Terms of Use

Last updated: October 16, 2026

By accessing and using the IAVS Open Data Index ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the IAVS Open Data Index ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provisions of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this Service.

2. Description of Service

The IAVS Open Data Index is a meta-database that provides metadata and links to datasets related to publications in vegetation science journals. The Service allows registered users to contribute dataset information and enables all users to search and discover available datasets.

3. User Registration

To contribute datasets to the repository, you must register for an account. By registering, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

4. User Contributions

When you submit dataset information to the repository, you represent and warrant that:

• You have the right to share the information provided
• The information is accurate and not misleading
• The dataset exists and is accessible at the provided location
• The submission does not infringe on any third-party rights

5. Approval Process

All submitted datasets undergo an approval process before being made publicly visible. The administrators reserve the right to reject submissions that do not meet quality standards or violate these terms.

6. Intellectual Property

The metadata you submit to the repository may be made publicly available. You retain any rights you have in the underlying datasets themselves. The repository only hosts metadata and links, not the actual data files.

7. Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or availability of any datasets linked from this repository.

8. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

9. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, please email admin@opendata.iavs.org.