Terms of Use

Last updated: August 2025

Welcome to Virus Watcher. By accessing or using our app and website, you agree to these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully.

1. Use of Service

• You must be at least 13 years old to use Virus Watcher.
• You agree to use the platform only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information.
• You agree not to use any automated systems or software to extract data from our platform ("scraping") unless explicitly permitted.

2. Features and Functionality

Virus Watcher provides the following key features:

• Global Threat Radar: Displays outbreak information around the world with filtering capabilities. While we strive for accuracy, this information is provided for general awareness only.
• Outbreak Pulse Maps: Visualizes outbreak hotspots in real-time based on available data from trusted sources. Map data should not be used as the sole basis for travel or healthcare decisions.
• Watchlist: Allows you to monitor specific diseases or health concerns. These notifications are not a substitute for official health advisories.
• Community Updates: Enables users to share local health observations. User-generated content does not constitute medical advice or official health information.
• AI-Powered Features: Several artificial intelligence features are in development or provided as beta functionality. See section on AI Services for specific terms.

3. User Content & Conduct

• You may not post false, misleading, or harmful health information.
• You may not use the platform to harass, threaten, or harm others.
• You may not impersonate individuals or organizations or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
• You grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to use content you post or share through the platform.
• We reserve the right to remove content or suspend accounts that violate these terms.

4. AI Services & Technologies

• AI Symptoms Checker: This feature is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers for medical concerns.
• Smart News Summarization: AI-generated summaries may not be comprehensive or reflect all viewpoints. We do not guarantee the completeness, timeliness, or accuracy of any generated content.
• Predictive Outbreak Modeling: Predictions are based on available data and statistical models that have inherent limitations. Predictions should be considered as possibilities rather than certainties.
• AI Training & Improvement: By using our AI features, you acknowledge that anonymized data may be used to train and improve our systems in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

5. Data Accuracy & Medical Disclaimer

• We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of outbreak data, alerts, or health information.
• Virus Watcher is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.
• The information provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.
• Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

6. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, data visualizations, code, and logos on Virus Watcher are the property of Virus Watcher or its licensors. You may not use, copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, broadcast, display, sell, license, or otherwise exploit any content without prior written permission.

7. Third-Party Links & Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or practices of any linked websites or third-party services. Your use of such websites and services is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

8. Privacy & Data

Your use of Virus Watcher is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and share your information.

9. Subscription Services

When fully launched, Virus Watcher may offer premium features through subscription services. Additional terms regarding billing, cancellation, and refunds will apply to such services and will be provided prior to subscription.

10. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

• Virus Watcher is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
• We do not warrant that the platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free.
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the platform.
• We are not liable for any damages resulting from your reliance on the information provided through the platform.

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Virus Watcher and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the platform or violation of these terms.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through the app or by email. Continued use of the platform after such changes means you accept the revised terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the platform at any time for violation of these terms or for any other reason at our discretion.

14. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Contact

For questions about these terms, contact us at [email protected].

By using Virus Watcher, you agree to these Terms of Use.

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