Terms of Use

Last updated: February 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Stiltn platform and services (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Stiltn Ltd ("Stiltn", "we", "us", or "our"). If you are using the Service on behalf of an organisation, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

Stiltn provides an AI-powered patent intelligence platform that enables patent practitioners to search prior art, draft patent filings, monitor competitor activity, and assess portfolio value. The Service includes web-based applications, APIs, and related documentation.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time with reasonable notice. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Service.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account.

4. Permitted Use

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use the Service for your internal business purposes related to patent and intellectual property work.

You may not: sublicense, sell, or distribute the Service to third parties; reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service; use the Service to develop a competing product or service; use the Service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations; or attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Service.

5. Intellectual Property

The Service, including all software, algorithms, user interface designs, documentation, and other materials, is owned by Stiltn and protected by intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms transfers any ownership rights to you.

You retain all rights to the data, documents, and other content you upload to or create using the Service ("Your Content"). You grant us a limited licence to process Your Content solely as necessary to provide the Service to you.

6. Data Processing

We process your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not use Your Content to train our AI models. Your data is segregated from other customers and is not accessible to third parties except as described in our Privacy Policy.

You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to upload and process any data you submit to the Service.

7. AI-Generated Outputs

The Service uses artificial intelligence to generate search results, draft text, analysis, and other outputs ("AI Outputs"). While we strive for accuracy, AI Outputs may contain errors and should be reviewed by qualified professionals before use.

AI Outputs are provided as tools to assist patent practitioners and do not constitute legal advice. You are solely responsible for reviewing, verifying, and using AI Outputs in your professional work.

8. Fees and Payment

Certain features of the Service require payment of fees. Fees are set forth in the applicable order form or subscription agreement. Unless otherwise stated, fees are non-refundable.

We reserve the right to change our fees upon reasonable notice. Your continued use of the Service after a fee change constitutes your acceptance of the new fees.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Stiltn shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill, arising out of or relating to your use of the Service.

Our total liability for any claims arising from or related to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Disclaimers

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI Outputs or any information provided through the Service.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate these Terms at any time upon written notice. We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately if you breach these Terms or if required by law.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. You may request export of Your Content within 30 days of termination.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

14. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@stiltn.com.