Terms of Use

1.1 Acceptance

Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using the Website. By accessing or using the Website in any manner, you: (a) accept and agree to these Terms and any amendments made pursuant to Section 10.1; (b) consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy; and (c) agree to any additional policies made available from time to time.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS OR OUR POLICIES, DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE.

1.2 Third Party Services

When you access the Website you may also interact with services operated by third parties (including Cloudflare for hosting and any email or communications providers we use). Your use of those third-party services is subject to the terms and privacy policies of those providers, over which we have no control.

3.1 Eligibility

By accessing the Website, you represent and warrant that: (a) you are at least 18 years old or have attained the age of majority and contractual capacity in your jurisdiction; (b) you have read and agree to these Terms in full; (c) if you are acting on behalf of any entity, you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms; and (d) you are not subject to any embargo, sanctions, or included on any list of designated or prohibited parties maintained by the United Nations Security Council, the governments of the United States, United Kingdom or European Union, or any other applicable governmental authority, and you are not located in a country subject to comprehensive sanctions.

3.2 Licence

We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable licence to access and use the Website for informational purposes and to submit an Application, subject to your continued compliance with these Terms. We may suspend or withdraw this licence at any time if we become aware of a breach or misrepresentation.

3.3 Beta Access

The Website and associated services are in an early stage of development. Access is provided on an "as-is" basis without any representation, warranty, or guarantee as to availability, functionality, or performance. We may modify, discontinue, or change any aspect of the Website at any time without notice or liability.

4.1 No Guarantee of Investment or Selection

Submitting an Application does not guarantee that your Application will be reviewed, that you will be selected for the programme, or that any investment will be made. All selection and investment decisions are made at our sole discretion. We are under no obligation to provide reasons for any decision.

4.2 Applicant Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property Rights in your Application Data remain owned exclusively by you. By submitting an Application, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, review, and share your Application Data within the AM Parties for the purpose of evaluating your Application. This licence does not transfer any ownership of your IP to us.

4.3 Accuracy of Submissions

You represent and warrant that all information provided in your Application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge, and that you have the authority to submit it on behalf of yourself and any co-founders or team members named therein.

4.4 Confidentiality

We will treat your Application Data with reasonable confidentiality and will not disclose it to third parties outside the AM Parties without your consent, except as required by law or regulation.

4.5 Retention

Application Data may be retained for the duration of the relevant cohort review process and for a reasonable period thereafter, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

5.1 Our IP

Unless otherwise indicated, the Website and all its content — including text, graphics, design, logos, trademarks, software, and all underlying Intellectual Property Rights — are owned exclusively by us and the other AM Parties. All rights not expressly granted to you are reserved.

5.2 Non-Infringement

You agree not to duplicate, reproduce, copy, transmit, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, or otherwise exploit any of our Intellectual Property Rights, nor to assist any third party in doing so, without our prior written consent.

5.3 Feedback

If you provide us with feedback, suggestions, or ideas regarding the Website or our services, you grant us an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free licence to use and incorporate such feedback for any purpose, without identifying you as its source.

5.4 Third Party Materials

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services, provided for convenience only. These links do not constitute or imply any endorsement. We are not responsible for the content, availability, or practices of any linked third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to those third parties' own terms.

6.1 General

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You represent that you will not engage in any illegal, unauthorized, or improper activity in connection with your use of the Website.

6.2 Specific Prohibitions

You shall not:

• Use the Website to conduct any fraudulent, illegal, or unauthorised activity.
• Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information in any Application or communication.
• Reproduce, copy, distribute, or exploit any content from the Website without our prior written consent.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or its underlying infrastructure, including by sending malware, viruses, or excessive automated requests.
• Use any scraping, crawling, or automated data extraction tool to access or copy content from the Website.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or any system or network connected to it.
• Use the Website in any manner that could damage our reputation or the reputation of any AM Party.
• Use content or data obtained from the Website for unsolicited commercial communications or direct marketing.

6.3 Enforcement

We reserve the right to monitor your use of the Website and to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access at our sole discretion if we determine that you have violated these Terms or engaged in any prohibited activity, without notice or liability to you.

7.1 Information Security

While we implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect the Website, we cannot guarantee that the Website will be free from interference, attack, malware, or unauthorised access. You acknowledge that internet transmission involves inherent security risks.

7.2 Service Availability

We do not guarantee that the Website will be available without interruption, error, or defect. The Website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances outside our control. We assume no responsibility for any loss resulting from interruption or unavailability.

7.3 Accuracy

We aim to keep the information on the Website accurate and current, but we do not guarantee that all content is accurate, complete, or up to date. Content may be updated or changed without notice. You should verify any information before relying on it.

9.1 No Fiduciary Duty

In providing the Website and Services, neither we nor any of the other AM Parties assume any fiduciary duty or other special relationship to you of any kind.

9.2 Exclusions

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the AM Parties shall not be liable for:

• Any indirect, consequential, incidental, exemplary, punitive, or special Losses, including loss of profits, loss of data, or loss of goodwill.
• Any Losses arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website or Services.
• Any Losses arising from unauthorised access to or alteration of your submissions or data.
• Any Losses arising from the acts or omissions of any third party in connection with the Website.

10.1 Amendments

We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time by publishing updated Terms on the Website. Changes take effect upon publication. While we will use reasonable efforts to notify you of material changes, it is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Website following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

10.2 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any delay or failure in performance resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including acts of God, civil or military authority, terrorism, civil disturbance, war, strikes, fire, internet or telecommunications failures, hacking, pandemic, or other events beyond our reasonable control.

10.3 Entire Agreement

These Terms (together with our Policies) constitute the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

10.4 Waivers and Severability

Our failure at any time to require performance of any provision shall not affect our right to require such performance at any other time. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed without affecting the validity of the remaining provisions.

10.5 Governing Law and Arbitration

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the interpretation, breach, termination, validity, or invalidity thereof, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in Hong Kong by the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre ("HKIAC") in accordance with the HKIAC Administered Arbitration Rules then in force. The seat of arbitration shall be Hong Kong. The number of arbitrators shall be one. The arbitral proceedings shall be conducted in English. The arbitral award shall be final and binding on the Parties.

10.6 Contact

Questions about these Terms should be addressed to devrel-am@animocaminds.com. For legal and compliance matters: compliance@animocabrands.com.