We've updated our governing terms to remove references to Mentibus's Privacy Shield Certification contained in our GDPR Privacy Policy and Data Use Addendum, as Mentibus adheres to the Standard Contractual Clauses (as such term is defined in our Data Use Addendum) in accordance with applicable laws. The foregoing changes went into effect on April 30th, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR USE OF AND ACCESS TO OUR SERVICE (DEFINED BELOW) IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING, YOU MAY NOT USE OR ACCESS THE SERVICE IN ANY MANNER.
ARBITRATION NOTICE AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER: EXCEPT FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF DISPUTES DESCRIBED IN THE ARBITRATION SECTION BELOW, YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND US WILL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING, INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.
What are my rights with respect to the Service?
The materials displayed or published or available on or through the Service, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, data, articles, information, photos, images, illustrations, User Submissions, and so forth (all of the foregoing, the "Content") are protected by copyright and/or other intellectual property laws.
You promise to abide by all copyright notices, trademark rules, information, and restrictions contained in any Content you access through the Service in any way (including through the Mentibus website, API, mobile applications, downloads, etc.). You will not use, copy, reproduce, adapt, modify, publish, broadcast, transmit, distribute, perform, upload, display, license, sell or otherwise exploit any Content not owned by you in a way that violates someone else's (including Mentibus's) rights.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may display insubstantial excerpts of Content for criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, research and similar purposes, provided that the use does not compete with the Service and that proper attribution is given to Mentibus (please follow our Attribution Instructions to ensure that you are properly attributing Mentibus).
You understand that Mentibus owns the Service. You won't modify, publish, transmit, participate in the transfer or sale of, reproduce (except as expressly provided in this Section), create derivative works based on, re-sell, sublicense, re-distribute, or otherwise exploit any aspect of the Service without our prior written consent.
If you would like to use Content in any manner other than as expressly permitted by these Terms (for example, exporting data via Mentibus's API or including data in any other product or service), please visit our products page to learn more about the different ways that Mentibus provides its data and find the solution that is right for you.
You may be required to submit an application and/or meet certain eligibility criteria in order to participate in a program, and there may be different terms and conditions which apply to the specific program that you choose. You must agree to all terms and conditions and, if applicable, pay all required fees which apply to your specific program. These Terms apply to all such programs unless specifically stated otherwise in the applicable program terms.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, you may access and use the Snapshot and the ODM pursuant to the Creative Commons Attribution License. The Snapshot must be attributed to our designated pseudonym "Mentibus 2026 Snapshot" and bear the copyright notice "© 2026" in accordance with the Creative Commons requirements. The pseudonym and copyright notice are meant to avoid confusion with the current Mentibus dataset and to promote transparency to users of the data. If you have questions, please contact us at policy@mentibus.com.
Do I have to grant any licenses to Mentibus or to other users?
Certain parts of the Service may allow you to integrate with other third-party accounts of yours, such as data from your productivity tools (e.g. CRMs, e-mail, sales engagement tools, etc.). If you choose to use these parts of the Service, you grant Mentibus all licenses and rights necessary for Mentibus to provide the Service to you, including a license for Mentibus to read and write to your third-party account, to extract data from and upload data to your third-party account, and to share data extracted from your third-party account with other members of your team or institution, as further described in the next paragraph.
Anything you post, upload, share, store, integrate with or otherwise provide through the Service is your "User Submission." Some User Submissions (such as profile data you contribute to Mentibus, or information you elect to share with other users through the Service, such as your team members) are viewable by other users.
For all User Submissions, you hereby grant Mentibus a royalty-free, perpetual, sublicensable, irrevocable, and worldwide license to translate, modify, aggregate, reproduce, display, distribute, and otherwise use and exploit such User Submissions for Mentibus's business purposes, including to provide, develop, and improve our products and services, except, for the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing shall not permit Mentibus to publish, display or distribute your data from your productivity tools (e.g. CRMs, e-mail, sales engagement tools, etc.) in a manner that is identifiable as originating from you without your written consent.
