1. Use of the Website

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Website.

Prohibited behavior includes, but is not limited to:

1. Using the Website for any fraudulent or illegal purpose.
2. Transmitting any material that is abusive, defamatory, offensive, or otherwise objectionable.
3. Attempting to gain unauthorized access or control to our systems or engaging in any activity that disrupts, diminishes the quality of, or interferes with the performance and overall functioning of the Website.
4. Reproducing, duplicating, copying, or reselling any part of our Website except as permitted by these Terms.
5. Any act, omission or conduct in violation of the Intermediary Guidelines of 2021 issued under the IT Act, 2000.

These terms and conditions shall be enforced at the sole discretion of Continue. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access for violation of these Terms.

2. User Submissions

Our Website may, from time to time, provide a platform for users to submit research, hypotheses, business ideas, plans, or other related materials ("Submissions") either directly or through any digital or offline medium. By making a Submission, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Voluntary submission: Your submission is voluntary. We are under no obligation to review, consider, or implement your Submission. The act of submitting does not create a confidential or fiduciary relationship between you and us. We assume no duty of confidentiality for the Submissions that are shared with us.
2. Right to reject: We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to reject, ignore, or delete any Submission for any reason or no reason at all. A Submission does not guarantee a response, feedback, or any further engagement from us.
3. Ownership and rights: You represent and warrant that you are the author/owner of the Submission and have the legal right to share the content of your Submission and that it does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights or any other rights of a third party.
4. Compliance responsibility: Each user shall be solely responsible for ensuring that their Submissions comply with applicable laws, regulations, safety standards, and industry guidelines. You agree that Continue shall not be liable for any claim, damage, or liability arising from any third party's reliance on your Submission.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

3.1. Our Content

All content, trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Website (excluding User Submissions) are our property or the property of our licensors and are protected by Indian and international intellectual property laws. You may not use this content without our prior written permission.

3.2. Your Submissions

In accordance with the laws of India, you retain full ownership of the intellectual property in your Submissions. By providing a Submission, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, review, analyze, display and share your Submission on our website, internally in our organisation and with trusted third parties (for the sole purpose of evaluation). This includes but is not limited to sharing the Submission with our internal review panel, external auditors, consultants, legal advisors, and potential partners who may be bound by obligations of confidentiality. This license does not grant us the right to commercially exploit your Submission without your further consent.

3.3. Independent Development

We may independently develop, or receive from third parties, ideas or concepts similar to your Submission. Nothing in these Terms restricts our right to pursue such independent developments.

3.4. Future Agreements

These Terms govern your use of the Website and the process of making a Submission. Should we find a Submission to be of interest for potential funding, collaboration, joint development, or any other business arrangement, such an engagement will not be governed by these Terms. Any further relationship will be subject to the terms and conditions contained in a separate, definitive written agreement to be negotiated and executed between you and us.

4. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimers

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall Continue, its directors, employees, or agents, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, or other intangibles, arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the operation or availability of the Website or the information, content, or materials included on it. To the fullest extent permissible by law, we disclaim all warranties, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

5. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Continue and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees and any taxes, penalties and interest) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Website; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms; or (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right. We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification.

6. No Warranty on Submission

All Submissions are made by users on a voluntary basis and are their sole responsibility. We do not verify or endorse the accuracy, safety, or legality of any Submission. Submissions may contain research ideas, hypotheses, or content relating to health, wellness, or medical fields. Such content is provided 'as is' without any representation or warranty, and is not intended as medical advice.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage, health hazard, or adverse outcome resulting from your reliance on or use of any Submission made available through the Website.

7. Taxes and Withholding

7.1. User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for determining, reporting, and paying any and all taxes, duties, levies, or similar governmental assessments that may be applicable to your use of the Website, your Submissions, or any payments or benefits you may receive in connection with the Website. Continue does not and will not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice, and you should consult your own professional advisors for guidance.

7.2. Withholding

Where required by applicable law, Continue reserves the right to deduct or withhold any taxes (including income tax, withholding tax, GST, or similar levies) from any payments or consideration made to you. Any amounts so withheld shall be deemed to have been paid in full satisfaction of our obligations to you.

7.3. Cross-Border Payments

If you are eligible to claim benefits under an applicable tax treaty or exemption, it is your responsibility to provide the necessary documentation to us in advance and in the prescribed form. In the absence of such documentation, Continue shall apply the withholding tax rate mandated under applicable domestic laws.

7.4. Indemnity for Taxes

You agree to indemnify and hold Continue harmless against any claims, demands, penalties, or interest imposed by any governmental authority arising from your failure to comply with your tax obligations.

8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of India. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts located in New Delhi, India for any disputes arising out of these Terms that are not subject to arbitration.

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, shall be determined by arbitration in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator appointed by us in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The seat and venue of the arbitration shall be New Delhi, India. The language of the arbitration shall be English.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page. By continuing to access or use our Website after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.

10. Severability

These Terms and the Privacy Policy are the entire agreement regarding the Services. If a provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.

11. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access for any reason, including but not limited to breach of these Terms or applicable laws.