Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Research Tools Suite, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily use the Research Tools Suite for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:

• modify or copy the materials
• use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display
• attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the website
• remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials

3. Data and Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. All research data and personal information are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not share your research data with third parties without your explicit consent.

4. Crossref API Usage

Our tools utilize the Crossref API to provide research data. By using our services, you agree to comply with Crossref's terms of service and usage policies. We are not responsible for any limitations or changes to the Crossref API.

5. Service Availability

We strive to maintain high availability of our services, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or unforeseen circumstances.

6. Limitation of Liability

The Research Tools Suite and its creators shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the service, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.

7. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Users will be notified of significant changes via email or through the platform. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.