Terms of Use

By accessing or using CompoundIQ ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to all of these terms, do not use the Site. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree that:

• All content is provided for educational and research purposes only
• The information presented does not replace professional medical advice
• You should always consult a licensed healthcare provider before making any health-related decisions
• Many compounds discussed on this Site are research chemicals not approved for human use by the FDA or other regulatory bodies
• We do not endorse, encourage, or recommend the use of any compound for human consumption
• CompoundIQ does not sell, distribute, or facilitate the purchase of any compounds

CompoundIQ aggregates data from publicly available research databases including PubMed, Europe PMC, Semantic Scholar, and ClinicalTrials.gov. While we strive for accuracy:

• We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of any information
• Evidence scores, risk levels, and other ratings are our editorial assessments and may not reflect consensus in the scientific community
• Study abstracts and summaries may not capture the full nuance of the original research
• Research findings may be preliminary, based on animal models, or from small sample sizes
• The absence of reported side effects does not mean a compound is safe

The Research Assistant is an AI-powered feature that uses third-party language models. By using it, you agree that:

• AI-generated responses may contain inaccuracies or errors
• Responses should be independently verified against primary sources
• The AI does not provide medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional consultation
• Your queries are processed by third-party AI providers (Anthropic) subject to their own terms and privacy policies
• We do not guarantee the availability or reliability of this feature

The Site's design, layout, code, and original editorial content are owned by CompoundIQ and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our original content without permission
• Use automated tools to scrape, mine, or extract data from the Site at scale
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or attribution notices

Research data sourced from PubMed, Europe PMC, Semantic Scholar, and ClinicalTrials.gov is subject to the respective terms of those services. Compound data and study abstracts are presented under fair use for educational purposes.

You agree not to use the Site to:

• Promote or facilitate the illegal purchase, sale, or distribution of controlled substances
• Provide medical advice or present yourself as a medical professional
• Attempt to disrupt, overload, or gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use the Research Assistant to generate misleading or harmful health content
• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law

Many compounds discussed on this Site carry significant health risks. By using the Site, you acknowledge that you assume all risks associated with any decisions you make based on information found here. CompoundIQ shall not be held liable for any harm, injury, or damage resulting from the use of information on this Site.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CompoundIQ and its owners, operators, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, reliance on any information provided, or inability to access the Site. This includes damages for loss of profits, data, health, or other intangible losses.

The Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We disclaim all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components.

The Site contains links to external resources including PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, and other research databases. These links are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any external sites and do not endorse them.

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved in the appropriate courts of competent jurisdiction.

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

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