Terms and conditions

Data storage and privacy: User data is stored privately and securely on Base44 servers located in the United States. Base44 is SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant. User account details (name and email address) are accessible to ResBench solely to operate the ARC College of Experts Explorer and provide research-related communications. Base44 and ResBench do not use user data to train any public AI models. ResBench does not share users' data with third parties other than Base44, except as described here. Payments for the ARC College of Experts Explorer are processed by Stripe. In order to complete payment, Stripe collects and processes the user's email address and payment information in accordance with Stripe's own terms and conditions and privacy policy. ResBench does not store users' payment details. Emails relating to voucher codes are sent via the Resend API. For this purpose, Resend receives only the email address provided by the user during the Stripe checkout process.

Governing law: The ARC College of Experts Explorer's terms and conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia, and the Commonwealth of Australia. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms and conditions must be submitted to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

Limitation of liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, ResBench excludes all liability for any loss, damage, or consequences arising from the use of the ARC College of Experts Explorer. Nothing in these terms and conditions limits users' rights under applicable Australian law, including the Australian Consumer Law.

GST statement

ResBench is not registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Refund policy

All purchases are final. We do not offer refunds for change of mind once payment has been completed.