Terms of Service
Last updated: July 15, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to joslin.fr. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of my website and consulting services provided by Jeremi Joslin ("I", "me", "my"). By accessing my website or engaging my services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please do not use my website or services.
2. Services Overview
I provide consulting services in Digital Public Goods, Digital Public Infrastructure, and AI integration. All services are provided on a consultancy basis and are subject to these Terms and any specific agreement we may enter into.
3. Website Use
3.1 Acceptable Use
You agree to use my website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited behavior includes harassing any person, causing distress or inconvenience, and transmitting obscene or offensive content.
3.2 Intellectual Property
The content on my website, including without limitation, the text, graphics, photos, software, and all other materials, is owned by me or my licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may view, download, and print content from my website for your personal and non-commercial use, provided you do not modify or delete any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.
3.3 External Links
My website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by me. I 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 I shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
4. Consulting Services
4.1 Service Engagement
All consulting services will be provided based on a written agreement specifying the scope, deliverables, timeline, and fees. In the absence of a specific agreement, these Terms will govern our engagement.
4.2 Client Cooperation
You agree to provide timely and accurate information necessary for the provision of services. Delays in providing information or feedback may result in adjustments to project timelines and deliverables.
4.3 Changes to Services
Any changes to the agreed scope of services must be documented and mutually agreed upon. Changes may affect timelines, deliverables, and fees.
5. Intellectual Property Rights
5.1 Client Materials
You retain all rights to materials and information you provide to me in connection with the services. By providing such materials, you grant me a non-exclusive license to use them as necessary to provide the services.
5.2 Service Deliverables
Unless otherwise specified in a written agreement, I retain ownership of all intellectual property rights in the deliverables created as part of the services. Upon full payment of fees, you will receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the deliverables for your internal business purposes.
5.3 Pre-existing Materials
I retain all rights to any pre-existing materials, methodologies, tools, and knowledge used in providing the services. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of such materials to you.
6. Fees and Payment
6.1 Fees
Fees for services will be as agreed in writing. In the absence of a specific agreement, my standard rates will apply.
6.2 Payment Terms
Unless otherwise agreed, invoices are payable within 30 days of the invoice date. Late payments may be subject to interest charges at the maximum rate permitted by law.
6.3 Expenses
Reasonable expenses incurred in providing the services will be charged in addition to the agreed fees, subject to your prior approval and provision of receipts.
7. Confidentiality and Data Protection
7.1 Confidential Information
Each party agrees to keep confidential any non-public information received from the other party in connection with the services. This obligation does not apply to information that is publicly known, independently developed, or received from a third party without restriction.
7.2 Data Protection
Each party will comply with applicable data protection laws. Please refer to my Privacy Policy for more information on how I process personal data.
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1 No Warranties
My website and services are provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
8.2 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, I 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 (i) your use or inability to use my website or services; (ii) any unauthorized access to or use of my servers and/or any personal information stored therein; (iii) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from my website; or (iv) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through my website by any third party.
8.3 Cap on Liability
In no event shall my total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to these Terms, my website, or services exceed the total amount paid by you to me during the six months preceding the event giving rise to the liability.
9. Termination
9.1 Termination by You
You may terminate services at any time by providing written notice. You will be responsible for payment of all fees for services performed up to the date of termination and any non-cancellable expenses incurred.
9.2 Termination by Me
I may terminate services if you breach these Terms or any specific agreement and fail to remedy such breach within 14 days of notice, or immediately if you become insolvent or are unable to pay your debts as they fall due.
9.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, all rights and licenses granted to you will cease, except for those that expressly survive termination. Provisions relating to payment, intellectual property, confidentiality, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution will survive termination.
10. General Provisions
10.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
10.2 Dispute Resolution
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or my services shall first be attempted to be resolved through friendly negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiations, it shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Paris, France.
10.3 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.
10.4 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with any specific agreement for services, constitute the entire agreement between you and me regarding my website and services, superseding any prior agreements.
10.5 Changes to Terms
I reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. I will provide notice of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on my website with a new effective date. Your continued use of my website or services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact me at:
Email: [email protected]