Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PunnettSquare Tools ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

PunnettSquare Tools provides free online calculators and tools for genetics, biology, and related scientific calculations. The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind.

3. Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily use the tools and calculators on this website for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• Modifying or copying the materials
• Using the materials for commercial purposes
• Attempting to reverse engineer any software on this website
• Removing any copyright or proprietary notations from the materials
• Transferring the materials to another person or "mirroring" the materials on another server

4. Educational Purposes Only

The tools and calculators provided on this website are designed for educational and informational purposes only. They are not intended to:

• Provide professional medical, genetic, or scientific advice
• Replace consultation with qualified professionals
• Be used for clinical or diagnostic purposes
• Serve as the sole basis for any medical or scientific decisions

Always consult with qualified professionals for matters related to genetics, health, or scientific research.

5. Accuracy and Reliability

While we strive to provide accurate calculations and information:

• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any calculations
• Results should be verified independently before use in any important context
• We are not responsible for any decisions made based on information from this Service
• Users are responsible for interpreting and applying results appropriately

6. User Responsibilities

Users of the Service agree to:

• Use the tools responsibly and ethically
• Not use the Service for any unlawful purpose
• Not attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
• Not transmit any malicious code or harmful materials
• Respect all applicable laws and regulations

7. Privacy and Data

Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data. By using the Service, you agree to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy. Key points:

• All calculations are performed locally in your browser
• We do not collect or store your calculation data
• Basic analytics may be collected to improve the Service

8. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by PunnettSquare Tools and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability of results

10. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall PunnettSquare Tools, its owners, employees, or affiliates be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
• Damages arising from use or inability to use the Service
• Damages resulting from reliance on information provided

This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. External Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for:

• The content of linked websites
• The accuracy or reliability of external information
• Privacy practices of third-party sites

Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

12. Changes to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
• Change features, tools, or functionality
• Update calculations or algorithms
• Remove or add content

We are not liable for any modifications, suspensions, or discontinuance of the Service.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

14. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

15. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Academic and Research Use

For academic or research use:

• Users should cite this tool appropriately in academic work
• Verify all calculations independently for publication
• Understand the limitations and assumptions of each calculator
• Do not rely solely on these tools for peer-reviewed research

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our website or by visiting our GitHub repository.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and PunnettSquare Tools regarding the use of the Service.