Terms of use of the Open
Innovation web page
The following terms of use refer to Open Innovation Web Page of LG Chemical, which will be made available via the LG Chemical Homepage https://www.lgchem.com/
The Open Innovation Web Page is provided by LG Chemical in order to collect ideas (“Submissions”) on a described topic. The goal of the Open Innovation Web Page is to enable users to make Submissions, which allow LG Chemical or one of its affiliated companies to find the best partners for future research projects and collaborations. The Open Innovation Web Page is operated in a non-exclusive, non-confidential manner.
Before submitting ideas to the Open Innovation Web Page, please confirm that you have read, and you agree to this TERMS OF USE (“TOU”). LG Chemical reserves the right to amend these TOU from time to time in its sole discretion. The most recent version of our TOU is always available within the contact template or can be requested by email at openinnovate@lgchem.com.
The Open Innovation Web Page is provided by LG Chemical in order to collect ideas (“Submissions”) on a described topic. The goal of the Open Innovation Web Page is to enable users to make Submissions, which allow LG Chemical or one of its affiliated companies to find the best partners for future research projects and collaborations. The Open Innovation Web Page is operated in a non-exclusive, non-confidential manner.
Before submitting ideas to the Open Innovation Web Page, please confirm that you have read, and you agree to this TERMS OF USE (“TOU”). LG Chemical reserves the right to amend these TOU from time to time in its sole discretion. The most recent version of our TOU is always available within the contact template or can be requested by email at openinnovate@lgchem.com.
I. Contributing submissions
General
All Submission must be in Korean or English. Attachments may be submitted in doc, docx, ppt, pptx or pdf formats. Links to publicly available online videos (e.g., YouTube) can be included in your Submission to the extent no copyright or other rights are being infringed.
All Submission must be in Korean or English. Attachments may be submitted in doc, docx, ppt, pptx or pdf formats. Links to publicly available online videos (e.g., YouTube) can be included in your Submission to the extent no copyright or other rights are being infringed.
No Confidential Relationship
Your Submission does not create a confidential relationship between you and LG Chemical with respect to the Submission. LG Chemical does not want to receive confidential or proprietary information and is under no obligation to hold your Submission in confidence. If you worry about your intellectual property rights, please seek legal advice regarding possible protection prior to your Submission. We ask you to not submit any confidential information that you received from another party. By making a Submission, you are not restricted from applying for or seeking other funding or collaboration opportunities.
Your Submission does not create a confidential relationship between you and LG Chemical with respect to the Submission. LG Chemical does not want to receive confidential or proprietary information and is under no obligation to hold your Submission in confidence. If you worry about your intellectual property rights, please seek legal advice regarding possible protection prior to your Submission. We ask you to not submit any confidential information that you received from another party. By making a Submission, you are not restricted from applying for or seeking other funding or collaboration opportunities.
Warranties
By making a Submission, you warrant that:
you are the owner of the Submission;
your Submission to LG Chemical on the Open Innovation Web Page will not violate any rights (including patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, trade secret rights, right of privacy, or any other right) of any third party, including your former or current employer, or any local, state, federal, or foreign law or regulation;
if you are submitting on behalf of your employer, you are an authorized representative of your employer;
your Submission does not contain any material or information (including Internet links, email addresses, images, or sounds) that constitutes advertising or promotion, junk mail, “spamming,” or chain letters;
your Submission does not contain content (including text, links, communications, software, images, sounds, data, or other information) that will intentionally interfere with the operation of LG chemical and/or LG Chemical websites, computer systems, or electronic devices.
By making a Submission, you warrant that:
you are the owner of the Submission;
your Submission to LG Chemical on the Open Innovation Web Page will not violate any rights (including patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, trade secret rights, right of privacy, or any other right) of any third party, including your former or current employer, or any local, state, federal, or foreign law or regulation;
if you are submitting on behalf of your employer, you are an authorized representative of your employer;
your Submission does not contain any material or information (including Internet links, email addresses, images, or sounds) that constitutes advertising or promotion, junk mail, “spamming,” or chain letters;
your Submission does not contain content (including text, links, communications, software, images, sounds, data, or other information) that will intentionally interfere with the operation of LG chemical and/or LG Chemical websites, computer systems, or electronic devices.
Acknowledgement and Waivers
You acknowledge that LG Chemical may already be aware of the contents of your Submission. You acknowledge and agree that LG Chemical and their designees may create or have created on their own or may obtain or have obtained other submissions that may be similar or identical to your Submission. You consent that LG Chemical has the unrestricted right to use and disseminate your Submission. You hereby waive any and all claims you may have, and/or may have in the future, related to materials developed, accepted, reviewed and/or used by LG Chemical and/or their designees that may be similar to your Submission.
You acknowledge and agree that unless otherwise agreed upon under a separate agreement, you will not be compensated for your Submission.
You acknowledge that LG Chemical may already be aware of the contents of your Submission. You acknowledge and agree that LG Chemical and their designees may create or have created on their own or may obtain or have obtained other submissions that may be similar or identical to your Submission. You consent that LG Chemical has the unrestricted right to use and disseminate your Submission. You hereby waive any and all claims you may have, and/or may have in the future, related to materials developed, accepted, reviewed and/or used by LG Chemical and/or their designees that may be similar to your Submission.
