Terms of Use

General Provisions

Platform: Mokslink online platform (hereinafter referred to as the Platform) is intended for conducting research in the field of education. The Platform is administered by UAB “Mokslink”, legal entity code 307022059, registered office address V. Nagevičiaus g. 3, LT-08237 Vilnius, Lithuania (hereinafter referred to as the Company).

Rules: These Platform Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as the Rules) are a legally binding agreement between the Company and you, as the Platform user (hereinafter referred to as the User). By using the Platform, you confirm that you have read, understood and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to the Terms or the Privacy Policy, you may not use the Platform.

Account Types

Participant: a natural person (pupil or student) participating in research conducted on the Platform and receiving remuneration for participation (hereinafter referred to as the Participant).

Researcher: a natural person (e.g., scientist, educationalist) conducting research on the Platform (hereinafter referred to as the Researcher).

Client: a legal entity (e.g., EdTech company) ordering research on the Platform and paying for it (hereinafter referred to as the Client).

In the following Rules, the term User includes all types of users specified above, except where specifically stated otherwise. All Users must comply with these Rules and other terms and conditions published on the Platform.

Registration and Accounts

• Registration Requirements: In order to use the Platform, the User must register and create an account. During registration, you must provide true, accurate and current personal information (e.g. name, surname, e-mail, etc.). One person can only have one account; it is prohibited to create accounts in the name of another person without legal authorization.

• Age requirement: The Platform is intended for users from the age of 14. By registering, you confirm that you are at least 14 years old. Users under the age of 14 may use the Platform only with the consent and supervision of their parents or legal guardians. The Company reserves the right to require parental/guardian consent if there are doubts about the User’s age.

• Account Security: You are responsible for the confidentiality of your login details (username, password, etc.). You may not disclose your login details to third parties. All actions performed while logged into the Platform with your account will be considered as actions performed by you. If you become aware of any unauthorized use of your account or security breach, you must immediately inform the Company.

• Account data processing: The protection of personal data provided during registration is governed by the Platform’s Privacy Policy. By registering, you confirm that you have read the Privacy Policy and agree to the terms and conditions set forth therein regarding the processing of your data.

• Account suspension: The Company has the right to temporarily suspend or terminate the User’s account without prior notice if the User violates these Rules, applicable laws or otherwise abuses the Platform. In such cases, the Company may remove or block prohibited content, and in case of gross violations, terminate the provision of services to the User completely (delete the account).

User Responsibilities and Rules of Conduct

Obligations of All Users: All Users, when using the Platform, must comply with applicable laws and principles of good morals. It is prohibited to distribute illegal, misleading, offensive, discriminatory or otherwise inappropriate content. It is also prohibited to attempt to disrupt the operation of the Platform (e.g., distribute viruses or malicious software code), attempt to illegally access other users' data or Platform systems, or perform actions that may harm the stability or security of the Platform.

• Participant Responsibilities
  

  • Fairly and properly participate in research conducted on the Platform and follow the instructions provided by the researchers.

  • Provide only correct and objective data and answers in the research (do not falsify answers, do not double participation, do not use deceptive means to obtain compensation).

  • Respect the intellectual property of researchers and clients and not disclose research materials or content to third parties without permission.

  • If the Participant is a minor, ensure that his/her participation in the research is approved by the consent of his/her parents or guardians and is carried out under their supervision.

• Responsibilities of the Researcher

  • Design and conduct research in accordance with the principles of scientific ethics and applicable legal acts (including data protection requirements).

  • Use the data obtained on the Platform only for research purposes; do not attempt to identify specific Participants if the research is conducted anonymously or confidentially.

  • Ensure that the research material (questionnaires, tasks, collected data, etc.) does not violate any third party rights, is not plagiarized or illegal.

  • Provide the promised remuneration to the Participants in a timely manner (or ensure that the Client will provide it) in accordance with the terms of the research and the procedure established by the Platform.
    

• Responsibilities of the Client
  

  • Formulate research tasks and objectives that do not contradict legal acts and ethical norms (e.g., without imposing discriminatory requirements on the Participants).

  • To settle honestly and in a timely manner with the Company and/or the Researchers for the conducted research in accordance with the agreed terms and established payment schedules.

