Terms of Service
Last Updated: February 1, 2025
Welcome to singlecellbrowser.com (“Site”), a private repository for single cell transcriptomics data, owned and operated by CS27 LLC (“CS27,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Site and any related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing or using any part of our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Services.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing, or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must discontinue using the Site and Services immediately.
2. Eligibility and Scope
- Minimum Age: You must be at least 13 years of age (or 16 in certain jurisdictions in the European Economic Area, Switzerland, or the UK) to use our Services. By using our Site, you represent and warrant that you meet the applicable minimum age requirement, and that you are legally capable of forming a binding contract.
- Entity Use: If you use the Services on behalf of a company, institution, or other organization, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to do so, and that the organization agrees to be bound by these Terms.
3. Ownership and Copyright
- Ownership: The Site and all original content, visual interfaces, information, data, software, and all other elements provided by CS27 (collectively, “CS27 Materials”) are protected by intellectual property and other laws. CS27 and its licensors own and reserve all rights, title, and interest in and to the CS27 Materials.
- Trademarks: The “singlecellbrowser.com” name, logo, and any other product or service names, logos, or slogans used on our Site are trademarks of CS27 and may not be copied, imitated, or used, in whole or in part, without our prior written permission. All other trademarks, registered trademarks, product names, and company names or logos mentioned on the Site are the property of their respective owners.
4. Accounts, User Data, and Privacy
- Account Creation: To access certain features or private data repositories, you may need to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
- Credentials and Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login credentials. You agree not to share your password with any third party and to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
- Data Collected:
- Email Addresses and Passwords: We collect user emails and store passwords in a hashed form.
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve user experience, for analytics, and for account/session management.
- Usage Tracking: We track Site access and usage via our application logs and Google Analytics.
- Data Retention: We do not sell user data or retain it for any purpose other than usage tracking, security, and to provide or improve the Services. We will not disclose user data to third parties except as required by law or with your explicit permission.
5. Site Content and User Responsibilities
- Private and Public Data: While singlecellbrowser.com primarily hosts private single cell transcriptomics data for our clients, some data may be publicly accessible. Access to private data is granted on an account-by-account basis at the discretion of the Site administrators.
- User-Submitted Content: If you upload or share any data or content on the Site, you represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights and permissions to do so. You agree that any content you submit will not violate any third-party rights or any applicable laws or regulations.
- Prohibited Conduct: You agree not to:
- Use the Site or Services for any unlawful purpose.
- Upload or transmit any viruses or other malicious code.
- Interfere with or disrupt the functioning of the Site or Services.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or to other users’ accounts.
- Use automated systems (e.g., robots, spiders) to collect information from or otherwise interact with the Site without our prior written permission.
- Engage in any activity that could overburden or impair the Site’s or Services’ functionality.
6. Third-Party Links and Resources
The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These links are provided for convenience only and do not signify our endorsement. CS27 has no control over such external sites and is not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. You acknowledge and agree that CS27 shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any third-party content, goods, or services.
7. Disclaimers
- No Warranty: The Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
- Informational and Research Purposes Only: The data, analyses, or results provided on this Site—whether public or private—are for informational and research purposes only. They do not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals when evaluating any scientific or clinical information.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- No Indirect Damages: In no event shall CS27, its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
- Cap on Liability: In no event shall CS27’s aggregate liability for all claims related to the Services exceed the greater of fifty U.S. dollars (USD $50) or the total amount you paid to CS27 for the Services in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.
- Exceptions: Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such jurisdictions, the liabilities of CS27 shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CS27, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or connected in any way with: (i) your access to or use of the Services; (ii) your violation of these Terms; or (iii) your infringement of any intellectual property or other right of any person or entity.
10. Termination
- Termination by CS27: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site or Services at any time, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.
- Termination by You: You may stop using our Services at any time. If you wish to delete your account, you may do so via your account settings or by contacting us at [contact email or form].
- Effect of Termination: Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease, and you agree to discontinue all use of the Site and Services. The provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnities, and limitations of liability.
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update or modify these Terms at our discretion and will post the revised Terms on this page. If the changes are material, we may also notify you by email or by posting a notice on the Site prior to the effective date of the changes. By continuing to use the Site after the effective date, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to them or the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of [insert applicable state], without regard to its conflict of laws principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [insert applicable county/state] to resolve any legal matter arising from these Terms.
13. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any additional guidelines or rules posted on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and CS27 regarding your use of the Site and Services.
- Severability: If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
- Waiver: Any waiver of a breach of these Terms must be in writing and shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.
- Assignment: CS27 may assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms at any time without notice. You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent.
- Headings: Section headings are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
CS27 LLC
Email: singlecellbrowser [AT] gmail [DOT] com