General information

The use of our website and the content and services provided through it is at your own risk. Proofbox does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided and is not liable for any damages resulting from the use of the content and functions of the platform. Our platform does not constitute legal or technical advice. Users must independently assess whether the offered products or services meet their requirements. This website does not, in any way, constitute legal advice and cannot replace it. We expressly recommend seeking professional advice. The texts are created and edited with care. However, no liability or responsibility is assumed for the availability, timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of the information. This also applies to databases accessible via the website or to websites linked from or to our website. Individual texts or articles, so-called whitepapers or freebies made available through the platform, are not intended to be legal advice and must not be understood or used as such. Proofbox is in no way authorized to provide legal advice of any kind. Consult an attorney before using any services from Proofbox!

Use of products and legal validity

The service products provided through our platform, particularly documents such as online disclosures or defensive publications or other digital content, are intended for general use. Measures are taken to ensure that their legal validity can be demonstrated in court proceedings, patent law disputes, or other legal contexts. Proofbox expressly offers only partial aspects of the services that may be necessary for the preservation, enforcement, defense, or utilization of intellectual property, specifically the documentation and provision of prior art documents. It is explicitly stated that a defensive publication constitutes proof of publication only and in no way establishes ownership or copyright of the author. A defensive publication does not grant protection, but rather serves to preserve inventions by creating prior art.

Under no circumstances does Proofbox claim that the services offered constitute comprehensive legal advice. It must not be assumed that professional legal advice, or even parts of it, can be replaced by the services of Proofbox. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that all products comply with legal requirements and are used properly. In any case, a lawyer or patent attorney must be consulted regarding any questions related to the services of this company.

Disclaimer of Liability

Proofbox assumes no liability for damages resulting from the use or non-use of the provided content, unless such damages result from intentional or grossly negligent behavior on our part. In particular, we are not liable for indirect damages, lost profits, or other financial losses resulting from the use of the platform or the services. Our liability is limited to the extent permitted by law and to the amount of our rendered performance.

Copyright and intellectual property

All content and products provided through our platform are protected by copyright. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, public presentation, or other use of the content is prohibited. The user receives only a non-exclusive, non-transferable right of use for the acquired products. Redistribution of the content to third parties is not permitted without our express written consent.

User obligations

Users are required to use the platform and the content provided in compliance with applicable laws. This particularly includes refraining from uploading or downloading content that violates copyright law, data protection law, public decency, or other legal provisions. Proofbox reserves the right to block content or user accounts that violate these conditions.

The user of any Proofbox service is solely responsible for verifying the correct execution of a service. In particular, for the publication of an online disclosure, it is the user’s responsibility to detect and report any discrepancy between the document submitted for publication and the version published by Proofbox. If such a discrepancy exists, liability and compensation are limited solely to the service provided by Proofbox and to the cost of that service. In particular, Proofbox accepts no liability for damages resulting from the user’s failure to review or report such a discrepancy.

Technical security

We ensure that all content is provided in an authentic and unaltered manner. The integrity of the products is safeguarded through modern security measures such as timestamping and encryption. Nevertheless, we accept no liability for technical errors beyond our control, such as unauthorized access by third parties or internet transmission errors. Specifically, it should be noted that timestamping (electronic signing) or other aspects of a defensive publication may be provided by one or more third-party providers or integrated into Software-as-a-Service applications by Proofbox.

International use

Our platform and its content are intended for use in various countries. However, regional legal restrictions or requirements may apply. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the use of the platform and its products is lawful in their respective country. Proofbox assumes no liability for violations of local regulations.

Additional policies

This disclaimer is supplemented by our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, Refund Policy and Cookie Policy. These documents contain further important legal and usage-related information, especially regarding the use of our platform and the content made available through it. Please read these documents carefully, as they contain critical guidance on liability, usage of the products, and their legal recognition.

Changes to the disclaimer

Proofbox reserves the right to amend this disclaimer at any time to reflect legal or technical developments. The current version is available on our website. Users are encouraged to review the disclaimer regularly.