Terms of Service

1. Scope and definitions

These Terms apply to your use of the Platform’s website, subdomains, all language versions and related features we provide (including but not limited to: product catalogue browsing, search, technical encyclopedia, data download/reference and API interfaces, if any).

“Content” means all text, images, specification data, structured data, articles, interfaces, layout, trademarks, logos, code and other information presented on the Platform.

“Supplier content” means product data, catalogues and related information provided by partner suppliers or public sources.

2. Nature of service and users

The Platform is a commercial information service, primarily providing data organisation, navigation and technical reference for industrial hardware products. You must ensure that your use of the Platform complies with the laws of your jurisdiction, your organisation’s internal policies and business needs.

If you use the Platform on behalf of a legal entity or other organisation, you represent that you are duly authorised to bind that organisation to these Terms and that the organisation is bound by these Terms.

3. Accounts, contact and notices (where applicable)

Some features of the Platform may currently be used without registration; if we introduce membership, subscription or other authenticated features in the future, you must provide accurate and up-to-date information and keep your credentials secure.

We may send you notices by platform announcement, email or other reasonable means; you agree to accept service of notice by such means.

4. Content sources, AI processing and disclaimer

Content on the Platform may come from supplier content, public sources, and data that has been organised, summarised, translated, structured or presented by automated/AI systems.

You understand and agree that:

(a) Platform content is for informational reference only and does not constitute an offer, commitment, guarantee or professional advice.

(b) We do not guarantee the absolute accuracy, completeness, timeliness or fitness for any particular purpose of the content. Actual product specifications, delivery, pricing, stock and transaction terms should be confirmed with the partner or supplier’s official documents, quotations and contracts.

(c) The Platform may contain errors or inconsistencies due to changes in data sources, translation differences, AI generation or system limitations; you should carry out any verification and judgment you consider necessary.

5. Acceptable use and prohibited conduct

You agree not to (including but not limited to):

(a) Interfere with, disrupt or circumvent the security, access controls or technical limitations of the Platform.

(b) Without our prior written consent, carry out large-scale automated access, crawling, scraping, mirroring, reproduction or building a competing database (e.g. via bots, crawlers or batch downloads).

(c) Use Platform content in ways that infringe others’ rights, violate laws or for improper purposes.

(d) Upload, transmit or distribute malware, spam or otherwise cause abnormal system load.

(e) Impersonate others or provide false information.

We may, at our reasonable discretion, take measures (including but not limited to restricting access, blocking IPs, suspending or terminating service) in response to breaches of these Terms or risky behaviour.

6. Intellectual property and use of data

Unless otherwise stated, the Platform’s interface design, layout, code, trademarks and our own structured data outputs are protected by intellectual property laws.

Subject to these Terms and applicable law, you may make reasonable use of Platform content for internal evaluation, procurement decisions or technical research; however, you may not, without our written authorisation, carry out large-scale reproduction, public distribution, commercial sublicensing or use for competing purposes.

If you wish to obtain a licence (e.g. for citation, republication, API use or data collaboration), please contact us using the details in Section 10.

7. Third-party services, analytics and external links

To understand traffic sources and usage, we may use third-party services including but not limited to Google Analytics; such third parties’ collection and processing of data are governed by their own policies and terms.

The Platform may contain links to external sites or third-party services. Third-party content and services are their responsibility; we are not responsible for their content, availability or how they collect or process data. We recommend that you review their policies before use.

8. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages (including but not limited to loss of goodwill, business interruption, data loss or loss of anticipated profits) arising from your use or inability to use the Platform, reliance on Platform content, third-party services or external links.

Where we are required by law to be liable for certain loss, our liability shall be limited to a reasonable amount and in any event not exceeding any fees you have paid for using the Platform (if any).

9. Changes, suspension and termination

We may modify, update, suspend or discontinue all or part of the Platform at any time for operational, maintenance, security or legal reasons.

We will, where reasonably practicable, give notice of material changes by announcement or other means; we may act without prior notice in emergencies (e.g. security incidents or major failures).

If you breach these Terms or engage in high-risk behaviour, we may restrict or terminate your access to the Platform.

10. Governing law, disputes and miscellaneous

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where we operate, except where mandatory laws of your jurisdiction provide otherwise.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or use of the Platform shall first be resolved in good faith; if that fails, either party may refer the dispute to a court or dispute resolution mechanism with jurisdiction under applicable law.

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

We may revise these Terms from time to time; the revised version will be published on the Platform with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Platform after revision constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Email: service@hardwareatlas.com