Terms of Use
Effective date: 24.06.2026.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Who we are
This website is operated by Biology is Open Technology Inspiring Civilization Inc., operating as “Biotic.”
Biotic is a U.S. nonprofit, non-stock corporation that has applied for recognition of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Questions about these Terms of Use can be sent to hello@biotic.org.
Use of the site
This website and its content are provided for general information about Biotic and its work.
You agree not to misuse the site, attempt to disrupt it, gain unauthorized access to it, interfere with its operation, or use it for any unlawful purpose.
No warranties
The site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
Scientific content, including any preprint, research output, article, blog post, or technical material, is shared for general informational and educational purposes only. It may be preliminary, may not have been peer reviewed, and may be corrected, updated, withdrawn, or otherwise changed as a result of peer review, further work, or new information.
We do not guarantee that the website will be available, uninterrupted, secure, error-free, or free from harmful components.
No professional advice
Scientific content on this site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.
Nothing on this site is medical, legal, financial, investment, regulatory, tax, or other professional advice, and you should not rely on it as such. You should seek advice from a qualified professional before acting on anything you read here.
Intellectual property
Except where noted, the content of this site is owned by Biotic or its licensors.
Openly licensed research outputs and third-party materials that are credited, such as photographs, graphics, publications, or other materials, are governed by their own stated licenses. Those licenses control your use of those materials.
You may not copy, modify, distribute, display, or use website content except as permitted by applicable law, by the relevant license, or with our permission.
Third-party materials and links
The site may include or link to third-party materials, websites, tools, platforms, or services, such as mailing-list providers, social platforms, publications, or external resources.
We do not control third-party sites or services and are not responsible for their content, policies, practices, availability, or security. Visiting or using third-party sites or services is at your own risk and may be subject to their own terms and policies.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Biotic and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, partners, and affiliates are not liable for any loss or damage arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this site or its content.
This includes, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, and any loss of data, profits, goodwill, or business opportunity.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations of liability, so some of these limitations may not apply to you.
Indemnity
To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree to be responsible for any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses arising from your misuse of the site, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your violation of applicable law.
Changes to the site
We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the site at any time, with or without notice.
Changes to these Terms
We may change, modify, add, or remove portions of these Terms of Use at any time, at our discretion.
It is your responsibility to check these Terms of Use periodically. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms of Use.
Contact
Questions about these Terms of Use can be sent to hello@biotic.org.