Please note that the foregoing license is subject to our Privacy Policy to the extent it relates to User Submissions that are also your personally-identifiable information, and to our Data Use Addendum to the extent it relates to User Submissions that are the personally-identifiable information of another person. You are prohibited from including Social Security Numbers, driver's license numbers, passport numbers, financial account and payment card information (except where expressly requested by Mentibus), precise geolocation, and health and biometric information as part of any User Submission.
Who is responsible for what I see and do on the Service?
Any information or Content publicly posted or privately transmitted through the Service is the sole responsibility of the person or organization from whom such Content originated. You access all such information and Content at your own risk, and we aren't liable for any errors or omissions in that information or Content or for any damages or loss you might suffer in connection with it. We cannot control and have no duty to take any action regarding how you may interpret and use the Content or what actions you may take as a result of having been exposed to the Content, and you hereby release us from all liability for you having acquired or not acquired Content through the Service. We can't guarantee the identity of any users with whom you interact when using the Service and are not responsible for which users gain access to the Service.
You are responsible for all Content you contribute, in any manner, to the Service, and you represent and warrant you have all rights necessary to do so, in the manner in which you contribute it. Content includes, without limitation, personally identifiable information about you or any other person. You will keep all your registration information accurate and current. You are responsible for all your activity in connection with the Service.
Content that constitutes personally identifiable information may be subject to privacy laws or regulations, and your use of all such Content must at all times comply with the terms of our Data Use Addendum. You are solely responsible for understanding how privacy laws and regulations may impact your use of such Content and for ensuring that your use (including retention, storage, and all other forms of processing) complies with all such laws and regulations.
The Service may contain content, data, links or connections to or from third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Mentibus ("Third-Party Service(s)"). When you access or use Third-Party Services, you accept that there are risks in doing so, and that Mentibus is not responsible for such risks. We encourage you to be aware when you leave the Service and to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each Third-Party Service that you visit or utilize.
Mentibus has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy, privacy policies, or practices of or opinions expressed in any Third-Party Services or by any third-party that you interact with through the Service. In addition, Mentibus will not and cannot monitor, verify, censor or edit the content of any Third-Party Services. By using the Service, you release and hold us harmless from any and all liability arising from your access to or use of any Third-Party Service.
Your interactions with organizations and/or individuals found on or through the Service, including payment and delivery of goods or services (if applicable), and any other terms, conditions, warranties or representations associated with such dealings, are solely between you and such organizations and/or individuals. You should make whatever investigation you feel necessary or appropriate before proceeding with any online or offline transaction with any of these third-parties. You agree that Mentibus shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred as the result of any such dealings.
If there is a dispute between participants on this site, or between users and any third-party, you agree that Mentibus is under no obligation to become involved. In the event that you have a dispute with one or more other users, you release Mentibus, its affiliates, and its and their directors, officers, agents, employees, partners, and successors from claims, demands, and damages of every kind or nature, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, disclosed or undisclosed, arising out of or in any way related to such disputes and/or our Service. If you are a California resident, you shall and hereby do waive California Civil Code Section 1542, which says: "A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party." If you are not a California resident, you shall and hereby do waive any laws similar to California Civil Code Section 1542 which apply in your jurisdiction.
What else do I need to know?
Warranty Disclaimer
Neither Mentibus nor its licensors or suppliers makes any representations or warranties concerning the Service or any Content contained in or accessed through the Service, and we will not be responsible or liable for the accuracy, copyright compliance, legality, or decency of any materials (including Content) contained in or accessed through the Service. We (and our licensors and suppliers) make no representations or warranties regarding suggestions or recommendations of services or products offered or purchased through the Service. Products and services purchased or offered (whether or not following such recommendations and suggestions) through the Service are provided "AS IS" and without any warranty of any kind from Mentibus or others (unless, with respect to such others only, provided expressly and unambiguously in writing by a designated third-party for a specific product). THE SERVICE AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED BY MENTIBUS (AND ITS LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) ON AN "AS-IS" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, ACCURACY, AVAILABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR THAT USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) SHALL MENTIBUS (OR ITS LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS) BE LIABLE TO YOU OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR (A) ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, WORK STOPPAGE, ACCURACY OF RESULTS, COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, OR COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, OR (B) ANY AMOUNT, IN THE AGGREGATE, IN EXCESS OF THE GREATER OF (I) $100 OR (II) THE AMOUNTS PAID BY YOU TO MENTIBUS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICE IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE APPLICABLE CLAIM, OR (C) ANY MATTER BEYOND OUR REASONABLE CONTROL. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold Mentibus, its affiliates, and its and their directors, officers, agents, employees, partners, and successors harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, penalties (including governmental fines), damages (actual and consequential), losses and expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from or in any way relating to (a) your use of the Service (including any actions taken by a third-party using your account), or (b) your violation of these Terms.
