Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: 27th February 2024

Site Covered: https://www.newtonianinnovator.com

THE AGREEMENT: Your use of the website and services available at https://www.newtonianinnovator.com (referred to as the “Website”) constitutes your acceptance and agreement to adhere to the Terms & Conditions outlined herein. These Terms & Conditions extend to all webpages within the Website and encompass any services offered through or on the Website (“Services”). All sections and subsections of these Terms & Conditions are explicitly included by reference.

DEFINITIONS

1. “Agreement” refers to this Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy and other documents provided to you by the Website; 
2. “We”, “us” and “our” are references to NEWTONIAN INNOVATOR;
3. “Service” or “Services” refers to any service shown below, which we may offer from our Website.
4. “User”, “You”, “Your” and “Customer” refers to the person who is accessing for taking any service from us. User shall include the company, partnership, sole trader, person, body corporate or association taking services of this Website;
5. ”Website” shall mean and include https://www.newtonianinnovator.com and any successor Website of the Company or any of its affiliates;
6. “Communication” shall mean and include any text or images, either on the website or in other forms (emails, etc.) which are intended, directly or indirectly, to sell products.
7. Parties: Collectively, the parties to this Agreement (We and You) will be referred to as Parties
   
   ASSENT & ACCEPTANCE

By utilizing the website and accessing the services provided at https://www.newtonianinnovator.com (referred to as the “Website”), you acknowledge and consent to comply with the Terms & Conditions presented here. These Terms & Conditions are applicable to all pages hosted on the Website and pertain to any services provided via or on the Website (“Services”). Every component and subdivision of these Terms & Conditions is explicitly incorporated by reference.”

SERVICE

NewtonianInnovator.com is a platform dedicated to showcasing the inspiring stories of scientific trailblazers and their groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped the world we live in today. Our mission is to bring forth the narratives of renowned scientists and their remarkable contributions to science and humanity.

At Newtonian Innovator, we believe in celebrating the journey of scientific exploration and discovery. From renowned scientific figures to the rising stars of the academic world, we aim to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs, offering our readers a glimpse into the intricate world of scientific progress.

AGE RESTRICTION

To access this Website or any of its Services, you must be at least 18 (Eighteen) years of age. By using this Website, you affirm and warrant that you meet the age requirement of at least 18 years and possess the legal capacity to consent to this Agreement. Any misrepresentation of your age is not our responsibility, and we assume no liability for it.

CONTENT TIMESTAMPING

Newtonian Innovator offers a Digital Timestamping service for scientific articles and thought processes featured on the Website. This service uses a third-party provider, WordProof, to timestamp the date of publication. This Timestamp combines mathematical algorithms with blockchain technology to protect the work of our featured Rising Stars and the content of the website. The information will be placed on the EOS Blockchain.

The timestamp serves as an additional layer of protection for researchers’ work, providing evidence of the date an article, interview and/or thought processes that led to their published works, and was featured in the Rising Stars section the Website. Newtonian Innovator makes no claims that the timestamp determines priority or ownership of scientific ideas in dispute and does not replace or supersede an official DOI.

While the timestamp, as recorded on the blockchain, can potentially be used as legal evidence in disputes, Newtonian Innovator will not be held responsible, part of a lawsuit, or involved in any capacity beyond providing access to the link on the Blockchain. It is intended as a reference point for the featured content and users should understand that engaging with this service does not necessitate Newtonian Innovator’s involvement in potential future disputes or litigations.

The Website may also use Digital TimeStamps to protect its own staff articles, guest articles, website content, images, audio, or video.

RISING STARS SECTION

The Rising Stars section of Newtonian Innovator is invite-only and showcases emerging researchers and their scientific contributions. To be eligible for this section, the featured researcher must have been at least previously published in a peer-reviewed journal. Newtonian Innovator retains the right to deny any submission for this section.

CONJECTURE IN CONTENT

Content featured on Newtonian Innovator may include scientific theories, hypotheses, and thought processes that may contain a degree of conjecture or speculation.

Users should exercise critical thinking and consider the speculative nature of some content when interpreting information featured on the Website.

GENERAL CONDITION

• The information provided by us may not be entirely accurate, comprehensive, valid, or up-to-date, and we cannot assure its dependability.
• We retain the right to make substantial revisions to these terms and conditions periodically, and we may notify you of such modifications through conspicuous posting or email communication.
• You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to use the website exclusively for your personal, private, and non-commercial purposes related to the Service, subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement that pertain to the Service.
• The information presented on this website is of a general nature. It should not be interpreted as advice and should not be relied upon as such.
  
