1. Use of Website

1.1 Permitted Use

You may access and use the Website for lawful purposes, including:

• Reading and accessing research publications and content
• Engaging with interactive visualizations and tools
• Contacting Francis Clase for legitimate research or professional purposes
• Sharing content with proper attribution

1.2 Prohibited Use

You may not use the Website to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data without explicit permission
• Impersonate Francis Clase or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use automated systems to access the Website excessively
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Research Content

All research papers, articles, visualizations, and original content on this Website are the intellectual property of Francis Clase unless otherwise noted. You may read, cite, and share this content with proper attribution, but you may not reproduce, modify, or commercially exploit it without explicit permission.

2.2 Citation and Attribution

When citing or referencing research from this Website, please use proper academic citation formats. BibTeX citations are provided on individual research pages for convenience.

2.3 Website Design and Code

The Website's design, layout, graphics, and code are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized copying or reproduction is prohibited.

3. Research Content and Disclaimers

3.1 Academic Nature

All research content is provided for informational and educational purposes. The views and opinions expressed are those of Francis Clase and do not necessarily reflect official policies or positions of any institutions or organizations.

3.2 No Professional Advice

The content on this Website is not intended to provide professional advice of any kind (legal, financial, technical, etc.). You should consult appropriate professionals for specific advice related to your situation.

3.3 Accuracy and Currency

While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content. Research findings, theories, and analyses may evolve over time and should be considered in their proper context.

4. Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• The Website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation of the Website
• We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
• Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the Website (which is zero)
• We are not responsible for loss of data, profits, or business opportunities

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Francis Clase and associated parties from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms of Service.

7. Privacy

Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

8. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms of Service or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws and conventions. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through good faith negotiation or, if necessary, through appropriate legal channels.

11. Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

12. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Francis Clase regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.