Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using R2C.Ai ("the Platform"), you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms of Service as well as the Platform's Privacy Policy and other applicable policies governing the use of the Platform. You further agree to any role-specific agreements including the Researcher Agreement or Industry User Agreement as applicable to your account type.

Users are required to explicitly accept these Terms, the Privacy Policy, and the Intellectual Property Policy during onboarding.

2. Platform Description and Role

R2C.Ai is an AI-powered platform that facilitates discovery, evaluation, and engagement between researchers and industry partners. The Platform provides tools for uploading research, AI-powered analysis, and confidential matchmaking between researchers and industry users.

Important: R2C.Ai facilitates discovery and initial engagement only. The Platform does not act as a broker, agent, or contracting party in licensing, assignment, or commercialization agreements unless explicitly stated in writing. R2C.Ai is not a party to research commercialization transactions.

3. User Accounts

You must create an account to access certain features. You are responsible for:

Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
All activities under your account
Ensuring that information provided during registration, including institutional affiliation or organizational identity, is accurate and up to date
Updating your account information if circumstances change

Users must provide accurate institutional affiliation or organizational identity during registration. Misrepresentation of institutional affiliation may result in account suspension.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 Ownership Clarification

All intellectual property rights remain with the original legal owner. Uploading research content to the Platform does not transfer, assign, or modify ownership rights. R2C.Ai makes no claim to intellectual property rights in user-uploaded content.

4.2 Limited Platform License

By uploading research content, you grant R2C.Ai a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license solely for the purpose of storing, analyzing, and displaying approved metadata or summaries required to operate the Platform. This license does not include rights to commercialize, sublicense, or use your research for any purpose beyond platform operations.

4.3 No Implied Rights

Use of the Platform does not create any implied license, assignment, ownership, or commercialization rights unless explicitly granted through a separate written agreement. No license is granted to any third party except as required by this license and the controlled disclosure workflow.

4.4 Platform Content

AI-generated analyses, scores, classifications, and recommendations are provided as informational tools and do not constitute professional advice. Platform content remains the property of R2C.Ai but is provided only for informational use.

5. AI Processing and AI Disclaimer

Research content may be processed by AI systems to generate summaries, classifications, and research readiness insights. You acknowledge and agree that:

AI-generated analyses are provided for informational purposes only
AI outputs should not be interpreted as legal, technical, or commercial advice
AI processing does not determine inventorship, patentability, ownership, or regulatory compliance
AI outputs do not affect intellectual property ownership or rights
AI classifications and readiness indicators are assistive tools, not binding determinations

You should conduct independent evaluation, technical analysis, and legal review before making commercialization or investment decisions based on Platform content or AI-generated outputs.

6. Research Disclosure Model

The Platform operates on a controlled disclosure model designed to protect researcher confidentiality while enabling industry evaluation. You acknowledge and agree to the following:

6.1 Abstract-First Visibility

By default, only abstracts and limited, non-confidential metadata are visible to industry users. Full research details are not disclosed without your explicit approval.

6.2 Confidential Research Disclosure

Detailed research information, including documents, datasets, code, prototypes, or other sensitive materials, may be shared only after:

You expressly approve the disclosure request
The relevant parties complete a valid confidentiality agreement (NDA or equivalent)
All required platform-controlled disclosure procedures are completed

6.3 Nondisclosure Agreements

You understand that before accessing confidential research materials, industry partners must execute a valid Non-Disclosure Agreement. R2C.Ai facilitates but does not negotiate or execute such agreements on your behalf.

7. Industry User Access Restrictions

Industry users are restricted in how they may interact with research information depending on whether a confidentiality agreement has been executed.

7.1 Before NDA Execution

Before a confidentiality agreement is executed, industry users may:

View abstracts and metadata
Search and filter research listings
Express interest in studies
Request meetings or further information

7.2 Prohibited Before NDA Execution

Before a confidentiality agreement is executed, industry users may NOT:

Access full research materials or documents
Download or reuse research content
Use research information for commercial purposes or analysis
Share research details with third parties
File intellectual property based on disclosed research

8. Commercialization Terms

Any licensing, assignment, joint development, or commercialization of research occurs through separate agreements between the relevant parties and is entirely outside the Platform.

R2C.Ai does not negotiate commercial terms or licensing rates
R2C.Ai is not responsible for enforcing commercialization agreements
R2C.Ai does not validate patent claims, commercialization feasibility, or market readiness
All commercial negotiations and agreements occur directly between parties, not through R2C.Ai

9. Due Diligence Responsibility

Industry partners are solely responsible for conducting their own technical, legal, and commercial due diligence before entering into any licensing or commercialization agreements. This includes:

Independent technical evaluation of research
Patent search and freedom-to-operate analysis
Regulatory compliance assessment
Market viability analysis
IP ownership verification

R2C.Ai provides informational tools and research summaries but does not conduct due diligence on your behalf.

10. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Upload content you do not have rights to share
Attempt to reverse-engineer or extract other users' research
Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose
Interfere with the Platform's operation or security
Misrepresent your identity or institutional affiliation
Misuse confidential research information obtained through the Platform
Attempt to circumvent platform disclosure controls or access restrictions
Contact researchers outside approved platform channels to bypass confidentiality protections
File intellectual property claims or applications based on disclosed research without authorization
Use research content for commercial purposes without proper agreements and disclosures
Share confidential research with unauthorized third parties

11. Platform Monitoring and Enforcement

R2C.Ai may monitor platform activity to detect misuse, unauthorized access, or violations of platform policies. Monitoring may include:

Tracking access to research materials and disclosure events
Detecting unauthorized attempts to access confidential information
Monitoring for violations of disclosure rules or confidentiality procedures
Auditing activity for compliance with platform policies

Violations of platform policies or these Terms may result in account suspension, termination, or legal action.

12. Post-Transfer Responsibility

Once intellectual property rights are licensed or transferred through a separate agreement between parties, responsibility for implementation, commercialization, regulatory compliance, and all subsequent commercial activities rests solely with the contracting parties. R2C.Ai has no responsibility for ongoing development, commercialization success, or regulatory outcomes.

13. Limitation of Liability

The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. R2C.Ai is not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Platform, including but not limited to:

Loss of data or research content
Missed commercial opportunities
Reliance on AI-generated analyses or classifications
Accuracy or completeness of research content
Intellectual property disputes or third-party IP claims
Commercialization outcomes or success
Regulatory approvals or compliance matters
Any agreements executed between users outside the Platform

R2C.Ai disclaims all implied warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

14. Account Suspension and Enforcement

We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice or liability, for:

Misuse of confidential research information
Violation of platform disclosure rules or access restrictions
Unauthorized attempts to commercialize research
Violation of applicable law or regulation
Circumventing platform security or access controls
Contacting users outside approved platform channels to bypass protections
Any other material violation of these Terms

You may delete your account at any time through the Settings page; however, your responsibility for confidential information accessed before deletion continues.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. Material changes will be notified to users via email or prominent notice on the Platform.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes, claims, or proceedings arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate courts in India. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waive any objections to venue.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at contact.r2c.ai@gmail.com.