Terms of Service
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of the Argus platform and services. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to be bound by these terms.
Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account or using the Argus platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not access or use our services.
Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts to use our services. By using the platform, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements and that all information you provide is accurate and complete.
Account Registration
To access certain features, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate and current. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access or use of your account.
Use of Services
You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms. You may not use our platform to upload or transmit any unlawful, harmful, or inappropriate content; interfere with or disrupt the platform or servers; attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform; impersonate any person or entity; violate any applicable laws or regulations; or use the platform for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent.
User Content
You retain ownership of all content you submit to the platform, including variety registration data, production information, and other materials. By submitting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content solely for the purpose of providing and improving our services. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that your content does not infringe any third-party rights.
Intellectual Property Rights
The Argus platform, including all software, designs, text, graphics, and other content, is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our services without our prior written permission. All trademarks, service marks, and logos used on the platform are our property or the property of their respective owners.
Risk Assessment Services
Our platform provides risk assessment and analysis tools for variety registration and agricultural purposes. These assessments are provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any risk scores or recommendations. You are solely responsible for your decisions based on the information provided through our platform.
Payment Terms
If you purchase any paid services, you agree to pay all applicable fees as described at the time of purchase. All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to modify our pricing at any time, with notice provided for existing subscriptions.
Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to our services at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the platform will immediately cease. You may also terminate your account at any time by contacting us.
Disclaimers
Our services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure. We disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Argus and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents 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 your use of our services.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Argus and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of our services, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights.
Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Argus is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.