Terms of Use

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Novelty website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily access the materials (information or software) on Novelty's website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

  • Modify or copy the materials
  • Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
  • Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on Novelty's website
  • Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
  • Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Novelty at any time.

Service Description

Novelty provides an AI-powered patent intelligence platform designed to assist law firms and patent professionals with patent analysis and office action response strategies. The service is currently in development and features may change without notice.

User Responsibilities

When using our website and services, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information when joining our waiting list
  • Not use the service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
  • Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or any systems or networks connected to the website
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the service or servers or networks connected to the service
  • Not use any automated system, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the service

Intellectual Property

The service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Novelty and its licensors. The service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the United States and foreign countries. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of Novelty.

Disclaimer

The materials on Novelty's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. Novelty makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including, without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Further, Novelty does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

Professional Advice Disclaimer

The information provided by Novelty is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. While our platform provides patent analysis and strategies, it does not replace professional legal counsel. Users should consult with qualified patent attorneys for specific legal advice regarding their patents and intellectual property matters.

Limitations of Liability

In no event shall Novelty or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Novelty's website, even if Novelty or a Novelty authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

Accuracy of Materials

The materials appearing on Novelty's website could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. Novelty does not warrant that any of the materials on its website are accurate, complete, or current. Novelty may make changes to the materials contained on its website at any time without notice. However, Novelty does not make any commitment to update the materials.

Links to Third-Party Sites

Novelty has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Novelty of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

Modifications

Novelty may revise these Terms of Use for its website at any time without notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms of Use.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. All provisions of the Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at novelty@mindware.ventures.