Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SiestaStudio ("the Service"), operated by Arsalan Akhtar, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

SiestaStudio is a web-based platform for building and analyzing SIESTA density functional theory (DFT) simulations. The Service provides a visual interface for configuring simulation parameters, importing crystal structures, generating input files (.fdf), building multi-step workflows, managing pseudopotentials, running convergence studies, applying presets, validating inputs, and analyzing SIESTA output files including SCF convergence, band structures, DOS, and PDOS.

3. User Accounts

You may create an account using email/password or third-party authentication providers (Google, GitHub, ORCID). You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes related to scientific research and computational materials science. You may not:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Upload malicious content or code

5. Intellectual Property

The input files you generate using SiestaStudio belong to you. The Service itself, including its design, code, and documentation, is the intellectual property of Arsalan Akhtar.

6. Data Storage

We store your account information and saved calculations on secure servers. You may delete your account and all associated data at any time through your profile settings. See our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle your data.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the generated input files will produce correct or expected results in SIESTA calculations. Output analysis features (SCF convergence, band structures, DOS, PDOS, and property extraction) are provided for convenience and may contain inaccuracies; they do not constitute scientific validation. Input diagnostics and health scores are advisory only. Users are responsible for independently verifying all input parameters, analysis results, and scientific conclusions.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Arsalan Akhtar shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Service, including but not limited to incorrect simulation results or data loss.

9. Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. You may delete your account at any time from your profile settings.

10. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at sr.arsalan.akhtar@gmail.com.