Terms of Service - Map of Life (mol.org)
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing, browsing, or using Map of Life (mol.org) (“MOL,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), including any data downloads, tools, applications, or services provided on the site (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
2. License and Permitted Use
Unless otherwise noted, all data, maps, content, and materials on this website are provided under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Users may:
- Use, share, and adapt licensed materials for non-commercial purposes only
- Publish findings or analyses derived from permitted uses
- Reuse content with proper attribution to “Map of Life (mol.org)”
Users may not:
- Use any content for commercial purposes
- Remove or obscure attribution
- Redistribute materials under more restrictive terms
- Misrepresent the source of the data
3. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Scrape, harvest, or extract data through automated tools, bots, or bulk-download systems unless explicitly authorized.
- Bypass access controls or attempt unauthorized access to servers or datasets.
- Use the Services for illegal, harmful, or fraudulent purposes.
- Interfere with network security, stability, or integrity of the website.
- Reproduce, redistribute, or mirror the website or its databases in violation of the license terms.
We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access for violations of these Terms.
4. Accounts and Authentication (If Applicable)
If certain Services require a user account:
- You must provide accurate information.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials.
- You agree to notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.
We may terminate or suspend accounts at our discretion.
5. Intellectual Property
Other than data licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0:
- All proprietary site content, design, branding, and software remain the exclusive property of Map of Life or its licensors.
- Nothing in these Terms grants rights to use MOL trademarks or logos without permission.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
ALL SERVICES, DATA, AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
MOL DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Use of MOL data and services is at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, MOL is not liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, revenue, or business
- Errors or inaccuracies in datasets or models
This limitation applies even if we have been informed of possible damages.
8. Third-Party Links and Resources
The Services may contain links to third-party resources. These links do not imply endorsement, and MOL is not responsible for external content or policies.
9. Privacy Policy
Use of the Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at: LINK
10. Termination
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue Services at any time and to terminate or restrict access for violating these Terms.
11. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Map of Life operates (State of Connecticut, USA).
You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts.
13. Contact
Questions about these Terms may be directed to: info@mol.org
