Legal notice and terms of use

Welcome to the Bionto Oy website. 

Discover details about this website and the terms and conditions that apply to your use of it. By accessing and using this website, you agree to these terms of use. We may change the content of this notice at any time, and therefore you are advised to review it regularly for any changes.

General information 

This website, including associated sub-domains and digital tools, (the “Website”) is owned and managed by Bionto Oy, which is registered in Finland under company reg. no. FI33825973 (VAT number).

No warranties and disclaimer

Bionto Oy (“Bionto”) ensures that reasonable care is made to ensure that the Website content is accurate and up-to-date. However, all the documents and information on the Website (“Information”) are provided “as is”, “as available” and “with all faults”, without any warranties, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement.

The Information provided on the Website is only intended for general informational purposes and does not constitute specific advice or recommendations. Any results, guidance, suggestions or such generated using digital tools on the Website are indicative and should be considered as only guidance.

The Information on the Website may include inaccuracies and errors. Bionto does not guarantee the correctness, accuracy, reliability or completeness of the Information, and does not assume any liability for damages, whether direct or indirect, injury or losses of any kind resulting from the use of access to, or inability to access the Information on the Website.

Any actions you take based on the Information provided on the Website are undertaken entirely at your own risk.

You acknowledge that computer and telecommunications systems may experience faults, and Bionto does not guarantee the connection to or transmission from computer networks.

Bionto is not responsible for the contents of any off-site pages, or any other sites linked to or from this site.

Intellectual property rights

All content of this Website, including but not limited to names, logos, text, software, product descriptions, formulas, photographs, videos, graphics, and other materials, is owned or licensed by Bionto and may be protected by copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents, or other proprietary rights and laws. Nothing on this website should be interpreted as granting any license or right to any intellectual property.

You may download content for personal or non-commercial use within your organization, provided that all downloaded materials retain any indications of copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.

Unauthorized use of the content described in this subsection may lead to penalties or damages, including, but not limited to, those arising from violations of trademarks, copyrights, or publicity rights.

Confidentiality, security, and authorized use

Access to certain documentation, digital solutions and such may be restricted to customers and other stakeholders and protected by username and password. If you have access to such documentation and digital solutions as a customer, we advise you to choose your password carefully and protect it from unauthorized use.

Documents and information granted to you due to your commercial relationship with Bionto are intended exclusively for the use and benefit of your employing organization and must be treated as confidential.

The information you input into Bionto’s online digital tools is used within Bionto as input to generate recommendations and to improve the functionality of the digital solutions. In some cases, this may involve collaboration with external advisors, subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations. By providing this information, you authorize Bionto and its affiliates to use it for these purposes.

Bionto is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of the information you provide. We do not share your information with third parties except as described above or as otherwise agreed.

For information regarding your personal information, please check the Privacy Policy.

Direct communication

Any questions, comments, suggestions, or similar communications that you forward or transmit via this website will become the property of Bionto and will be treated as non-confidential, non-proprietary information, which the company may use in any manner and for any purpose, including, but not limited to, disclosure to other entities, individuals, and Bionto’s agents. Bionto may freely use such information, concepts, technology, or other materials.

For information regarding your personal information, please check the Privacy Policy.

Governing law and venue

These terms and conditions, the Privacy Policy, and all other information on the Website, along with any use thereof and information derived from the use of our solutions, are exclusively governed by Finnish law, without regard to rules on choice of law. Any disputes arising from or in connection with the Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Finnish general courts. If any part of these terms of use is deemed invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions will remain unaffected and continue in full force and effect.

Amendments

Bionto may make changes, updates and improvements to this Website at any time without any notice.

Contact

If you have any questions or comments with respect to these terms and conditions, Privacy Policy, or other Information on the website, please do not hesitate to contact Bionto.

Dr. Marika Alapuranen

Chief Scientist, Founder

I have built my scientific and technological expertise in the development of microbial strains, platforms, and industrial enzymes. My focus has been and continues to be on enabling the efficient, industrially feasible cell-based production of high-quality biological products.

Working as an expert in a highly competent R&D team is rewarding. I believe that success lies in a consistent and structured way of working that supports innovation and growth.

“I’m a team player and enjoy brainstorming together with colleagues. I value trust, authenticity, and openness – supporting individual and organisational growth.“

Dr. Terhi Puranen

CEO, Founder

I have had the privilege of leading highly successful teams in the industrial enzyme business that have developed competitive products for the mass market for 15 years. I have ensured business competitiveness by building an IP portfolio, and most importantly, by providing day-to-day stakeholder/customer support.

It should come as no surprise that technological development also inspires me. I have designed and led strategies, roadmaps and projects in terms of cell-based production platforms, Bio-IT and R&D digitalization.

“I want to be a value-adding leader that foster a culture of trust, collaboration and learning. I believe it enables our customers to reach their full potential and succeed beyond expectations.“

Katja Palmunen

CTO, Founder

My technological foundation is built on the design of industrial crystallization processes for concentrated and purified products ranging from therapeutic proteins to enzymes. I am delighted to have been able to provide R&D services that are trusted by many, including some of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.

That decade was just an appetizer. It was followed by a deeper dive into industrial upscaling, particularly enzyme processing and formulation technologies, leading up to hundreds of commercial bulk enzyme products.

”Set a goal. My passion is to design the most high-quality, streamlined and cost-effective process to achieve the given goal.”