1 Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the Cancer Genomics and Therapeutics Laboratory (CGTL) website, operated by the Department of Zoology at Mahatma Gandhi Central University (MGCU), Motihari, Bihar, India. These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "Visitor," "You," or "Your") and Cancer Genomics and Therapeutics Laboratory ("CGTL," "We," "Us," or "Our") governing your access to and use of the website located at cgtlab.co.in (the "Website"), including any content, functionality, services, and applications offered on or through the Website.

By accessing, browsing, or using this Website in any manner, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of the Website and refrain from accessing any further pages or services.

We reserve the right to modify, amend, update, or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, with the "Last Updated" date revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your binding acceptance of the modified Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, researchers, students, collaborators, job applicants, and any other individuals who access or use the Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 13 years of age (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

2 Description of Services

CGTL is a research laboratory affiliated with the Department of Zoology at Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari. Our Website serves as an online platform to provide information about our laboratory, research activities, publications, team members, and ongoing projects in the fields of:

• Cancer genomics and molecular profiling
• Cancer therapeutics and drug development
• Computational biology and bioinformatics
• Cancer biomarker discovery and validation
• Tumor microenvironment and immune evasion
• Molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways in cancer

The services available through our Website include but are not limited to: access to research publications and citation data, contact form for inquiries and collaboration requests, information about open research positions and opportunities, team profiles and academic credentials, and links to external academic databases and resources. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service or feature of the Website at any time without prior notice.

3 Intellectual Property Rights

3.1 Ownership of Content

All content, materials, and information available on or through this Website — including but not limited to text, articles, research abstracts, publications, data, graphics, images, illustrations, photographs, logos, trademarks, service marks, trade names, icons, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, software, code, scripts, designs, layout, arrangement, and the overall look and feel of the Website — is the exclusive property of CGTL, MGCU, or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws of India and international treaties.

The CGTL name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of CGTL or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without our prior written permission. All other names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans that appear on the Website are the property of their respective owners.

3.2 Limited License to Use

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial, informational, and academic purposes only. This license does not include any right to:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, distribute, or exploit any content or material from the Website for any commercial purpose without our express written consent
• Modify, adapt, translate, reverse-engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Website or its content
• Remove, alter, deface, overprint, or otherwise obscure any copyright notice, trademark, or other proprietary rights notice placed on or contained within the Website
• Use any data mining, robots, spiders, scrapers, or similar data gathering or extraction tools on the Website
• Frame, mirror, or otherwise incorporate any part of the Website into any other website without our prior express written consent
• Create a database by systematically downloading and storing all or any of the content from the Website

3.3 Research Publications and Academic Content

Research publications, abstracts, citations, and related academic content displayed on our Website are sourced from publicly accessible databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and ORCID. The copyright and intellectual property rights for individual publications remain with the respective authors, publishers, and journal owners. Our display of this content is for informational and academic visibility purposes only.

If you wish to引用 (cite) or reproduce any research content displayed on our Website, you must comply with applicable copyright and fair use regulations, properly attribute the original authors and publication source, and obtain any necessary permissions from the copyright holders for uses beyond fair dealing or fair use exceptions.

3.4 User-Generated Content

If you submit any content to our Website, including but not limited to messages through our contact form, research collaboration inquiries, comments, feedback, suggestions, or ideas, you grant CGTL a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to the content you submit and that the content is accurate and does not violate these Terms.

4 Permitted and Prohibited Uses

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use the Website for the following lawful purposes:

• Learning about CGTL's research areas, team, and academic activities
• Accessing and reading publicly available research publications and citations
• Submitting inquiries, collaboration requests, or job applications through our contact form
• Sharing Website content through social media or academic platforms with proper attribution
• Linking to the Website from other academic or institutional websites
• Printing or downloading content for personal, non-commercial academic reference

4.2 Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms. Specifically, you shall not:

