Terms and Conditions

1.1. Welcome to Synthyra

Welcome to Synthyra, a platform for protein engineering research and development. We provide AI-powered tools for generating and analyzing protein sequences to advance scientific discovery and innovation.

1.2. Binding Agreement

By accessing the website (synthyra.com), creating an account, or using the Services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

1.3. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

2.1. Account Registration

To create an account, you must be a human individual at least 13 years of age. You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account information updated.

2.2. Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account credentials. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether authorized or not.

2.3. Account Termination

By User: You may close your account at any time through your account settings.

By Synthyra: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for violations of these terms, illegal activities, or prolonged inactivity.

3.1. Synthyra's Ownership

Synthyra owns the Platform, the underlying protein language models, the website, and all associated branding and content (excluding User Outputs). All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved by Synthyra.

3.2. User Ownership of Outputs

You retain full ownership of the novel protein sequences and other data you generate using the Service ("Outputs"). These Outputs are your property and you have the right to use them as you see fit, subject to these terms.

3.3. Mandatory Attribution

Requirement to Credit: If any Output (or a derivative of an Output) contributes to a publication (e.g., scientific paper, preprint, poster), patent application, or a marketed product/service, you must provide proper attribution to Synthyra.

Form of Attribution: Recommended citation format: "Protein sequences were generated using the Synthyra platform (synthyra.com)"

4.1. Intended Purpose

The Service is intended for research, development, and innovation in protein engineering. All use must be lawful and ethical.

4.2. Prohibited Conduct (The "Harm Clause")

Absolute Restriction: You are strictly prohibited from using the Service to design, generate, optimize, validate, or test any biological agent, protein, or molecule intended for, or with the potential for, harming human health, agriculture, or the environment.

Non-Exhaustive List of Prohibited Targets:

4.3. Other Prohibitions

You may not reverse-engineer the models, introduce malware, use automated scripts to overwhelm the service, or engage in any other activity that could harm the platform or other users.

5.1. "As-Is" Service

The Service is provided without any warranties. Outputs are generated computationally and are not guaranteed to be accurate, viable, or fit for a specific purpose.

5.2. User Responsibility for Validation

You are solely responsible for any and all subsequent experimental validation, testing, and safety analysis of the Outputs.

5.3. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Synthyra be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service or the Outputs.

7.1. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, USA.

7.2. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these terms shall first be resolved through informal negotiation. If resolution cannot be reached, disputes shall be settled through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

8.1. Modifications to Terms

Synthyra reserves the right to update these terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or through the platform. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

8.2. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

8.3. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our contact page at synthyra.com/contact.