Terms of Use

Last Updated: June 25, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to IPBoardwalk. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, located at [www.ipboardwalk.com] (the “Site”), and any associated content, tools, technologies, materials, or services made available through it.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site. These Terms apply to all visitors, prospective licensees, licensors, and other users of the Site (“you”).

In these Terms, “IPBoardwalk,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the operators of this platform, including affiliated entities responsible for hosting and managing intellectual property portfolios and licensing initiatives.

These Terms are effective as of the date indicated at the bottom of this document and govern your use from that point forward unless updated or modified, in which case the new terms will apply upon posting.

If you intend to engage in licensing discussions, submit a product proposal, or access any proprietary documentation, you may be required to agree to additional confidentiality terms, submission guidelines, or licensing agreements. Those documents, when applicable, supplement and form part of these Terms.

2. Use of the Site and Platform

a. Eligibility

You may use the Site only if you are at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, and capable of entering into a binding legal agreement. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

b. Permitted Use

You agree to use the Site solely for lawful purposes, including browsing available technologies, evaluating licensing opportunities, and initiating legitimate contact with IPBoardwalk regarding such offerings. All use must comply with applicable laws, these Terms, and any other policies referenced herein.

c. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Reproduce, distribute, or display content from the Site without prior written consent.

• Use bots, scrapers, or automated tools to collect data from the Site.

• Interfere with or disrupt the Site’s functionality or servers.

• Attempt to reverse engineer, compromise, or gain unauthorized access to protected materials or intellectual property.

• Submit false or misleading information during inquiries or licensing discussions.

d. No Transfer of Rights

Your access to the Site does not confer any ownership or licensing rights to the intellectual property described or depicted on the platform. All such rights remain exclusively with IPBoardwalk and its affiliated entities unless and until a written agreement is executed.

e. Platform Integrity

We reserve the right to limit or revoke access to any party who misuses the platform or violates the spirit or letter of these Terms, without notice.

3. Intellectual Property and Confidentiality

a. Ownership of Content

All content, trademarks, service marks, logos, images, product names, documentation, and other materials displayed on or accessible through the Site—including but not limited to the descriptions of technologies, product mockups, and visual assets—are the proprietary property of IPBoardwalk or its licensors. These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

b. Use Restrictions

Except as expressly permitted by IPBoardwalk in writing, no content from the Site may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, distributed, reverse engineered, or otherwise exploited in any manner for commercial purposes without our prior written authorization.

c. No License Granted

Access to the Site and its contents does not grant you any license or right to use any intellectual property, except where specifically authorized in a written licensing agreement issued by IPBoardwalk. Misuse of these materials may violate intellectual property laws and result in legal action.

d. Confidentiality of Platform Materials

By accessing product descriptions, licensing opportunities, or engaging with our team through inquiry forms, you agree not to disclose, republish, or redistribute any non-public or proprietary content to third parties without prior written permission. All materials shared under NDA or implied confidentiality are to be handled with appropriate care and discretion.

e. Reservation of Rights

IPBoardwalk reserves all rights not expressly granted in these Terms. No waiver of any intellectual property rights shall be implied or inferred by the availability of information on this Site.

4. User Submissions and Communications

a. Voluntary Submission of Information

By submitting any ideas, inquiries, proposals, product concepts, technical suggestions, or other materials to IPBoardwalk (collectively, “Submissions”), whether through forms, emails, or other means, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Your Submission is made voluntarily and without any expectation of compensation or proprietary protection unless covered by a separate signed agreement.

• IPBoardwalk is under no obligation to review, consider, or implement your Submission.

b. Ownership and Review

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, any Submission becomes the property of IPBoardwalk upon receipt. IPBoardwalk may use, commercialize, or further develop any Submission at its sole discretion, subject to any applicable confidentiality agreement.

c. Communication Standards

You agree that your communications with IPBoardwalk shall:

• Be truthful, non-misleading, and provided in good faith.

• Not contain unlawful, defamatory, harassing, infringing, or offensive material.

• Not transmit viruses, malware, or code designed to disrupt or limit the function of this Site or any associated systems.

d. No Guarantee of Engagement

Submission of an idea, product, or inquiry does not create any binding obligation on IPBoardwalk to enter into discussion, review the idea, or provide follow-up. Any engagement is at the sole discretion of IPBoardwalk and subject to a structured evaluation process.

5. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

a. No Warranty

The content and materials on this website are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, IPBoardwalk disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement;

• Warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content;

• Warranties that the Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

b. Informational Use Only

All product descriptions, summaries, or related materials are provided solely for informational and exploratory purposes. They do not constitute legal, medical, financial, or investment advice, and should not be relied upon as such. Nothing on the Site constitutes an offer to sell, a solicitation to license, or an agreement to negotiate, unless expressly stated and governed by a separate written agreement.

c. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, IPBoardwalk, its officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

• Your access to or use of the Site;

• Any errors or omissions in content;

• Any interruption, delay, or failure of performance;

• Any decisions made based on Site content.

