Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Peblink.com (“Site”) and the Peblink platform (“Platform”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”), along with our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Eligibility

To use Peblink, you must:

  • Be at least 13 years of age (or meet your country’s minimum age of digital consent)
  • Have institutional or parental permission if under the age of 18
  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Use the Platform only for its intended educational and collaborative purposes

3. Description of Service

Peblink facilitates project-based collaboration between students, educators, and companies through a structured online platform. Features may include:

  • Team formation and onboarding
  • Project task management and communication
  • Submissions, reports, and milestone tracking
  • Surveys, certifications, and performance dashboards

We reserve the right to change or remove features at any time.

4. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
  • Comply with all applicable laws and institutional rules
  • Respect the privacy and confidentiality of others
  • Not upload unlawful, offensive, or infringing content
  • Not attempt to disrupt, hack, or misuse the Platform in any way

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 User-Generated Content
You retain ownership of any original content you upload or create on the Platform, such as submissions, reports, and communications. By submitting content to Peblink, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute it for purposes related to delivering and improving the Platform (e.g. collaboration, feedback, certification, analytics).

5.2 Project-Specific Intellectual Property
Ownership of intellectual property created or used during the course of a project may be subject to separate agreements between participants, Peblink, educational institutions, and corporate or organizational partners. These agreements may override the default ownership rights described in these Terms.

Users are responsible for reviewing and complying with any applicable IP, confidentiality, or collaboration agreements related to their projects.

5.3 Platform IP
All rights to the Peblink platform itself — including its software, branding, design, and proprietary materials — remain the exclusive property of Peblink Inc.

6. Project and Collaboration Guidelines

Projects on Peblink often involve real companies or institutions. You agree to:

  • Act professionally and respectfully at all times
  • Honor confidentiality expectations, especially when working with external partners
  • Not use project information for personal commercial gain unless explicitly permitted

Misuse may result in suspension or termination of your account.

Please note that participation in a project may also require you to accept additional agreements or policies provided by the Company or educational institution involved. These may include non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), intellectual property assignments, or collaboration guidelines specific to the project. You are responsible for reviewing and complying with such third-party terms where applicable.

6.1 Agreement to Project Participant Terms
By registering for a Peblink account and using the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that if you participate in any project facilitated by Peblink, you will be bound by the terms of the Peblink Project Participant Agreement and Proprietary Undertaking (“Project Agreement”).

This agreement outlines important obligations regarding confidentiality, intellectual property ownership, and professional conduct during project participation. You agree to:

  • Read and understand the Project Agreement before participating in any projects;
  • Be legally bound by its terms, even if you have not signed it separately;
  • Comply with all project-specific requirements, including any additional agreements or policies set by the Company or university partner.

You may be required to re-confirm your acceptance of the Project Agreement prior to starting a project. Failure to comply with these terms may result in removal from the project or Platform.

7. Termination of Use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without notice, if we determine you have violated these Terms or are engaged in behavior detrimental to the community.

8. Disclaimers

The Peblink Platform is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee:

  • Platform uptime or error-free operation
  • That participating in a project will result in academic credit or employment
  • That content submitted will not be lost

You use the Platform at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Peblink Inc. will not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
  • Loss of data, business opportunities, or reputational harm
  • Actions of other users or third parties

10. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date. Continued use of the Platform after updates means you accept the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware (United States), unless otherwise required by local jurisdiction.

12. Contact

If you have questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us:

support@peblink.com
Peblink Inc.
Effective Date: 25 June, 2025