Terms and Conditions of Service

 

**Last Updated:** [9 May 2025]

 

  1. Introduction and Agreement

 Welcome to House of BioDesign (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These terms and conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website [https://houseofbiodesign.com], our market research updates, insights, newsletters, deep-dive analyses, thought leadership content, and any related services (collectively, the “Services”). By registering for an account, accessing our content, or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Services. 

 

  1. Definitions: “Content” means all market research updates, insights, newsletters, deep-dive analyses, thought leadership content, text, data, and other materials provided by us through the Services. * “Deep Dive Insights” means the in-depth analytical reports offered as part of our Services.  “Free Newsletter” means the complimentary email updates provided by us.  “Paid Newsletter” means the subscription-based email updates provided by us. * “Services” means the all products listed on the website [https://houseofbiodesign.com the Free Newsletter, the Paid Newsletter, Deep Dive Insights, thought leadership content, and any other related services offered by House of BioDesign. “Thought Leadership Content” means the opinion-based and forward-looking articles and analyses provided by us. * “User” or “you” means any individual or entity accessing or using our Services.  “User Content” means any comments or other content posted or submitted by Users through the Services.
  2. User Accounts: 3.1.*Registration: To access certain Content and features of our Services, you may be required to register for an 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. 3.2. Account Responsibilities: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised access to or use of your account. 3.3. Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at our sole discretion, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms. You may terminate your account at any time.
  3. Use of Our Services and Content: 4.1. Acceptable Use: You agree to use our Services and Content only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use and enjoyment of our Services. Prohibited behaviour includes, but is not limited to:  Violating any applicable laws or regulations.  Impersonating any person or entity or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity.  Interfering with or disrupting the operation of our Services. Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any portion of our Services or any other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to our Services. Engaging in any data mining, scraping, or similar data gathering or extraction methods. 4.2. Intellectual Property: All Content provided through our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and the design and arrangement thereof, is owned by or licensed to House of BioDesign and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and limited license to access and use the Content solely for your own internal research purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the Content without our prior written consent, except as explicitly permitted within your subscription tier. We are aware of and comply with copyright laws, and this clause reflects our intention to protect our intellectual property. 4.3. No Redistribution: You agree not to share, resell, reproduce, distribute, or commercially exploit our Content in any way without our express written permission. This includes sharing your login credentials or providing access to our Content to others.
  4. User-Generated Content (Comments): 5.1. Responsibility for User Content: You are solely responsible for any User Content you post or submit through our Services. You represent and warrant that your User Content does not violate these Terms or any applicable laws or regulations, and that you have all necessary rights to post or submit it. 5.2. Rules for Comments: By posting comments, you agree to adhere to the following rules: * Be respectful and considerate of other users.  Do not post content that is unlawful, defamatory, libellous, harassing, abusive, threatening, harmful, obscene, indecent, sexually suggestive, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable.  Do not post content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others. Do not post spam, advertisements, or solicitations. Do not impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity. Keep comments relevant to the topic being discussed. 5.3. Our Rights Regarding User Content: We reserve the right to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content at our sole discretion, without notice, for any reason, including if we believe it violates these Terms. We are not responsible for, and do not endorse, any User Content posted through our Services.
  5. Community Guidelines: While community interaction may be limited, we expect all users to engage respectfully and constructively when using any interactive features of our Services. This includes: Treating all users with courtesy and respect. Avoiding personal attacks or offensive language. Contributing meaningfully to discussions. Refraining from any form of harassment or discrimination. We reserve the right to take action, including suspending or terminating accounts, for violations of these guidelines.
  6. Pricing and Payment (for Paid Services): 7.1. Tiered Pricing Model: We offer our Services under a tiered pricing model. The features and Content available to you will depend on the subscription tier you have chosen. Details of our current pricing tiers are available on our website https://newsletter.houseofbiodesign.com/subscribe 7.2. Payment: You agree to pay the fees applicable to your chosen subscription tier. Payment will be processed using the payment method you provide. You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date payment information. 7.3. Subscription Renewals:: Unless you cancel your subscription prior to the end of the current billing period, your subscription will automatically renew for the same period, and you authorize us to charge the applicable renewal fee to your payment method. 7.4. Cancellations and Refunds: Our policy on cancellations and refunds is outlined on our website and aligns with beehii ‘s Policy. Please review this policy carefully.
  7.  Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, House of BioDesign shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses) arising out of or relating to your access to or use of, or your inability to access or use, the Services or any Content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), statute, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Without limiting the foregoing, our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the liability. We provide our Services and Content on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties or guarantees of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Services or the servers that make them available are free of viruses or other harmful components.
  8. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless House of BioDesign and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your User Content, your use of the Services, your breach of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of another party. **10. Privacy and Data Protection: Your privacy is important to us. Please refer to the Beehiiv Privacy Policy https://www.beehiiv.com/privacy for information on how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.
  9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
  10. Changes to Terms and Conditions: We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website or by other reasonable means. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
  11. Contact us if you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: hello@houseofbiodesign.com