Rules for using the IsotopiX website.

1. Purpose of these Terms of Use

These Terms of Use define the rules applicable to the access and use of the website www.isotopix.eu, including its pages, articles, resources, visual materials, downloadable documents, contact forms and data visualization tools.

The website is published by IsotopiX SAS and is intended to present the company, its scientific expertise, services, team, resources and tools related to isotope-based traceability and geochemical interpretation.

2. Acceptance of the Terms

By accessing or using the IsotopiX website, the user acknowledges that they have read and understood these Terms of Use and agrees to comply with them.

If the user does not agree with these Terms of Use, they should not use the website.

3. Access to the website

IsotopiX makes reasonable efforts to keep the website accessible and functional. However, access may be interrupted, limited or suspended for maintenance, updates, technical reasons, security reasons or circumstances beyond IsotopiX’s control.

IsotopiX may modify, update, suspend or remove all or part of the website at any time without prior notice.

4. Website content

The content published on the website is provided for general information purposes. It may include scientific explanations, service descriptions, case examples, resources, technical notes, visualizations, publications, news and contact information.

IsotopiX seeks to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but does not guarantee that all content is complete, error-free, continuously updated or applicable to every specific situation.

5. Permitted use of the website

Users may browse the website and use its publicly accessible content for personal, professional, informational or internal evaluation purposes, provided that such use remains lawful and respectful of IsotopiX’s rights and third-party rights.

6. Responsibility and Use

Users are responsible for their use of the IsotopiX website, the information they submit through the website, the files they choose to open with online tools and the decisions they make based on general website content.

Users agree not to use the website in a way that could damage, overload, disrupt, compromise or interfere with the operation, security or integrity of the website, its hosting infrastructure or its users.

Prohibited uses

• using the website for unlawful, fraudulent, misleading, harmful or abusive purposes;
• attempting to gain unauthorized access to the website, servers, systems, accounts or restricted areas;
• introducing viruses, malicious code, corrupted files, automated attacks or any technology intended to disrupt the website;
• extracting, scraping, copying or reusing website content at scale without authorization;
• misrepresenting an affiliation, partnership, endorsement or authorization by IsotopiX;
• using IsotopiX content, names, visuals or scientific explanations in a misleading, defamatory or unlawful context;
• submitting confidential, sensitive, illegal or third-party data without authorization.

IsotopiX reserves the right to restrict, suspend or block access to the website where use appears abusive, unlawful, technically harmful or contrary to these Terms of Use.

7. Scientific information and limits

The scientific information presented on the website is intended to explain isotope geochemistry, traceability, environmental source tracing, analytical strategies and possible applications of IsotopiX’s expertise.

This information is general and educational. It does not constitute a scientific diagnosis, expert opinion, certification, regulatory advice, legal advice, environmental assessment or guarantee of analytical feasibility for a specific project.

Any scientific conclusion, interpretation, origin verification, contamination source assessment or expert deliverable requires a project-specific evaluation, appropriate samples, contextual information, analytical data and an agreed scope of work.

8. Data viewer and user files

The website may provide access to a data viewer or similar tools allowing users to inspect structured isotope-related files, including .isof files.

The ISOF format is designed to support the certification, validation and authentication of the provenance and integrity of isotope-related data through structured metadata, traceability information and, where applicable, digital signatures. The IsotopiX data viewer allows users to display, inspect and interpret this information in a readable format.

The level of certification, validation or authentication available for a given file depends on the information contained in that file, including its metadata, analytical context, digital signature status and the reliability of the data provider.

Users remain responsible for the files they open, the origin of those files, their content, their legality and any interpretation or decision made from the displayed information.

IsotopiX does not guarantee that every file will be compatible with the viewer, displayed without error or suitable for every scientific, technical, legal or commercial purpose.

9. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, the website structure, visual identity, text, images, graphics, icons, interfaces, documents, resources, data displays and other content are protected by intellectual property rights and belong to IsotopiX or are used with authorization.

Users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, translate, adapt, extract, sell, license, frame or reuse all or part of the website content without prior written authorization from IsotopiX, except where permitted by applicable law.

The name IsotopiX, the website content and the associated visual elements may not be used in a way that suggests an unauthorized partnership, endorsement, certification or commercial relationship.

10. External links

The website may include links to third-party websites, scientific publications, institutional resources, partner websites, software tools or external services.

IsotopiX is not responsible for the content, accuracy, availability, security, privacy practices or terms of use of third-party websites. Users access external links under their own responsibility.

11. Privacy and cookies

Use of the website may involve the processing of personal data, particularly when users contact IsotopiX, submit a form, request information or interact with online services.

The IsotopiX website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper technical operation of the website, improve user experience, measure audience activity and, where applicable, integrate third-party services.

Users can manage their cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner available on the website and through their browser settings.

12. Services, quotations and contracts

The information presented on the website does not constitute a binding commercial offer. Any service provided by IsotopiX is subject to a specific discussion, quotation, contract, purchase order or agreement.

IsotopiX services may include isotopic and geochemical analyses, traceability studies, environmental source tracing, expert interpretation, consulting, training and research collaborations.

Where applicable, services are governed by IsotopiX’s General Conditions of Sale and by any specific contractual terms accepted in writing.

13. Changes to these Terms of Use

IsotopiX may update or modify these Terms of Use at any time to reflect changes in the website, services, legal framework, technical tools or internal practices.

The applicable version is the version available on the website at the time of consultation.

14. Contact

For any question about these Terms of Use, website access, permitted use, intellectual property or IsotopiX services, users may contact IsotopiX by email.

Language

These Terms of Use may be available in English and French. In the event of contradiction between versions, the French version shall prevail unless otherwise required by applicable law.