Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of https://hantavirus.forum (the "Site"), operated by HantavirusIntelligence. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use this Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this Site, you confirm that you are at least 16 years of age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, subscribers, and users of the Site.

2. Nature of the Service

HantavirusIntelligence is a public health information and awareness platform. We aggregate, summarise, and present publicly available scientific and epidemiological information about hantavirus for general educational purposes. We are not:

• A medical or clinical service
• An official public health authority
• A substitute for professional medical advice
• An emergency response service

If you believe you have been exposed to hantavirus or are experiencing symptoms, seek immediate medical attention from a qualified healthcare provider or emergency services.

3. Accuracy of Information

We strive to present accurate, up-to-date information sourced from reputable authorities (WHO, CDC, ECDC, PAHO, peer-reviewed literature). However:

• We make no warranties, express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any content on this Site.
• Outbreak data is based on publicly reported figures and may lag behind actual conditions.
• Automated data fetching may occasionally produce errors, duplicates, or outdated information.
• Scientific knowledge about hantavirus evolves; older articles may not reflect current understanding.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, HantavirusIntelligence and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:

• Your use of or reliance on any content on this Site
• Any health, medical, or clinical decision made based on information from this Site
• Inaccuracies, errors, or omissions in our content
• Temporary unavailability or technical errors on the Site
• Actions of third-party services linked from or integrated with this Site

5. Intellectual Property

All original content on this Site — including design, layout, graphics, editorial text, and data visualisations — is the intellectual property of HantavirusIntelligence and is protected by applicable copyright law.

• You may share links to articles and pages for non-commercial educational purposes.
• You may quote brief excerpts (under 50 words) with clear attribution and a link back to the source page.
• You may not reproduce, republish, scrape, or redistribute our content in bulk without written permission.
• Third-party content (WHO reports, CDC publications, scientific abstracts) remains the property of their respective owners.

6. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use this Site to:

• Spread misinformation, conspiracy theories, or unverified health claims
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site or its systems
• Engage in automated scraping or bulk data extraction without permission
• Transmit malware, spam, or harmful content
• Impersonate public health authorities or misrepresent our content
• Use the Site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law

7. Newsletter and Email Communications

By subscribing to our Daily Intelligence Briefing, you consent to receive periodic email updates about hantavirus news and outbreak information. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. We will not send you unsolicited commercial emails.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

This Site may contain links to external websites (WHO, CDC, scientific journals, etc.). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or accuracy of third-party sites. Links do not constitute endorsement beyond information attribution.

9. Advertising

This Site may display third-party advertisements. Advertisements are clearly labelled. We do not endorse advertised products or services. Advertising revenue helps fund the operation of this free public health information service.

10. Modifications to the Site

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of this Site at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the European Union and applicable member state law. Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the country in which the Site operator is registered.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at:
info@hantavirus.forum
HantavirusIntelligence
https://hantavirus.forum