Terms & Conditions

A Legal Disclaimer

The explanations and information provided on this page are intended as general and high-level information only and do not constitute legal advice. The Terms & Conditions set out below are provided for informational purposes and may not cover all legal requirements applicable to your specific jurisdiction or use case.

NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute recommends that you seek independent legal advice to ensure that these Terms & Conditions are appropriate for your activities, compliant with applicable laws, and sufficient to protect your rights and interests.

Terms & Conditions - The Basics

These Terms & Conditions (“T&C”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User”, “Participant”, or “Visitor”) and NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute (“NanoTRIZ”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), governing your access to and use of our website, digital platforms, programs, services, content, and community.

By accessing, browsing, registering for, or participating in any NanoTRIZ website, program, fellowship, course, workshop, research activity, or digital service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

If you do not agree with these Terms & Conditions, you must discontinue use of the website and services immediately.

Nature of the Institute and Services

NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute is a non-accredited, independent innovation and research organization providing mentorship, research guidance, educational content, community programs, and AI-assisted workflows related to science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

NanoTRIZ does not provide accredited degrees, diplomas, or formal academic qualifications. Any references to “fellowships,” “programs,” “mentorship,” or “certificates” refer to internal recognition of participation or achievement within NanoTRIZ and do not imply accreditation or endorsement by any university, government body, or professional authority.

Nature of the Institute and Services

Eligibility and User Responsibilities

By using this website or participating in NanoTRIZ programs, you confirm that:

You are legally capable of entering into a binding agreement
Any information you provide is accurate, current, and complete
You will use the website and services in a lawful and ethical manner
You will not misuse, copy, or distribute content without permission

NanoTRIZ reserves the right to refuse service, suspend access, or terminate participation at its sole discretion if a user violates these Terms or engages in conduct deemed harmful, unethical, or disruptive.

Fees, Payments, and Changes to Services

Certain NanoTRIZ services may require payment of fees, platform access costs, or subscription charges, as described on the relevant pages of the website.

NanoTRIZ reserves the right to:

Modify pricing, features, or offerings at any time
Introduce new services or discontinue existing ones
Apply fee waivers, scholarships, or discounts at its discretion

All payments are subject to the terms displayed at the time of purchase. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, fees are non-refundable.

Intellectual Property and Content Use

All content provided by NanoTRIZ, including but not limited to text, graphics, videos, methodologies, frameworks, workflows, AI-assisted tools, and educational materials, is the intellectual property of NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute or its licensors.

Users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publish, or commercially exploit any content without prior written permission, except where explicitly permitted.

Any intellectual output created by users during participation (such as research drafts, project ideas, or prototypes) remains the responsibility of the user, subject to any separate agreements regarding collaboration, publication, or confidentiality.

No Guarantees or Warranties

NanoTRIZ provides its services on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

We make no guarantees regarding:

Academic admission outcomes
Publication acceptance
Career advancement or financial results
Accuracy, completeness, or suitability of content for a specific purpose

Participation in NanoTRIZ programs does not guarantee any specific outcome, recognition, or success.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or related to the use of the website, services, content, or participation in any program.

Users assume full responsibility for their decisions, actions, and outcomes resulting from the use of NanoTRIZ resources.

Suspension and Termination

NanoTRIZ reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the website, user accounts, or program participation at any time, with or without notice, if these Terms & Conditions are violated or if continued participation is deemed inappropriate.

Changes to These Terms

NanoTRIZ may update or modify these Terms & Conditions at any time. Changes will become effective immediately upon publication on the website.

Continued use of the website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms & Conditions.

Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Australia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.