This web page represents a legal document that serves as our Terms of Service. It governs your use of our public website, www.bolerois.com, its sub-domains, and any associated web-based applications (collectively, “Website”), as owned and operated by Bolero Information Systems, LLC (“Bolero,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
These Terms of Service, along with our Privacy Policy, collectively form the “Legal Terms” and constitute the entire agreement between you and Bolero regarding the use of the public Website. Please note that the use of our Electronic Research Administration software suite is governed by a separate Master Service Agreement entered into between Bolero and our institutional clients.
We may amend our Legal Terms at any time. The latest copies of our Legal Terms will be posted on our Website. For any material changes, we will make a reasonable effort to notify you by posting a notice on the Website. After any revisions are posted, you agree to be bound by them. Therefore, it is important for you to periodically review our Legal Terms.
By using our Website, you agree to fully comply with and be bound by our Legal Terms. If you do not accept our Legal Terms, do not access and use our Website.
The last update to our Terms of Service was posted on June 16, 2026.
Definitions
- “Bolero” (“us,” “we,” or “our”): Refers to Bolero Information Systems, LLC, the owner of the Website and provider of the Service.
- “Service”: Represents the Electronic Research Administration (ERA) software suite and related features offered by Bolero to our Clients and their Authorized Users for managing research, grants, and compliance.
- “Client”: An institution, such as a university or research center, that has entered into a Master Service Agreement with Bolero to use the Service.
- “Visitor”: Someone who browses our public Website.
- “Authorized User”: An individual, such as a faculty member, researcher, or administrator, who is granted access to the Service through an agreement between Bolero and a Client.
- “User”: A collective identifier that refers to either a Visitor or an Authorized User.
- “Content”: All text, information, graphics, audio, video, and data offered through our Website.
Authorized User Conduct
As an Authorized User of our Service, you agree to the following:
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- You will not use the Service for any unlawful, fraudulent, or malicious purpose.
- You will not upload or transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code.
- You will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service, or any other systems or networks connected to the Service.
Legal Compliance
You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding your use of our Website and Service. Bolero reserves the right to investigate complaints or reported violations of our Legal Terms and to take any action we deem appropriate, including but not limited to terminating your Authorized User account and reporting any suspected unlawful activity to law enforcement or regulators, as allowed under our Privacy Policy.
Intellectual Property
Our Website and Service contain our service marks or trademarks as well as those of our affiliates. Your use of our Website or Service does not constitute any right or license for you to use such service marks/trademarks without prior written permission. Our Website and Service are also protected under international copyright laws. The copying, redistribution, use, or publication by you of any portion of our Website or Service is strictly prohibited.
The Client and its Authorized Users retain all ownership, right, title, and interest in and to the data they submit to the Service (“Client Data”).
Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided solely as a convenience. Bolero has no control over the legal documents and privacy practices of third-party websites; you access them at your own risk.
Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
THE WEBSITE AND SERVICE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” BOLERO MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
IN NO EVENT SHALL BOLERO BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE OR SERVICE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
General Terms
These Legal Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Legal Terms or your use of the Website shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Douglas County, Nebraska. Disputes arising out of Bolero’s software services or Bolero’s relationship with an Institutional Customer are governed by the applicable Master Services Agreement between Bolero and that Institutional Customer; the governing law and venue provisions of that agreement control for those relationships.
Should any part of our Legal Terms be held invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be construed consistent with applicable law and the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at support@bolerois.com. For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at privacy@bolerois.com.