Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Cell Counter ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

2. Service Description

Cell Counter is an automated image analysis tool that provides:

• Automated cell counting from microscopy images
• Support for multiple staining types (DAPI, H&E, brightfield)
• Cell density calculations
• Confidence scoring and quality validation
• Research and educational support tools

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

• Upload images containing personal, confidential, or sensitive information without proper authorization
• Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Upload malicious files, viruses, or harmful code
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
• Use automated tools to access the Service without permission
• Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code

4. Image Upload and Processing

4.1 Image Rights and Permissions

By uploading images to our Service, you represent and warrant that:

• You own the rights to the images or have permission to use them
• The images do not violate any third-party rights
• You have obtained necessary approvals for research or clinical images
• The images comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws

4.2 Image Processing and Storage

Images uploaded to our Service are:

• Processed temporarily for analysis purposes only
• Not permanently stored on our servers
• Automatically deleted after processing completion
• Not shared with third parties

5. Research and Academic Use

This Service is designed to support research and educational activities. However:

• Results should be validated and verified by qualified professionals
• The Service is not intended for clinical diagnosis or patient care decisions
• Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with institutional review boards and ethics committees
• Proper citation and acknowledgment should be provided when using results in publications

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

6.1 Service Availability

We strive to maintain high service availability, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

6.2 Accuracy Disclaimer

While we employ advanced algorithms and provide confidence scores, we make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of analysis results. Users should:

• Validate results through independent methods
• Consider confidence scores and quality warnings
• Use results as a starting point for further analysis
• Consult with domain experts when making important decisions

6.3 Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Cell Counter, its operators, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its algorithms, software, and user interface, is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our software or algorithms
• Create derivative works based on our Service
• Use our intellectual property for commercial purposes without permission

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the Service, to understand our practices.

9. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at: