Terms of Service
Last updated: May 9, 2026
By accessing and using HantavirusMap.net ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and HantavirusMap.net. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the site after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
2. Description of Service
HantavirusMap.net provides an informational and educational hantavirus outbreak tracking service, including an interactive map, epidemiological data, and public health information compiled from publicly available official sources (WHO, CDC, ECDC, and verified news outlets).
3. Medical Disclaimer
This website does not provide medical advice. All content on HantavirusMap.net is for informational and educational purposes only. The information on this site:
- Is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
- Should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any medical condition
- May not reflect the most current developments in the outbreak
- Is compiled from public sources and may contain errors or omissions
Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with questions about a medical condition. If you believe you have been exposed to hantavirus, contact your local health authority immediately. Do not delay seeking medical advice based on information from this website.
4. Data Accuracy
We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, we make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of data displayed on the hantavirus map or elsewhere on the site. Outbreak data changes rapidly; always consult official sources (WHO, CDC) for the most current information.
5. Intellectual Property
The design, layout, original written content, and code of HantavirusMap.net are owned by us and protected under applicable copyright law. Epidemiological data is sourced from public health agencies and is not proprietary. You may share and link to our content for educational purposes, provided you attribute the source.
Third-party content (map tiles from OpenStreetMap, fonts from Google) remains subject to their respective licenses.
6. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, HantavirusMap.net and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:
- Your use of or inability to use the site
- Reliance on any information provided on the site
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
- Any health decisions made based on site content
7. External Links
The site may contain links to external websites (WHO, CDC, news outlets). These links are provided for convenience only. We do not endorse and are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites.
8. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use the site for any unlawful purpose
- Scrape or systematically download site content without permission
- Distribute misinformation using our site as a source
- Attempt to interfere with the site's functionality or security
9. Service Changes and Availability
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the site at any time without notice. We are not liable for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the site shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation where possible.
11. Contact
For questions about these Terms of Service: contact@hantavirusmap.net