General Terms & Conditions

 

Last updated: April 17, 2024

Asimovo is a platform for developing and testing robots. It provides users with integrated development environments that can be run either locally or in the cloud. Project development tasks can be run in  workstations where one or many developers can work simultaneously. 

Applicability 

These are the general terms and conditions of Asimovo B.V. for the use of its Asimovo platform. By registering for and / or using the Asimovo platform you indicate that you have taken note of our general terms & conditions and our privacy statement.

Cost 

The use of Asimovo can be paid or  non-paid. There are a number of subscription services. Basic services are available as part of a freemium subscription. There are a number of paid subscriptions that then give you access to different functionality, features and service levels. Details of all costs are available on our website.

Definitions 

In these general terms and conditions, Asimovo B.V. is referred to as “we” or “us”. The web based platform developed by us is referred to as “Asimovo platform”. The services we provide through the Asimovo platform are referred to as “Asimovo service”.

User refers to any person, organization, or entity that accesses, registers, or interacts with the Asimovo platform, including but not limited to individuals, customers, subscribers, members, visitors, partners, or any other party utilizing the services, features, or resources offered by the platform.

Deviate agreements 

Agreements that deviate from these general terms and conditions are only valid if those agreements have been agreed on by email.

Communication 

By using the Asimovo platform you accept that we communicate with you via email, for example regarding subscription management and invoicing. 

Changing the general terms and conditions 

We may change these terms and conditions from time to time. We will notify you by email of the new general terms and conditions and of the date on which the new general terms and conditions come into effect. If you do not agree with the amended terms and conditions, you can stop your subscription via the Asimovo website or platform. A link to the most recent version of the terms and conditions will always be available in the Asimovo platform and on our website.

System requirements 

The Asimovo platform is designed to work on most modern web browsers, being explicitly tested on Chrome and Firefox. Parts of the platform application makes use of WebGL (and similar technology) which can benefit from (video)hardware-acceleration in the browser.

The Asimovo platform is a cloud application and as such will only work when you have a well-performing Internet connection available.

Age 

Asimovo platform and services have no age limit. 

User data 

We process your personal data in accordance with current Dutch privacy legislation. For more information about the processing of personal data by us, you can consult our privacy policy. You can find the privacy policy in the Asimovo platform and on our website.

Login details and Asimovo account 

To be able to use the Asimovo platform, you must create an account. After you have successfully created an account, you will receive a confirmation by email.

You are responsible for the confidentiality of your login details. You are responsible for all uses of your login details, with or without your permission. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for information submitted by anyone who has fraudulently accessed your Asimovo account. If you discover that an unauthorized third party is using your Asimovo account, it is your responsibility to change your password as soon as possible.

The Asimovo account is can be part of an organisation or personal and non-transferable.You can cancel your Asimovo account at any time.

Fair use 

It is not permitted to use the Asimovo platform in a way that could hinder other users or otherwise affect the proper functioning of the Asimovo platform and service. We reserve the right to assess whether a user’s activities fall within the bounds of fair use. In cases where we believe a user is engaging in excessive or abusive usage, we may take appropriate action, which may include, but is not limited to, warning, temporary suspension, or termination of the user’s access to the platform.

Intellectual property rights 

Asimovo – All intellectual property rights as well as similar rights to protect information with regard to the Asimovo platform (incl. standard changes and updates), the underlying software, texts, logos, trade names, brands, layout and images belong exclusively to us. You are obligated not to infringe our intellectual property rights in any way.

Users of Asimovo platform – When you upload an asset into Asimovo all rights remain with the project owner you have added them to. The contents of your workstation are part of the project that workstation is part of. You have the ability to make your assets public by adding them into the public library so others can see. You can also provide a public version of a project. There is a manifest file for each asset that can hold the IP licensing information. 

Code of conduct 

It is not permitted to distribute or share the following information via the Asimovo platform that:

  • Is in violation of national and international legislation;
  • Is contrary to morality;
  • Is (sexually) intimidating, racist, discriminatory, degrading, hateful or threatening;
  • Contain sexual photos, acts or images;

If we determine that a user is not abiding by the rules and guidelines of the Asimovo platform, we reserve the right (but not the obligation) to take the following actions:

a. Partially or completely block the user’s access to the Asimovo platform.

b. Inform the user of these actions via email.

If we have reason to believe that a user is using the Asimovo platform for criminal activities, we may choose to report such activities to the appropriate authorities.

Changes to the Asimovo service 

We may make changes, temporarily or permanently, to the Asimovo platform or decide to discontinue the Asimovo service without prior notice, without being liable in any way for any damage you or a third party suffers as a result. If we stop the Asimovo platform we will inform you well in advance.

You may terminate these Terms and Conditions at any time by ceasing to use our technology services and closing your account, if applicable. Your obligations under these Terms and Conditions shall continue until such termination.

Upon termination of these Terms and Conditions for any reason:

a. All rights and licenses granted to you under these Terms and Conditions will immediately cease.

b. You must cease all use of our technology services.

c. Any outstanding payments or obligations owed by you to Asimovo shall become immediately due and payable.

d. Sections of these Terms and Conditions that, by their nature, should survive termination, including but not limited to the “Limitation of Liability,” “Indemnification,” and “Applicable Law” sections, shall continue to apply.

Upon termination of your account or use of our technology services, Asimovo may retain and store your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy for a period necessary to fulfill our legal obligations or business needs.

If your account is terminated by Asimovo and you believe such termination was in error or unjust, you may contact us to appeal the decision. Asimovo will review such appeals in accordance with our internal policies.

Any provisions of these Terms and Conditions that by their nature should survive termination, including but not limited to provisions regarding ownership, disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability, shall continue to apply after termination.

Third party service 

The Asimovo service may contain links or references to third party websites. We do not monitor or research these websites and are not responsible for the content, functionality or practices of those websites.

The Asimovo service is build upon a large variety of third party tools, services and applications, many of which are open-source in nature. Where necessitated in their licenses, Asimovo will redistribute the relevant software. The list of applicable open-source licenses and the projects that provide us with such licenses can be requested through our normal point of contact. 

Disclaimer regarding content, warranty and limitation of liability 

Asimovo provides its technology services “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties or representations, express or implied. Asimovo does not warrant that the services will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from harmful components. The use of our services is at your own risk.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Asimovo and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, special, incidental, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with the use or inability to use our technology services.

In no event shall Asimovo or its affiliates be liable for any damages, losses, or claims, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with the use of our technology services. This limitation of liability applies even if Asimovo has been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of whether any remedy provided herein fails its essential purpose.

In no event shall the total liability of Asimovo and its affiliates to you for all claims arising out of or related to the use of our technology services exceed the total amount paid by you, if any, to Asimovo for the specific services giving rise to the claim in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

You acknowledge that the limitations of liability in this clause are a fundamental basis of the bargain between you and Asimovo, and you expressly agree that Asimovo would not provide its services to you without such limitations.

Applicable law and competent court 

Dutch law applies to our legal relationships, these general terms and conditions and the use of the Asimovo platform.

All disputes that may arise in connection with the Asimovo service and / or the Asimovo platform will be tried exclusively by the competent court in the Netherlands within whose jurisdiction our business location is located.