Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using VERA ("the Software"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and the MIT License under which VERA is distributed.

License

VERA is released under the MIT License. You are free to:

• Use VERA for any purpose, including commercial and academic research, at no cost.
• Modify the source code to fit your needs.
• Distribute copies of the original or modified software.
• Include VERA in your own projects.

The only requirement is that the original MIT License notice and copyright attribution must be included in all copies or substantial portions of the software. See the full license at vera-desktop-app.netlify.app/license.

Third-Party Services & Data

VERA integrates with third-party databases and tools:

When using these services, you must comply with their respective terms of service and usage policies. The VERA project is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of third-party services.

User Responsibilities

By using VERA, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
• Respect intellectual property rights of third-party data and services.
• Use the Software ethically and responsibly for scientific purposes.
• Not use the Software for any illegal, harmful, or malicious activities.
• Properly cite VERA and integrated tools in any publications or presentations.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability to use the Software.