These Terms and Conditions of Sale (hereinafter the “T&C”) govern the contractual relationship between:
Lab Software Guide,
an independent online media platform operated by Thibaut Desseignes.,
Sole Proprietorship (Entreprise Individuelle – France – 333 Allée du Domaine 06370 Mouans Sartoux),
hereinafter referred to as the “Publisher”, contact@labsoftwareguide.com
and any natural or legal person browsing, using, or purchasing services on the website www.labsoftwareguide.com,
hereinafter referred to as the “User” or “Client”.
1. Purpose
The website Lab Software Guide is an independent media platform dedicated to publishing articles, guides, comparisons, and analyses related to laboratory software solutions, including but not limited to LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) and ELN (Electronic Lab Notebooks).
The website may also offer:
- Sponsored content
- Partner highlights
- Advertising placements
- Affiliate links
These T&C define the conditions under which paid services, sponsored content, or partnerships are offered.
2. Acceptance of the Terms
By accessing the website, submitting a form, subscribing to a mailing list, or purchasing any service, the User acknowledges having read, understood, and accepted these T&C without reservation.
The Publisher reserves the right to modify these T&C at any time. The version applicable is the one published on the website at the time of use or purchase.
3. Nature of the Services
The Publisher may offer the following services:
- Publication of sponsored articles
- Highlighting or promotion of partner software solutions
- Advertising placements
- Affiliate content and links
- Media partnerships
All services are provided on a best-effort basis and do not constitute a guarantee of commercial results, traffic, leads, or conversions.
4. Editorial Independence & Sponsored Content
Sponsored or partner content is clearly identified as such in accordance with applicable European consumer and advertising regulations.
Despite commercial relationships, Lab Software Guide retains full editorial independence regarding tone, structure, and publication decisions unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing.
5. Prices and Payment
Prices for sponsored content or partnerships are communicated individually, upon request, and expressed in euros (€) unless stated otherwise.
Payment terms:
- Prices are payable in advance unless otherwise agreed
- Payment methods may include bank transfer or other agreed solutions
Any unpaid invoice may result in suspension or cancellation of the service.
6. Right of Withdrawal
In accordance with Directive 2011/83/EU, the right of withdrawal does not apply to services that have already been fully performed or have begun with the Client’s prior express consent.
For custom media services (sponsored articles, promotions, advertising placements), no right of withdrawal applies once execution has started.
7. Client Obligations
The Client agrees to:
- Provide accurate and lawful information
- Ensure that any content supplied does not infringe third-party rights
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
The Client remains solely responsible for the legality of any provided materials (logos, texts, visuals, trademarks).
8. Limitation of Liability
The Publisher shall not be held liable for:
- Commercial results derived from published content
- Loss of visibility, revenue, or business opportunities
- Temporary unavailability of the website
The information published on the website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional, legal, or commercial advice.
9. Intellectual Property
All content published on Lab Software Guide (texts, articles, graphics, branding, structure) is protected by intellectual property laws.
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
- Sponsored content remains the intellectual property of the Publisher
- The Publisher reserves the right to reference published content for portfolio or promotional purposes
Any reproduction or reuse without prior authorization is prohibited.
10. Personal Data Protection
10.1 Data Collected
The Publisher may collect personal data including:
- First name
- Last name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Technical and browsing data via cookies
Data collection occurs only after explicit user consent, where required.
10.2 Purpose
Personal data is collected for:
- Contact and communication
- Newsletter or database subscriptions
- Audience measurement and analytics
- Improvement of content and services
10.3 Cookies & Analytics
The website uses cookies and analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to analyze traffic and user behavior.
Users may:
- Accept or refuse cookies
- Withdraw consent at any time
Cookie preferences can be managed via the cookie consent banner or browser settings.
10.4 User Rights
In accordance with the GDPR (EU 2016/679), Users have the right to:
- Access
- Rectification
- Erasure
- Restriction
- Objection
- Data portability
Requests may be sent to: contact@labsoftwareguide.com
11. Creation of a User Database
Users may voluntarily subscribe to a mailing list or user database.
Subscription is optional, based on explicit consent, and may be withdrawn at any time.
Unsubscribing mechanisms are provided in all communications.
12. Force Majeure
The Publisher shall not be held liable for failure or delay in performance due to events beyond reasonable control, including but not limited to force majeure, technical failures, or network disruptions.
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These T&C are governed by French law and European Union law.
In the event of a dispute, and failing amicable resolution, French courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
14. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
📧 contact@labsoftwareguide.com