  • Not to use the results obtained during the research for illegal or unethical purposes (e.g. not to carry out actions that may discriminate or harm the Participants, not to violate the Participants' privacy).

  • To comply with all Platform requirements related to the conduct of research and data protection, and to ensure that any information received from the Platform will be used only for lawful purposes.

Cooperation: All Users undertake to cooperate with the Company if it is necessary to investigate possible violations or technical malfunctions. Upon request, Users must provide the Company with information necessary for possible problem solutions or investigations in order to ensure the smooth operation of the Platform and the safety of other users.

Payments and Incentives

• Participant Rewards: Participants may receive rewards for successful participation in studies (e.g., a cash prize, gift certificate, or other incentive). The specific amount, form, and terms of the reward are specified for each study and are made known to the Participant before agreeing to participate. The reward is usually paid through the Platform - for example, by transferring funds to the bank account specified by the Participant or by providing another incentive at the end of the study or periodically, as provided for in the study rules. The Participant is responsible for providing correct payment information. After receiving the reward, the Participant must fulfill all related tax obligations (e.g., declare the income received to the tax inspectorate, if required by law).

• Client Payments: The Client, when initiating a study through the Platform, must pay all fees and expenses related to that study in accordance with the previously agreed terms. This may include the fee set by the Platform for providing the service, payment for the Researcher's work, and funds intended for the Participants' incentives. Payments are made in the ways specified by the Platform (e.g., by bank transfer according to the provided invoice or through an integrated electronic payment system). If the Client is late in paying or fails to fulfill its financial obligations, the Company has the right to suspend the execution of the relevant survey or the Client’s access to the Platform functionality until the obligations are fulfilled. The Company also reserves the right to demand interest, late payment interest and/or compensation for losses incurred due to the delay, as established by law.

• Fees and commissions: The Company may apply certain commission fees for using the Platform services (e.g., for survey administration, finding Participants or other mediation). Users will be clearly informed about any applicable fees and their amount before concluding a transaction or making a payment on the Platform. All payments on the Platform are made in the official currency of Lithuania – euros (EUR), unless otherwise specified.

• Security of payments: The Company ensures that payments through the Platform are made securely, in accordance with applicable legal acts and the requirements of financial institutions. However, the Company is not responsible for any disruptions or errors resulting from actions or inactions of third-party payment service providers (e.g. disruptions in banking systems) that are beyond its direct control. Users should immediately inform the Company if they notice any errors or discrepancies in the execution of payments - we will make every effort to resolve the issues.

• Fairness of Incentives: If the Company determines that a Participant has committed fraud or otherwise participated in the study in an unfair manner in order to receive a reward (e.g. provided false data, did not comply with the terms of the study), the Company reserves the right not to provide the intended reward to him or, if the reward has already been paid, to demand its return. In cases of fraud, the Company may also take other measures (e.g. remove the Participant from the project, limit the functionality of his or her account or block the account), as provided for in these Rules.

Intellectual Property

• Platform Content: The Platform and all its content – ​​including, but not limited to, the program code, design, logos, trademark, name "EduTech Tyrimai", texts, graphics and other materials – are protected by intellectual property rights. All property rights to the Platform and its original content belong to the Company or the Company legally uses rights granted by third parties. Users are granted a limited non-exclusive right to use the Platform and its content solely for the purpose of using the services provided by the Platform in accordance with these Rules. The provisions of these Rules do not grant Users any other intellectual property rights.

• User-generated content: Users (Participants, Researchers, Clients) may create and submit content on the Platform – for example, Researchers prepare research descriptions and questionnaires, Participants provide answers, Clients formulate tasks. All such material submitted by Users on the Platform remains under their control as entities holding intellectual property rights. The User ensures that any content provided by him does not infringe the rights of third parties (including copyright) and is legal. By submitting content to the Platform, the User grants the Company a non-exclusive right (license) to use, reproduce, store, publicly display and transmit that content to the extent necessary to provide the Platform services and implement these Rules. This license is valid for as long as the content is stored on the Platform. The Company does not acquire ownership rights to the content created by the User, but has the right to remove the User's content or restrict access to it if the content conflicts with these Rules or legal acts.

