Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”) govern your use of the website ichthyost.info (the “Site”) and all related services provided by ichthyost (the “Company”). By using the Site, you agree to follow and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Site.

The Company reserves the right to change or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes take effect when they are posted on the Site. You should review this page periodically for updates. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

You confirm that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements. If you use the Site on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you confirm that you have authority to act for that entity.

2. Use of Service

The Company provides access to various services through the Site, including, without limitation, information resources and consulting-related materials. You agree to use the Site and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

You agree not to use the Site to:

• violate any applicable laws or regulations;
• harm or attempt to harm other users;
• distribute viruses, malware, or other technologies that may damage the Company or other users;
• gain unauthorized access to the Company’s systems or networks.

The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site at any time if you breach these Terms or if suspension is needed to protect the interests of the Company or other users.

3. User Obligations

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when registering for or using the Site. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential and for all activity that occurs under your account.

You agree to notify the Company immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other security breach. The Company is not liable for loss or damage that results from your failure to meet these obligations.

You also agree not to use the Site to collect personal information from other users without their consent, and not to attempt to bypass any security measures put in place by the Company.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are the property of ichthyost or third parties and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site and its materials only for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on Site materials without the Company’s prior written consent.

All rights not expressly granted in these Terms remain with the Company.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ichthyost is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Site or services, including but not limited to loss of profit, data, or other intangible losses.

The Company is not liable for any losses arising from:

• use of or inability to use the Site;
• access to the Site or its content;
• unauthorized access to your data;
• any act or omission of third parties.

If the Company is found liable for any loss, its liability will be limited to the amount you paid for services during the twelve months immediately before the claim arose.

6. Disclaimers

The Site and all services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

The Company does not warrant that the Site will be available without interruption or error, that defects will be corrected, or that the Site is free of viruses or other harmful components. You use the Site at your own risk.

The Company is not responsible for errors or omissions in Site content and does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information posted on the Site.

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ichthyost, its directors, employees, and agents from any claims, losses, expenses, liabilities, and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from:

• your use of the Site;
• your breach of these Terms;
• your infringement of third-party rights;
• your violation of any applicable laws or regulations.

The Company reserves the right, at its own expense, to participate in the defense of any such claim, and you agree to cooperate with the Company in defending those claims.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict-of-law rules. You agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in California for resolving any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Site.

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

9. Dispute Resolution

All disputes, disagreements, or claims arising from these Terms or use of the Site must first be addressed through good-faith negotiation between the parties. If the parties cannot reach agreement within 30 days, either party may submit the dispute to arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Arbitration will be conducted in California, and the arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding on the parties. Each party bears its own arbitration costs.

10. Termination

The Company may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time without prior notice if you breach these Terms or if suspension is needed to protect the interests of the Company or other users.

After access ends, all rights and licenses granted to you under these Terms terminate immediately. You agree to stop using the Site and to delete any materials obtained from it.

Sections relating to intellectual property, limitation of liability, disclaimers, indemnification, and other provisions that by their nature should survive will remain in effect after these Terms end.

11. Changes to Terms

The Company reserves the right to change these Terms at any time. All changes will be posted on this page with the date of the latest update. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.

You should review this page periodically for changes. If you do not agree with the changes, you must stop using the Site.

Some changes may require your consent, and in those cases you will be notified as appropriate.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or comments about these Terms, please contact us: