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By using LifeScienceHistory.com, you accept and agree to comply with the following terms, which may be modified at any time.

1. Ownership of the Content

Info.Resource, Inc., owner and publisher of LifeScienceHistory.com, owns the compilation of content posted on the Website, which consists of text, images, audio, video, databases, design, codes, and software (“Content”). This does not mean that Info.Resource owns each component of the compilation, some of which may be owned by others and used with their permission or used in accordance with applicable law (e.g. fair use). Further, Info.Resource, owns some, but not all, of the intellectual property rights in the Content, including copyright.

2 Content Usage Conditions

To use Content, you must:

  • Cite the author and source of the Content as you would material from any printed work.
  • Cite and link to, when possible, the Website as the source of the Content.
  • Not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices including attribution information, credits, and notices, that are placed in or near the text, images or data.
  • Comply with all terms or restrictions (such as copyright, trademark, publicity and privacy rights, or contractual restrictions) as may be specified in the metadata or as may otherwise apply to the Content.

Commercial Use of Content with Usage Conditions

You may not use any Content with usage conditions for commercial purposes, unless you have first obtained permission from Info.Resource for the Content and any other rightsholder. This means that, absent express permission, you may not sell Content with usage conditions or sell materials, products, or services that use and incorporate such Content. You may not use Content with usage conditions to promote or advertise products or services.

You may contact Info.Resource for the Content to seek permission, but please be aware that some Content may not be available for commercial use at all due to contractual and other restrictions.

3. Trademarks

Many of the names, titles, trademarks, service marks and logos that appear on the Website that include the LifeScienceHistory.com name, logo, or programs operated by Info.Resource are registered or common law (unregistered) marks owned by the Info.Resource. You may not use LifeScienceHistory.com trademarks to state or imply an association with or endorsement of your goods, services, or activities or in any manner that infringes upon the LifeScienceHistory.com trademarks. Requests to use the LifeScienceHistory.com trademarks in connection with commercial activities should be made to: info@LifeScienceHistory.com.

Trademarks of third parties may also appear on the Website, including in the Content, from time to time. You must agree that nothing on the Website shall be construed as granting any license to use any trademark displayed on the Website without the express written permission of the trademark owner.

4. User-Generated Content

LifeScienceHistory.com offers interactive features, such as comment sections on its Website or social media accounts, to engage with its audiences to improve our content and services. The rules listed below for your participation in these features are intended to encourage a learning environment where thoughtful discussion may safely occur among people of all ages and backgrounds. While we monitor and remove comments that do not comply with these rules, we may not be held responsible for any delays or failures in such removal.

Rules of Conduct

Stay on topic. LifeScienceHistory.com and its audiences expect comments to deal with the topic at hand.

Keep the conversation civil. Express yourself in ways that are befitting of an educational environment. Post nothing threatening, sexually explicit or hateful here. Hateful includes derogatory statements targeting individuals or specific groups; these may be based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or expression, age, and mental or physical ability. No profanity. Criticizing decision making or operations is allowed, but a purely personal attack is not.

No spamming, selling, or advertising. This is not the place to promote non-LifeScienceHistory products, services, causes or any candidates. 

Allow reuse. LifeScienceHistory.com (and those authorized by it) may use what you say to us for noncommercial, educational or promotional purposes.

Stay lawful. Post only what is yours to post. Do not spread malicious or harmful software or other technology. Do not suggest or encourage illegal activity.

Take personal responsibility. LifeScienceHistory.com is a public site. Please do not post personal or other information you would not want the public to know, and again, do not post what is not yours to post.

5. Copyright Complaints

If you have any complaints or objections to Content posted on LifeScienceHistory.com because it was not properly credited or it was posted without permission and you are the copyright owner, please contact: info@LifeScienceHistory.com

6. Third-Party Sites

The Website may link to or from third-party sites that are not under the control Info.Resource. These links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only, and they do not indicate an endorsement, sponsorship of, or affiliation with the third party or content of the linked site, including any advertisements that may be posted. Info.Resource has no control over, makes no representation or warranty, and bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of third-party sites that link to or from the Website.

7. Disclaimer

The Info.Resource makes no representations of any kind regarding the Websites, the Content or any portion thereof. The Websites and Content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular use, copyright ownership and/or non-infringement or other third-party proprietary rights. Info.Resource shall not be responsible or liable for any damages or losses that may occur to you or any third party based on your use of the Website and/or the Content. Info.Resource may update or take down any Content on the Website at any time. 

8. Indemnity

You agree to release, indemnify, and hold Info.Resource harmless from all claims, causes of action, allegations, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), judgments, liabilities, losses, and damages arising from or relating to your use of the Website and/or any Content.

9. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any amendments or revisions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, U.S.A. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in King County, Washington in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of LifeScienceHistory.com. without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

10. Privacy

By using the Website, you agree that the we may collect, use, and disclose information that you provide as described in the Privacy Statement: Privacy.