Introduction
Welcome to Luminaring Innovations & Discoveries℠ (“Luminaring”), operated by Luminaring Innovations & Discoveries LLC (the “Company”), DBA “Luminaring.” These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this website (www.luminaring.com) and any content, features, communications, forms, scheduling, or services made available through it (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
Effective Date: These Terms are effective as of the date posted on this page and may be updated from time to time as described below.
Use of the Website
- License and Access: Luminaring grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site for lawful purposes. This license excludes resale, commercial exploitation, data mining/scraping, framing, mirroring, or modification of the Site without our prior written permission.
- Intellectual Property: The Site content (including text, images, graphics, logos, designs, documents, and layouts) is owned by the Company and/or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Certain trademarks and brand assets may be used under rights held by Imaginaring Holdings LLC where applicable. You may not use our marks without prior written consent.
- Availability: The Site may be updated, interrupted, or unavailable from time to time. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access or that the Site will be error-free, secure, or available at any particular time.
User Responsibilities
- Accurate Information: You agree to provide accurate and complete information when submitting forms, scheduling, or contacting us, and you are responsible for updating it as needed.
- Prohibited Activities: You may not use the Site to violate laws, infringe rights, transmit malware, attempt unauthorized access, scrape content, disrupt functionality, impersonate others, or engage in any activity that could harm Luminaring or others.
- Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your devices, credentials, and internet connection. You understand that online communications and data transmission may not be fully secure.
Description of Services
Luminaring provides scientific research and consulting services, which may include computational bioinformatics, research strategy, education, mentoring, analysis, and informational deliverables (“Services”). We may decline, limit, or discontinue Services at our discretion if a request is outside our expertise, presents a conflict of interest, requires regulated professional licensure, involves prohibited content, requires handling of regulated data without a written agreement, or is otherwise incompatible with our policies.
No Medical, Clinical, Legal, or Investment Advice
Luminaring does not provide medical or clinical care, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency services. We do not provide legal or investment advice. The Services are educational and informational in nature and are not a substitute for advice from licensed professionals (e.g., physicians, attorneys, or financial advisors). No doctor–patient relationship, attorney–client relationship, fiduciary relationship, or other regulated professional relationship is created by your use of the Site or the Services.
Results Disclaimer
Scientific and analytical work involves uncertainty. We do not guarantee outcomes, discoveries, publications, funding, performance improvements, business results, or any particular scientific conclusion. Any examples, estimates, or prior experience references are illustrative only and do not constitute a promise of future results.
Engagement Letters and Service Agreements
Certain Services may require a separate written service agreement, engagement letter, scope of work, or terms of purchase (each, a “Service Agreement”). If there is a conflict between these Terms and a signed Service Agreement, the signed Service Agreement controls for the specific Services covered. If you choose to proceed with paid Services, you agree to execute the applicable Service Agreement and follow the stated scope, limits, and requirements.
Standard Service Agreements; No Automatic Engagement; Amendments Only in Writing
Standard company form: The Company uses a standard form Service Agreement drafted by the Company for client engagements. Project-specific business terms (such as scope, deliverables, timeline, milestones, and fees) may be discussed with the client and are typically documented in a Statement of Work (“SOW”). The SOW is intended to capture business terms and specifications for a particular project; it does not replace the Company’s standard Service Agreement unless expressly stated in a signed writing.
No automatic engagement: Scheduling a call, submitting a form, exchanging emails, receiving an estimate, or using the Site does not create a binding services relationship and does not obligate the Company to provide Services. A Service Agreement becomes effective only when it is expressly accepted in writing by the client (including by signature or written confirmation) and accepted by the Company in writing, and when any required deposit or initial payment has been received, if applicable.
Amendments only in writing: No oral statements, emails, website messages, purchase orders, or other communications may modify any Service Agreement. Any amendment, waiver, or change is effective only if set forth in a written addendum that expressly references the applicable Service Agreement and is signed by authorized representatives of both parties.
Authority to amend: No person other than the Company’s authorized representative has authority to amend, waive, or modify any Service Agreement.
Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
No Warranty: The Site and Services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, availability, timeliness, security, reliability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
Consequential Damages Waiver: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Luminaring will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, goodwill, or data, arising out of or related to your use of the Site or Services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Liability Cap: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Luminaring’s total aggregate liability for any and all claims arising out of or related to the Site or Services will not exceed the fees actually paid to Luminaring for the Services giving rise to the claim during the three (3) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim. If no fees were paid, Luminaring’s total liability will not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars (US $100).
Indemnification (General): You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Luminaring, its owner, officers, employees, contractors, consultants, and representatives from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to (a) your violation of these Terms, (b) your use or misuse of the Site or Services, (c) your violation of any law, or (d) your violation of the rights of any third party. You agree not to settle any claim without Luminaring’s prior written consent.
Client Materials & Intellectual Property (Indemnity)
Client Materials: You represent and warrant that any data, materials, content, or intellectual property you provide to Luminaring (“Client Materials”) are owned by you or that you have all necessary rights and permissions to provide them for the Services.
