Terms of Use

By accessing or using the ILLUSTRATIVE DNA platform, you agree to be bound by the terms outlined below. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue using our services.

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the website, products, and services operated by ILLUSTRATIVE DNA OÜ (referred to as “we”, “us” or “our”). By creating an account, uploading data, or otherwise using our services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accept these terms.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to use our services. By using the platform you represent that you meet this requirement and that any information you provide is accurate and complete.

Use of Services

You are responsible for any activity that occurs under your account, including safeguarding your login credentials. You agree not to:

• Use the platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these terms;
• Upload DNA data that is not your own, unless you have explicit authorization to do so;
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of our systems, accounts, or data;
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise attempt to extract the source code of our services;
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the platform.

Intellectual Property

All features, designs, software, content, and technologies provided through the platform are the intellectual property of ILLUSTRATIVE DNA OÜ and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the platform solely for its intended purpose.

You retain ownership of any DNA data and personal information you upload. By using our services you grant us a limited license to process that data strictly for the purpose of delivering and improving the services, as described in our Privacy Policy.

Service Availability & Changes

We strive to keep the platform available and up to date, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free, or secure access at all times. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the services at our discretion, with or without prior notice.

Disclaimer

Our services are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. While we use best efforts to deliver accurate genetic analysis based on the data you upload, results are intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal, or genealogical advice.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ILLUSTRATIVE DNA OÜ shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the platform, including but not limited to loss of data, profits, or reputation, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Cookie Usage Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help our platform function properly, remember your preferences, and allow us to understand how the service is used so we can improve it.

We use the following categories of cookies:

• Essential cookies— required for the platform to operate (for example, signing in, maintaining your session, and protecting against fraudulent activity). These cannot be disabled through the platform.
• Functional cookies— remember the choices you make (such as your preferred theme, language, or selected kit) so we can provide a more personalised experience.
• Analytics cookies— help us measure aggregate, anonymised usage of the platform so we can identify problems and improve performance. They do not identify you individually.

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers also allow you to refuse new cookies or alert you when one is being set. Disabling certain cookies may limit some functionality of the platform.

By continuing to use our services without changing your settings, you consent to our use of cookies as described above.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the platform if we determine, in our sole discretion, that you have violated these terms or applicable law. You may also close your account at any time, as described in our Privacy Policy.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Estonia, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising from or relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Tallinn, Estonia.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, or applicable law. Updated terms become effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of the platform after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.