• Engage in Unauthorized Access: Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Website, whether through hacking, password mining, brute force attacks, or any other means.
• Transmit Malicious Content: Upload, post, or transmit any viruses, malware, worms, trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, adware, or any other malicious or harmful code that may damage, disrupt, or interfere with the Website's operation or the experience of other users.
• Conduct Denial-of-Service Attacks: Use any device, software, or routine to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the Website, any transactions conducted on the Website, or any other person's use of the Website, including through denial-of-service attacks, flooding, or overloading systems.
• Scrape or Harvest Data: Use any automated system, software, bot, crawler, spider, scraper, or similar data gathering or extraction tools to access, collect, copy, or monitor the Website's content or data, including personal information of other users, without our express written permission.
• Impersonate Others: Impersonate or attempt to impersonate CGTL, a CGTL employee, another user, or any other person or entity, including by using email addresses, names, or affiliations associated with any of the foregoing.
• Submit False or Misleading Information: Provide false, inaccurate, or misleading information through the contact form or any other communication channel, including impersonating another person or entity, providing虚假 contact details, or submitting spam or unsolicited communications.
• Infringe Intellectual Property: Use the Website's content in a manner that infringes or misappropriates the intellectual property rights of CGTL, its affiliates, or any third party, including reproducing copyrighted content without authorization.
• Interfere with Website Operations: Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Website or the networks or services connected to the Website, including modifying, adapting, translating, or reverse-engineering any part of the Website's code or functionality.
• Use for Spam or Unsolicited Communications: Use the Website to send unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, junk mail, spam, chain letters, pyramid schemes, or any other form of solicitation.
• Circumvent Security Measures: Attempt to circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Website, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any content or that enforce limitations on the use of the Website.

5 Accuracy and Reliability of Information

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided on our Website is accurate, current, and complete, we make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, timeliness, or suitability of the information, data, graphics, or other materials contained on the Website for any particular purpose.

5.1 Research Information Disclaimer

The research information, publications, and scientific content displayed on our Website are presented for informational and educational purposes only. This content does not constitute:

• Medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions.
• Professional scientific advice. Researchers and professionals should independently verify any information before relying on it for their work.
• Investment, financial, or commercial advice of any kind.

5.2 Publication and Citation Data

Publication counts, citation metrics, h-index values, impact factors, and other bibliometric data displayed on our Website are sourced from publicly available databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar) and are subject to the data accuracy and update schedules of these external sources. We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this data and may not reflect the most current information available.

6 User Accounts and Submissions

6.1 Contact Form Submissions

When you submit information through our contact form, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any communications you initiate through the Website and for all activities that occur under your communications. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your information or any other breach of security.

6.2 Research Collaboration Inquiries

If you submit a research collaboration inquiry, you represent and warrant that: (a) the information you provide is accurate and truthful; (b) you have the authority to share any academic or institutional information you provide; (c) your proposed collaboration does not violate any applicable laws, regulations, or institutional policies; and (d) you will promptly notify us of any changes to the information you have provided.

6.3 Job and Position Applications

If you apply for a research position, internship, or doctoral opportunity at CGTL, you represent and warrant that: (a) all information and documents you submit are authentic, accurate, and complete; (b) you have the legal right to work and study in India (or will obtain such rights as required); (c) you are not subject to any contractual obligations that would prevent you from engaging in the proposed position; and (d) you understand that submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance or employment. CGTL reserves the right to verify any information provided and to reject applications at its sole discretion.

7 Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

7.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CGTL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Without limiting the foregoing, CGTL does not warrant that: (a) the Website will be available at all times or will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free; (b) the results obtained from the use of the Website will be accurate, reliable, or complete; (c) the Website or the servers that host it are free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components; or (d) any defects or errors in the Website will be corrected.

7.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL CGTL, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF CGTL HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH:

• Your access to, use of, or inability to use the Website
• Any content, information, or materials obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
• Any interruptions, delays, or errors in the operation or transmission of the Website
• Any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Website by any third party
• Any errors or omissions in any content or for any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available through the Website

7.3 Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CGTL, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including but not limited to your user submissions, any use of the Website's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.

8 Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website contains hyperlinks, references, and connections to websites, platforms, databases, and services operated by third parties. These third-party links are provided solely for your convenience and informational purposes. They do not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, recommendation, or approval by CGTL of the linked websites or their content, products, services, operators, or practices.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, data practices, security measures, or practices of any third-party websites or services. The inclusion of any link on our Website does not imply that we monitor, review, or verify the linked website or its content. Third-party websites may have their own terms of use and privacy policies, which you should review before providing any personal information or using their services.