Indemnity: You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Luminaring Innovations & Discoveries LLC, its owner, and representatives from any third-party claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to the Client Materials or your breach of this representation.
Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Notice
No Confidential Submission Through the Site: Do not submit confidential, proprietary, trade secret, or non-public information through this Site unless we have expressly requested it and provided a secure transmission method under a written agreement. If you submit such information without a written agreement, you do so at your own risk, and we may delete it without notice.
Data Handling and Sensitive Information
Personally identifiable information is handled according to our Privacy Policy. We may delete client-provided data following completion of Services in accordance with internal retention practices, unless required to retain it by law or for legitimate business purposes.
No PHI or Highly Sensitive Personal Data
Unless expressly agreed in writing, you must not send medical records, protected health information (PHI), social security numbers, government ID numbers, financial account numbers, passwords, or similarly sensitive personal information. If you submit such information without our request or without a written agreement, you do so at your own risk, and we may delete it without notice.
Media, Public Appearances, and Communications
From time to time, the Company’s representatives may participate in public speaking, networking, interviews, podcasts, radio, television, newspapers, social media, webinars, or other media appearances (collectively, “Media Appearances”). All statements made in Media Appearances are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute medical, legal, investment, or professional advice. You agree that you will not rely on Media Appearances as a substitute for professional advice, and you assume all risk associated with any use of information shared publicly.
Media appearance disclaimer: Any statements made by the Company and/or its representatives in interviews, podcasts, webinars, press discussions, social media appearances, or other media (collectively, “Media Appearances”) are provided for general informational purposes only. Media Appearances do not constitute medical, clinical, legal, tax, or investment advice, do not create any professional or fiduciary relationship, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for advice from licensed professionals. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims all warranties and makes no representations regarding completeness, accuracy, or outcomes, and does not guarantee any results or future performance.
Media requests and permissions: The Company may decline Media Appearance requests or limit topics to non-confidential information. Any Media Appearance request may require a separate written media release or appearance agreement issued by the Company. The use of the Company’s or its representatives’ name, image, likeness, logo, trademarks, or statements for endorsements, paid advertising, sponsorship promotions, testimonials, product claims, or other marketing purposes requires the Company’s prior written consent.
No Offer or Solicitation: Nothing on the Site or in any Media Appearance constitutes an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation regarding any security, investment, or financial product. Any discussion of future plans, research directions, collaborations, or potential innovations is forward-looking and subject to change without notice.
Scientific Collaborations and Funding
Luminaring may engage in scientific collaborations, sponsored research, philanthropic support, or grant-like funding for internal research initiatives (“Collaborations”). Unless expressly stated in a signed written agreement, any discussions, materials, concepts, or preliminary communications regarding Collaborations are non-binding and provided “as is” for evaluation purposes only. All rights, ownership, publication terms, confidentiality, and deliverables (if any) must be defined in a written agreement signed by the Company to be enforceable.
Company Intellectual Property and Reservation of Rights
All Company research frameworks, methods, workflows, templates, analyses, and materials (whether shared publicly or privately) remain the exclusive property of the Company unless otherwise agreed in writing. The Company reserves all rights not expressly granted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel, or otherwise. Any potential patentable ideas, inventions, or discoveries are subject to the Company’s internal intellectual property strategy and may be protected through patents, trade secrets, copyrights, trademarks, or other rights as applicable.
Feedback and Suggestions
If you submit suggestions, ideas, feedback, or recommendations to Luminaring (“Feedback”), you agree that Luminaring may use such Feedback without restriction or compensation to you, and without any obligation of confidentiality, unless otherwise required by law. You represent that you have the right to submit the Feedback and that it does not infringe any third-party rights.
Institutional Mentions and Independence Statement
Luminaring Innovations & Discoveries LLC operates as an independent scientific and consulting firm. References to institutions such as Stanford University, the McKnight Brain Institute, the Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease (CTRND), the University of Florida Departments of Neuroscience and Neurology, and the University of Zaragoza (Spain) are made solely to acknowledge prior professional experience of our founder(s), consultant(s), or management team. These institutions are not affiliated with, nor do they endorse, Luminaring Innovations & Discoveries LLC. No proprietary, confidential, or institutional data from these entities is used, disclosed, or represented by Luminaring in any form.
Links to Other Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services not owned or controlled by Luminaring. We assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. You access third-party links at your own risk and should review their terms and privacy policies.
Termination and Survival
We may terminate or suspend access to the Site immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease.
All provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including intellectual property, warranty disclaimers, indemnities, limitations of liability, dispute resolution, and governing law.
Governing Law and Venue
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms, the Site, or the Services will be brought exclusively in the state courts located in Orange County, Florida, or the federal courts for the Middle District of Florida, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any signed Service Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Luminaring regarding the Site and supersede any prior or contemporaneous understandings related to the Site. If there is a conflict between these Terms and a signed Service Agreement, the signed Service Agreement controls for the specific Services covered.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining Terms remain in full force and effect.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].