Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

Welcome to After Malaria. By accessing or using our website at aftermalaria.org (the "Site") and our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site or services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and After Malaria ("we," "us," or "our"). We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time, and your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

After Malaria is a research platform dedicated to exploring malaria research, prevention strategies, and field experiences through creative works, scholarly materials, and archival collections. Our services include:

• Access to research materials and content about malaria
• User accounts for personalized experiences
• Community features for research collaboration
• Educational resources and insights
• Content feeds and notifications

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features of our Site, you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain and promptly update your account information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to create an account. By creating an account, you represent that you meet this age requirement and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms. You may also delete your account at any time through your account settings.

4. Acceptable Use

4.1 Permitted Use

You may use our Site for lawful purposes related to research, education, and knowledge sharing about malaria and related topics.

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights of others
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Site
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Harvest or collect information about other users without consent
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without our written permission
• Post false, misleading, or fraudulent content
• Engage in harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior
• Distribute spam or unsolicited communications

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

The Site and its content, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and design, are owned by or licensed to After Malaria and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

5.2 User-Generated Content

If you submit, post, or upload content to the Site ("User Content"), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and display such content for the purpose of operating and improving our services.

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to any User Content you submit, and that such content does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

5.3 Research and Academic Use

We recognize the importance of research and academic use. Certain content may be available under Creative Commons or similar licenses. Please review individual content licenses before reusing materials.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by After Malaria. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be liable for any damage or loss caused by your use of any third-party content or services.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Site, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Site will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• The content will be accurate, complete, or reliable
• Any errors or defects will be corrected
• The Site is free of viruses or other harmful components

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL AFTER MALARIA, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE OR SERVICES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless After Malaria and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to:

• Your use of the Site or services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Your User Content

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where After Malaria operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be resolved through good faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration or in the courts of competent jurisdiction.

12. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site or services at any time, with or without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site or services.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and After Malaria regarding your use of the Site and services, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

By using After Malaria, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.