Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using HantavirusMap.life ("the Site," "we," "us," or "our"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and HantavirusMap.life regarding your use of the Site and any services, features, content, or applications offered through the Site.

2. Description of Service

HantavirusMap.life provides a public platform for tracking and visualizing hantavirus outbreak data, including:

• Interactive maps showing confirmed cases and monitoring zones
• Statistical data and outbreak trends
• Educational content about hantavirus symptoms and prevention
• News aggregation from verified public health sources
• Timeline of outbreak events

All services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind.

3. Medical Disclaimer

Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals for:

• Medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
• Questions about your health or symptoms
• Emergency medical situations (call 911 or your local emergency number)
• Vaccination or prevention strategies for your specific situation

4. Data Accuracy and Limitations

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the data on the Site:

• Data Sources: Information is aggregated from WHO, CDC, ECDC, public health agencies, and news sources. Delays or errors in reporting from these sources may affect our data.
• Real-Time Nature: Outbreak data changes rapidly. Our data reflects the most recent available information but may not include the absolute latest developments.
• Geographic Limitations: Case locations are approximations based on reported data and may not reflect precise geographic coordinates.
• Verification: We implement verification processes, but cannot guarantee that all reported cases have been independently confirmed.

5. User Conduct and Responsibilities

By using the Site, you agree to:

• Use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Not use the Site in any way that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Site
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
• Not use the Site to distribute malware, spam, or other harmful content
• Not scrape, crawl, or systematically collect data from the Site without permission
• Not use the data for commercial purposes without written authorization

6. Intellectual Property

The Site and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by HantavirusMap.life and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our content on social media or other platforms
• Use our data visualization for educational or research purposes with attribution

You may not:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Site without permission
• Create derivative works based on our content without attribution
• Use our trademarks or branding without written consent
• Frame or mirror the Site without authorization

7. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, HantavirusMap.life, its operators, affiliates, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for:

• Any decisions, actions, or inactions taken based on information provided on the Site
• Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
• Personal injury or health outcomes resulting from reliance on Site information
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or personal information

This limitation of liability applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damage.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HantavirusMap.life and its operators from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Site.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us:

By using HantavirusMap.life, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.