Terms of Service

Last updated: December 31, 2025

Important Notice

By using Simulations4All, you agree to these Terms of Service. Please read them carefully, particularly the sections on disclaimers and limitations of liability.

Welcome to Simulations4All. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, simulations, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Simulations4All, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Services.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Services

Simulations4All provides interactive educational simulations for learning purposes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Our simulations are designed to illustrate concepts and are intended for educational use only.

3. User Accounts

Some features may require you to create an account. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Providing accurate and complete information
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Services for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services
  • Copy, modify, or distribute our simulations without permission
  • Use automated tools to access the Services
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
  • Use the Services to harm or exploit others

5. Intellectual Property

All content, simulations, graphics, code, and materials on Simulations4All are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may use the simulations for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes only.

Educators may use our simulations in classroom settings. Commercial use, redistribution, or embedding requires prior written permission.

5.1 Simulation Code Protection

The simulation code, algorithms, and interactive elements on Simulations4All are proprietary software protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You expressly agree NOT to:

  • Download, copy, or extract simulation source code for use outside this platform
  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any simulation
  • Create derivative works based on our simulations
  • Remove, modify, or obscure any copyright notices or protection mechanisms
  • Host, redistribute, or embed our simulations on other websites without authorization
  • Use automated tools or scripts to extract simulation code or content
  • Circumvent, disable, or interfere with security features that restrict access

Enforcement: Violations of these terms may result in:

  • Immediate termination of your access to our Services
  • Legal action for copyright infringement and damages
  • Statutory damages under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
  • Recovery of legal fees and costs

5.2 Authorized Educational Use

We encourage and support the following authorized uses:

  • In-browser use: Access simulations directly on simulations4all.com
  • Linking: Share direct links to simulation pages with students or colleagues
  • Classroom presentation: Display simulations in educational settings via our website
  • Citation: Reference our simulations in academic work with proper attribution

For embedding, API access, or commercial licensing inquiries, please contact us at licensing@simulations4all.com

6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SIMULATIONS4ALL DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
  • WARRANTIES THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE
  • WARRANTIES REGARDING THE SCIENTIFIC OR EDUCATIONAL ACCURACY OF SIMULATIONS

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SIMULATIONS4ALL AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL
  • SERVICE INTERRUPTION OR COMPUTER DAMAGE
  • PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
  • ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICES
  • ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM RELIANCE ON INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICES

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE SERVICES DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM.

8. Educational Content Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: The simulations provided on Simulations4All are intended for educational and illustrative purposes only.

  • Not Professional Advice: Our simulations do not constitute professional, scientific, engineering, medical, or any other form of advice.
  • Simplified Models: Simulations are simplified representations of complex phenomena and may not account for all real-world variables or conditions.
  • No Guarantee of Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that simulations are free from errors or accurately represent real-world physics, chemistry, or other scientific principles.
  • Not for Critical Decisions: Do not rely on our simulations for any decision that could affect health, safety, finances, or property.
  • Verify Independently: Users should verify any information obtained from our simulations through authoritative sources before application.

9. User Responsibility

By using Simulations4All, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • You are solely responsible for how you use the information and simulations provided on this platform.
  • You will not hold Simulations4All liable for any outcomes resulting from your use of our simulations.
  • You understand that simulations are educational tools and should not replace professional guidance, laboratory work, or hands-on learning where applicable.
  • If you are an educator, you are responsible for verifying the appropriateness of simulations for your students and educational context.
  • You will supervise minors using the platform and accept responsibility for their use.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Simulations4All and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your use of the Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Any claim that your use of the Services caused damage to a third party

11. Third-Party Links and Content

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external sites. Your use of third-party resources is at your own risk.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Services immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Simulations4All regarding the use of our Services.

16. Contact Information

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

Summary of Key Points

  • Educational Use: Simulations are for learning purposes only
  • No Guarantees: We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness
  • Your Responsibility: You are responsible for how you use our content
  • Limited Liability: We are not liable for damages from use of our Services
  • Not Professional Advice: Do not rely on simulations for critical decisions

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