Terms of Use & Legal Notice

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Johnson Matthey Catalysis & Chiral Technologies website located at jmcct.com (“Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Website.

Acceptance of Terms

Your use of the Website constitutes acceptance of these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific sections of the Website or to products and services available through the Website. We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting to the Website. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.

Use of Website

Permitted Use: You may use the Website for lawful purposes related to evaluating, purchasing, or learning about our catalysis products and services. You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use, provided you maintain all copyright and proprietary notices.

Prohibited Use: You may not:

• Use the Website in any manner that could damage, disable, or impair our servers or networks
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks
• Use automated systems including robots, spiders, or scrapers to access or collect information
• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Website for commercial purposes without express written permission
• Modify, create derivative works, reverse engineer, or decompile any Website content or software
• Transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

Account Registration: Some Website features require account registration. You are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of account credentials and all activities under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account use.

Intellectual Property Rights

All Website content including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and compilation thereof is owned by Johnson Matthey Catalysis & Chiral Technologies or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.

Trademarks: Johnson Matthey, JMCCT, and associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Johnson Matthey Plc and affiliated companies. Other product and company names mentioned on the Website may be trademarks of their respective owners. Nothing on the Website grants any license or right to use any trademark without prior written permission.

Copyright: Website content is copyrighted material. Unauthorized use may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, or create derivative works from Website content without express written authorization.

User Submissions: By submitting content to the Website including inquiry forms, comments, or feedback, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content for any purpose related to our business operations.

Product Information and Technical Data

Accuracy: While we strive to provide accurate product information and technical data, specifications may be updated without notice. Information on the Website is subject to change and should be verified through our technical support team before making purchasing decisions.

No Warranty: Product information and technical data are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. We make no representations regarding accuracy, completeness, or suitability for particular purposes. Users should conduct their own evaluation and testing to determine product suitability for specific applications.

Technical Support: Technical support and applications assistance are provided as a convenience. Any recommendations or suggestions are based on limited information and should not be considered comprehensive process development. Users bear full responsibility for evaluating recommendations and conducting appropriate testing before implementation.

Regulatory Compliance: Information regarding regulatory status of products is provided as guidance only. Users are responsible for determining compliance with all applicable regulations for their specific applications and jurisdictions.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

• The Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Results obtained from Website use will be accurate or reliable
• Quality of any products, services, information, or other material obtained through the Website will meet your expectations
• Any errors in software or content will be corrected

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. You may have additional rights that vary by jurisdiction.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, JOHNSON MATTHEY CATALYSIS & CHIRAL TECHNOLOGIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website
• Any conduct or content of third parties on the Website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS IF NO PAYMENT WAS MADE.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages. These limitations may not apply to you.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Johnson Matthey Catalysis & Chiral Technologies, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Website
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, at your expense. You will cooperate with our defense of such claims.

Third-Party Links and Content

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Links do not imply endorsement of third-party sites or content.

Your interactions with third parties found through the Website, including payment and delivery of goods or services, are solely between you and such third party. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from such interactions.

Geographic Restrictions and Export Control

Website access may not be legal for all users or in all geographic locations. If you access the Website from outside the United States, you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws.

Our products may be subject to export control laws and regulations. You agree to comply with all applicable export and import laws. You will not export, re-export, or transfer products to any restricted countries, persons, or entities without appropriate government authorization.

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These Terms and any disputes relating to the Website or our services shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Informal Resolution: Before filing any formal action, you agree to first contact us to seek informal resolution of any dispute.

Arbitration: If informal resolution fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall be conducted in New Jersey. You agree to arbitration on an individual basis; class arbitrations and class actions are not permitted.

Exceptions: Either party may bring suit in court to seek injunctive relief for intellectual property violations or to compel arbitration.

Jury Waiver: You and we waive any right to jury trial for disputes related to these Terms or the Website.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website ceases immediately.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any additional terms applicable to specific portions of the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and Johnson Matthey Catalysis & Chiral Technologies regarding Website use, superseding any prior agreements.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by our authorized representative.

Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Johnson Matthey Catalysis & Chiral Technologies
Legal Department
Email: legal@jmcct.com
Phone: +1-800-CATALYST
Address: 2003 Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066, USA