Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 4, 2026

Agreement to Terms: By accessing or using Intellinome, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Intellinome LLC ("Intellinome," "we," "us," or "our") governing your access to and use of the Intellinome platform (the "Service").

By creating an account, uploading content, or using any part of the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy.

2. Description of Service

Intellinome is a research publication platform that enables researchers to:

  • Publish and share unpublished research, rejected papers, and negative results
  • Obtain Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for unpublished work
  • Discover research across 56 scientific domains
  • Access AI-powered research tools and analytics
  • Participate in peer review and community discussions
  • Track citations and research impact

3. Eligibility

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 13 years old to use Intellinome. If you are between 13 and 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction), you may only use the Service with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

3.2 Account Registration

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

3.3 ORCID Authentication

If you authenticate via ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID), you authorize Intellinome to access your ORCID profile information in accordance with ORCID's terms and our Privacy Policy.

4. User Content and Intellectual Property

4.1 Your Content

You retain all intellectual property rights to the research, papers, data, comments, and other content you submit to Intellinome ("User Content"). By uploading User Content, you grant Intellinome a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

  • Host, store, and display your User Content on the platform
  • Distribute and make your User Content accessible to other users (according to your privacy settings)
  • Create DOIs and metadata records for your research
  • Index and enable search and discovery of your content
  • Generate analytics and insights (in aggregate form)
  • Create derivative works necessary to provide the Service (e.g., format conversions, thumbnails)

Important: This license does NOT transfer ownership of your research to Intellinome. You retain full copyright and can publish your work elsewhere.

4.2 Content You Provide

You represent and warrant that:

  • You own or have the necessary rights to all User Content you upload
  • Your User Content does not infringe any third-party rights (copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret)
  • You have obtained all necessary consents, permissions, and ethical approvals for your research
  • Your User Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations

4.3 Intellinome's Intellectual Property

The Service, including its software, algorithms, AI models, design, trademarks, and all proprietary technology, is owned by Intellinome and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works of our platform or algorithms
  • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service
  • Use our AI models, algorithms, or proprietary technology outside of the Service
  • Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

5. Acceptable Use Policy

5.1 Permitted Uses

You may use Intellinome to:

  • Upload and share legitimate research content
  • Discover and access published research
  • Engage in constructive peer review and academic discussions
  • Track citations and research impact
  • Use AI-powered tools for research assistance

5.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

Content Violations

  • Upload fraudulent, fabricated, or plagiarized research
  • Submit content that infringes third-party IP rights
  • Post misleading, deceptive, or false information
  • Share unauthorized confidential information
  • Upload content violating ethical standards

Harmful or Illegal Content

  • Post defamatory, harassing, threatening content
  • Upload malware, viruses, or malicious code
  • Share hate speech, violence, or discrimination
  • Post sexually explicit material
  • Share illegal content

Platform Abuse

  • Scrape, crawl, or systematically download content
  • Use unauthorized automated tools (bots)
  • Attempt unauthorized system access
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Circumvent usage limits

Misuse of Features

  • Manipulate citation counts or scores
  • Submit false reports or abuse moderation
  • Spam users
  • Unauthroized commercial use

6. Subscriptions and Payments

6.1 Subscription Tiers

Intellinome offers multiple subscription tiers:

TierPriceKey Features
Free$0Basic access, limited uploads
Pro$29/monthUnlimited uploads, DOI minting, advanced features
Career Boost$49/monthAll Pro features + priority support, advanced analytics
InstitutionalCustomTeam accounts, SSO, custom integrations

6.2 Billing and Payments

  • Payment Processing: All payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your credit card information.
  • Automatic Renewal: Paid subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing cycle unless you cancel.
  • Price Changes: We may change subscription prices with 30 days' notice. Changes apply at your next renewal.
  • Taxes: Prices do not include applicable taxes, which will be added at checkout.

