Version: 6 February 2026
Our mission is to lower the cost and overhead associated with legal compliance for organizations and their digital product teams. We aim to help them identify and meet their legal and compliance related obligations by surfacing potentially applicable requirements and possible solutions to help meet these in the most efficient manner.
1. Definitions
In these General Terms of Service (“Terms“), the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
“Reson8“, “we“, “us“, or “our“: Reson8 B.V., a private limited liability company registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 80750796, with registered office at Van Alkemadelaan 165, The Netherlands.
“Website“: The website operated by Reson8 at www.compliance.by-design.net and any associated subdomains.
“Reviews“: Independent reviews, assessments, and evaluations of third-party solutions and courses published on the Website.
“Third-Party Solutions“: Products, services, software, tools, courses, and other offerings provided by third parties that are reviewed on the Website.
“User“, “you“, or “your“: Any individual or legal entity that accesses or uses the Website.
“Content“: All text, graphics, images, reviews, articles, data, and other materials published on the Website.
2. Acceptance of Terms
2.1 Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.
2.2 Authority
If you are accessing the Website on behalf of a legal entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.
2.3 Modifications
Reson8 reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last Updated” date above. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
2.4 Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Website. By using the Website, you represent that you meet this age requirement.
2.5 Additional Agreements
Specific features or services on the Website may be subject to additional terms and conditions, which supplement these Terms.
3. Nature of the Website
3.1 Review Platform
The Website publishes independent reviews, assessments, and evaluations of third-party solutions and courses that these third-parties have developed and sell to help organizations meet their legal and compliance requirements.
3.2 No Legal Advice
CRITICAL DISCLAIMER: The Website provides reviews and information for general educational and informational purposes only. The Website, its Content, and Reviews DO NOT constitute legal advice. Reson8 does not provide legal advice through the Website.
3.3 No Transaction Facilitation
Reson8 does not:
– Sell products or services through the Website
– Facilitate transactions between users and third-party providers
– Act as an intermediary, marketplace, or agent
– Process payments for third-party solutions
– Have any commercial relationship with reviewed solutions (unless explicitly disclosed)
3.4 Information Only
The Website is an informational resource. You are responsible for all decisions you make, and you must independently verify information on the Website. Any decisions you make based on information from the Website are made at your sole discretion and risk.
4. Critical Disclaimers
4.1 No Legal Advice
THE REVIEWS, CONTENT, AND INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE ARE NOT LEGAL ADVICE AND DO NOT CREATE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP. YOU MUST NOT RELY ON ANY CONTENT ON THIS WEBSITE AS LEGAL ADVICE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES.
4.2 Independent Assessment Required
You are solely responsible for:
– Independently assessing whether any reviewed solution is suitable for your specific needs
– Evaluating the accuracy and applicability of reviewed solutions
– Determining compliance with applicable laws and regulations
– Seeking independent legal advice from qualified professionals
– Conducting your own due diligence before purchasing or implementing any solution
4.3 No Warranty or Guarantee
Reson8 makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee regarding:
– The accuracy, completeness, or currency of Reviews or Content
– The suitability of any reviewed solution for your purposes
– The quality, safety, or legality of reviewed solutions
– The reliability or performance of reviewed solutions
– Compliance of reviewed solutions with any legal requirements
4.4 Reviews are Opinions
Reviews published on the Website represent the independent opinions and assessments of Reson8 at the time of publication. Reviews are subjective evaluations and should not be treated as objective facts or guarantees.
4.5 Information May Be Outdated
Third-party solutions, legal requirements, and market conditions change frequently. Reviews may become outdated. Reson8 has no obligation to update Reviews or Content.
4.6 Third-Party Responsibility
Reson8 is not responsible for:
– The accuracy of information provided by third-party solution providers
– The performance, availability, or quality of third-party solutions
– Changes made to third-party solutions after review publication
– The conduct or practices of third-party providers
– Any transactions or relationships between you and third-party providers
5. No Liability
5.1 Disclaimer of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY DUTCH LAW, RESON8 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS, OR EXPENSES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO:
– Your use of or reliance on the Website, Reviews, or Content
– Your implementation of or failure to implement any reviewed solution
– Any decisions made based on information from the Website
– Any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in Reviews or Content
– Your failure to obtain independent legal advice
– Any interactions or transactions with third-party providers
– Non-compliance with legal or regulatory requirements
– Business losses, lost profits, lost revenue, or lost opportunities
– Reputational harm or damage
5.2 Types of Damages Excluded
Reson8 is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages, regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and regardless of whether Reson8 was advised of the possibility of such damages.
