Website Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of terms

These Terms of Use ("Terms") are a legal agreement between EagleBiomed LLC ("we," "us," or "our") and you ("User"). These Terms govern your use of:

• biomedtree.com (the publishing platform)
• submissions.biomedtree.com (the Research Micro submission portal)
• All related pages, content, and services (collectively, the "Website").

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree, please stop using the Website immediately. If the User is a minor, their parent or legal guardian is responsible for ensuring compliance with these Terms.

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website means you accept any modified Terms. You are responsible for reviewing this page periodically.

2. Copyright & intellectual property

• Authors retain copyright to their articles published in Research Micro and license their work under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0 or CC BY-NC 4.0).
• Users must comply with the license terms, including attribution requirements.
• The official published version hosted by Research Micro is the authoritative scientific record.
• The BiomedTree website, platform design, branding, and non-article content are the property of EagleBiomed LLC and may not be reproduced without permission.
• Full details are provided on our Copyright & Licensing Policy page.

3. Privacy & children's protection

The Website is not intended for children under 13, except under direct adult supervision. Parents/guardians permitting access for a child under 13:

• Represent they are the legal guardian;
• Accept responsibility for the child's actions;
• Agree to these Terms on the child's behalf.

We do not guarantee User-submitted information, nor are we obligated to verify User identity or age. Please review our separate Privacy Policy, which governs the handling of personal information.

4. External links

The Website may contain links to third-party sites. These are provided only for convenience.

• We do not control or endorse third-party content.
• We are not responsible for the accuracy, safety, or availability of external sites.
• Users assume all risks when accessing outside content.

We may request removal of unauthorized or inappropriate links to our Website.

5. Prohibited conduct

Users agree not to:

• Violate any law or regulation;
• Post defamatory, obscene, abusive, infringing, or harmful content;
• Distribute spam or commercial solicitations;
• Disrupt Website functionality or security;
• Attempt unauthorized access to accounts, servers, or systems;
• Upload viruses or malicious code;
• Interfere with another User's experience;
• Use automated scripts, bots, or data-mining tools without permission.

Violation may result in account restriction, reporting to service providers, or legal action.

6. Commenting & community standards

Comments or posts on BiomedTree social pages, blogs, forums, or journal discussions must follow respectful and professional discourse. We will remove any content that:

• Is posted by someone under age 13;
• Contains profanity, hate speech, personal attacks, or illegal content;
• Includes spam, advertising, or political campaigning;
• Impersonates others;
• Contains viruses or copyrighted content without permission;
• Is irrelevant or disruptive to the discussion.

Repeated violation may result in removal or blocking of User participation.

7. Disclaimer of warranties

Use of the Website is at your own risk. EagleBiomed LLC and BiomedTree make:

• No warranties about accuracy, completeness, or currency of Website content;
• No guarantees of uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation;
• No responsibility for viruses or harmful components.

Some jurisdictions limit warranty disclaimers; if so, these may not apply to you.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, EagleBiomed LLC, BiomedTree, and Research Micro shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including loss of data, costs, or interruption, arising from use or inability to use the Website. In jurisdictions where limitations are restricted, liability shall be limited to the smallest amount legally permitted.

9. Release

By using the Website, you release EagleBiomed LLC and its affiliates from any claims or damages arising from your (or your minor child's) use of the Website.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless EagleBiomed LLC, its editors, directors, and affiliates from any claims arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Website;
• Your violation of these Terms;
• Your infringement of another's rights.

We may assume exclusive defense of claims requiring indemnification.

11. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found invalid, the remaining provisions will continue in effect. These Terms constitute the full agreement between you and EagleBiomed LLC regarding Website use.

12. Termination

We may restrict or terminate your access to the Website at any time for violations of these Terms or applicable laws.