Terms of Use | Biocodify

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Biocodify ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

Biocodify provides bioinformatics tools for genomic data analysis, including VCF file conversion, ClinVar annotation, variant browsing, and related services. The Service is intended for research and informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate and complete registration information
Maintain the security of your account credentials
Promptly notify us of any unauthorized use of your account
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account

4. User Data and Privacy

You retain ownership of any data you upload to the Service. By uploading data, you grant us a limited license to process, store, and analyze your data solely for the purpose of providing the Service to you. We handle your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

You are responsible for ensuring you have the necessary rights and consents to upload and process any genomic or personal data through our Service.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

Use the Service for any unlawful purpose
Upload malicious files or code
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service or its systems
Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from the Service
Use the Service to process data without proper authorization or consent

6. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by Biocodify and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service without prior written consent.

7. Third-Party Data Sources

The Service integrates data from third-party sources including ClinVar, dbSNP, gnomAD, and other public databases. This data is provided "as is" and we make no warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. You should verify critical findings through primary sources.

8. Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE.

THE SERVICE IS NOT INTENDED FOR CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC USE. Results should not be used as the sole basis for clinical decisions. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BIOCODIFY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately. You may request deletion of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@biocodify.com.