Terms and Conditions

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Trellis ("we," "our," or "us"). Trellis is a platform that aggregates UK funding opportunities from multiple providers (including UKRI, NIHR, Catapult, and Innovate UK) and uses artificial intelligence to help match these opportunities with companies seeking funding.

By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

Trellis provides:

  • Aggregation of UK funding opportunities from various grant providers
  • Company profile management and funding search capabilities
  • AI-powered matching and analysis tools to help identify relevant funding opportunities
  • Eligibility checklists and grant assessment tools

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of all grant information displayed on our platform.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of Trellis, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
  • Maintain and update your account information to keep it accurate
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

4. Use of Service

You agree to use Trellis only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the service in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the service
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers connected to the service
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the service without permission
  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any part of the service without our express written permission
  • Use the service to transmit any malicious code or harmful content

5. Company Information

When you add company information to Trellis, you represent and warrant that:

  • You have the authority to provide such information
  • The information is accurate and not misleading
  • You will not provide information about companies you do not have permission to represent

Company data may be retrieved from Companies House and other public sources. We are not responsible for the accuracy of third-party data sources.

6. Grant Information

Grant information displayed on Trellis is aggregated from various public sources. While we strive for accuracy, you acknowledge that:

  • Grant details, deadlines, and eligibility criteria may change without notice
  • You should verify all information directly with the grant provider before applying
  • We are not responsible for any errors or omissions in grant information
  • We do not guarantee that you will be eligible for or receive any grant

7. AI-Powered Features

Trellis uses artificial intelligence to provide matching, analysis, and recommendations. You understand that:

  • AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes only
  • AI recommendations should not be the sole basis for business decisions
  • You should independently verify all AI-generated information
  • We are not liable for any decisions made based on AI recommendations

8. Intellectual Property

The Trellis service, including its design, features, and content, is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the service
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Use our trademarks or logos without permission

You retain ownership of any content you submit to Trellis, but you grant us a license to use, store, and process that content as necessary to provide the service.

9. Privacy

Your use of Trellis is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

10. Disclaimers

Trellis is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that:

  • The service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • Any defects will be corrected
  • The service will meet your specific requirements

We are not a grant provider, financial advisor, or legal advisor. We do not provide professional advice regarding grant applications or funding decisions.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of Trellis.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Trellis and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the service, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of another.

13. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of Trellis after such changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through the contact methods provided in your account settings or on our website.

17. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

By using Trellis, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.