancing conversational intelligence and large language models. Our Services include:

• Information about our research activities and publications
• Contact forms for research collaboration inquiries
• Career opportunities information
• Access to publicly available research materials (subject to applicable licenses)

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our Services at any time without prior notice.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All Content on our Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, research publications, and software, is the property of Valeron Labs or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• Modification or copying of Content (except as permitted by law)
• Commercial use without written authorization
• Reverse engineering of any software
• Removal of copyright or proprietary notices

5.3 Research Materials

Any Research Materials made publicly available may be subject to specific licenses (e.g., Creative Commons, Apache 2.0, MIT). Please refer to the license accompanying each material for permitted uses.

6. User Conduct

When using our Services, you agree NOT to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights of Valeron Labs or third parties
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Services
• Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful data
• Engage in automated data collection (scraping) without permission
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Use our Services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose
• Submit false or misleading information

7. Research Collaboration

If you engage with Valeron Labs for research collaboration:

7.1 Inquiries

Submitting a collaboration inquiry does not create any binding obligation on either party. All collaboration arrangements require separate written agreements.

7.2 Confidentiality

Any confidential information shared during collaboration discussions must be handled according to applicable confidentiality agreements.

7.3 Intellectual Property

Ownership of intellectual property arising from collaborations will be determined by separate collaboration agreements. These Terms do not transfer any IP rights.

8. Data Processing and Privacy

Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our Services, you consent to the collection and processing of your data as described in our Privacy Policy, in compliance with GDPR and applicable data protection laws.

9. Confidentiality

Any non-public information you receive from Valeron Labs through our Services or communications is confidential. You agree to:

• Keep such information confidential
• Not disclose it to third parties without our written consent
• Use it only for the purposes for which it was provided

This obligation does not apply to information that becomes publicly available through no fault of yours or is independently developed by you.

10. Disclaimers

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including:

• Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties regarding the accuracy or completeness of Content
• Warranties that our Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties regarding any third-party content or links

Research Disclaimer

Information about our research is provided for informational purposes only. Research findings are subject to change and should not be relied upon as professional or scientific advice without independent verification.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• Valeron Labs shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall not exceed €100
• We shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of or reliance on our Content or Research Materials

These limitations apply even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for certain damages, so some of the above may not apply to you.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Valeron Labs, Hexa, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of our Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of any applicable laws

13. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: natural disasters, acts of government, war, terrorism, pandemic, strikes, power outages, or internet service failures.

14. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Your interactions with third-party services are governed by their respective terms.

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use our Services ceases immediately. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property provisions, disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Paris, France.

17. Dispute Resolution

Before initiating any legal proceedings, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes informally by contacting us at legal@valeronlabs.ai. We will attempt to resolve the dispute within 30 days.

If informal resolution fails, either party may proceed with formal dispute resolution in accordance with applicable law. For EU consumers, you may also have access to the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

18. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if modification is not possible, severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

19. Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Valeron Labs.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published on our Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Valeron Labs regarding your use of our Services. These Terms supersede any prior agreements or communications.

21. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction, including in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

22. Contact Information

For any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

You can also reach us through our contact page.