Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using PsychoactiveMap ("Platform," "we," "our," or "us"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this agreement ("Terms of Service" or "Terms").

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and PsychoactiveMap. If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Educational Use Only

This Platform is intended for educational and research purposes only. The information provided should not be considered as:

• Medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations
• Legal advice regarding the legality of psychedelic substances
• Financial or investment advice
• Endorsement of any particular research, institution, or practice

Always consult qualified professionals (medical, legal, or financial) before making decisions based on information found on this Platform.

3. Platform Access

This Platform is publicly accessible for educational and research purposes. Administrative access is restricted to authorized personnel only.

Access Restrictions

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Platform for any user who violates these Terms, engages in abusive behavior, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

Acceptable Use

• Access the Platform for lawful, educational purposes only
• Respect the intellectual property and rights of others
• Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Platform
• Do not interfere with the proper functioning of the Platform

4. User Content & Conduct

User-Generated Content

When you submit content through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or other features, you:

• Retain ownership of your content
• Grant us a license to use, display, and process your content for Platform operations
• Represent that you have the right to submit the content
• Agree not to submit content that infringes on any third-party rights

Prohibited Activities

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Platform for any illegal purpose
• Harass, abuse, or harm another person
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Distribute spam, viruses, or other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Platform or its systems
• Scrape, data mine, or use automated tools without permission
• Reverse engineer or decompile the Platform
• Use the Platform to promote illegal drugs or controlled substances

Content Moderation

We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms, is inappropriate, or for any other reason at our discretion. We are not obligated to monitor user content but may do so for security and compliance purposes.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Platform Ownership

All content, features, and functionality of the Platform (including but not limited to code, design, logos, graphics, and text) are owned by PsychoactiveMap or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Research Data Sources

Research data displayed on the Platform is compiled from publicly available sources, including:

• ClinicalTrials.gov (public domain)
• PubMed and other scientific databases
• Government legislation and regulatory documents
• Other publicly accessible research databases

This data may be subject to licenses or terms from the original sources. We do not claim ownership of this public research data.

User Content License

By submitting content to the Platform, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display your content solely for the purpose of operating and improving the Platform.

DMCA Compliance

If you believe content on our Platform infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• URL or location of the infringing content
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief that use is not authorized
• A statement that your notification is accurate

6. Third-Party Services

The Platform integrates with and relies on third-party services, including:

• Lovable: Infrastructure, hosting, authentication, and database platform
• External Research Databases: ClinicalTrials.gov, PubMed, etc.

Your use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the availability, content, or practices of third-party services.

External Links: The Platform may contain links to external websites. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or practices of linked sites.

7. Data Sources & Attribution

Research data on PsychoactiveMap is compiled from publicly available sources, including:

• ClinicalTrials.gov - U.S. National Library of Medicine
• PubMed - U.S. National Library of Medicine
• Government legislation databases
• Academic and research institution publications

Data Freshness: Data is updated periodically but may not reflect real-time changes. Always verify information with original sources before making important decisions.

Attribution: If you reuse or republish data from our Platform, please attribute PsychoactiveMap and cite the original data sources where applicable.

8. Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of all data presented on the Platform.

• Research data may be outdated or incomplete
• Geocoding and location data may contain errors
• Legislation and legal status information may change without notice
• Third-party data sources may have errors or inaccuracies

User Responsibility: You are responsible for independently verifying any information before making decisions based on it. Always contact research institutions, legal professionals, or medical professionals for authoritative information.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• We are not liable for any loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• We are not liable for any damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Platform, unauthorized access to your data or account, third-party conduct or content, inaccurate or incomplete data, or any decisions made based on Platform information

Maximum Liability Cap: Our total liability to you for all claims arising from your use of the Platform shall not exceed $100 USD or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless PsychoactiveMap from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use or misuse of the Platform
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your user-generated content
• Your violation of applicable laws or regulations

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, and you will cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING:

• Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
• Warranties of non-infringement
• Warranties that the Platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• Warranties that data will be accurate, complete, or reliable
• Warranties regarding the results of using the Platform

No advice or information obtained from us or through the Platform shall create any warranty not expressly stated in these Terms.

12. Termination

Our Right to Terminate

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately. Reasons for termination may include:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Technical or security reasons
• At our sole discretion for any reason

Effect of Termination

Upon termination of access:

• Your right to use the Platform immediately ceases
• Any data you have submitted may be deleted (subject to our data retention policy)
• Provisions that should survive termination (e.g., indemnification, limitation of liability) will remain in effect

Discontinuing Use

You may stop using the Platform at any time.

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• We will display a prominent notice on the Platform

Material changes will be effective 30 days after notification. Your continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Platform.

14. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by applicable international laws and the laws of the jurisdiction where disputes are brought, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved through:

1. Good faith negotiations between the parties
2. Mediation or arbitration if negotiations fail
3. Courts of competent jurisdiction as determined by applicable law

EU Users: If you are a consumer in the European Union, you retain any mandatory rights under local consumer protection laws, and nothing in these Terms affects those rights.

15. Legal Compliance

Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use of this Platform complies with applicable local, state, federal, and international laws.

The Platform does not provide legal advice regarding the legality of psychedelic substances in any jurisdiction. Laws vary significantly by location and change frequently.

Controlled Substances: Many substances referenced on this Platform are controlled substances in most jurisdictions. Possession, use, or distribution may be illegal. Consult legal professionals for guidance on applicable laws.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the parties' original intent.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and PsychoactiveMap regarding your use of the Platform.

These Terms supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, proposals, and agreements (whether oral, written, or electronic) between you and us.

18. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.