Terms of Use Effective Date: August 12, 2024 Welcome to the website and services operated by Research Institute of Texas LLC ("RIoT," "we, "us," or "our"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at [www.researchinstituteoftexas.com] (the "Site"), as well as any associated services, applications, and features provided by us (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific features of the Services. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our Services. 1. Acceptance of Terms By using the Services, you affirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms, including any future modifications. We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time, and such amendments will become effective upon posting on the Site or otherwise notifying you. Your continued use of the Services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. 2. Use of the Services (a) Eligibility: You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and possess the legal capacity to enter into and be bound by these Terms. (b) Compliance: You agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances in your use of the Services. (c) Account Responsibilities: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security. 3. Transactions (a) Initiation: To purchase products, services, or access applications through the Services (each, a “Transaction”), you may be required to provide certain information, including, but not limited to, your credit card number, its expiration date, and your billing address. (b) Representations: You represent and warrant that you have the right to use the payment method you provide and authorize us to process payments for Transactions. (c) Finality: All Transactions are final, non-cancellable, and non-refundable unless otherwise expressly stated. You agree to pay all charges incurred by you or on your behalf, including any applicable taxes, at the prices in effect when such charges are incurred. (d) Conditions: We reserve the right to impose conditions on the honoring of any coupon, discount, or promotion, and to refuse or limit any Transaction at our discretion. 4. Subscriptions and Payment Authorization (a) Subscription Terms: If you subscribe to any product or service through the Services or commence a free trial for a subscription-based service (each, a “Subscription”), you acknowledge that your Subscription may renew automatically at the regular subscription rate and frequency specified at the time of purchase. (b) Authorization: By initiating a Subscription, you authorize us to charge your payment method for the subscription fees and any applicable taxes on a recurring basis until you cancel the Subscription in accordance with the procedures provided by the Service. (c) Payment Issues: If we are unable to process payment for any reason, including insufficient funds or an expired payment method, you remain liable for any outstanding amounts. We may attempt to reprocess payment as you update your payment information. (d) Cancellation: You may cancel your Subscription prior to its renewal date according to the procedures specified by the Service. In the event of cancellation, you will be responsible for payment of any charges incurred up to the cancellation date. 5. User Submissions (a) Definition: Any content, feedback, suggestions, or materials you submit to us (“Submissions”) shall be deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary. (b) License: By submitting any Submissions, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid-up, non-exclusive, transferable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, distribute, perform, display, and create derivative works from such Submissions for any purpose. 6. Proprietary Rights (a) Ownership: All intellectual property rights, including but not limited to trademarks, service marks, logos, copyrights, and trade secrets, in and to the Services and content provided therein are owned by us or our licensors. (b) Restrictions: You may not use our trademarks, service marks, logos, or any other proprietary content without our prior written consent. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right, title, or interest in any intellectual property owned by us or our licensors. 7. Disclaimer of Warranties (a) As Is: The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. We disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. (b) No Guarantee: We do not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. 8. Limitation of Liability (a) Exclusions: To the fullest extent permitted by law, we and our affiliates, including our respective directors, officers, employees, and agents, shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost profits or revenues. (b) Limitation: Our aggregate liability arising out of or related to these Terms or the Services shall not exceed the greater of: (i) the total amount paid by you to us in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (ii) fifty dollars ($50.00). 9. Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us and our affiliates, including our respective directors, officers, employees, and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Services, (b) any violation of these Terms, or (c) any breach of your representations and warranties. 10. Termination (a) Termination Rights: We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause or notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms. (b) Effect: Upon termination or suspension, your right to use the Services will immediately cease, and we may deactivate or delete your account and any associated data, without any obligation to provide further access. 11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution (a) Governing Law: These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of laws principles. (b) Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising out of or related to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in [Your City, Your State]. The arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive or other damages not measured by actual damages. (c) Class Action Waiver: You agree that any arbitration will be conducted on an individual basis only. Class arbitrations and class actions are not permitted. 12. Export Controls and International Use (a) Compliance: You are responsible for complying with U.S. export control laws and regulations. You represent that you are not located in, or a resident of, any country subject to U.S. government embargoes or restrictions. (b) International Use: If you access the Services from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. Any information you provide may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. 13. Miscellaneous (a) Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the subject matter herein and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, whether written or oral. (b) Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions. (c) Assignment: We may assign or transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. (d) Waiver: No waiver by us of any breach or default under these Terms shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. (e) Headings: Headings and section titles are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of these Terms. 14. Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms or the Services, please contact us at: Research Institute of Texas LLC Email: basil@connect.hku.hk Phone: (281) 393-8339 15. Copyright Infringement Claims If you believe that any content on our Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to our Designated Agent at the address provided below. We will address any such claims in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA). Designated Agent for DMCA Notices: Research Institute of Texas LLC Email: basil@connect.hku.hk Phone: (281) 393-8339 16. Feedback Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide to us shall be deemed to be non-confidential and shall become the sole property of Research Institute of Texas LLC. We shall have the right to use such feedback for any purpose without compensation to you.