  ADVERTISING

Advertising on Newtonian Innovator is handled by a third-party provider, ElizabethAlexandra.com. The Company is not responsible for the content of advertisements displayed on the Website.

The third-party provider may contact potential Rising Stars and offer promotional services in an effort to feature them on Newtonian Innovator. Any agreements or fees related to such services are independent of the Website.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

You acknowledge and consent that NEWTONIAN INNOVATOR is the exclusive proprietor of the Website and all Services provided, including all intellectual property rights such as copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and other confidential information (“Our IP”). Furthermore, you recognize that you will not employ Our IP for any illegal or infringing purposes and that you will not duplicate or disseminate Our IP in any form, be it electronic or otherwise, which includes the registration of new trademarks, trade names, service marks, or Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), without obtaining our explicit written consent.

1. a) To deliver the Website and Services to you, you provide us with a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to copy, display, utilize, broadcast, transmit, and produce derivative works from any content you post, upload, or make accessible on the Website (“Your Content”). We do not assert any additional proprietary rights in Your Content.
2. b) If you suspect that your intellectual property rights have been violated or infringed upon by any material or media posted by another user of our Services, please get in touch with us to report the matter.

We maintain the right to pursue any requisite legal actions against any unauthorized usage or infringement of Our IP.

ACCEPTABLE USE

You acknowledge and agree not to utilize the Website or Services for any illegal purpose or any purpose prohibited under this clause. You further agree not to employ the Website or Services in any manner that may harm the Website, Services, or overall business of NEWTONIAN INNOVATOR.

1. You further agree not to use the Website or Services:
2. To harass, abuse, or threaten others or otherwise violate any person’s legal rights;
3. To violate any of our intellectual property rights or any third party;
4. To upload or otherwise disseminate any computer viruses or other software that may damage the property of another
5. To perpetrate any fraud;
6. To engage in or create any unlawful gambling, sweepstakes, or pyramid scheme;
7. To publish or distribute any obscene or defamatory material;
8. To publish or distribute any material that incites violence, hate, or discrimination towards any group;
9. To unlawfully gather information about others.
   
   ASSUMPTION OF RISK

You comprehend and recognize that the Website and Services are exclusively designed for communication purposes. You consent that any data shared on our Website is not meant to serve as medical advice, financial counsel, or legal guidance, and that no fiduciary connection has been formed between you and us. Furthermore, you concur that any acquisitions made by you through the Website are undertaken at your own discretion. We relinquish any responsibility or liability for any guidance or information presented on the Website.

REVERSE ENGINEERING & SECURITY

You expressly agree not to engage in any of the following activities:
a) Reverse engineer or attempt to reverse engineer or disassemble any software or code from or related to the Website or Services;
b) Breach the security of the Website or Services through any unauthorized access, circumvention of security tools or encryption, data mining, or interference with any host, user, or network.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold us and our affiliates (if applicable) harmless from any and all legal claims and demands, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from or related to your misuse or use of the Website or Services, your actions or conduct, or any breach of this Agreement. You acknowledge and agree that we may choose its legal counsel and participate in its defense if it so desires.

EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY

We are not presenting you with a business opportunity.

Before entering any agreement, please use caution and seek the advice of your professional advisors, such as your attorney and your accountant.

Success in any endeavor is based on many factors individual to you. We do not know your educational background, your skills, your prior experience, or the time you can and will devote to the endeavor.

There are risks inherent to any endeavors that are not suitable for everyone. If you use capital, only “risk” capital should be used.

There is no guarantee that you will earn any money using any of the information presented by us. Many factors will be important in determining your actual results and no guarantees are made that you will achieve results similar to ours or anybody else’s. No guarantee is made that you will achieve any result at all from the ideas in our material.

We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, validity, or timeliness of any information provided on the Website by us or any third parties, and we are not responsible for any materials posted by us or any third party. Therefore, you should exercise caution and use your judgment and common sense when evaluating any prospective methods, offers, or information provided on the Website.

We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or any other type of loss or damage suffered by you as a result of using the https://www.newtonianinnovator.com website, including loss of data or information, financial or physical loss or damage.

In no event shall NEWTONIAN INNOVATOR, its owner, directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be responsible for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, revenue, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising from:

(i) Your access to or use of the Service;

(ii) Any conduct or content of any third party on the Service;

(iii) Any content obtained from the Service; or

(iv) Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence) or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose.

