The International Journal of Developmental Biology

Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

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2. Use of the website

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The website is intended for use by individuals who are 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18, you may only use the website with the involvement of a parent or guardian. You may use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the website:

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The International Journal of Developmental Biology reserves the right to terminate your access to the website at any time and for any reason, without notice to you.

3. Intellectual property

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4. User contributions

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5. Use of personal data

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6. Links to other websites

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8. Limitation of liability

In no event shall The International Journal of Developmental Biology, its affiliates, or its or their respective officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable to you or any third party for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the website or its content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory, even if the Int. J. Dev. Biol. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. If you are dissatisfied with any portion of the website or its content, or with any of these terms and conditions, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using the website.