Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Ada X LLC (operating as Pathub, hereinafter "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of our software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

2. Description of Services

Pathub provides patent workflow tools that may include the following features (subject to actual product offering):

• Patent and non-patent literature search (keyword and semantic search)
• Similarity clustering, deduplication, and filtering assistance
• Comparison summaries and structured alignment outputs (e.g., claim chart format)
• Monitoring and alerts (topic/applicant/keyword-based)
• Team collaboration, access control (RBAC), and basic audit logs (per plan)
• Export and reporting (CSV/PDF, etc., per plan)

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Pathub is a software tool service (SaaS) and does not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or official agency services; we are not affiliated with any government agency or patent office, including the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). You should consult a licensed attorney or patent agent when necessary.

3. Account Registration and Security

To use certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information and update it promptly
• Safeguard your account credentials and be responsible for all activities under your account
• Notify us promptly of any unauthorized access or security incidents

4. Subscription and Payment

4.1 Billing

Some Services may require a paid subscription. You agree to pay the applicable fees as displayed on the pricing page or order page (in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated). Refund terms are governed by our Refund Policy page.

4.2 Automatic Renewal and Cancellation

If you subscribe, your subscription will typically auto-renew at the end of each billing cycle unless you cancel before the renewal date. You may cancel your subscription through your account settings or by contacting our support team.

4.3 Price Changes

We may adjust pricing. For existing subscribers, if the renewal price increases, we will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice (where applicable).

5. Acceptable Use and Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use the Services for the following purposes:

• Violating applicable laws or infringing third-party rights (including intellectual property rights)
• Uploading or transmitting malicious code, conducting attacks, or attempting unauthorized access
• Interfering with the normal operation of the Services or circumventing access controls/quotas
• Scraping, copying, or redistributing Service content or data without authorization
• Engaging in fraud, misleading promotions, or other illegal activities
• Sharing account credentials with unauthorized individuals or reselling accounts

6. Compliance and Regulatory Disclosures

6.1 Nature of Services

Pathub is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) tool provider. We are not a financial institution, money services business (MSB), law firm, or government agency. We do not hold, transfer, or process funds on behalf of users. If payment processing is involved, it is handled entirely by third-party payment processors (such as Stripe) subject to their own terms and regulatory compliance.

6.2 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions Compliance

You represent and warrant that you are not located in, or a resident of, any country or region subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions (including but not limited to those administered by OFAC — the Office of Foreign Assets Control). You further represent that you are not on any U.S. government restricted parties list. We reserve the right to refuse service, terminate accounts, or block access if we reasonably believe a user is in violation of applicable sanctions or anti-money laundering laws.

6.3 Export Controls

The Services may be subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. You agree not to export, re-export, or transfer the Services or any technical data obtained through the Services in violation of applicable U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

6.4 Data Protection

Our collection, use, and protection of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which complies with applicable data protection laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) and other applicable U.S. state privacy laws. We do not sell or share user personal information as defined under these laws.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Our Rights

The Services themselves (including software, interfaces, and features) are owned by Ada X LLC or its licensors and are protected by applicable laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.

7.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you upload/input (such as search topics, notes, project organization information, etc.). You grant us a limited license to process such content as necessary to provide and improve the Services. You are responsible for ensuring you have the right to provide such content and that it does not infringe third-party rights or violate confidentiality obligations.

8. Disclaimers

We make reasonable efforts to improve Service quality, but the Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. We do not guarantee:

• That search results or analytical outputs will be completely accurate, comprehensive, or error-free
• That the Services will be uninterrupted, fault-free, or absolutely secure
• That information is suitable for any particular purpose or meets your specific compliance requirements

SERVICE OUTPUTS ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND CANNOT SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL ADVICE OR THE JUDGMENT OF LICENSED ATTORNEYS OR PATENT AGENTS.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ADA X LLC 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 OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES.

Our total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ada X LLC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will immediately cease. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or through your account settings.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Sheridan, Wyoming, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

14. 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.

15. Contact Information

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