Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the INSTAR Lab website located at instarlab.org (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site. INSTAR Lab Inc. ("INSTAR Lab," "we," or "us") reserves the right to modify these terms at any time; continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Nature of the Site

The Site is an informational website operated by INSTAR Lab Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization. The Site is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes legal, financial, medical, or professional advice. INSTAR Lab makes no warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of information presented on the Site.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and other materials, is the property of INSTAR Lab Inc. or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may view and download content from this Site solely for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you retain all copyright and other proprietary notices. Any other reproduction, distribution, or use of Site content requires the prior written consent of INSTAR Lab.

4. Permitted Use

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You may not:

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site or its related systems.
• Use the Site to transmit any unsolicited communications or malicious code.
• Misrepresent your identity or your affiliation with any person or organization.
• Scrape, harvest, or systematically extract data from the Site without our express written permission.

5. Links to Third-Party Sites

This Site may contain links to external websites for convenience and informational purposes. INSTAR Lab does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of any site you visit.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. INSTAR Lab disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. INSTAR Lab does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, INSTAR Lab Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this Site or its content, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Fellowship and Program Information

Information about fellowship programs, research opportunities, and affiliation arrangements posted on this Site is for informational purposes only. Participation in any program is subject to separate program-specific terms, eligibility requirements, and availability of funding. Nothing on this Site constitutes an offer of employment, a guarantee of funding, or a commitment to any specific outcome.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. Any dispute arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Washington County, Ohio.

10. Contact

Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:
INSTAR Lab Inc.
125 Frederick St, Marietta, OH 45750-3407
[email protected]