Terms of Service for RegExTractor

1. Acceptance of Terms

• Clarification that by using RegExTractor, users are agreeing to comply with the terms outlined here.

2. Use of the Service

• Description of the service, emphasizing its role in gene sequence extraction and analysis.

• Instructions on appropriate use of the tool, particularly regarding the searching, downloading, and processing of gene sequences.

• Specification on the intended audience (e.g., biologists, researchers) and appropriate academic or research use cases.

3. User Responsibilities

• User obligation to ensure that their use of the tool complies with the terms of service of the databases accessed (e.g., UniProt, NCBI).

• User responsibility for specifying search criteria and ensuring the accuracy of inputs.

4. Intellectual Property and User-Generated Content

• Statement on the ownership of the tool and its underlying code.

• Policies regarding the intellectual property of the data obtained from public databases.

• Guidelines on the use and sharing of output generated by the tool (e.g., annotated gene sequences).

5. Data Accuracy and Limitations

• Disclaimer regarding the accuracy of the data retrieved and processed by RegExTractor.

• Statement on the inherent limitations of automated data extraction and analysis.

6. No Warranty

• Explicit declaration that the tool is provided without warranties regarding performance, accuracy, or fitness for a particular purpose.

7. Limitation of Liability

• Limitation of liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the data processed by the tool.

• Statement limiting liability for any direct or indirect consequences of using the tool.

8. Modification, Downtime, and Termination

• Rights of the provider to modify, update, or discontinue the tool.

• Acknowledgment that the tool may periodically be unavailable due to maintenance or updates.

9. Compliance with Laws and Ethical Guidelines

• Requirement for users to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines in their use of the tool and the data it processes.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

• Specification of the governing law for the ToS.

• Outline of the dispute resolution process.

11. Contact Information

• please contact matthew@palaeome.org