Terms and Conditions

Last updated: February 24, 2026

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the O’BRAIN Lab website.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

  • Lab (referred to as either “the Lab”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to O’BRAIN Lab, a neuroscience and obesity research laboratory operating within an academic institution.

  • Website refers to the O’BRAIN Lab website, accessible from https://obrainlab.com

  • Service refers to the Website and its content, including but not limited to research publications, news, team information, and contact forms.

  • Terms and Conditions (also referred to as “Terms”) mean these Terms and Conditions that form the entire agreement between You and the Lab regarding the use of the Service.

  • Third-party Service means any services or content provided by a third party that may be displayed, included, or made available through the Service.

  • Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.

  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the organisation on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Acknowledgment

These are the Terms and Conditions governing the use of this Service and the agreement between You and O’BRAIN Lab. These Terms set out the rights and obligations of all visitors and users regarding the use of the Website.

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. By accessing or using the Service, You agree to be bound by these Terms. If You disagree with any part of these Terms, You may not access the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is also conditioned on Your acceptance of Our Privacy Policy, which describes how We collect, use, and disclose Your information when You use the Website. Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully before using Our Service.

Intellectual Property

The content published on this Website — including research articles, datasets (where made available), images, graphics, and text — is the intellectual property of O’BRAIN Lab and/or its respective authors and collaborators, unless otherwise stated. Content is shared for academic, educational, and informational purposes.

You may reference and cite our published research in accordance with standard academic practice. Reproduction or redistribution of Website content for commercial purposes without prior written consent from O’BRAIN Lab is prohibited.

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services — such as journal publications, institutional repositories, or collaborating organisations — that are not owned or controlled by O’BRAIN Lab.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise You to read the terms and privacy policies of any external sites You visit.

Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or suspend Your access to the Website at any time, without prior notice, if We believe You are using the Service in a manner that violates these Terms or applicable law.

Upon such restriction, Your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, O’BRAIN Lab and its affiliated institution shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with Your use of the Website or its content, including but not limited to loss of data, inaccuracies in research summaries, or reliance on information published on this site.

The Website and its content are provided for informational and academic purposes only and do not constitute professional medical, clinical, or legal advice.

Disclaimer

The Website and its content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. O’BRAIN Lab makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information published, including research summaries, preprints, or news items.

Research findings presented on this Website reflect the state of knowledge at the time of publication and may be subject to revision as science advances. Nothing on this Website should be interpreted as medical advice or clinical guidance.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to the jurisdiction of the academic institution with which O’BRAIN Lab is affiliated. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall first be addressed through informal contact with the Lab.

For European Union (EU) Users

If You are a resident of the European Union, You will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which You reside, including those relating to data protection under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Severability and Waiver

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

Except as provided herein, the failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under these Terms shall not effect a party’s ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

Translation Interpretation

These Terms and Conditions may have been translated if We have made them available to You on our Service. You agree that the original English text shall prevail in the case of a dispute.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes Your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: