Terms of Use & Disclaimer

1. Informational Purposes Only (No Medical or Legal Advice)

Yourself to Science is an aggregated, open-source catalogue designed to connect individuals with research opportunities. We do not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or legal advice. The content on this Site—including text, graphics, links to third-party studies, and informational summaries—is for educational and informational purposes only. The Site is provided on an "AS-IS" and "AS-AVAILABLE" basis, without warranties of any kind.

Under no circumstances should the information on this Site be used as a substitute for professional medical advice or legal counsel. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making any decisions regarding your health, participating in a clinical trial, or donating or providing data or samples, whether for compensation or as a volunteer.

2. Personal Responsibility and Risk Acknowledgment

Participating in research, clinical trials, or donating or providing data/samples for compensation or otherwise involves inherent and potentially unforeseen risks, including but not limited to physical, mental, emotional, psychological, ethical, legal, or financial consequences. By using our Site to find and engage with these independent opportunities, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You are solely responsible for evaluating the risks and benefits of any opportunity listed on this Site.
• We do not endorse, guarantee, or legally verify the safety, efficacy, ethical standards, privacy practices, or outcomes of any third-party organization, clinical trial, or research program listed on our Site.
• You should thoroughly read the informed consent documents and privacy policies of any third-party program before participating.

3. Third-Party Risk, Privacy, and Data Security

We strive to list verifiable organizations; however, we cannot control what happens to your data or biological samples once interacting with a third-party. You acknowledge that engaging with external organizations carries risks, including but not limited to:

• Data Breaches & Malicious Actors: External organizations may suffer cyberattacks, data breaches, or unauthorized access, resulting in the exposure of your data.
• Cross-Border Data Transfers: Participating in international programs may result in your data being transferred to jurisdictions with different or less stringent data protection and privacy laws than your home country (including outside of the European Union/EEA).
• Secondary Uses of Data: Organizations or their partners may use your data in ways you did not anticipate, including commercialization or sharing with other unauthorized third parties.

Yourself to Science disclaims all liability for any damages, privacy violations, or harms resulting from your interaction with or data transfer to any third party discovered via our Site.

4. Newsletter and Communications

By opting into our newsletter, you consent to receive our newsletter and curated opportunities (including surveys, clinical trials, and partner research programs) based on your interests. We may personalize this content based on optional preferences you provide.

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5. Funding, Sponsorships, and Objectivity

To maintain and grow this open-source project, Yourself to Science may be supported by grants, funding, or collaborations with verified partners.

We may highlight specific research programs, partner initiatives, or curated studies. We are committed to providing a useful catalogue, and the presence of highlighted partner content or specific funding sources does not constitute a blank endorsement of those entities' practices, nor does it override the inherent risks outlined in Sections 2 and 3 of these terms.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, including under US and European Union regulations, Yourself to Science, its creators, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages—including but not limited to physical harm, mental or emotional distress, psychological impact, loss of privacy, ethical compromises, legal liabilities, financial loss, or data exposure—arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or your reliance on any information or third-party links provided herein.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Yourself to Science, its creators, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your interaction with any listed third party, or your violation of these Terms.

8. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms of Use at any time. We will indicate changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.