Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

Welcome to Areum Labs. By accessing or using our website, services, or applications, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

1. Use of the Website
   You agree to use Areum Labs’ website and services only for lawful purposes. You must not upload, distribute, or transmit any content that violates applicable laws or infringes on the rights of others. Unauthorized access, scraping, or reverse engineering of our systems is prohibited. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

2. Intellectual Property
   All content on this website, including data models, algorithms, graphics, logos, and user interface design, is the property of Areum Labs and protected under applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any materials without prior written consent.

3. Data Processing and Privacy
   By uploading images or data to Areum Labs, you consent to their temporary processing for analytical purposes. Uploaded photos are processed securely and deleted automatically after analysis. No personal data or images are made public, sold, or shared with third parties.

4. Payments and Refunds
   Payments for premium features or services are handled through secure third‑party processors. All prices are listed in USD unless otherwise stated. Refunds are provided only in cases of duplicate charges or verified technical errors. Areum Labs reserves the right to modify pricing or discontinue services at any time.

5. Research Use and Model Training
   By using Areum Labs, you acknowledge that anonymized, aggregated data may be used to improve our algorithms and research outcomes. No identifiable personal information or images are retained. Research data is used solely for improving model accuracy and fairness.

6. Confidentiality
   Areum Labs maintains strict confidentiality over all uploaded content and analytical results. Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel under secure conditions. We employ encryption and industry‑standard security protocols to protect all information.

7. Limitation of Liability
   Areum Labs provides its services “as is” without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of our platform. Analytical results are statistical estimates and should not be interpreted as definitive judgments of appearance or value.

8. Third‑Party Tools and Links
   Our website may include links or integrations with third‑party tools. Areum Labs is not responsible for the content, privacy, or security practices of external sites. Use of third‑party services is at your own risk.

9. Modifications to Terms
   Areum Labs reserves the right to update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. The date of the latest revision will always be displayed at the top of this page.