Terms of Service

Last updated: July 2026

1. Legal notice (publisher information)

This website (the “Site”) is published by:

  • Company: Hiphen SAS
  • Legal form / share capital: Société par actions simplifiée (SAS) with share capital of €50,000.00
  • Registered office: 120 rue Jean Dausset, 84140 Avignon, France
  • Registration: RCS Avignon — SIREN 807 603 618 — VAT: FR59807603618
  • Publication director: Nicolas Cheviet — Head of Marketing and Communications
  • Contact: contact@hiphen-plant.com — +33 7 84 14 31 63

Hosting provider: O2 Switch (SAS) — Chemin des Pardiaux, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France — Tel: +33 4 44 44 60 40 — www.o2switch.fr.

2. Acceptance of the terms

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

3. Purpose of the Site

The Site presents Hiphen’s products and services related to image-based digital plant phenotyping, and allows visitors to request information, subscribe to a newsletter, and book meetings. It is intended for a professional (B2B) audience.

4. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site lawfully and not to:

  • attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site, its servers or connected systems;
  • disrupt or impair the Site’s operation (e.g. via malware, scraping, or automated overload);
  • misuse the contact or newsletter forms (spam, false information, impersonation).

5. Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Site (text, graphics, logos, images, videos, software, and the “Hiphen”, “Literal”, “PhenoMobile”, “PhenoScale”, “PhenoStation”, “Cloverfield” and related marks) is the property of Hiphen SAS or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. Any reproduction, distribution or modification without prior written authorization is prohibited.

6. Third-party links and services

The Site may contain links to, or embed, third-party services (e.g. product sub-sites, Calendly scheduling, YouTube videos, GetResponse forms). Hiphen is not responsible for the content or practices of these third parties. Their use is subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

7. Forms and submissions

Information submitted through the contact or demo-request forms is processed as described in our Privacy Policy. You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide.

8. Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is”. Hiphen makes reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and up to date but does not warrant that the Site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or that content is complete or current. Product information is indicative and does not constitute a contractual offer.

9. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Hiphen shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, the Site. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

10. Personal data

Processing of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable French law.

11. Changes to these Terms

Hiphen may update these Terms at any time. The version in force is the one published on the Site at the date of your visit. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last updated” date above.

12. Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by French law. Any dispute relating to the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Avignon, subject to any mandatory consumer-protection rules that may apply.

13. Contact

For any question regarding these Terms: contact@hiphen-plant.com — 120 rue Jean Dausset, 84140 Avignon, France.