Terms and Conditions

Last updated: September, 30, 2024

Agreement Details

By creating an account and using Open Participant, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these Terms of Use. This agreement outlines important information regarding your use of the Service, including:

Account Creation and Security

• You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
• Accounts may only be created by individuals 18 years or older.

Service Usage

• The Service is intended for legitimate research participant recruitment and management purposes only.
• You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful or prohibited purpose.
• You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to research ethics and data protection.
• Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, spamming participants, misrepresenting research studies, or sharing participant information without consent.

Subscription and Billing

• We offer various subscription plans with different features and pricing.
• Billing cycles are typically monthly or annually, depending on the chosen plan.
• Payment is due at the beginning of each billing cycle.
• We reserve the right to change pricing with notice to our users.

Privacy and Data Security

• We collect and use personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.
• You are responsible for obtaining necessary consents from research participants for data collection and use.
• We implement reasonable security measures to protect user and participant data.
• In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by law.

Intellectual Property

• Open Participant and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.
• You are granted a limited license to use the Service for its intended purpose.
• You retain all rights to the research data you collect through the Service.

Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes arising from the use of our Service will first be addressed through informal negotiation.
• If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it will be subject to binding arbitration.
• The arbitration will be conducted in [Jurisdiction] in accordance with [Relevant Arbitration Rules].

Limitation of Liability

• Open Participant is provided “as is” without any guarantees or warranties, express or implied.
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from your use of the Service.

Termination

• We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account for violations of these Terms.
• You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

Changes to Terms

• We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes.
• Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

By using Open Participant, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our Service.