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Terms and Conditions

Last updated: February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the website at aepri.ai (the "Website"), operated by the Advanced Energy and Propulsion Research Institute ("AEPRI," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and AEPRI.

2. Description of Services

AEPRI provides institutional-grade research support services focused on advanced energy and propulsion technologies. Through this Website, users may:

  • Browse and explore our catalog of 200 research support services organized across 48 thematic groups.
  • Submit grant applications for research funding consideration.
  • Submit contact inquiries and requests for information.
  • Apply for specific research services and submit technical parameters for analysis.
  • Access research publications, framework documentation, and institutional information.

All services are powered by the Helios Supra-Framework, a multi-agent intelligence platform designed to deliver auditable, evidence-anchored, and consensus-driven research outputs.

3. Eligibility

The Website and its services are intended for use by research professionals, academic institutions, laboratories, and organizations engaged in energy and propulsion research. You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4. User Accounts

Certain features of the Website may require you to create an account or sign in through our authentication system. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. AEPRI reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are used for unauthorized purposes.

5. Grant Applications and Service Requests

When submitting grant applications or service requests through the Website:

  • You agree to provide accurate, complete, and truthful information in all submissions.
  • Submission of an application does not guarantee approval, funding, or service delivery.
  • AEPRI reserves the right to accept, reject, or request additional information regarding any application at its sole discretion.
  • Application review timelines may vary depending on the complexity of the request and current operational capacity.
  • All decisions regarding grant funding and service allocation are final and are made in accordance with AEPRI's internal evaluation criteria.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, service descriptions, framework documentation, research publications, and software, is the property of AEPRI or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on this Website without prior written consent from AEPRI.
  • Use any AEPRI trademarks, service marks, or logos without express authorization.
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from Website content.

Research outputs generated through AEPRI services are subject to the specific terms outlined in the applicable service agreement or grant terms provided at the time of service delivery.

7. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. Specifically, you agree not to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through any form or application.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, server, or connected systems.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation, servers, or networks.
  • Use automated systems, bots, or scrapers to access or collect data from the Website without authorization.
  • Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
  • Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
  • Use the Website or its services for any purpose that violates applicable export control laws or regulations.

8. Service Outputs and Disclaimers

Research outputs, analyses, and reports generated through AEPRI services are provided for informational and research support purposes only. While AEPRI strives for accuracy and rigor through the Helios Supra-Framework's quality assurance processes, all outputs should be independently verified by qualified professionals before being relied upon for critical decisions. AEPRI does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any service output for a particular purpose.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, AEPRI and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, research results, or business opportunities, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website or services, even if AEPRI has been advised of the possibility of such damages. AEPRI's total liability for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to AEPRI, if any, during the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. AEPRI does not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components, or that any defects will be corrected.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AEPRI and its directors, officers, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by AEPRI. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that AEPRI shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

13. Modifications to Terms

AEPRI reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

14. Termination

AEPRI may terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to intellectual property provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation, and if necessary, through binding arbitration or in a court of competent jurisdiction.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and AEPRI regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral.

18. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please reach out to us through the contact form available at aepri.ai/contact.