Last Updated: May 7, 2025

Welcome to Meridian Research. These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Meridian Research website (the "Website") and the purchase and use of our industry reports (the "Reports"). By accessing or using our Website and purchasing our Reports, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website or purchase our Reports. 

1. Introduction

Meridian Research ("we," "us," "our") provides industry analysis and market research reports, with a particular focus on the impact of artificial intelligence on various industries and segments. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," "your") and Meridian Research.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the Website, Browse content, or purchasing Reports, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Terms on the Website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website or purchase of Reports after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. 

3. Use of the Website

• Permitted Use: You may use the Website to browse information about our services, view report summaries or samples (if provided), and purchase Reports for your internal business use, subject to these Terms.

• Prohibited Use: You agree not to:
• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in any way that interrupts, damages, or impairs the service. 
• Use any automated system, including without limitation "robots," "spiders," or "offline readers," to access the Website in a manner that sends more request messages to our servers than a human can reasonably produce in the same period by using a conventional on-line web browser. 

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website, our servers, or any other systems or networks connected to the Website. 
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website or its content (excluding purchased Reports used in accordance with their license) without express written permission from us.
• Upload or transmit viruses, worms, or any other malicious code.

4. Purchase of Reports

• Ordering: To purchase a Report, you will need to follow the ordering procedures set out on the relevant order page. Details of our prices for the Reports and the procedures for payment and delivery are displayed on our Website.
• Payment: All prices are as stated on the Website and are subject to change. You agree to provide current, complete, and accurate purchase and account information for all purchases made via the Website. Payment must be made at the time of order, using the payment methods offered on the Website. 
• Delivery: Reports will be delivered electronically to the email address you provide, or made available for download through your account on the Website, upon successful processing of your payment. We aim to deliver Reports promptly but are not liable for delays outside our reasonable control.
• Refunds: Due to the digital nature of our Reports and the value of the information contained therein, all sales are generally final. Refunds or credits will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, at our sole discretion, such as if a Report is proven to be defective or not as described. Please contact us at [Insert Contact Email/Link] if you believe you are entitled to a refund.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

• Website Content: All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of Meridian Research or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright and other intellectual property laws. 

• Reports: Ownership: Meridian Research is the sole and exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights in and to the Reports, including but not limited to copyright, trade secrets, and any other proprietary rights.
• License: Upon purchase, Meridian Research grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to use the purchased Report(s) for your internal business purposes only.

• Restrictions on Use of Reports: You may not:
• Reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, publish, or broadcast any Report or any part thereof to any third party (including subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliated entities not covered by a specific enterprise license, if applicable) without our prior written consent.
• Use any Report for external commercial purposes, including reselling the Report or its data, or using it to create derivative works for sale or distribution.
• Remove or obscure any copyright or other proprietary notices contained in any Report.
• Share your login credentials or access to Reports with unauthorized individuals.
• Specific licensing terms (e.g., single-user, multi-user, enterprise license) will be as agreed upon at the time of purchase and may be detailed in your order confirmation or a separate license agreement.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties and Accuracy of Information

• Website: The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Meridian Research makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the Website or the information, content, materials, or products included on this Website. You expressly agree that your use of the Website is at your sole risk. 
• Reports:The information contained in our Reports is obtained from sources believed to be reliable and is based on our current understanding and analysis of market trends and data. However, Meridian Research does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or usefulness of any information presented in the Reports.
• Opinions expressed in the Reports are our current opinions as of the date appearing on the material and are subject to change without notice.
• The Reports are provided for informational and guidance purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, or other professional advice. You should not base any business or investment decisions solely on the information presented in our Reports. Meridian Research will not be responsible for any losses or damages incurred by you or any third party as a result of decisions made or actions taken based on any information included in our Reports.
• You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy and applicability of the information in the Reports to your specific circumstances and for making your own independent business decisions.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Meridian Research, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or suppliers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from: 

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website or Reports. 
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website.
• Any content obtained from the Website or Reports.
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content. Whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage, and even if a remedy set forth herein is found to have failed of its essential purpose. 

In no event shall Meridian Research's aggregate liability for all claims relating to the services or Reports exceed the amount paid by you to Meridian Research for the specific Report(s) giving rise to the claim in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim. 

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Meridian Research and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Website and Reports, or b) a breach of these Terms. 

9. Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Meridian Research. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Meridian Research shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit. 

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Website and your license to use any purchased Reports immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website and any licenses granted for Reports will immediately cease. 

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in United Kingdom to resolve any legal matter arising from these Terms. 

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any specific license agreement for purchased Reports, constitute the entire agreement between you and Meridian Research regarding our Website and Reports and supersede and replace any prior agreements we might have had between us regarding the Website and Reports. 

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: Meridian Research