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Terms and Conditions

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These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the BTEM website and all content, information and resources published on it. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should discontinue your use of the site.

 

Purpose of the Website

The BTEM website is an informational and academic resource designed to explain and document the Band Target Entropy Minimisation (BTEM) methodology, its applications, and associated research. The content is provided for educational, scientific and non-commercial purposes and is not intended to replace scientific judgement or professional expertise. All material is supplied “as is” and is provided for general information and reference.

 

Accuracy and Reliability of Information

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure that the information presented on this website is accurate, complete and up to date, no guarantee can be given that all material is free from error. Scientific interpretations, descriptions and explanations are provided in good faith but may change as research evolves. Users are encouraged to verify critical information independently and to interpret the content within the context of their own scientific or academic work.

 

Use of Website Content

You may view, read and reference the content available on this website for personal, academic or research purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify or republish any substantial portion of the website content without permission from the site administrators. Commercial use or redistribution of the content is strictly prohibited unless prior written consent is obtained.

 

User Conduct and Contributions

If the website allows users to submit content, make enquiries or participate in discussions, you are responsible for ensuring that any material you provide is lawful, respectful and relevant. You must not submit content that is defamatory, abusive, misleading, confidential, technically harmful or in violation of intellectual property rights. The website administrators reserve the right to remove, decline or moderate submissions where necessary to protect the integrity and professionalism of the BTEM resource.

 

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, diagrams, descriptions, page structures and explanatory materials, is the intellectual property of the BTEM website administrators or the original creators of the underlying BTEM research. Rights are reserved in all text and scientific explanations unless otherwise stated. Any use of this material outside the permissions set out in these Terms requires written agreement from the site administrators.

 

Availability of the Website

The website may be unavailable at times due to maintenance, updates, technical issues or factors outside of our control. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the site and accept no responsibility for loss or inconvenience caused by downtime or availability issues.

 

External Links

This website may contain links to external or third-party websites. These links are provided for informational purposes only, and we are not responsible for the content, security, privacy practices or operation of any linked site. Following an external link is at your own risk. You should review the terms and policies of any third-party site you visit.

 

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the BTEM website administrators are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential losses that may arise from the use of this website, reliance on the information it contains, or inability to access the site. This includes losses relating to scientific interpretation, technical decisions, data handling, software use or reliance on reconstructed spectra, algorithms or explanations described on the site.

 

The content does not constitute professional advice, consultancy or engineering guidance. Users remain fully responsible for verifying scientific conclusions and for any decisions taken based upon the material provided.

 

Security and Data Protection

Any personal information collected through the website is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. While reasonable measures are taken to secure the site, we cannot guarantee absolute protection from data breaches, unauthorised access or harmful code. You should take your own precautions to protect your devices and data.

 

Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality or administrative practices. The updated version will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication. Continued use of the site after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

 

Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising in connection with the use of this website will fall under the jurisdiction of the UK courts, unless local legal requirements dictate otherwise.

 

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, or if you wish to request permission to use material from the website, please contact the website administrators using the contact details provided on the “Contact Website Administrators” page.

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