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Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Metabollica - Interactive Metabolic Pathways Visualization

Not affiliated with AAMC or any medical organization

Version: 2025-07-08-v1.1
Last Updated: July 8, 2025
Effective Date: July 8, 2025

1. Definitions & Scope

Provider: Metabollica (the "Provider") is an educational web application for visualizing metabolic pathways.

Service: The interactive educational tool available at this website.

User/You: Any person accessing or using this application.

Binding Agreement: By using this application, you form a legally binding contract and agree to all terms herein.

2. Educational Purpose & Disclaimers

Educational Tool Only

Metabollica is designed to help students and researchers visualize metabolic pathways. The information provided should not be used for medical, clinical, or diagnostic purposes.

No Medical Advice

This tool does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical guidance.

Accuracy Disclaimer

While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, the Provider makes no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information. Use this tool at your own risk.

Free Educational Resource

This tool is provided completely free of charge as an educational resource. You are using this application voluntarily and at your own discretion.

3. Limitation of Liability & Damage Cap

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW: Except where prohibited by the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act or other applicable legislation, the Provider provides this application "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties, express or implied.

You assume all risks associated with using this tool. The Provider shall NOT be liable for ANY damages whatsoever, including but not limited to:

DAMAGE CAP: In no event will the Provider's total liability to you exceed C$0 (because you pay nothing to use this tool), regardless of the legal theory.

CARVE-OUT: Nothing in this clause limits liability that cannot legally be excluded, including liability for fraud, wilful misconduct, or bodily injury where such limitation is prohibited by law.

4. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Provider from and against all claims, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to your use of this application or violation of these terms.

5. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

Time Limitation

CLAIMS DEADLINE: Any claim against the Provider must be filed within 30 days of the event giving rise to the claim or be forever barred.

Governing Law

JURISDICTION: These terms are governed by the laws of British Columbia, Canada. All disputes must be resolved in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Arbitration

BINDING ARBITRATION: All disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration under the VanIAC Domestic Arbitration Rules (formerly BCICAC). You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Small Claims Exception

Either party may pursue individual claims in small claims court in Vancouver, British Columbia.

6. Privacy Policy

Information Collection

We collect minimal information necessary for the application to function:

Information Use

Collected information is used solely to:

Data Storage

Information is stored locally in your browser. We do not transmit personal data to external servers unless explicitly stated.

Your Rights

You may clear your browser's local storage at any time to remove stored preferences and consent records.

7. Updates & Modifications

Severability

SEVERABILITY: If any provision of these terms is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Updates

MODIFICATIONS: These terms may be updated at any time. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of revised terms. The version and effective date are clearly displayed above.

Notice of Changes

Material changes to these terms will be indicated by updating the version number and effective date. Users are encouraged to review these terms periodically.

8. Consumer Protection Compliance

These terms comply with applicable consumer protection legislation. Where any term conflicts with mandatory consumer protection rights under the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act of British Columbia or other applicable legislation, such legislation shall prevail to the extent of the conflict.

9. Contact Information

For questions about these terms or the application, please contact the Provider through the appropriate channels available on the main application page.

By using Metabollica, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.