Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using our services.
Last updated: October 2, 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the Univot website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our services.
These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.
2. Description of Services
Univot provides the following services:
- Product Validation: Smoke testing, market research, and demand validation services
- AI Consulting: Strategic AI implementation, tool selection, and team training
- MVP Development: Rapid prototyping and minimum viable product development
- Innovation Frameworks: Lean startup methodology and product development frameworks
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without notice.
3. User Obligations
When using our services, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain the confidentiality of any account credentials
- Use our services only for lawful purposes
- Not interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Not use our services to transmit malicious code or harmful content
4. Intellectual Property Rights
4.1 Our Content
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and methodologies, is the property of Univot or its licensors and is protected by German and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
4.2 Client Materials
You retain all rights to materials you provide to us. By providing materials, you grant us a limited license to use them solely for the purpose of delivering our services.
4.3 Deliverables
Upon full payment, you own the final deliverables created specifically for you. We retain the right to use generic methodologies, frameworks, and non-confidential insights gained from projects.
5. Payment Terms
- All fees are quoted in Euros (EUR) unless otherwise specified
- Payment terms are specified in individual service agreements
- Invoices are typically payable within 14 days of issuance
- Late payments may incur interest charges as permitted by law
- All prices are exclusive of VAT unless otherwise stated
6. Confidentiality
We understand that you may share confidential information with us during our engagement. We commit to:
- Keep all client information confidential
- Use confidential information only for providing services
- Not disclose information to third parties without permission
- Implement reasonable security measures to protect your data
For projects requiring additional confidentiality protections, we can execute a separate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
7. Warranties and Disclaimers
7.1 Our Commitment
We warrant that our services will be performed with reasonable skill and care in accordance with industry standards.
7.2 No Guarantees
While we strive to deliver exceptional results, we cannot guarantee specific outcomes such as:
- Product-market fit or customer adoption rates
- Revenue generation or business success
- Funding or investment outcomes
- Specific AI implementation results
7.3 Website Disclaimer
Our website and content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that our website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- Our total liability for any claims arising from our services shall not exceed the fees paid by you for those specific services
- We shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- We are not responsible for loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
Nothing in these terms limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud, or fraudulent misrepresentation.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Univot, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your use of our services
- Your violation of these terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Materials you provide to us
10. Termination
10.1 By You
You may terminate our services according to the terms specified in your service agreement. Early termination may result in fees for work completed.
10.2 By Us
We may terminate or suspend services immediately if you:
- Breach these terms
- Fail to make payments
- Engage in unlawful conduct
10.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination, you must pay for all services rendered up to the termination date. Sections relating to intellectual property, confidentiality, warranties, and liability shall survive termination.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. Any disputes arising from these terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Munich, Germany.
For consumer contracts, mandatory consumer protection laws of your country of residence may apply.
12. Dispute Resolution
In the event of any dispute, we encourage you to contact us first to seek an amicable resolution. If we cannot resolve the dispute informally, the dispute will be resolved through the courts as specified above.
EU customers can also use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://consumer-redress.ec.europa.eu/index_en
13. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
14. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms of Service, together with any service agreements and our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Univot regarding the use of our services.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: hello [at] univot [dot] com
Address:
Oluwasegun Peter Jegede
Amalienstraße 71, RGB 2
c/o Petina Ventures GmbH
80799 München
Germany
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