Terms and conditions.

Last updated: 9 September 2026.

1. Scope.

These terms govern use of smarthorselabs.com. In these terms, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to the website publishers identified in the Legal Notice, operating under the name Smart Horse Labs.

These are website-use terms. They do not set the terms of any purchase, paid membership, donation, sponsorship, investment, research participation or professional engagement. Any such arrangement requires the applicable information and separate terms before a commitment is made. Mandatory legal rights remain unaffected.

2. Using the website.

You may use the website for lawful purposes, including learning about our work and contacting us.

You must not attempt unauthorised access, introduce malicious software, disrupt the website, impersonate another person or use the website to infringe another person’s rights. Information supplied through an enquiry should be accurate to the best of your knowledge.

We may take proportionate steps to restrict access where reasonably necessary to address misuse or protect the website’s security.

3. Information and equine welfare.

We take reasonable care when preparing website content, but information may change as research, projects and practical experience develop. We welcome corrections and may update content when appropriate.

General information on this website does not replace an individual assessment by a suitably qualified professional. In particular, educational content is not a veterinary diagnosis, treatment plan or personalised training prescription.

Decisions about a horse’s health, training, workload or management should take account of that horse’s needs and circumstances. Seek appropriate professional advice where necessary. Research concepts, examples and illustrations should not be treated as instructions to conduct an unsupervised trial.

4. Projects and anticipated outcomes.

Descriptions of projects may include proposed functions, prototypes, development goals or anticipated benefits. Features, timing and availability may change. Targets and projections are not guaranteed results, and outcomes can vary between horses, riders and settings.

Nothing in these terms reduces any obligation arising from a specific agreement or from applicable law.

5. Enquiries and collaboration.

Sending an enquiry does not, by itself, confirm a booking, establish a professional engagement or create a partnership or funding agreement.

Please send only information you are entitled to share. If your proposal includes confidential technical information or commercially sensitive material, contact us first to arrange appropriate confidentiality terms before disclosing it. Sending a proposal does not transfer ownership of your intellectual property to us.

6. Funding and supporter enquiries.

Support enquiries are currently handled by email at funding@smarthorselabs.com. The website does not currently collect membership payments or activate subscriptions. Sending an email does not enrol you in a paid membership or create a recurring payment obligation.

Expressions of interest do not, by themselves, create an obligation to contribute or an entitlement to services, ownership, financial returns or tax relief.

Any paid membership, contribution, sponsorship or investment arrangement must be assessed under its own applicable terms and legal requirements. These website-use terms do not authorise payment collection or replace those terms. Information about research funding is not personalised investment advice.

7. Content and external links.

Use of website content is subject to the intellectual property provisions in the Legal Notice and applicable law.

Links to third-party websites are provided for reference or convenience. Those websites have their own terms and privacy practices. We do not control their content, and a link does not necessarily constitute an endorsement.

8. Availability and responsibility.

We aim to keep the website accessible, but access may be interrupted for maintenance, updates, security reasons or circumstances outside our reasonable control. We do not promise uninterrupted or error-free access.

Each party remains responsible for their acts and omissions under applicable law. Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful, or removes any mandatory consumer right or remedy.

9. Privacy.

The Privacy Policy explains how personal data is handled. The Cookie Policy explains the website’s use of cookies and similar technologies. Visiting the website or sending an enquiry does not, by itself, constitute consent to unrelated marketing or tracking requiring consent.

10. Changes to these terms.

We may revise these website-use terms to reflect changes to the website or applicable requirements. The current version will display its update date. Changes do not retrospectively alter any separately agreed arrangement.

11. Applicable law and disputes.

These terms are governed by French law, subject to any mandatory protections that apply, including protections available to consumers under the law of their country of habitual residence where applicable.

If a concern arises, please contact us so that we can try to resolve it. This does not restrict your right to use any available legal remedy. Jurisdiction is determined by applicable law; these terms do not impose an exclusive court on consumers.

12. Contact.

For questions about these terms, email info@smarthorselabs.com or write to the publishers at the address in the Legal Notice.