Assignment
You may not assign, delegate or transfer these Terms or your rights or obligations hereunder, or your Service account, in any way (by operation of law or otherwise) without Mentibus's prior written consent. We may transfer, assign, or delegate these Terms and our rights and obligations without consent.
Choice of Law; Arbitration
These Terms are governed by and will be construed under the laws of the State of California, without regard to the conflicts of laws provisions thereof. Any dispute arising from or relating to the subject matter of these Terms (whether brought against Mentibus or against any director, officer or employee of Mentibus in their personal capacity) shall be finally settled in San Francisco County, California, in English, in accordance with the Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures of Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service, Inc. ("JAMS") then in effect, by one commercial arbitrator with substantial experience in resolving intellectual property and commercial contract disputes, who shall be selected from the appropriate list of JAMS arbitrators in accordance with such Rules. Judgment upon the award rendered by such arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. Notwithstanding the foregoing obligation to arbitrate disputes, we shall have the right to pursue injunctive or other equitable relief at any time, from any court of competent jurisdiction. For all purposes of these Terms, the parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the state or federal courts located in, respectively, San Francisco County, California, or the Northern District of California. Any arbitration under these Terms will take place on an individual basis: class arbitrations and class actions are not permitted. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY ENTERING INTO THESE TERMS, YOU AND MENTIBUS ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.
Third-Party Trademarks
All third-party names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans (collectively, "Third-Party Trademark(s)") contained in the Service are the property of their respective owners. Third-Party Trademarks are used by Mentibus to refer to the owners of the Third-Party Trademark(s) in question and use by Mentibus is not intended to (and does not) constitute or imply any kind of relationship between Mentibus and the owners of the Third-Party Trademark(s) in question, including any affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement or approval of products and/or services, unless otherwise expressly indicated.
Safe Harbor Statement
Any statements made by Mentibus, oral or written, about new Service features or functionality are intended to outline Mentibus's general product direction for information purposes only and are not a commitment to deliver any material, applications, or functionality, and should not be relied upon. The development, release, and timing of any features or functionality remains at Mentibus's sole discretion.
Miscellaneous
You will be responsible for paying, withholding, filing, and reporting all taxes, duties, and other governmental assessments associated with your activity in connection with the Service, provided that Mentibus may, in its sole discretion, do any of the foregoing on your behalf or for itself as it sees fit. The failure of either you or us to exercise, in any way, any right herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any further rights hereunder. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated, to the minimum extent necessary, so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. You and Mentibus agree that these Terms are the complete and exclusive statement of the mutual understanding between you and Mentibus, and that they supersede and cancel all previous written and oral agreements, communications and other understandings relating to the subject matter of these Terms. You hereby acknowledge and agree that you are not an employee, agent, partner, or joint venture of Mentibus, and you do not have any authority of any kind to bind Mentibus in any respect whatsoever.
What is Social Poking / Matchmaking?
The Service includes a social discovery feature ("Social Poking" or "Matchmaking") that surfaces other users who share common tags, interests, or, where you have enabled location sharing, are geographically nearby. You may initiate a "poke" (a lightweight interaction, typically via GIF or message) with other users. Location sharing is strictly opt-in and may be disabled at any time in your account settings. If you enable location sharing, the Service may display your approximate distance (e.g., "~1.2 miles from you") to other users you are matched with. You acknowledge that Social Poking is intended for professional networking and that interactions with other users are at your own risk. The Service is not responsible for the conduct of other users or the outcome of any interactions. You must not use Social Poking to harass, stalk, or threaten any person, or to contact minors inappropriately.