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Important notices for demonstration platform use

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⚠️ CRITICAL NOTICE

This is a DEMONSTRATION PLATFORM ONLY. VariantBase.com showcases generic concepts for genetic variant knowledge platforms and is NOT a medical device, diagnostic tool, healthcare service, or clinical platform.

🏥 Medical Disclaimer

NOT FOR CLINICAL OR MEDICAL USE

DO NOT USE FOR PATIENT CARE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT DECISIONS

This demonstration website must NEVER be used for:

  • Clinical diagnosis or patient testing of any kind
  • Medical decision-making or treatment planning
  • Genetic counseling or patient consultation
  • Clinical laboratory operations or quality control
  • Healthcare delivery or medical services
  • Research involving human or animal subjects
  • Regulatory submissions or compliance documentation
  • Any purpose requiring validated, certified, or regulated systems
  • Emergency medical situations or urgent care
  • Interpretation of actual genetic test results

No Medical Advice Provided

The information displayed on this demonstration platform does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. All variant data, classifications, and interpretations shown are:

  • Synthetic examples created for illustration purposes only
  • Not validated by clinical laboratories or medical professionals
  • Not suitable for any healthcare-related decisions
  • Not intended to replace consultation with qualified healthcare providers

Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment decisions. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment based on any information from this demonstration platform.

Protected Health Information (PHI) Warning

⚠️ NEVER SUBMIT PATIENT DATA

This platform is NOT HIPAA compliant and cannot protect sensitive information. Do NOT enter:

  • Patient names, identifiers, or demographic information
  • Actual genetic test results or clinical data
  • Protected Health Information (PHI) of any kind
  • Confidential clinical or research data
  • Personal health information

Any data submitted may not be secure and could become publicly visible. We accept no responsibility for any confidential information submitted despite these warnings.

⚖️ Legal Disclaimer & Terms

No Warranties or Guarantees

All information, demonstrations, and content on this website are provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

  • Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information
  • Fitness for any particular purpose or use case
  • Non-infringement of third-party rights
  • Merchantability or commercial viability
  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation
  • Security or privacy of any submitted data

The domain owner makes no representations about the suitability of this demonstration for any purpose and disclaims all warranties to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, VariantBase.com, its owner, operators, and any related parties shall NOT be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation:

Financial Damages

  • Lost profits or revenue
  • Business interruption
  • Cost of substitute services
  • Economic losses

Data & Information

  • Loss or corruption of data
  • Information security breaches
  • Unauthorized access to systems
  • Privacy violations

Medical & Healthcare

  • Medical malpractice claims
  • Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis
  • Inappropriate treatment decisions
  • Patient safety incidents

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Regulatory violations or penalties
  • Compliance failures
  • Legal or administrative actions
  • Licensing or certification issues

This limitation applies even if VariantBase.com has been advised of the possibility of such damages and regardless of the legal theory upon which any claim is based.

User Indemnification

By using this website, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VariantBase.com, its owner, and any related parties from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use or misuse of this demonstration platform
  • Your violation of these terms or any applicable laws
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any clinical or medical use of information from this platform
  • Any submission of protected health information despite warnings
  • Any reliance on demonstration data for actual healthcare decisions

📜 Intellectual Property & Trademarks

Generic Industry Terminology

"VariantBase" is used as a generic, descriptive term for genetic variant knowledge platforms and databases. This term describes a category of software solutions in the clinical genomics and bioinformatics industry and is not intended to infringe upon any existing trademarks or proprietary rights.

The domain VariantBase.com represents generic industry terminology that:

  • Combines common scientific terms ("variant" + "base/database")
  • Describes a category of genomics software platforms
  • Uses established bioinformatics nomenclature
  • Represents descriptive, non-proprietary language

Third-Party References & Disclaimers

Any mention of third-party products, services, companies, standards, or organizations is for demonstration and educational purposes only. Such references include but are not limited to:

Scientific Standards & Organizations

  • ACMG/AMP guidelines (American College of Medical Genetics)
  • HGVS nomenclature (Human Genome Variation Society)
  • GA4GH standards (Global Alliance for Genomics and Health)
  • International genomics consortiums

Public Databases & Resources

  • ClinVar (NCBI clinical variant database)
  • gnomAD (Genome Aggregation Database)
  • COSMIC (Catalogue of Somatic Mutations)
  • Other publicly available genomics resources

Technology & Standards

  • Healthcare interoperability protocols
  • Laboratory information systems
  • Bioinformatics software categories
  • Clinical genomics workflows

Important: All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners. No affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship is implied.

No Affiliation Declaration

VariantBase.com is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any:

  • Healthcare organizations or medical institutions
  • Laboratory equipment manufacturers or software vendors
  • Regulatory bodies or government agencies
  • Professional medical or scientific societies
  • Existing commercial genomics platforms or services
  • Academic institutions or research organizations

This demonstration platform operates independently and uses only generic industry terminology and publicly available information for illustrative purposes.

🖥️ Platform Terms & Modifications

Demonstration Purpose Only

This website exists solely to:

  • Demonstrate potential concepts for genetic variant knowledge platforms
  • Showcase generic industry terminology and use cases
  • Facilitate domain acquisition discussions with qualified parties
  • Illustrate technical capabilities for software development purposes

Any "results," "data," or "analyses" shown are synthetic examples created for illustration and have no scientific, medical, or clinical validity.

Right to Modify or Discontinue

We reserve the absolute right to:

  • Modify, suspend, or discontinue this website at any time without notice
  • Change these disclaimers and terms without prior notification
  • Restrict access to any part of the demonstration platform
  • Remove any content, functionality, or features
  • Transfer ownership or control of the domain

Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those modifications.

Regulatory Compliance Notice

This demonstration platform is NOT compliant with any regulatory frameworks, including but not limited to:

Healthcare Regulations

  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
  • 21 CFR Part 11 (FDA Electronic Records)
  • CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)
  • Medical Device Regulations

International Standards

  • ISO 15189 (Medical Laboratory Standards)
  • ISO 27001 (Information Security)
  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • Local healthcare privacy laws

Any future implementation of VariantBase concepts would require appropriate regulatory compliance, validation, and certification processes.

📞 Questions & Terms Acceptance

Contact Information

For questions about these disclaimers, domain acquisition, or platform concepts:

  • Purpose: Domain acquisition and demonstration inquiries only
  • Contact: Use our secure contact form

Note: We cannot and do not provide medical advice, clinical guidance, diagnostic interpretation, or healthcare services of any kind.

Acceptance of Terms

By Using This Website, You Acknowledge and Accept:

  • You have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all disclaimers and terms
  • You understand this is a demonstration platform only and must not be used for clinical, medical, or diagnostic purposes
  • You accept all risks associated with any use of information from this website
  • You will not submit any protected health information or confidential data
  • You understand that VariantBase represents generic industry terminology
  • You acknowledge no warranties or guarantees are provided

If you do not agree with any part of these disclaimers and terms, you must immediately discontinue use of this website.