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Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 25, 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using EvidenceMode ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.

2. Description of Service

EvidenceMode provides an API service that enables developers to search for and retrieve evidence-based information from multiple authoritative sources including:

  • PubMed (medical and biomedical research)
  • Cochrane Library (systematic reviews)
  • NIH Reporter (grant and research data)

The Service is provided via REST API and requires an API key for authentication.

3. Account Registration

To use the Service, you must:

  • Create an account with accurate and complete information
  • Maintain the security of your account and API key
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Be at least 13 years old
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

You may not share your API key or account credentials with others. You are responsible for all usage of your API key.

4. API Usage and Rate Limits

4.1 Rate Limits

Your usage is subject to rate limits based on your plan:

  • Free Plan: 10 API calls per month
  • Pro Plan: 10,000 API calls per month

Rate limits reset on the first day of each calendar month (UTC).

4.2 Fair Use

You agree to use the API in good faith and not to:

  • Make excessive requests that could impact service availability
  • Attempt to circumvent rate limits
  • Use the API for any unlawful purpose
  • Resell or redistribute API access without permission

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You may not use the Service to:

  • Violate any laws or regulations
  • Infringe on intellectual property rights
  • Transmit harmful, fraudulent, or misleading content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service
  • Collect user data without consent
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Use automated systems to scrape or abuse the API

6. Payment and Billing

6.1 Plans and Pricing

We offer Free and Pro plans with different rate limits and pricing. Current pricing is displayed on our website and may change with notice.

6.2 Payment Terms

Pro plan subscribers agree to pay all fees according to the pricing in effect at the time. Fees are non-refundable except as required by law.

6.3 Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time. Upon cancellation, you will have access to the service through the end of your billing period.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its API, documentation, and interface, is owned by EvidenceMode and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our permission.

Data retrieved through the API may be subject to third-party terms and conditions. You are responsible for complying with the terms of the underlying data sources.

8. Data and Privacy

We collect and process data as described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Service, you consent to such collection and processing.

You retain ownership of any data you submit through the API. We may use aggregated, anonymized data for analytics and service improvement.

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

9.1 Medical Disclaimer

THE SERVICE PROVIDES ACCESS TO RESEARCH AND INFORMATION BUT DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH THE API SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT.

9.2 Service Availability

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. We do not guarantee that the Service will be:

  • Always available or uninterrupted
  • Free of errors or bugs
  • Secure or free from viruses
  • Complete, accurate, or up-to-date

9.3 Data Accuracy

We aggregate data from third-party sources. We do not verify or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of search results. You are responsible for verifying any information obtained through the API.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EVIDENCEMODE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages resulting from use or inability to use the Service
  • Damages resulting from third-party data or content

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless EvidenceMode from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Service
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Your negligence or misconduct

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time for:

  • Violation of these Terms
  • Fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Non-payment of fees
  • Any reason with or without notice

Upon termination, your right to use the Service immediately ceases. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the new Terms on this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the appropriate courts.

15. Severability

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

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and EvidenceMode regarding the Service.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

contact@evidencemode.xyz