📋 Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using HumanGeneAI ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to these Terms of Service, please do not use the Service.

These terms apply to all users of the Service, including without limitation users who are browsers, vendors, customers, merchants, and/or contributors of content.

2. Description of Service

HumanGeneAI is a web-based platform that provides access to genetic information by integrating data from multiple public genetic databases. The Service includes:

• Gene search and information retrieval
• AI-powered gene analysis and insights
• Cross-reference to authoritative genetic databases
• Research and educational tools

3. Permitted Use

Research and Educational Use

The Service is designed for research, educational, and informational purposes. Permitted uses include:

• Academic research and study
• Educational activities and learning
• Scientific literature review
• Preliminary research investigations

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Service for:

• Clinical diagnosis or patient care decisions
• Commercial diagnostic services
• Medical treatment recommendations
• Genetic counseling or consultation
• Any illegal or unauthorized purposes
• Circumventing or attempting to circumvent any security measures
• Reverse engineering or attempting to extract source code

4. Data Sources and Accuracy

The information provided through HumanGeneAI is sourced from publicly available genetic databases, including but not limited to:

• MyGene
• NCBI Gene Database
• HUGO Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC)
• Ensembl
• UCSC Genome Browser
• UniProt

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the data. Users should always verify information through primary sources.

5. Privacy and Data Collection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. Key points include:

• We do not store personal genetic information
• Search queries are processed in real-time
• We may collect anonymous usage analytics
• No personally identifiable information is required to use the Service

6. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Rex Njoku and HumanGeneAI. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Genetic data accessed through the Service remains the property of the respective database providers and is subject to their individual terms and licenses.

7. User Responsibilities

As a user of the Service, you agree to:

• Use the Service only for lawful purposes
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
• Not use the Service in any way that could damage or impair its functionality
• Verify any critical information through primary sources
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

8. Disclaimers and Limitations

No Medical Advice

The information provided by HumanGeneAI is for informational and research purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions.

No Warranty

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall HumanGeneAI, its creators, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Service.

9. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance
• Technical difficulties
• Third-party service interruptions
• Force majeure events

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

We recommend reviewing these terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

11. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms of Service.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Service is operated, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these terms or use of the Service shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels in the applicable jurisdiction.

13. Third-Party Services

The Service integrates with various third-party genetic databases and services. Your use of information from these sources may be subject to their respective terms of service and privacy policies.

We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of third-party services.

14. Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome feedback and suggestions about the Service. Any feedback you provide may be used to improve the Service without any obligation to compensate you or obtain further permission.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and HumanGeneAI regarding the use of the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous written or oral agreements.