Legal

Introduction

Welcome to the Legal section of SciSync, available at https://scisync.org/legal/. This document provides a comprehensive overview of the legal aspects related to the use and access of our website, which functions as a scientific news and research aggregator.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

The usage of SciSync and any disputes related to it, including but not limited to the interpretation of these terms and conditions, content usage, and potential copyright infringements, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States.

Our adherence to the doctrine of Fair Use as it applies to the content on SciSync is specifically in line with Title 17 of the United States Code. This is pertinent to the United States and its legal system only, and we make no representations that this interpretation of Fair Use extends to or is acknowledged by other jurisdictions.

Users accessing SciSync from locations outside the United States do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws. If any provision of these terms and conditions is deemed unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these terms and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

Content Usage and Fair Use

SciSync operates as a comprehensive aggregator of scientific news and articles, curating content from numerous online sources via their respective RSS feeds and publicly available content.

In honoring copyright regulations, we use state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to paraphrase and rewrite the sourced content prior to hosting it on our platform. This mechanism ensures that while the core information of the original content is retained, the language, structure, and style are significantly transformed to produce a new and unique piece of content.

The use of content on SciSync is underpinned by the principles of Fair Use, as outlined below:

  1. Purpose of Use: SciSync is a non-profit, educational platform. The content provided is solely for informational and educational purposes, and is not used to generate profit. We add value to the information through our AI processes, creating unique interpretations and formats that are distinct from the original source.
  2. Nature of the Copyrighted Work: SciSync aggregates content that is factual and published, sourced from various scientific articles and journals. These are inherently informational, as they revolve around scientific data, discoveries, research findings, and news. While the source material may have an element of creativity in the manner of presentation, our focus lies primarily on the factual content. The AI technology utilized by SciSync does not duplicate the exact structure or expression of the original copyrighted work. Instead, it aims to extract the fundamental facts, figures, and information, subsequently rephrasing and restructuring these elements to construct an original piece of content. This process preserves the core scientific and educational value from the source material but significantly modifies the form and style of presentation.
  3. Amount and Substantiality of the Portion Taken: SciSync does not reproduce entire articles or works verbatim. Rather, our AI identifies the core ideas and information to rephrase, restructure, and summarize them to create original content in a manner that respects the original work’s essence without copying its form. In some instances, content may not be altered by our AI. In these cases, the content hosted on SciSync is limited to a specific and short word count to ensure compliance with Fair Use.
  4. Effect of the Use Upon the Potential Market: As an educational and non-profit platform, our usage does not negatively impact the potential market for the original work. We always provide direct links to the original articles, encouraging our users to access and engage with the original source.

We firmly acknowledge the origins of all source material, and hyperlinks are provided to the initial articles or journals, enabling users to access these sources for the complete, unaltered content.

Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights

While SciSync is a non-profit platform, certain elements, such as our trademarks, logo, website design, and original content produced by our AI technology, are the exclusive property of SciSync. Any use of these elements without express written consent from SciSync is strictly prohibited.

However, it should be noted that the information and content provided by SciSync originate from a variety of sources and are significantly edited and transformed by our advanced AI technology. The intellectual property rights to the original content remain with the respective copyright owners, and SciSync does not claim ownership over the original content. We aim to respect all copyrights, and we use the content under the principles of Fair Use, as an educational and non-profit initiative.

As a commitment to intellectual property rights, we duly acknowledge the sources of the original material, providing direct links to the original articles or journals. If you believe we have used content that infringes upon your intellectual property rights, please refer to our “Takedown Requests” section for further instructions.

Takedown Requests

If you find any content on our website that you believe infringes upon your intellectual property rights or violates any copyright law, we urge you to reach out to us. SciSync is committed to respecting legal obligations and takes such matters very seriously.

To initiate a takedown request, please email us at contact@scisync.org with the subject line “Takedown Request”. Your email should include:

  1. A detailed identification of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed upon.
  2. Information sufficient to locate the specific content on our website.
  3. Your contact details, including name, email address, organization, and telephone number.
  4. A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.

Upon receipt of your takedown request, we will immediately initiate an investigation and take necessary actions.

Disclaimer

SciSync provides the information on this website as a public service. While our goal is to ensure that all content on our site is accurate, we do not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the materials on our website in terms of their correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise.

Updates

This legal notice was last updated on June 29, 2023. We reserve the right to amend these terms at any time, so we recommend regular reviews. Changes and clarifications will take immediate effect upon their posting on the website.

If you have any questions about this legal notice, please contact us at contact@scisync.org.