Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to AfexGenesis™ ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and AfexGenesis™. By accessing, browsing, using, or creating an account on this website and its associated services, you agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety.

2. Use License & Eligibility

2.1 Grant of License

AfexGenesis™ grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use this website and its services in accordance with these Terms. This license is subject to all limitations and restrictions contained herein.

2.2 Age Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use AfexGenesis™. By registering for an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age. We reserve the right to terminate accounts of users who are under 18.

2.3 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use AfexGenesis™ for any of the following purposes:

• Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Transmitting viruses, malware, or any code of destructive nature
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems or accounts
• Interfering with or disrupting the integrity or performance of the website
• Harassing, threatening, defaming, or abusing other users
• Engaging in fraud or any deceptive practices
• Uploading or transmitting unlawful, harmful, or inappropriate content
• Scraping, crawling, or automated access of the website without permission
• Reverse engineering or attempting to discover source code or algorithms
• Attempting to bypass console security measures or input validation

3. User Accounts & Credentials

3.1 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials (email and password). You agree not to share your login information with anyone and to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. AfexGenesis™ is not responsible for unauthorized access to your account due to your failure to protect your credentials.

3.2 Account Information Accuracy

You certify that all information provided during account registration is accurate, complete, and current. You agree to update your account information promptly if any details change. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts with false, misleading, or outdated information.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. You may delete your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us at afexgenesis@gmail.com.

4. Content & User Uploads

4.1 Intellectual Property Rights

You retain all ownership rights to any content you create, upload, or submit to AfexGenesis™. However, by uploading content to our platform, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content as needed to provide our services.

4.2 Client-Side Processing

Content uploaded to our Tools page is processed entirely on your device in your browser. We do not store your files or data on our servers. You maintain complete control and privacy over all files processed through our Tools.

4.3 Content Restrictions

You agree not to upload, transmit, or submit:

• Content that violates intellectual property rights or copyrights
• Illegal content or content promoting illegal activities
• Malicious code, viruses, or harmful files
• Content that is defamatory, obscene, or otherwise harmful
• Content that violates the privacy rights of others

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

We do not warrant that:

• The website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Defects will be corrected
• The website or server are free from viruses or harmful components
• Any results obtained will be accurate or reliable

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event shall AfexGenesis™, its owners, directors, employees, or affiliated parties be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Your total liability regarding the use of AfexGenesis™ shall not exceed the amount you have paid to us, if any, in the six months preceding the claim.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AfexGenesis™ and its owners, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the website or services
• Your breach of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any applicable laws or third-party rights
• Any content you upload, transmit, or submit

8. Third-Party Services

AfexGenesis™ uses Supabase for authentication and data storage. By using our website, you acknowledge that you are also subject to Supabase's terms of service and privacy policies. We are not responsible for their services, policies, or any issues arising from their platform.

As our services expand and we integrate additional tools or services, we will update this section and notify users of any new third-party dependencies.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1 Website Content

All content on AfexGenesis™ (including text, graphics, logos, images, and software) is the property of AfexGenesis™ or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, transmit, modify, or use this content without our express written permission.

9.2 Limited Use

You may display, print, and download content from AfexGenesis™ solely for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you retain all copyright and proprietary notices.

10. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Attempt to access, modify, or interfere with the website or any of its systems
• Use any automated tools, bots, or scripts to access or interact with the website
• Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the website's operation
• Bypass, circumvent, or disable any security features or protections
• Inject malicious code through the console or input fields
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas
• Engage in denial-of-service attacks or similar malicious activities
• Violate these Terms of Service or any applicable laws

11. Monitoring & Enforcement

AfexGenesis™ reserves the right to monitor user activity to:

• Detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized access
• Monitor for security threats and suspicious behavior
• Log console errors and debugging information
• Track page navigation and user engagement
• Ensure compliance with these Terms of Service

We specifically do NOT monitor, track, or have access to files or data processed on our Tools page, as it is 100% client-side.

12. Limitation of Use

AfexGenesis™ is a website for de-extinction science and genetic engineering exploration. We are not a research institution with special data governance requirements. Users understand that this is a privately hosted platform by an individual operator. All data processing, especially through our Tools page, remains under your control on your device.

13. Modifications to Terms

AfexGenesis™ reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting to the website. Your continued use of AfexGenesis™ after modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Terms. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

14. Modifications to Website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of AfexGenesis™ at any time without notice or liability. We will not be liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the website or services.

15. External Links

AfexGenesis™ may contain links to external websites and resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Access to external websites is solely at your own risk. We recommend reviewing the terms and privacy policies of any external websites before use.

16. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to where AfexGenesis™ is hosted and operated, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree that any legal proceeding or dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AfexGenesis™ regarding your use of the website and services. They supersede all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or disputes regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us:

20. Acknowledgment

By using AfexGenesis™, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms and conditions outlined in this Terms of Service agreement. If you do not agree, please do not use this website or its services.