Terms of use

1. Bio2RDF data is freely available by any individual and for any purpose.

2. Bio2RDF requires attribution for any of its services or data that it is subsequently used in another product or service.

3. Users must not attempt to use any part of Bio2RDF servers, files or networks apart from through the service interfaces provided.

4. If any single organisation (user) exploits Bio2RDF services to a level that prevents, or looks set to prevent Bio2RDF providing services to others, Bio2RDF may discontinue service to that user. The user should then contact Bio2RDF by sending mail to [email protected] to discuss their needs and how (and if) these can be met. Suggested solutions may include the user setting up Bio2RDF in-house. With permission from the user, Bio2RDF may divulge their identity to such third parties, and jointly propose possible solutions.

5. Bio2RDF does not guarantee the accuracy of any data or databases nor the suitability of databases, software and services for any purpose.

6. For planning and scientific review purposes, Bio2RDF will keep records of usage. Bio2RDF may make information about the total volume of usage of particular software or databases to third parties organisations who supply the software or databases. Logs of usage may also be maintained for the purposes of monitoring and improving services, and measuring the impact a particular service has on our resources. These logs will be kept in confidence and not made available for other purposes or to third parties. Bio2RDF regards the nature of the work carried out by any individual user as confidential, and shall make every reasonable attempt to prevent breaches of that confidentiality.

7. Bio2RDF does not accept responsibility for the consequences of any breach of the confidentiality of Bio2RDF site by third parties who by any means gain illegitimate access to information from Bio2RDF.

8. Bio2RDF itself places no restrictions on the use or redistribution of the data available via its services. However, some of the original data may be subject to patent, copyright, or other intellectual property rights claimed by third parties. It is the responsibility of users of Bio2RDF to ensure that their exploitation of the data does not infringe the rights of such third parties. Bio2RDF can neither comment on the validity of their claims nor grant unrestricted permission regarding the use of the data.

9. Bio2RDF will make all reasonable effort to maintain continuity of service and provide adequate warning of any changes or discontinuities. However, Bio2RDF accepts no responsibility for the consequences of any temporary or permanent discontinuity in service.

10. Any feedback on services and software provided by Bio2RDF will be treated as non-confidential unless the individual or organisation providing the feedback states otherwise.

11. Bio2RDF is not liable to you or third parties claiming through you, for any loss or damage.

These Terms of Use reflect the enduring principles under which Bio2RDF services are offered. We will not, without good reason, alter them, and where alterations are inevitable, we will attempt to give reasonable notice of such alterations. However, we do reserve the right to alter these terms at any time in order to ensure their appropriateness to Bio2RDF mission.

Any questions or comments concerning these terms of use can be addressed to: Michel Dumontier Scientific Director for Bio2RDF.org [email protected]