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             Software License Agreement
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This Software License Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between this software/its developer (the "Licensor") and the end user (the "User") of the software product described herein (the "Software").

1. Grant of License
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Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensor hereby grants to User a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Software for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

2. Restrictions
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User shall not:

- Use the Software for any commercial purpose.
- Reproduce, copy, modify, or distribute the Software, in whole or in part.
- Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Software. (Permission for this can be requested from the Licensor)
- Use the Software in any way that could result in data loss or security vulnerabilities.

*However, any attempt to decompile, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of the Software, modify the Software for personal use, if informed to the Licensor, will not violate the terms of use.
In such cases, the User acknowledges that they assume full responsibility for all outcomes, including but not limited to security vulnerabilities, data loss, copyright infringement, or any arising legal disputes. 
The Licensor assures that Licensor will not sue User for the modification (if informed), as the User would then be solely responsible for the outcomes.

3. Disclaimer of Warranty
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The Software is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

4. Limitation of Liability
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In no event shall Licensor be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Software, even if Licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

5. User Responsibility and Acknowledgment of Developer's Non-Responsibility
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As a general notice to everyone, it is hereby acknowledged and agreed that neither the users nor any third party shall hold the Licensor responsible for any losses or damages incurred, or any interests harmed, as a result of the use or creation of this Software. 
The Software is developed to cater to the demands of users and to serve the universal right of knowledge. Knowledge is a universal, natural right of everyone, and therefore, cannot be exclusive. 
By providing access to information and facilitating the exchange of knowledge, this Software contributes to the advancement of education, research, and innovation.

The Licensor acknowledges the contributions of entities such as the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and other third parties whose resources may be utilized by the Software.
Additionally, while every effort has been made to acknowledge all relevant parties, the Licensor recognizes that there may be others inadvertently omitted from this notice. 
The Licensor assures that any oversight brought to their attention will be promptly addressed. However, the Licensor politely declines any compensation for such oversight, as the primary goal is to support knowledge access in open access.

User further acknowledges and agrees that Licensor shall not be responsible or liable for any consequences arising from User's use of the Software, including but not limited to:

- Web scraping activities and their legality or compliance with terms of service.
- Attempts to access third-party sources for research papers and any legal restrictions or disputes that may arise.
- Any actions taken by User based on information obtained through the Software.

User expressly releases and indemnifies Licensor, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including attorney fees, arising out of or related to User's use of the Software. 
User acknowledges that any legal disputes or liabilities arising from their activities with the Software are their sole responsibility, and Licensor shall not be held accountable or liable in any manner.

6. Developer Rights
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User acknowledges and agrees that Licensor, as the developer of the Software, retains all rights to reuse, redistribute, reproduce, modify, and otherwise utilize the Software in full or in part, for any purpose deemed appropriate by the Licensor.

User further acknowledges and agrees that such actions by the Licensor shall not constitute a violation of copyright or any other intellectual property rights. The developer (Licensor) is granted full freedom to use, modify, and distribute the Software without restriction.

7. Ownership
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User acknowledges and agrees that Licensor retains all right, title, and interest in and to the Software, including all intellectual property rights therein.

8. Updates
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Licensor reserves the right to provide updates, modifications, or enhancements to the Software from time to time. By accepting such updates, User agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as modified by the updates.

9. Data Collection
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User acknowledges that the Software may collect usage data and user identity in the future. By continuing to use the Software, User consents to such data collection. 
We promise any kind of data won’t be deliberately shared with anybody in any condition, no such permission will be ever given. But as of now we dont collect any data.

10. Entire Agreement
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This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between Licensor and User concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings, written or oral, concerning such subject matter.

11. Amendments
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Licensor reserves the right to amend the terms of this Agreement at any time without notice. User's continued use of the Software after any such amendments constitutes acceptance of the amended terms.
