Terms of Service

Last updated: 24 May, 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using LabFluent ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service apply to all users of the service, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and contributors of content.

2. Description of Service

LabFluent is a laboratory information management system (LIMS) that provides equipment scheduling, management, analytics, and collaboration tools for research laboratories and academic institutions.

We offer both free and paid service tiers, each with different features and limitations as described on our pricing page.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you must register for 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 provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

You are responsible for safeguarding the password and for all activities that happen under your account.

4. Data Storage and Privacy

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard measures to protect your information. Your data is stored on secure servers and encrypted in transit.

You retain ownership of all data you input into the Service. We do not sell, share, or use your data for any purpose other than providing the Service to you.

We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR.

You may export your data at any time by contacting us. Upon account termination, all data connected with your account will be deleted immediately.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others
  • Distribute spam, malware, or other harmful content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or other users' accounts
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Use the Service for any unlawful or fraudulent purpose

We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these acceptable use guidelines.

6. Payment Terms

For paid service tiers, payment is due in advance on a monthly or annual basis as selected. All fees are non-refundable except as required by applicable law.

We reserve the right to change our pricing at any time. Price changes will be communicated with at least 30 days' notice for existing subscribers.

Failure to pay fees may result in suspension or termination of your account.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of LabFluent and its licensors.

You retain ownership of any content you create or upload to the Service. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to use your content solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of the Service without our express written permission.

8. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee 100% uptime. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

We will provide advance notice of scheduled maintenance when possible and work to minimize service disruptions.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, LabFluent shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or relating to the Service shall not exceed the amount paid by you to LabFluent in the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us. We may terminate or suspend your account immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Service.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately, and we will delete your data in accordance with our data retention policies.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. For users in the European Union, applicable EU laws and regulations shall also apply where they provide greater protection.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by email or through the Service interface.

Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: hello@getlabfluent.com