SciHive
Terms of Use
By accessing and using SciHive (scihive.vercel.app), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Site. Last updated: May 30, 2026.
1. Acceptance of terms
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User,” “you”) and SciHive (“we,” “us,” “our”). By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
2. Intellectual property
All content published on the Site — including articles, images, graphics, logos, design elements, and code — is the intellectual property of SciHive or its content licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may read, share, and link to our content for personal, non-commercial use. You may not reproduce, redistribute, modify, or create derivative works from our content without prior written permission. Brief quotations with proper attribution and a link back to the original article are permitted under fair use.
3. Acceptable use
You agree not to: use the Site for any unlawful purpose; attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, its servers, or any connected systems; use automated tools (scrapers, bots) to extract content without permission; transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code; impersonate SciHive or its authors; use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality.
4. Content accuracy & disclaimer
SciHive strives for accuracy in all published content. However, science is an evolving field, and information may become outdated as new research emerges. All content is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that the content is error-free, complete, or current. The information on this Site is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical, legal, financial, or scientific advice.
5. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, SciHive and its team members shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of or inability to use the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the Site (which is zero for free access).
6. External links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites and resources. These links are provided for convenience and reference only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. You access external links at your own risk.
7. Modifications & governing law
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes take effect immediately upon posting to the Site. Your continued use of the Site after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation before pursuing formal legal proceedings.