Terms of Service

Welcome to the Women in STEM Network ("Platform", "we", "our", or "us"), operated by Mums in Science Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 14418391). By accessing or using our website, including all associated content, features, and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using our site or registering as a member.

1. Eligibility

By using this website, you represent that you are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, and that you have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

2. Platform Purpose

The Women in STEM Network is designed to provide community, mentorship, training, recruitment tools, and resources for women working or aspiring to work in STEM fields. The platform is currently under development. Features may change or expand as we evolve.

3. Account Registration

Some areas of the Platform may require you to register an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Keep your login credentials confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorised use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if we believe your information is inaccurate or if you breach these Terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Platform lawfully and respectfully. You will not:

• Use the Platform to harass, threaten, or defame others
• Share content that is abusive, discriminatory, or unlawful
• Upload or distribute viruses, malware, or harmful software
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to other user accounts or our systems

5. User-Generated Content

You may be able to contribute content, such as comments, posts, or profile information. By submitting content, you:

• Grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, store, reproduce, and display your content as part of the Platform
• Warrant that you own or have rights to the content you post

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on the Platform, including text, graphics, logos, software, and training materials, is the property of Mums in Science Ltd or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute any content without our prior written permission.

7. Third-Party Links

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third parties, and you access them at your own risk.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account or access to the Platform at our sole discretion, without notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to us or other users.

9. Disclaimer

The Platform is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the Platform will be error-free or uninterrupted. While we strive to provide valuable content, we make no guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of any information provided.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mums in Science Ltd shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform.

11. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Platform after changes means you accept the new Terms. We encourage you to review this page regularly.

13. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
📧 admin@mumsinscience.org
🏢 Mums in Science Ltd, Highstone House, 165 High Street, High Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 5SU, United Kingdom