5.3 Maximum Liability
If, notwithstanding the above exclusions, Reson8 is found liable for any damages, Reson8’s total aggregate liability shall not exceed EUR 100 (one hundred euros).
5.4 Mandatory Legal Rights
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable Dutch law, including liability for:
– Death or personal injury caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct
– Fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation
5.5 Basis of Bargain
You acknowledge that the Website is provided free of charge and that the disclaimers and limitations of liability in these Terms are fundamental elements of the agreement between you and Reson8. Without these limitations, Reson8 would not make the Website available.
6. User Conduct and Acceptable Use
6.1 Permitted Use
You may access and use the Website for lawful, informational purposes consistent with these Terms.
6.2 Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
– Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws
– Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Content without permission
– Use automated systems (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to access the Website without authorization
– Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
– Interfere with or disrupt the Website’s operation or servers
– Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
– Impersonate any person or entity
– Collect personal information about other users
– Use the Content for commercial purposes without permission
– Remove or alter copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
– Frame or mirror any part of the Website without permission
– Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Website
6.3 Consequences of Violation
Violation of these Terms may result in:
– Immediate termination of your access to the Website
– Legal action to enforce these Terms or seek damages
– Reporting to relevant authorities
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Ownership
All Content on the Website, including Reviews, articles, text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Reson8 or its licensors and is protected by Dutch and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
7.2 Limited License
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Reson8 grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the Content for your personal, non-commercial, informational purposes.
7.3 Restrictions
You may not:
– Reproduce or republish Reviews or Content without written permission
– Use Content for commercial purposes without authorization
– Modify or create derivative works from the Content
– Remove copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
7.4 Permitted Uses
You may:
– Link to the Website (with attribution)
– Share individual article URLs through social media
– Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and link back
– Print individual articles for personal reference
7.5 Trademarks
“Reson8”, “Compliance by Design”, and associated logos are trademarks of Reson8 B.V. Unauthorized use is prohibited.
7.6 Third-Party Marks
Product names, company names, and logos mentioned in Reviews are trademarks of their respective owners. Their use does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with Reson8.
8. Third-Party Links
8.1 Links to Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, including websites of reviewed solutions. These links are provided for your convenience only.
8.2 No Endorsement
Links to third-party websites do not constitute endorsement, approval, or guarantee of:
– The linked website or its content
– The products or services offered
– The accuracy or reliability of information
– The business practices of the third party
8.3 Third-Party Responsibility
Third-party websites are not under Reson8’s control. You access third-party websites at your own risk. Reson8 is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or conduct of third-party websites.
8.4 Review Before Engagement
Before engaging with any third-party provider or purchasing any reviewed solution, you should:
– Review the third party’s terms and conditions
– Verify the provider’s credentials and reputation
– Understand the pricing and contractual commitments
– Consult with legal and technical advisors as appropriate
9. Privacy and Data Protection
9.1 Privacy Policy
Our collection, use, and protection of your personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at https://www.compliance.by-design.net/privacy-policy.
9.2 GDPR Compliance
Our Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch data protection law (Uitvoeringswet AVG).
9.3 Your Responsibility
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy. You consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.
9.4 Data Protection Rights
You have certain rights under GDPR regarding your personal data. For information about these rights and how to exercise them, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us at info@reson8.eu.
10. Editorial Independence and Conflicts
10.1 Independent Reviews
Reson8 aims to provide independent, unbiased reviews. Our review methodology and criteria are described on the Website.
10.2 No Obligation to Review
Reson8 selects which solutions to review at its sole discretion. Submitting a solution for review does not guarantee that a review will be published.
10.3 Disclosure of Relationships
If Reson8 has any commercial relationship with a reviewed solution provider (such as affiliate arrangements, sponsorships, or paid placements), this will be clearly disclosed in the relevant review.
10.4 Right to Modify or Remove
Reson8 reserves the right to modify, update, or remove any Review or Content at any time without notice.
