Last Updated: April 15th, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Smart Materials Discovery (the “Website”, “Platform”, or “Service”), operated by Simreka (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a company registered in the Netherlands.
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, including any content, features, tools, and services we offer. By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Website.
Please read these Terms carefully, along with our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to use this Platform. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Smart Materials Discovery platform — including text, articles, research summaries, graphics, images, logos, videos, data, software, and design — is owned by Simreka or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the content for your personal, non-commercial use only. Any other use, including reproduction, distribution, modification, public performance, or commercial exploitation, is strictly prohibited without our prior written consent.
4. User Accounts and Registration (If Applicable)
Certain features may require you to register an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws
- Copy, scrape, reproduce, or distribute any content without authorization
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website
- Post or transmit any content that is defamatory, infringing, obscene, or harassing
- Use the Platform for competitive analysis or to develop a competing service
- Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Platform at our sole discretion if you violate these Terms.
6. User-Generated Content
If you submit any content (comments, feedback, suggestions, etc.), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, modify, reproduce, and display such content for the purpose of operating and improving the Platform.
You are solely responsible for the content you submit and warrant that it does not infringe any third-party rights.
7. Disclaimers and No Warranties
The Platform and all content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. We do not make any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the materials or scientific information
- Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Website
Scientific and technical information on materials discovery is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional advice. Users should conduct their own research and consult qualified experts before making any decisions based on the content.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Simreka and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Platform, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed EUR 100 (one hundred euros).
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Simreka, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your use of the Platform.
10. Third-Party Links and Resources
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of those external sites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update or modify these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the revised Terms on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Simreka regarding your use of the Platform.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]