You acknowledge and agree that CGTL shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party website or resource. Your interactions with third-party websites are governed by the terms and policies of those third parties.

9 Accessibility

We are committed to making our Website accessible to the widest possible audience, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and other applicable accessibility standards.

If you experience any difficulty in accessing any part of our Website, encounter any accessibility barriers, or have suggestions for improving accessibility, please contact us at shyambabuprasad@mgcub.ac.in. We welcome your feedback and will make reasonable efforts to address accessibility issues promptly.

10 Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, storage, and protection of your personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in the Privacy Policy.

We comply with applicable data protection laws in India, including the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11 Copyright Infringement and DMCA Policy

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you believe that any content on our Website infringes upon your copyright or intellectual property rights, please contact us promptly with the following information:

• A description of the copyrighted work or intellectual property that you claim has been infringed
• The specific URL or location on our Website where the allegedly infringing material is located
• Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

Please send all copyright infringement notices to: shyambabuprasad@mgcub.ac.in. We will investigate and take appropriate action, including removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing content.

12 Force Majeure

CGTL shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from any cause beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: acts of God, natural disasters, earthquakes, floods, storms, fires, epidemics, pandemics, war, terrorism, civil unrest, government actions or regulations, power outages, internet or telecommunications failures, cyber-attacks, DDoS attacks, hardware or software failures, or any other event beyond our reasonable control. In such events, we will make reasonable efforts to restore access to the Website as soon as practicable.

13 Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to the Website at any time, without prior notice, for any reason or no reason, including but not limited to if we believe you have violated or are likely to violate these Terms, applicable laws, or the rights of third parties. Upon termination:

• Your right to access and use the Website will immediately cease
• We may delete or deactivate your account and all related information
• We may bar any further access to the Website
• Any outstanding obligations or liabilities incurred prior to termination shall survive

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the Website. You may also terminate your use of the Website at any time by ceasing all use of the Website and deleting any cached copies of Website content from your devices.

14 Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law principles. The provisions of these Terms shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with applicable Indian laws and regulations.

14.2 Jurisdiction and Venue

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Motihari, East Champaran, Bihar, India. You irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such action, suit, or proceeding in such courts.

14.3 Informal Resolution

Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us and attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us at shyambabuprasad@mgcub.ac.in. We will attempt to resolve any dispute through good-faith negotiations within 60 days of receiving your notice. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, either party may pursue formal remedies as described in Section 14.2.

14.4 Compliance with Local Laws

Access to the Website may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. If you access the Website from outside India, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws applicable to you. We make no representation that the Website or its content is appropriate or available for use in all locations.

15 Severability and Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published by us on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and CGTL regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, regarding the Website.

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16 Assignment and Transfer

We may assign, delegate, or transfer these Terms and any of our rights or obligations hereunder without your consent and without prior notice. You may not assign, delegate, or transfer these Terms or any of your rights or obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, delegation, or transfer in violation of this section shall be null and void. These Terms shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

17 Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify, amend, update, or replace these Terms of Use at any time at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice, such as a prominent banner on our Website or an email notification for significant changes.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed about any changes. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website immediately.

For material changes that significantly affect your rights or obligations, we will make reasonable efforts to provide advance notice, such as displaying a prominent notice on our Website at least 14 days before the changes take effect or sending an email notification to the address you provided.

18 Miscellaneous Provisions

18.1 No Agency or Partnership

Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create any agency, partnership, joint venture, employment, or franchise relationship between you and CGTL. You do not have any authority to bind CGTL in any capacity whatsoever.

18.2 No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not confer any rights or remedies upon any person or entity other than the parties hereto, except that the disclaimers, limitations of liability, and indemnification provisions are intended to benefit CGTL's officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers as third-party beneficiaries.

18.3 Headings

The headings in these Terms are for convenience and reference only and shall not affect the interpretation, construction, or meaning of any provision of these Terms.

18.4 Survival

All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to: intellectual property rights, disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, governing law, dispute resolution, and any other provisions that by their nature are intended to survive termination of your access to or use of the Website.