11. User Submissions
11.1 Feedback and Comments
If the Website provides functionality for user comments, feedback, or submissions, the following applies:
11.2 License Grant
By submitting content to the Website, you grant Reson8 a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content.
11.3 Representations
You represent and warrant that any content you submit:
– Is accurate and not misleading
– Does not infringe third-party rights
– Does not violate any laws
– Does not contain harmful code
11.4 No Confidentiality
Do not submit confidential or proprietary information. Submissions are not treated as confidential.
11.5 Moderation
Reson8 reserves the right to review, edit, or remove any user submissions at its discretion.
12. Website Availability
12.1 Availability
Reson8 strives to keep the Website available but does not guarantee continuous, uninterrupted, or error-free access.
12.2 No Warranty of Availability
The Website is provided “as is” and “as available.” Reson8 may suspend, discontinue, or modify the Website at any time without notice or liability.
12.3 Maintenance
The Website may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.
12.4 Changes to Content
Reson8 may add, modify, or remove Content, including Reviews, at any time without notice.
13. Warranty Disclaimer
13.1 “AS IS” Provision
THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
13.2 Disclaimers
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY DUTCH LAW, RESON8 DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING:
– Warranties of merchantability
– Fitness for a particular purpose
– Non-infringement
– Accuracy or completeness
– Uninterrupted or error-free operation
– Freedom from harmful components
13.3 No Guarantee
Reson8 does not warrant or guarantee that:
– The Website will meet your requirements
– Reviews or Content are accurate, complete, or current
– Any errors will be corrected
– The Website is secure or free from vulnerabilities
– Use of the Website will achieve any particular result
14. Indemnification
14.1 Your Indemnification Obligation
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Reson8, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from or related to:
– Your use of the Website
– Your reliance on Reviews or Content
– Your violation of these Terms
– Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
– Your implementation of any reviewed solution
– Your failure to obtain independent legal advice
14.2 Defense
Reson8 reserves the right to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate with Reson8’s defense of such claim.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
15.1 Governing Law
These Terms and any disputes arising from or related to the Website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The Netherlands, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
15.2 Exclusion of CISG
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is expressly excluded and does not apply to these Terms.
15.3 Exclusive Jurisdiction
The courts of The Hague, The Netherlands, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes, claims, or controversies arising from or related to these Terms or the Website. By using the Website, you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of these courts.
15.4 No Class Actions
Any disputes must be brought on an individual basis. You may not bring claims as a plaintiff or class member in any class, consolidated, or representative action.
15.5 Limitation Period
Any claim must be brought within one (1) year after the cause of action arises, or such claim is permanently barred.
16 General Provisions
16.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Reson8 regarding the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
16.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
16.3 No Waiver
Reson8’s failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
16.4 Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights granted hereunder without Reson8’s prior written consent. Reson8 may freely assign these Terms without restriction.
16.5 No Partnership
Nothing in these Terms creates a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and Reson8.
16.6 Headings
Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the interpretation of these Terms.
16.7 Survival
Provisions that by their nature should survive termination of these Terms shall survive, including but not limited to Sections 4 (Disclaimers), 5 (No Liability), 7 (Intellectual Property), 14 (Indemnification), and 15 (Governing Law).
17 Termination
17.1 Termination by User
You may stop using the Website at any time.
17.2 Termination by Reson8
Reson8 may terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.
17.3 Effect of Termination
Upon termination:
– Your right to access and use the Website immediately ceases
– Provisions that should survive termination continue in effect
– Reson8 has no liability for termination
18. Contact Information
Reson8 B.V. is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 80750796 and with the tax authorities in The Netherlands with VAT Number NL861786312B01.
For questions, complaints, or notices regarding these Terms or the Website please use our online contact form.
You can send us registered mail at:
Reson8 B.V.
Van Alkemadelaan 165
2597AE The Hague
The Netherlands
19. Special Notice to Users
This Website provides reviews and information about legal compliance solutions. However:
✗ This is NOT legal advice
✗ Reviews are NOT guarantees or warranties
✗ You MUST conduct independent due diligence
✗ You MUST seek professional legal advice
✗ Reson8 accepts NO liability for your use of reviewed solutions
By using this Website, you acknowledge that you understand and accept these limitations.
20. Acceptance
BY ACCESSING OR USING THE WEBSITE WWW.COMPLIANCE.BY-DESIGN.NET, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE.