Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to alphacrest Ltd ("we", "our", "us", or "alphacrest"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website at alphacrest.world and all related services, features, content, and applications offered by alphacrest.

By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not access or use our services.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the alphacrest website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and alphacrest Ltd. If you are using our services on behalf of an organisation, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be posted on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Description of Services

alphacrest provides automotive technology and electric vehicle blog content, research services, consulting, and related professional services. Our services include but are not limited to:

• Automotive technology analysis and research
• Electric vehicle market insights and reports
• Strategic consulting services for automotive technology
• Content creation and editorial services
• Educational resources and industry insights

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time without prior notice. We may also impose limits on certain features or restrict access to parts or all of our services.

User Responsibilities and Conduct

When using our services, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information when requested
• Use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Respect the intellectual property rights of alphacrest and third parties
• Not attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems or services
• Not use our services to transmit harmful, offensive, or illegal content
• Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws

Prohibited Activities

You may not use our services to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights
• Transmit spam, viruses, or other harmful computer code
• Attempt to reverse engineer or compromise our website security
• Impersonate alphacrest or any of our employees or representatives
• Collect or harvest personal information from other users

Intellectual Property

All content, materials, and intellectual property on the alphacrest website and in our services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design elements, are owned by or licensed to alphacrest Ltd and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Our Rights

alphacrest retains all rights, title, and interest in and to our services, content, and intellectual property. This includes all research reports, analysis, methodologies, and proprietary information developed by alphacrest.

Limited Licence

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to access and use our website and services for their intended purpose. This licence does not include the right to:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content
• Use our content for commercial purposes without explicit permission
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Use our intellectual property in any way that competes with alphacrest

User Content

Any content, feedback, or information you provide to alphacrest may be used by us to improve our services. You retain ownership of your content but grant alphacrest a licence to use, modify, and incorporate such content into our services as necessary.

Service Availability and Modifications

While we strive to provide reliable and consistent access to our services, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability. Our services may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or other factors beyond our control.

We reserve the right to modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of our services at any time, with or without notice. This includes changes to features, functionality, pricing, or terms of access.

We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes that may affect their use of our services, but we are not obligated to provide advance notice for all modifications.

Payment Terms and Refunds

For paid services, payment terms will be specified in separate service agreements or invoices. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment is due within 30 days of invoice date.

All fees are quoted in Euros (EUR) and are exclusive of applicable taxes unless otherwise stated. You are responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or fees.

Refund policies for specific services will be outlined in individual service agreements. In the absence of specific terms, refunds are at alphacrest's discretion and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, alphacrest Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, arising from your use of our services.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or our services shall not exceed the amount you have paid to alphacrest in the twelve months preceding the claim.

The information and analysis provided by alphacrest are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice for specific business decisions. You should consult with qualified professionals for advice tailored to your particular circumstances.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless alphacrest Ltd, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from:

• Your use of our services in violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Any content you submit or transmit through our services
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of these Terms and your use of our services.

Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or our services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of Ireland, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Termination

Either party may terminate the relationship governed by these Terms at any time, with or without cause, by providing written notice to the other party.

alphacrest reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to our services immediately, without prior notice, if you violate these Terms or engage in any conduct that we deem harmful to our business or other users.

Upon termination:

• Your right to access and use our services will cease immediately
• Any outstanding payment obligations will become immediately due
• Provisions relating to intellectual property, limitation of liability, and governing law will survive

Termination of these Terms does not relieve either party of any obligations incurred prior to termination.

Entire Agreement and Severability

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific service agreements, constitute the entire agreement between you and alphacrest regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not be affected or impaired.

Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: