VectorSurv Terms of Use

This policy is effective as of August 1, 2024

Welcome to VectorSurv. VectorSurv websites are comprised of various web pages owned by The Regents of the University of California and operated by the VectorSurv team in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology in the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis (referred to as “VectorSurv,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Your use of VectorSurv web pages constitutes agreement to all terms, conditions, and notices in these Terms of Use (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before using any of our web sites. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change these Terms at any time.

Privacy

Your use of VectorSurv is subject to VectorSurv’s Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which informs users of our data collection practices.

Electronic communications

As part of VectorSurv’s services, you consent to receive electronic communications sent to your provided email address, including surveillance notifications to which you or your agency have opted in, and occasional agreements, notices, disclosures, or other communications. You agree that all electronic communications provided to you satisfy any legal requirements that such communications be in writing.

Account

VectorSurv is a protected system and is intended to be accessed by authorized individuals only. If you choose to use VectorSurv websites, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials, including and especially your password, and for restricting access to your computer to prevent unauthorized use of your account. You accept responsibility for all activities that occur using your account information. You may not assign or otherwise transfer your account to any other person or entity. You acknowledge that VectorSurv is not responsible for third-party access that results from theft or misappropriation of your login credentials.

Accuracy of Data

VectorSurv uses data entered by users to develop and provide tools for data analytics and visualizations. Accurate data are essential to this effort. By entering data into VectorSurv, you are indicating you believe the data to be true and accurate.

Indemnification

VectorSurv works to maintain the integrity of all provided data services, visualizations, and analytical tools. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VectorSurv and all of its team members for any losses, costs, liabilities or expenses relating to or arising from your use of VectorSurv’s sites or services or your violation of any Terms of this policy.

To the extent permitted by applicable laws, VectorSurv shall not be liable for any damages that arise from use of the system, including damages for loss of use or loss of data arising from use or performance of the site, delays or inability to use the site, provision or failure to provide services, or any information obtained through use of the websites.

Changes to Terms

VectorSurv works constantly to improve services available to our users. As a result, we may need to make changes to these terms, and the most current version of the terms will supersede all previous versions. If we make any material changes to these terms, we will provide notification via email and/or in the VectorSurv system. Continued use of VectorSurv sites and services indicates your agreement to the updated terms. The current version of these terms is available on our website at https://vectorsurv.org/policy/termsofuse for review at any time.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about our Terms of Use or Privacy Policy, please email us at help@vectorsurv.org anytime.