Terms & Conditions
Last updated: Dec 15, 2025
Welcome to https://sciencegate.app/ (“we,” “our,” “us”). These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access and use of our academic medical search engine, including all related content, tools, and services (“Service”). By using our Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the Service.
1. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or have legal authorization to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent that you meet these conditions.
2. Description of Service
Our Service provides a searchable index of academic and medical publications, including titles, abstracts (when allowed), and related metadata. We may also provide links to third-party sources, publishers, or full-text providers. We do not host or guarantee access to full research articles unless explicitly stated.
3. Intellectual Property
All trademarks, logos, design elements, and proprietary features of the Service are our property or the property of our licensors. Research metadata, abstracts, and citation data remain the intellectual property of their respective authors, publishers, or indexing organizations.
You agree not to:
- Copy, distribute, or sell our data except when permitted
- Scrape or harvest data without written permission
- Use the Service for commercial database replication
4. User Obligations
You agree to use the Service only for lawful, academic, educational, or informational purposes.
You must not:
- Upload viruses or harmful code
- Attempt to bypass security mechanisms
- Interfere with or overload the platform
5. Third-Party Content & Links
We do not control or endorse third-party platforms and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided “as is” and “as available.” We do not guarantee that:
- The database is error-free or complete
- The data is medically accurate or suitable for clinical decision-making
- Access will be uninterrupted or secure
Our Service is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Users must consult qualified professionals before using information for medical decisions.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service, even if we have been informed of such possibilities.
8. Account & Registration
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and all actions under your account. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
9. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
10. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms, contact us:
Email: [email protected]