This limitation applies even if IPBoardwalk has been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.

d. Jurisdictional Disclaimer

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages. In such cases, liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law.

e. No Advisory Relationship
Your use of this Site and exploration of its contents does not create a fiduciary, advisory, agency, or joint venture relationship with IPBoardwalk. All engagements require a separately executed agreement to create any formal relationship.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

a. Ownership

All content, materials, trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, visual designs, textual content, mockups, graphics, proprietary formulations, technological descriptions, and software displayed on or accessible through the IPBoardwalk website (collectively, “Content”) are the intellectual property of IPBoardwalk or its licensors and are protected under United States and international intellectual property laws.

b. Restrictions

Except as expressly authorized in writing by IPBoardwalk, you may not:

• Copy, modify, reproduce, republish, distribute, transmit, display, reverse-engineer, or create derivative works from any Content;

• Use any Content for commercial purposes or public distribution without a valid licensing agreement;

• Use any trademark or logo appearing on the Site without prior written consent.

Any unauthorized use of Content may violate copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other laws and may result in civil or criminal penalties.

c. Limited License

Visitors are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to view and access the Site Content strictly for personal, informational, and non-commercial use, provided they comply with all terms outlined in these Terms of Use. This license does not grant any ownership or usage rights beyond those explicitly stated.

d. Trademark Notice

IPBoardwalk™, PermaBlade™, Veralyst™, Reogenics™, Forlytica™, Kurielle™, Admit Systems™, Bright Attention™, PlayTrayn™, StrideIQLabs™, Omnichar™, Optysys™, and related marks are proprietary trademarks or trade names owned by IPBoardwalk or its affiliated ventures. Unauthorized use of any such marks is strictly prohibited.

7. Third-Party Links and Content

a. External Websites

The IPBoardwalk website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by IPBoardwalk. These links are provided for informational convenience only and do not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation.

We do not assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Users accessing such links do so at their own risk and should review the applicable terms and policies of those third-party sites.

b. Third-Party Content

From time to time, the Site may display third-party content, such as licensed trademarks, references to external brands, or summaries of independent technologies. Any such references do not constitute endorsements or warranties by IPBoardwalk. All intellectual property rights related to third-party content remain with their respective owners.

c. Limitation of Liability

IPBoardwalk disclaims all liability arising from your use of or reliance on third-party websites or content linked or displayed through our platform.

7a. Automated Access & Data Scraping
You may not access the website through bots, spiders, crawlers, scraping tools, or other automated means without our prior written consent. Systematic extraction or reuse of content or metadata, whether manual or automated, is strictly prohibited.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The IPBoardwalk website, including all content, materials, information, features, products, and services provided or referenced therein, is made available on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

a. No Guarantees

To the fullest extent permitted by law, IPBoardwalk expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement

• Warranties arising from course of dealing, usage, or trade practice

• Any warranty that the site or its content will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components

b. No Outcome or Business Guarantee

IPBoardwalk makes no representations or warranties regarding:

• The commercial viability or success of any product listed

• The availability or outcome of any potential licensing arrangement

• The accuracy, completeness, or utility of any materials, including summary descriptions, mockups, or modeling references

c. User Responsibility

Users are solely responsible for evaluating the fitness of any content, product, or service offered through or referenced by the Site for their intended purpose. Accessing or relying on any part of the Site is done at the user’s sole discretion and risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, IPBoardwalk, its affiliated entities, licensors, service providers, and their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any content therein, including but not limited to:

• Lost profits, business interruption, or loss of data

• Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in content

• Unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal or business information

• Any bugs, viruses, or similar harmful code transmitted via the Site or a third-party platform

This limitation applies whether based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise—even if IPBoardwalk has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

a. Licensing or Business Transaction Disclaimer

Any licensing interest or transaction initiated through the Site is subject to separate agreements and due diligence. Nothing on this Site constitutes a binding offer, and IPBoardwalk disclaims liability related to any negotiations, proposals, or licensing inquiries made through the Site.

b. Jurisdictional Exceptions

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In such cases, IPBoardwalk’s liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IPBoardwalk, its parent and affiliated companies, licensors, service providers, and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your violation of these Terms of Use

• Your use or misuse of the Site or any of its content

• Any breach of representations or warranties you make through any inquiries or submissions on the Site

• Any claim that content you submit, transmit, or upload to the Site infringes or misappropriates the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of a third party

• Any business engagement initiated through the Site that results in third-party dispute or liability not expressly covered in a formal licensing agreement

This obligation will survive termination of these Terms and your use of the Site.

We will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page upon any material revision. Continued use of the Site after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them, their subject matter, or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

By using this Site, you agree that any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms or the Site shall be instituted exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Utah County, Utah, and you waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.

If you operate outside the United States, you agree to comply with all local laws regarding online conduct, intellectual property, and acceptable content and to be subject to U.S. jurisdiction in connection with your use of this Site.

12. Force Majeure

IPBoardwalk shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in performance of its obligations resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, government restrictions, pandemics, wars, cyberattacks, telecommunications failures, or any other force majeure event. Such delays shall not constitute a breach of these Terms.

13. Miscellaneous Provisions

Entire Agreement: These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional agreements or disclosures referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and IPBoardwalk with respect to the use of the Site and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral.

Waiver and Severability: No waiver by IPBoardwalk of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Assignment: You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without the prior written consent of IPBoardwalk. We may assign our rights or delegate our obligations under these Terms without restriction.

Headings: The section headings used in these Terms are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of any provision.