Effective Date: 1/1/2023

These Terms of Service (“Agreement”) govern the use of https://test.globalgenomics.org/ (“Website”), owned and operated by Global Genomic Medicine Collaborative (GGMC) (“Company”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree with any of the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement, please refrain from using the Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Website, you affirm that you are at least 18 years of age or have obtained parental consent. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using the Website. This Agreement constitutes a legally binding agreement between you and the Company.

2. Intellectual Property
The content, design, graphics, logos, trademarks, and other materials available on the Website are owned by the Company and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not use, modify, reproduce, distribute, or transmit any content from the Website without prior written consent from the Company.

3. User Conduct
You agree to use the Website for lawful purposes only. You will not engage in any activity that may disrupt the functioning of the Website or infringe upon the rights of others. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, unauthorized access, transmitting harmful code, interfering with the security of the Website, or engaging in any illegal activities.

4. User-generated Content
You may have the opportunity to contribute content to the Website, such as comments, reviews, or forum posts (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, and irrevocable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display the User Content in any media. You represent and warrant that the User Content you submit is original, does not infringe upon any third-party rights, and does not contain any defamatory, offensive, or unlawful material. The Company reserves the right to remove or modify any User Content that violates this Agreement or is otherwise objectionable.

The hosting or distribution of any promotional material, links, or sessions on the GGMC or its affiliated websites or through messaging does not indicate an endorsement by GGMC of the products or services promoted, the company, or the claims made. GGMC does not sell, rent, or share member contact information with 3rd parties outside of the Company. Any additional information you choose to share will be shared by you with the company directly, and you may request to be removed from their mailing lists at any time.

5. Privacy Policy
The Company’s Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information provided by users of the Website. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website and its content are provided on an “as-is” basis, without any warranties, either expressed or implied. The Company disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, and non-infringement. The Company does not warrant that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website or this Agreement, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold the Company, its officers, directors, employees, and affiliates harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the Website or any violation of this Agreement.

9. Modifications to the Agreement
The Company reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time, without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after the modifications will constitute your acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of North Carolina, USA. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in North Carolina.

11. Termination
The Company reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to a violation of this Agreement. Upon termination, all provisions of this Agreement that should reasonably survive termination will remain in effect.

12. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

13. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the use of the Website and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, or representations.

14. Waiver
The failure of the Company to enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to in writing.

15. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Agreement or the Website, please contact us at support@g2mc.org.

By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Terms of Service Agreement.

Last updated: 9/15/2023