Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Porosimetry.com ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at https://porosimetry.com and any related services, content, tools, and features (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must immediately cease using our Services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Services

Porosimetry.com provides technical information, resources, and educational content related to pore structure characterization, including but not limited to:

• Technical guides and methodology whitepapers on mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), gas adsorption (BET/BJH), and capillary flow porometry (CFP)
• Interactive calculators and conversion tools
• Standards references (ISO, ASTM, IUPAC)
• Industry application information
• Technical glossary and terminology database
• Quote request services for porosimetry testing

Our Services are provided for informational and educational purposes only. The information provided on this website is not intended to replace professional scientific judgment, consultation with qualified experts, or compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

3. Eligibility and User Accounts

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 16 years of age to use our Services. By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 16 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.

3.2 Account Registration

Certain features of our Services may require you to create an account or provide information. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your information as necessary
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Services for lawful purposes only and in accordance with these Terms. Permitted uses include:

• Accessing technical information and educational resources for professional or academic purposes
• Using our calculators and tools for scientific analysis and research
• Downloading whitepapers and guides for personal or organizational use
• Requesting quotes for porosimetry testing services

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use our Services for any unlawful or prohibited purposes, including but not limited to:

• Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Distributing viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Scraping, crawling, or using automated means to access our Services without permission
• Interfering with or disrupting the operation of our Services
• Impersonating any person or entity or misrepresenting your affiliation
• Collecting or harvesting information about other users
• Using our Services for commercial purposes without our written consent
• Reproducing, distributing, or creating derivative works from our content without authorization
• Removing, obscuring, or altering any copyright, trademark, or proprietary rights notices

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Ownership

All content, features, and functionality on our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, data compilations, software, calculators, and the design and arrangement thereof (collectively, "Content"), are owned by Porosimetry.com or our licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 License Grant

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use our Services for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:

• Modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any Content obtained from the Services
• Use any Content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent
• Remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

5.3 Trademarks

"Porosimetry.com" and related logos, names, and graphics are trademarks of Porosimetry.com. You may not use our trademarks without our prior written permission. All other trademarks, service marks, and logos used on our Services are the property of their respective owners.

5.4 Academic and Research Use

You may cite or reference information from our Services in academic papers, research publications, or presentations, provided that you:

• Provide proper attribution to Porosimetry.com
• Include a citation to the specific page or resource used
• Do not suggest endorsement by Porosimetry.com unless explicitly granted

5.5 Standards and Third-Party Content

References to ISO, ASTM, IUPAC, and other standards are provided for informational purposes. The full text of these standards is owned by the respective standards organizations. We do not claim ownership of any third-party content referenced on our Services.

6. User-Generated Content

6.1 Submissions

Our Services may allow you to submit comments, feedback, questions, or other content ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in any media.

6.2 User Content Standards

You represent and warrant that any User Content you submit:

• Is accurate, truthful, and not misleading
• Does not violate any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, privacy, or other personal or proprietary rights
• Does not contain defamatory, obscene, offensive, or unlawful material
• Does not contain viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Complies with all applicable laws and regulations

6.3 Monitoring and Removal

We reserve the right, but have no obligation, to monitor, edit, or remove any User Content that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable. We do not endorse any User Content and are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any User Content.

7. Disclaimers and Limitations

7.1 No Warranty

THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Services will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The results obtained from the use of the Services will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Services will be corrected
• The quality of any products, services, information, or other material obtained through the Services will meet your expectations

7.2 Technical Information Disclaimer

THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION, CALCULATIONS, STANDARDS REFERENCES, AND OTHER CONTENT PROVIDED ON OUR SERVICES ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THEY DO NOT CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR RECOMMENDATIONS.

You acknowledge that:

• Porosimetry testing and analysis requires professional expertise and judgment
• Calculator results are theoretical and may not reflect actual experimental conditions
• Standards information is provided for reference; you should consult the official published standards for authoritative guidance
• We make no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of the information for your specific application
• You should consult with qualified professionals before making decisions based on information from our Services

7.3 Third-Party Content and Links

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links for your convenience only and do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any damages or losses arising from your use of third-party websites.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL POROSIMETRY.COM, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SERVICES, 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.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Porosimetry.com, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your User Content or any content you submit or transmit through the Services

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may stop using our Services at any time. If you wish to terminate any account you have created, you may contact us at support@porosimetry.com.

10.2 Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease.

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, all provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity obligations, and limitations of liability.

11. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services (each, a "Dispute"), the parties agree to attempt to resolve the Dispute through good faith negotiation. If the Dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue legal remedies.

11.3 Jurisdiction and Venue

You agree that any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

11.4 Waiver of Class Actions

You agree that any Dispute will be resolved on an individual basis and not as a class action, consolidated action, or representative action. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

12. General Provisions

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Porosimetry.com regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

12.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12.3 Waiver

No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights and obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms at any time without notice to you.

12.5 Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance of our obligations under these Terms due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, natural disasters, labor disputes, or internet service provider failures.

12.6 Notices

We may provide notices to you via email, regular mail, or postings on our Services. You consent to receive electronic communications from us, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

12.7 Export Control

You agree to comply with all applicable export and import control laws and regulations in your use of the Services. You represent that you are not located in a country subject to U.S. government embargo or designated as a "terrorist supporting" country, and that you are not listed on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Email: legal@porosimetry.com
Website: https://porosimetry.com

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These Terms of Use are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting with legal counsel if you have specific questions about your rights and obligations.

By using Porosimetry.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.