TERMS OF USE

Version: January 2026

Welcome to the Culinary Innovation Labs website. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website and all online forms, materials, and related services provided through it. By using this website, you agree to these Terms in full. If you do not agree, you must stop using the website immediately. In this document, the term “you” refers to any individual who accesses or uses the website or submits information through its forms or communication channels.

The CIL website provides information about our laboratories, programs, research initiatives, events, opportunities, and services. It allows users to submit lab booking requests, register for tours or workshops, apply for programs or job opportunities, access publications, and communicate with the CIL team.

We may revise these Terms at any time. Any update becomes effective when published on this website. Continued use of the website following updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

1. Privacy Policy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By accessing the website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in that Policy.

2. Electronic Communications

By using the website or submitting any form, request, or communication through it, you consent to receive electronic communications from the Culinary Innovation Labs. You agree that all notices, updates, decisions, acknowledgments, and other communications that we provide electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. You are responsible for ensuring that the email address you provide remains accurate and accessible for communication.

3. Legal Notice Disclaimer

Communications sent via general email or through any form on the website do not constitute legal notice to the Culinary Innovation Labs, its officers, employees, or representatives. Legal notice, where required, must be submitted through the appropriate official channels designated by the appropriate official authority.

4. User Responsibilities

By using the website, you agree to provide accurate information in all submissions and communications. You agree not to misuse the website, disrupt normal functionality, attempt unauthorized access, introduce harmful material, impersonate others, or submit fraudulent or misleading information. You agree to use the website for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with its intended purpose as a governmental research and innovation platform. We reserve the right to suspend or refuse service to any user who violates these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property

All website content, including text, images, documents, research materials, branding, and digital assets, is the property of the Culinary Innovation Labs or its partners. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or use any content without prior written permission. Access to the website does not grant you ownership of any intellectual property rights.

6. Intellectual Property

If you submit documents, applications, research, feedback, or any other content through the website, you confirm that you have the right to do so and that the information is accurate and lawful. You grant CIL permission to use your submissions for administrative, operational, and evaluation purposes as required to process your request or application.

7. Intellectual Property

The website may experience interruptions due to maintenance, upgrades, or technical issues. We do not guarantee continuous or error-free access. We are not responsible for any inconvenience or loss resulting from temporary unavailability.

8. External Links

The website may include links to third-party websites, materials, or platforms for your convenience. The Culinary Innovation Labs does not control and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, practices, or policies of any external website. Accessing third-party websites is done at your own risk, and you should review their respective terms and privacy policies.

9. Modification or Suspension of the Website

The Culinary Innovation Labs may modify, update, restrict, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the website or its services at any time, with or without prior notice. We are not liable for any impact such changes may have on your ability to use the website or access information.

10. Disclaimer

The website and all content provided on it are offered for informational and administrative purposes only. CIL does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of any information. The website is provided “as is,” and you use it at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Culinary Innovation Labs shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the website. CIL is not responsible for losses related to data, opportunity, business interruption, or reliance on information available on the website.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Culinary Innovation Labs and its officers, employees, contractors, and representatives from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your misuse of the website, violation of these Terms, submission of unlawful or inaccurate information, or infringement of third-party rights.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Any dispute arising from the use of this website shall be resolved through the appropriate legal channels within the Kingdom.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

15. No Waiver

Failure by the Culinary Innovation Labs to enforce any right or provision within these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision. All rights remain fully enforceable.

16. Assignment

The Culinary Innovation Labs may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms at any time and without prior notice. You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations without written approval from the Culinary Innovation Labs, and any attempt to do so is void.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Culinary Innovation Labs regarding your use of the website and supersede any prior understandings or agreements relating to the subject matter.

18. Entire Agreement

If you have questions regarding these Terms, you may contact us at info@culinaryinnovationlabs.com.