AFFILIATE MARKETING

The website and its services may participate in affiliate marketing, which entails earning a commission or a percentage of sales for goods or services purchased through the website. The website may also receive compensation for advertising and sponsorships from commercial businesses or other forms of advertising. Please note that the website may receive a commission if you click on links and make purchases, but this will not influence their reviews and comparisons. Their goal is to remain impartial and fair in order to assist you in making the best decision for yourself.

SPAM POLICY

Using the Website or any of our Services for illegal spam activities, such as collecting email addresses and personal information from others or sending mass commercial emails, is strictly prohibited.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS & CONTENT

From time to time, we may provide links to third-party websites or services. However, you acknowledge and agree that we shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage that may result from your use of any third-party services linked to Our Website.

MODIFICATION & VARIATION

We reserve the right to make changes to this Agreement at any time, without prior notice to you. By using the Website or Services, you agree that any modifications made to this Agreement are effective immediately upon being posted on the Website. These modifications will supersede any prior versions of the Agreement, unless otherwise specified or incorporated into the latest version.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement represents the complete agreement between the Parties with respect to the use of this Website. It supersedes and takes the place of all previous or concurrent written or oral agreements or understandings concerning the use of this Website.

SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

It may be necessary for us to temporarily suspend your access to the Website to perform maintenance or emergency services, either on a scheduled or unscheduled basis. You acknowledge and agree that your access to the Website may be impacted by unexpected or unscheduled periods of downtime, for any reason. However, we shall not be held responsible for any damages or losses incurred as a result of such downtime.

TERM, TERMINATION & SUSPENSION

We reserve the right to terminate this Agreement with you at any time, with or without cause. Such termination may occur if you violate any of the terms outlined herein, fail to comply with legal obligations, infringe on the intellectual property rights of us or a third party, or distribute illegal material. In the event that you have registered for an account with us, you may terminate this Agreement at any time by contacting us and requesting termination. Any provisions that would reasonably be expected to survive termination shall remain in full force and effect upon termination of this Agreement.

NO WARRANTIES

You acknowledge and agree that you assume all risks associated with using the Website and Services and that any Services provided by Us are provided on an “As Is” basis. We explicitly disclaim all express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and the implied warranty of merchantability. We do not guarantee that the Website or Services will meet your requirements or be free from interruptions, errors, or security breaches. Additionally, we do not warrant the reliability or accuracy of any information on the Website or obtained through the Services. You understand and agree that any damage or loss that may occur to you or your computer system as a result of using the Website or Services is your sole responsibility, and we are not responsible for such damage or loss.

LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we assume no liability for any damages that may result from your use of the Website or Services. This section applies to all claims made by you, including but not limited to lost profits or revenues, punitive damages, consequential damages, negligence, strict liability, fraud, or any other tort.

GENERAL PROVISIONS:

a) JURISDICTION, VENUE & CHOICE OF LAW: The terms herein will be governed by and construed under the laws of the United States of America and the State of New Jersey without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. The Courts of the State of New Jersey shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from the use of the Website.
b) ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement, or the rights granted hereunder, may not be assigned, sold, leased, or otherwise transferred in whole or part by you. Should this Agreement, or the rights granted hereunder, be assigned, sold, leased, or otherwise transferred by us, the rights and liabilities of the NEWTONIAN INNOVATOR will bind and inure to any assignees, administrators, successors, and executors.
c) SEVERABILITY: If any part or sub-part of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of law or competent arbitrator, the remaining parts and sub-parts will be enforced to the maximum extent possible. In such a condition, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force.
d) NO WAIVER: If we fail to enforce any provision of this Agreement, this shall not constitute a waiver of any future enforcement of that provision or any other provision. Waiver of any part or sub-part of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any other part or sub-part.
e) HEADINGS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY: Headings of parts and sub-parts under this Agreement are for convenience and organization, only. Headings shall not affect the meaning of any provisions of this Agreement.
f) NO AGENCY, PARTNERSHIP, OR JOINT VENTURE: No agency, partnership, or joint venture has been created between the Parties as a result of this Agreement. No Party has any authority to bind the other to third parties.
g) FORCE MAJEURE: We are not liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of civil authorities, acts of military authorities, riots, embargoes, acts of nature, and natural disasters, and other acts which may be due to unforeseen circumstances.
h) ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PERMITTED: Electronic communications are permitted to both Parties under this Agreement, including e-mail or fax. For any questions or concerns, please email us at the following address: info@newtonianinnovator.com.