Legal Notice & Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 4, 2024

Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the SlurryAM website (slurryam.com), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.

2. Intellectual Property

The SlurryAM technology, including all content, designs, processes, and methods described on this website, is protected by intellectual property rights, including but not limited to:

US Patent 12,172,373: "Slurry-Based Additive Manufacturing Process"
Copyright protection for all website content, text, images, and graphics
Trademark rights for the SlurryAM name and branding

All rights are reserved. No part of this website or the described technology may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from Steven Lubbe.

3. Use of Website

You may:

View and access website content for informational purposes
Contact us regarding licensing, collaboration, or research opportunities
Share links to this website with proper attribution

You may not:

Reproduce, duplicate, or copy any patented technology or processes
Use this website for any unlawful purpose
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website
Engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the website

4. Patent Information

The slurry-based additive manufacturing technology described on this website is protected by US Patent 12,172,373. Any use, implementation, or commercialization of the patented technology requires a valid license agreement. Unauthorized use may result in legal action for patent infringement.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no guarantees regarding:

The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information
The suitability of the technology for any particular application
Uninterrupted or error-free website operation

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SlurryAM and Steven Lubbe shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or the information contained herein.

Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is automatically collected when you visit our website:

Information You Provide:

Name, email address, company/organization name
Message content submitted through contact forms
Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information:

IP address and approximate geographic location (country, city, region)
Browser type, version, and operating system
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites
Button clicks and interactions (e.g., patent link clicks, form submissions)
Date and time of visits

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Communication: To respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
Business Development: To identify potential licensing opportunities and partnerships
Security: To protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
Reporting: To generate periodic analytics reports about website traffic and engagement

3. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely on our servers and is protected using industry-standard security measures. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

With your explicit consent
To comply with legal obligations or valid legal processes
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use session storage to maintain a temporary session identifier for analytics purposes. This session ID is stored only in your browser's session storage and is automatically deleted when you close your browser. We use this to:

Track unique visitors vs. returning visitors
Understand user navigation patterns
Measure engagement with website features

No persistent cookies are stored on your device. You can disable session storage through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

6. Third-Party Services

We use ip-api.com for approximate geolocation data based on IP addresses. This service is used solely for analytics purposes to understand our geographic reach. No personally identifiable information is shared with this service.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions and analytics data are retained indefinitely for business development and research purposes.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of your personal information
Object to processing of your personal information
Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at stevenwlubbe@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

This website is operated from the United States. If you are accessing this website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this legal notice and privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms, our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:

Steven Lubbe
Email: stevenwlubbe@gmail.com
Website: slurryam.com

Patent Reference

US Patent 12,172,373 B2
Title: Slurry-Based Additive Manufacturing Process
Inventor: Steven Lubbe
View Patent: Google Patents