Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using ReachLex (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, please do not use this Service.

2. Description of Service

ReachLex provides access to consolidated versions of EU chemical regulations (REACH and CLP) in multiple languages, along with a chemical substance search functionality. The Service is provided free of charge for informational and educational purposes only.

3. No Legal Advice

The information provided through this Service does not constitute legal, regulatory, or professional advice. ReachLex is an informational resource only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with qualified regulatory experts, legal counsel, or other appropriate professionals.

4. Data Accuracy and Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, ReachLex makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information, regulations, chemical substance data, or related graphics contained on the Service. The substance data is sourced from third-party databases and regulatory sources, and we cannot guarantee its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall ReachLex, its operators, or NextSDS be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of or inability to use the Service, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, use, data, or other intangible losses, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

6. User Responsibility

You acknowledge that compliance with chemical regulations is your sole responsibility. You should always verify information with official sources such as EUR-Lex and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). You are responsible for determining the applicability of any regulations to your specific circumstances and for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws.

7. Third-Party Data Sources

The chemical substance information provided through this Service is aggregated from various third-party sources, including public databases and regulatory agencies. We do not control these sources and are not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or reliability. The official consolidated regulation texts are sourced from EUR-Lex, the official EU law database maintained by the Publications Office of the European Union.

8. No Warranty

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.

9. Modifications to Service and Terms

ReachLex reserves the right to modify or discontinue the Service at any time without prior notice. We also reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the modified terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes.

10. Intellectual Property

The EU regulations and their official consolidated texts are public domain documents subject to the reuse policies of the European Union. The presentation, design, arrangement, compilation, and functionality of this Service, including but not limited to the website layout, search functionality, and user interface, are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. The chemical substance data remains the property of its respective sources.

11. External Links

The Service may contain links to external websites, including but not limited to EUR-Lex, ECHA, and other regulatory resources. ReachLex has no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of those sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. Links to external sites are provided for convenience only.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ReachLex, its operators, NextSDS, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of third parties.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgium and the European Union, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Belgium.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent, or if such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. Privacy and Data Protection

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you may provide. This Service does not require user registration or account creation. We may collect anonymous usage statistics for the purpose of improving the Service. Any data collection is performed in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and ReachLex regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.

17. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or feedback about these Terms and Conditions or the Service, please contact us at info@nextsds.com. We will make reasonable efforts to respond to all inquiries in a timely manner.