Terms and Conditions for the Use of Decision.Help

These terms form a legal contract between you and the University of Leeds (the University). It governs our relationship relating to your use of the Decision.Help website and the decision-making tool (the Tool) the https://decision.help/ website hosts.

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before continuing to use the Tool.

1. Who we are and how to contact us

1.1. https://decision.help/ (the Website) is a site owned and operated by the University. The University is a higher education institution incorporated by Royal Charter (registration number RC:000658) at Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT.

1.2. To contact us in relation to the Website or the Tool please use: support@decision.help

2. Using the Tool

2.1. By using the Tool, you confirm that you accept these terms of service and that you agree to comply with them.

2.2. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use the Tool.

2.3. The University recommends that you print a copy of these terms for future reference.

3. Other terms that apply

3.1. The University is the Data Controller for the information you provide. We have a legitimate interest in processing your data so that the Site can administer the service.

3.2. If you have any questions about your data or rights, contact support@decision.help

3.3. Identifiable data you provide to create an account is securely stored in the UK and deleted after 3 years if unused.

3.4. Your information will be visible to staff administering the tool.

3.5. Data entered into the decision-making tool is treated as non-identifiable and may be reused for analysis or marketing purposes.

4. Changes to these terms

4.1. The University may amend these terms from time to time. Every time you wish to use the Tool, please check these terms to ensure you understand the terms that apply at that time.

4.2. We may update and change the Website or the Tool functionality from time to time.

5. Suspension or withdrawal of Website/Tool

5.1. The Website and the Tool are available free of charge.

5.2. The University does not guarantee that the Website or the Tool, or any content on it contained on either, will always be available or be uninterrupted. The University may suspend or withdraw or restrict the availability of all or any part of our site for business and operational reasons. Reasonable notice will be given where possible.

5.3. You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access our site through your internet connection are aware of these terms of service and comply with them.

6. Transfer of this Agreement

6.1. The University may transfer its rights and obligations under these terms to another organisation. The transfer will not affect your rights under the contract.

7. Website User Location

7.1. Our site is hosted in the UK but can be used worldwide. The University does not guarantee that content is appropriate or available in other locations.

8. Account safety

8.1. To use the Tool, you can either do so as a guest or by creating an account.

8.2. To create an account, provide your email (username) and password. Keep your credentials confidential.

8.3. Guest users cannot retrieve or revisit previous decisions.

8.4. The University may disable any user credentials if terms are not followed.

8.5. Notify the University if your credentials are compromised.

9. Material on the Website and the Tool

9.2. You may print or download content for personal use; for business users, internal sharing is allowed.

9.3. Do not modify or separate content from accompanying text.

9.4. Always acknowledge authorship.

10. No text mining or web scraping

10.1. You shall not conduct text/data mining or web scraping for any purpose including AI development.

10.1.1. Using robots, bots, scrapers, or automated tools to access site data is prohibited.

10.1.2. Automated analytical techniques for AI model training are prohibited.

10.2. These clauses reserve our rights under the Digital Copyright Directive (EU) 2019/790.

10.3. You shall not use site data to develop AI systems or models.

10.4. Clause 10 does not apply if prohibited by law.

11. Rules about linking to the Website

11.1. You may link to the Website fairly and legally.

11.2. Do not imply endorsement by the University.

11.3. Do not link from a site you do not own.

11.4. The Website must not be framed elsewhere.

11.5. Linking permission may be withdrawn without notice.

11.6. For other uses, contact support@decision.help

12. Acknowledgements

12.1. The Site was developed at Leeds University Business School with EPSRC grant EP/V050990/1 within project FLEXICHEM.

13. Inputting content to our site

13.1. You warrant that anything you input onto the Site is yours, and you are liable to us and indemnify us for any breach of that warranty. This means you will be responsible for any loss or damage we suffer as a result of your breach of warranty.

13.2. Subject to clause 13.1 above the University has the right to disclose your identity to anyone who is claiming that any content posted or uploaded by you to our site violates their intellectual property rights or their right to privacy.

14. Rights to material you input

14.1. When you input content into the Tool, you are granting the University the following right to use that content:

14.1.1. A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable licence to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform that user-generated content in connection with the service provided by the Website and across different media including to promote our Website and the Tool therein.

15. Non-reliance

15.1. Content and outputs are for general information only.

15.2. Outputs are not advice on which to rely.

15.3. Obtain professional advice before acting on outputs.

15.4. University makes no guarantee that content or outputs are accurate, complete, or up-to-date.

16. 3rd party Website links

16.1. Links are provided for information only; no approval is implied.

16.2. University has no control over third-party content.

17. Viruses

17.1. No guarantee that Website or Tool is virus-free.

17.2. You are responsible for your IT setup and virus protection.

17.3. Do not introduce malicious software or attempt unauthorized access.

17.4. Do not interfere with software or equipment providing the Website/Tool.

17.5. Denial-of-service attacks are prohibited and may result in criminal prosecution.

18. Our responsibility to you

18.1. Liability is not excluded where unlawful to do so, including death or personal injury.

18.2. Business users: implied warranties are excluded; University not liable for indirect losses.

18.2.1. Excludes all implied conditions or warranties.

18.2.2. No liability for use or inability to use site or content.

18.2.3. No liability for lost profits, revenue, business opportunity, or indirect losses.

18.3. Consumer users: site for domestic/private use; no liability for commercial losses.

18.3.2. Compensation only applies for damage caused by failure of reasonable care and skill.

19. Disputes

19.1. Terms governed by English law; courts of England/Wales have exclusive jurisdiction, with exceptions for Northern Ireland/Scotland.

19.2. Business users: same terms apply.