Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the websites of the Frontiers Research Foundation, namely https://www.frontiersfoundation.org/ and https://www.frontiersplanetprize.org/ (the "Websites"). By accessing and using the Websites, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions (the "Terms"). If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Websites.


1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Websites, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms. The Frontiers Research Foundation reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Websites following any changes signifies your acceptance of those changes. While the Foundation will make reasonable efforts to inform users of updates, it is your responsibility to review these Terms regularly.

2. Additional Terms

Certain sections of the Websites and certain activities offered through the Websites may be subject to additional terms and conditions. For example, participation in the Frontiers Planet Prize or events organized by the Frontiers Research Foundation may require acceptance of additional terms. These additional terms will be made available to you and will supplement these Terms.

3. Ownership and Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality on the Websites, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, and software, as well as the terms “Frontiers” and “Frontiers Planet Prize” and the Frontiers Planet Prize logo are the property of the Frontiers Research Foundation or its licensors and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

4. Use of Websites

  • Lawful Use: You agree to use the Websites only for lawful purposes. You must not use the Websites in any way that breaches any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation, or any Frontiers policies communicated to you

  • Prohibited Conduct: You must not:

    • Use the Websites to post or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, infringing, threatening, or otherwise objectionable.

    • Upload or distribute via the Websites any viruses, spyware, malware, or any other harmful code or malicious software.

    • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits another user from using or enjoying the Websites.

    • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Websites or any other systems or networks connected to the Websites.

5. Personal Data and Privacy

Any collection and use of personal data through the Websites are governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the Websites, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in that policy. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITES AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, THE FRONTIERS RESEARCH FOUNDATION DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AVAILABILITY MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

7. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FRONTIERS RESEARCH FOUNDATION, ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ERRORS, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DEFECTS, DELAYS IN OPERATION OR TRANSMISSION, COMPUTER VIRUSES, OR LOSS OF DATA.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lausanne, Switzerland.

9. Contact Information

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

Frontiers Research Foundation
C/O Frontiers Media SA
Av du Tribunal-fédéral 34
1005 Lausanne
Switzerland

Last updated 16 May 2025