Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Fundlab.ai website (fundlab.ai) or any associated demonstration environment, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website or any Fundlab.ai service.

These terms apply to all visitors, enquirers, demo participants, and pilot partners.

2. Description of Service

Fundlab.ai is a Grant Financial Assurance & Compliance Platform. It is designed to support:

• Payment validation and supporting document review
• Compliance checklist automation for donor-funded programmes
• Budget and activity tracking
• Audit trail generation and document archiving
• Donor-ready financial reporting preparation

Fundlab.ai is a decision-support tool. It is not an accounting system, an ERP platform, or a disbursement mechanism. All outputs generated by the platform are intended for review and approval by qualified financial professionals before any operational use.

3. Website Use

This website is provided for informational purposes. You may access and browse it freely. You agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or its infrastructure
• Transmit malicious code, spam, or disruptive content
• Reproduce or redistribute content from this website without written permission
• Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when submitting enquiry or demo request forms

4. Demo and Pilot Access

Access to Fundlab.ai demonstrations and pilot programmes is provided on a selective, invitation-only basis. By requesting or accepting demo or pilot access, you agree that:

• Access is granted for evaluation purposes only and may be withdrawn at any time
• You will not share access credentials with unauthorised third parties
• You will not use the pilot environment to process real financial transactions or sensitive personal data without a separate written agreement
• Feedback provided during a pilot may be used by Fundlab.ai to improve the platform
• Any outputs or reports generated during a demo or pilot are for evaluation purposes only and carry no legal or financial validity

A separate Pilot Agreement will govern the terms of any formal pilot engagement, including data processing, confidentiality, and deliverables.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, design, graphics, platform concepts, and the Fundlab.ai brand — is the intellectual property of Fundlab.ai and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from any content on this website without prior written permission.

Nothing in these terms grants you any licence to use the Fundlab.ai name, logo, or brand in connection with your own products, services, or communications.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and any associated demonstration environments are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. Fundlab.ai makes no representations regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or currency of information on this website
• The fitness of the platform for any specific regulatory, donor, or programme requirement
• Uninterrupted or error-free availability of the website or demo environment

Any reliance on information found on this website is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Fundlab.ai shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:

• Use of or inability to use this website
• Reliance on any information or output provided by the platform
• Any financial, compliance, or audit decisions made based on platform outputs
• Unauthorised access to or alteration of your data

Fundlab.ai's outputs are intended to support — not replace — the professional judgement of qualified financial managers, auditors, and programme staff.

8. Third-Party Links and References

This website may reference or link to third-party organisations, donor frameworks, or external resources for contextual purposes. Fundlab.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in a partnership with any international donor organisation, development bank, bilateral agency, or government entity referenced on this website unless explicitly stated in a separate written agreement.

References to donor procedures and frameworks reflect the operational contexts that informed the platform's design concept — not institutional approval, certification, or any form of partnership.

9. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference. By using this website, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Modifications

Fundlab.ai reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the website following any modification constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union and applicable member state law. Any disputes arising from use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in the applicable jurisdiction.

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