You acknowledge and agree that unless otherwise agreed upon under a separate agreement, you will not be compensated for your Submission.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold LG Chemical and its affiliated companies harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, judgements, costs and expenses arising out of or related to your Submission.
You agree to indemnify and hold LG Chemical and its affiliated companies harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, damages, judgements, costs and expenses arising out of or related to your Submission.
Separate Agreement
If LG Chemical is interested in your Submission for collaboration, you will be contacted for additional information and/or for negotiation of a separate agreement that will govern the collaboration. You agree that LG Chemical is under no obligation to enter into any agreement with respect to your Submission. It is LG Chemical’s sole discretion as to whether a collaboration will be carried out. LG Chemical or their designees contacting you regarding your Submission does not obligate LG Chemical to provide you with any grant, funding, compensation, license, in-kind support, or anything else.
If LG Chemical is interested in your Submission for collaboration, you will be contacted for additional information and/or for negotiation of a separate agreement that will govern the collaboration. You agree that LG Chemical is under no obligation to enter into any agreement with respect to your Submission. It is LG Chemical’s sole discretion as to whether a collaboration will be carried out. LG Chemical or their designees contacting you regarding your Submission does not obligate LG Chemical to provide you with any grant, funding, compensation, license, in-kind support, or anything else.
II. Acceptable use policy
Unacceptable UseThe Open Innovation Web Page requires that all users conduct themselves with respect for others. In particular, observe the following rules in your use of the tool:
1. Intellectual Property: Do not infringe upon the copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, confidential information or other intellectual property rights of any person or entity. Do not reproduce, publish or disseminate software, audio recordings, video recordings, photographs, articles, or other works of authorship without the written permission of the copyright holder. A combination of openly known information (i.e. ideas) or the use or the implication of such information shall not be regarded as known until the combination, the use or the implication in itself has been publicly known. The fact that a general principle is openly known does not mean that the information covered by the principle is openly known.
2. Confidential Information: Do not share confidential information or information which is by the nature of its context typically classified as confidential within this Open Innovation Web Page.
3. Abusive Behavior: Do not harass, threaten, or defame any person or entity. Do not contact any person who has requested no further contact. Do not use ethnic or religious slurs against any person or group.
4. Privacy: Do not violate the privacy rights of any person. Do not collect or disclose any personal address, social security number, or other personally identifiable information without each holder’s permission. Do not cooperate in or facilitate identity theft.
5. Hacking, Viruses & Network Attacks: Do not access any computer or communications system without authorization, including the computers used to provide the Service. Do not attempt to penetrate or disable any security system. Do not intentionally distribute a computer virus, launch a denial of service attack, or in any other way attempt to interfere with the functioning of any computer, communication system, or website. Do not attempt to access or otherwise interfere with the accounts of other users of the Service.
6. Spam: Do not send bulk unsolicited Submissions (“Spam”) or sell or market any product or service advertised by or connected with Spam. Do not facilitate or cooperate in the dissemination of Spam in any way.
7. Fraud: Do not issue fraudulent offers to sell or buy products, services, or investments. Do not mislead anyone about the details or nature of a commercial transaction. Do not commit fraud in any other way.
8. Violations of Law: Do not violate any law.
Consequences of Violation
Violation of these TOU may lead to legal action. In addition, you may be required to pay for the costs of investigation and remedial action related to TOU violations. We reserve the right to take any other remedial action we seem fit.
Violation of these TOU may lead to legal action. In addition, you may be required to pay for the costs of investigation and remedial action related to TOU violations. We reserve the right to take any other remedial action we seem fit.
Reporting Unacceptable Use
We request that anyone with information about a violation of the TOU report it via e-mail to the following address: openinnovate@lgchem.com. Please provide the date and time (with time zone) of the violation and any identifying information regarding the violator.
We request that anyone with information about a violation of the TOU report it via e-mail to the following address: openinnovate@lgchem.com. Please provide the date and time (with time zone) of the violation and any identifying information regarding the violator.
III. Privacy Policy
Please refer to the privacy statements for LG Chemical found here https://www.lgchem.com/privacy/privacy_v13IV. Miscellaneous
ChangesLG Chemical reserves the right to change the functionalities provided in the Open Innovation Platform webpage. Beyond this, LG Chemical reserves the right to change the TOU.
Applicable Law
You agree that these terms and the relationship between you and LG Chemical shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea.
You agree that these terms and the relationship between you and LG Chemical shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea.
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Use of Personal Information]
1. Personal information to be collected: Name, email address, company (research institute) name, country.
2. Purpose of collection and use
- Verification of the applicant for the Sustainable Partnership Program
- Proposal review and collaboration process.
3. Retention period of personal information: To be disposed of when the information subject requests its disposal.
4. You may refuse to consent to the collection and use of personal information. However, if you do not consent, you cannot participate in the Sustainable Partnership Program.
2. Purpose of collection and use
- Verification of the applicant for the Sustainable Partnership Program
- Proposal review and collaboration process.
3. Retention period of personal information: To be disposed of when the information subject requests its disposal.
4. You may refuse to consent to the collection and use of personal information. However, if you do not consent, you cannot participate in the Sustainable Partnership Program.