6.3 Cancellation and Refunds

  • You may cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period
  • No refunds are provided for partial months or unused subscription time
  • Upon cancellation, you retain access to paid features until the end of your billing period
  • We may offer refunds at our discretion for exceptional circumstances

6.4 Free Trial

If we offer a free trial, you will be charged when the trial ends unless you cancel before the trial period expires.

7. Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs)

7.1 DOI Minting

Intellinome provides DOI minting services for unpublished research through our partnership with DataCite. By requesting a DOI, you agree that:

  • The DOI and associated metadata will be permanently registered
  • DOIs cannot be deleted or unpublished once created
  • Your research must meet minimum quality and ethical standards
  • Metadata may be updated, but the DOI will always resolve to your content

7.2 DOI Usage

You agree to:

  • Use DOIs in accordance with DOI Foundation and DataCite policies
  • Not register duplicate DOIs for the same work
  • Maintain accurate metadata for your DOI records
  • Ensure the DOI always resolves to accessible content

8. Content Moderation

8.1 Our Moderation Rights

Intellinome reserves the right to:

  • Review, moderate, or remove any User Content
  • Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
  • Refuse DOI minting for content that doesn't meet our standards
  • Report illegal content to appropriate authorities

8.2 Reporting Violations

If you encounter content that violates these Terms, please report it to moderation@intellinome.ai. We will investigate and take appropriate action.

8.3 Appeals

If your content is removed or your account is suspended, you may appeal the decision by contacting appeals@intellinome.ai within 30 days.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of Intellinome is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Key points:

  • We collect information you provide and usage data
  • We use data to provide and improve the Service
  • We do not sell your personal information
  • You have rights to access, correct, and delete your data
  • We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws

10. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

10.1 Service "As-Is"

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Results obtained from the Service will be accurate or reliable
  • The quality of any content, information, or service will meet your expectations
  • Any errors or defects will be corrected

10.2 Research Content Disclaimer

Intellinome is a platform for sharing research, including unpublished and negative results. We do not:

  • Verify the accuracy or validity of research content
  • Conduct traditional peer review before publication
  • Guarantee the quality or reproducibility of research
  • Endorse any particular research findings or methodologies

Users are responsible for critically evaluating all content and conducting their own due diligence.

10.3 AI-Generated Content

Our AI-powered features (search, recommendations, analysis) may produce inaccurate or incomplete results. You should:

  • Independently verify AI-generated information
  • Not rely solely on AI analysis for critical decisions
  • Understand that AI models may contain biases or errors

10.4 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INTELLINOME SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

Resulting from:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Service
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service
  • Any content obtained from the Service
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

IN NO EVENT SHALL INTELLINOME'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO INTELLINOME IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Intellinome, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your User Content
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

12. Termination

12.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

12.2 Termination by Intellinome

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if you:

  • Violate these Terms or our policies
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Abuse or harm other users
  • Fail to pay subscription fees

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your access to the Service will be immediately revoked
  • Published content with DOIs will remain accessible (for scientific record)
  • Private content may be deleted after 30 days
  • You remain liable for any outstanding fees
  • Sections of these Terms that should survive termination will continue to apply

13. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. When we make significant changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date
  • We will notify you via email (if you have an account)
  • We will display a prominent notice on the Service
  • Changes become effective 30 days after notification

Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14.2 Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court. Arbitration shall be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes individually and waive any right to participate in class action lawsuits or class-wide arbitration.

14.4 Informal Resolution

Before initiating arbitration, you agree to first contact us at legal@intellinome.ai to attempt an informal resolution.

15. Miscellaneous

15.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Intellinome regarding the Service.

15.2 Severability

If any provision is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.

15.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

15.5 No Agency

Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship.

15.6 Force Majeure

Intellinome is not liable for failure to perform due to circumstances beyond reasonable control.

16. Contact Information

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

General Inquiries: hello@intellinome.ai

Legal Questions: legal@intellinome.ai

Support: support@intellinome.ai

Response Time: Within 5 business days.

17. Acknowledgment

By using Intellinome, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

Effective Date: These Terms of Service are effective as of January 4, 2026.

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