Terms of Service
Last updated: February 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using ReplicateScience ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Service.
2. Description of Service
ReplicateScience provides experimental protocols extracted from open-access scientific papers. Our service transforms Methods sections into structured, step-by-step protocols with equipment mappings.
3. Use of Content
Scientific Protocols
The protocols on ReplicateScience are derived from open-access scientific literature. While we strive for accuracy:
- Protocols are provided for informational and educational purposes only
- You should always consult the original source paper before conducting experiments
- Protocols may not include all safety considerations or regulatory requirements
- We do not guarantee the protocols will produce the same results as the original study
Attribution
All protocols include attribution to the original authors and papers. When using information from ReplicateScience, you should cite both the original paper and our platform.
4. User Responsibilities
When using our Service, you agree to:
- Use the Service only for lawful purposes
- Not attempt to interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Not scrape or bulk download content without permission
- Follow all applicable safety guidelines and regulations when conducting experiments
- Properly cite original sources when using protocol information
5. Intellectual Property
Our Content
The ReplicateScience platform, design, and proprietary features are owned by ConductScience. The underlying scientific content is attributed to original authors and papers.
Third-Party Content
Scientific papers and their content remain the intellectual property of the original authors and publishers. We process only open-access content under their respective licenses.
6. Disclaimers
No Warranty
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR THAT PROTOCOLS WILL PRODUCE SPECIFIC RESULTS.
Professional Advice
Content on ReplicateScience is not a substitute for professional scientific judgment, institutional review, or safety protocols. Always follow your institution's guidelines and applicable regulations.
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, REPLICATESCIENCE AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FROM FAILED EXPERIMENTS OR RELIANCE ON PROTOCOL INFORMATION.
8. Product Links and Recommendations
Our protocols may include links to products from ConductScience and other suppliers. These are provided for convenience:
- We do not guarantee product availability or pricing
- Product recommendations are based on protocol extraction, not endorsement
- You are responsible for verifying product suitability for your needs
9. Modifications to Service
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice. We may also update these Terms, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.
10. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at our discretion, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or the Service.
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@replicatescience.com.