1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the QCORE (Applied Quantum Center of Research Excellence) website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website. QCORE is a center within Montana State University.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of QCORE, Montana State University, or their respective content providers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print content from this website for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not modify the content and you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. Any other use of website content, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication, without prior written permission from QCORE or Montana State University is strictly prohibited.

3. Membership and User Accounts

3.1 Eligibility and Registration

QCORE offers free membership to all users. By registering for an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update such information as necessary to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 Member Services

Registered members may have access to additional features and resources, including but not limited to event calendars, networking tools, research papers, and online training materials. Access to specific resources may be subject to additional terms or eligibility requirements.

3.3 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify QCORE immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

3.4 Account Termination

QCORE reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to member services at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that violates these Terms and Conditions or is otherwise harmful to other users, QCORE, Montana State University, or third parties. Grounds for termination include, but are not limited to, spamming, harassment, abusive behavior, or any violation of the User Conduct provisions outlined in Section 4.

4. User Conduct

When using this website and any member services, you agree not to:

Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law;

Harass, abuse, threaten, or intimidate other users or QCORE staff;

Send spam, unsolicited communications, or promotional materials to other users;

Impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;

Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers or networks connected to the website;

Use any automated means, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the website or collect content;

Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, other accounts, or computer systems;

Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code.

5. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner organizations, funding agencies, and other external resources. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only. QCORE and Montana State University do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You access external links at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content, materials, and services provided through it are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. QCORE and Montana State University disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

QCORE and Montana State University do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. You assume full responsibility for any costs associated with servicing or repairs of any equipment you use in connection with your use of this website.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, QCORE, Montana State University, their officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or in connection with your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) this website or any content, materials, or services obtained through the website.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless QCORE, Montana State University, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of this website, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your violation of any rights of another party.

9. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions or your use of the website shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Gallatin County, Montana, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

10. Changes to These Terms

QCORE reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms and Conditions. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

QCORE Administration

Applied Quantum Center of Research Excellence

Montana State University

2425 Technology Blvd

Bozeman, MT 59718

Email: qcore@montana.edu