• Prohibitions: Users are prohibited from reproducing, copying, distributing or otherwise using the Platform content for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of the Company, except in cases where such action is expressly permitted by applicable law or these Rules. It is also prohibited to reverse engineer the Platform software, attempt to gain access to the source code, or circumvent the Platform’s security measures without lawful basis.

• Trademarks: The trademarks, logos, or service marks displayed on the Platform are the property of the Company or its partners. Users are not granted any rights to use these marks without the consent of the respective legal owner.

Disclaimer

• Platform Operation: The Company makes every effort to ensure that the Platform operates smoothly and reliably, but does not guarantee that the services will operate without disruptions or errors at all times. The Company is not liable for any damage or loss that may arise to Users due to technical disruptions, connection failures, software errors or other circumstances that the Company cannot objectively control. Users understand that using the Internet and software may involve unforeseen risks and agree to assume them.

• User Content: The Company is not and cannot be liable for the content submitted by Users on the Platform (including research materials, Participant responses, forum posts, etc.). The User who submitted the content is responsible for the legality, accuracy and reliability of the submitted content. The Company is not liable for any damage or loss resulting from any User Content. However, the Company reserves the right, upon receipt of a notification or upon its own observation, to remove or block any User Content that violates these Rules or applicable laws.

• Conduct of Research: Researchers and Clients are responsible for the content, methods and ethical compliance of research conducted on their Platform. The Company is not responsible for the accuracy of research results, their interpretation or application. Participation in research is voluntary, therefore the Participant assumes all risks that may arise from participation. The Company will not be liable for any direct or indirect losses that may arise for the Participant due to participation in the research (e.g. due to inconvenience, wasted time or unfulfilled expectations), unless such damage was caused by the Company's fault (intentional or gross negligence).

• User-to-User Relations: The Company acts as an intermediary, providing technical means for Clients, Researchers and Participants to cooperate. However, the Company does not participate in the actual mutual agreements between Users. Communication between Clients, Researchers and Participants (e.g. regarding research conditions, direct billing between them, provision of information) is their own responsibility. The Company shall not be liable for any disputes arising between Users. Nevertheless, the Company shall endeavor to assist in resolving any disputes in good faith, if such assistance is possible and necessary.

• Limitation of Liability: To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, lost profits, loss of data or business interruption arising from the use of or inability to use the Platform. The Company shall also not be liable for any damages incurred by Users if the User has violated these Terms or failed to follow the instructions provided. If some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation of liability to the extent specified, these limitations shall apply to the extent permitted by law.

• User Liability: The User assumes responsibility for his/her actions on the Platform. If the User's actions violate legal acts or these Rules and as a result the Company or third parties suffer losses (e.g. fines, claims for damages, damage to reputation), the User must fully compensate for direct and indirect losses. This provision remains valid even after the termination of the User's relationship with the Platform.

Applicable law and dispute resolution

• These Rules, as well as all relations arising from the User's use of the Platform, are governed by the law of the Republic of Lithuania. All disagreements or disputes between the User and the Company shall be resolved through negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved amicably within a reasonable time, it shall be finally considered by the competent court of the Republic of Lithuania according to the location of the Company's registered office. For a User who is recognized as a consumer under applicable law (i.e. uses the services for personal, not business purposes), this provision shall not deprive him of the right to use the mandatory judicial or extrajudicial procedure for resolving consumer disputes provided for in the law of the Republic of Lithuania.

• If any provision of these Rules is recognized as invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Failure by the Company to implement any provision of the Rules at a certain point in time shall not constitute a refusal to implement it later.

Amendment of the Rules

• The Company reserves the right to unilaterally amend or supplement these Rules at any time. The latest version of the Rules is always published on the Platform, indicating its effective date. When material changes (i.e. those that may significantly affect your rights or obligations) come into effect, we will try to notify you in advance (e.g. on the Platform or by email). However, you should periodically review the Rules yourself to be aware of possible updates in a timely manner.

• If you continue to use the Platform after changes to the Rules, you are deemed to agree to the amended version of the Rules. If you do not agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Platform. In such a case, you may contact the Company to delete your account, and the Company, upon receipt of such a request, will delete your account and the data related to it, except for those that are required to be stored by law.