Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to the PCG Signal Analysis with Adaptive Filtering website ("Website"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of this Website and its content. 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, please do not use this Website.

This Website is maintained as part of an academic research project conducted by the development team. The project focuses on Phonocardiogram (PCG) signal analysis using adaptive filtering techniques.

2. Use of Service

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Website. Prohibited behavior includes:

• Harassing or causing distress or inconvenience to any person
• Transmitting obscene or offensive content
• Disrupting the normal flow of dialogue within the Website
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to systems or networks
• Reproducing, modifying, or distributing content without permission
• Commercial use without explicit written authorization

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Website, including text, graphics, images, research findings, code, algorithms, and designs, is the property of the project developers and contributors, unless otherwise stated. This includes:

• Original research, methodologies, and adaptive filtering algorithms
• Website design and layout
• Documentation and technical specifications
• Charts, graphs, and data visualizations

Content provided on this Website may be used for academic and educational purposes, subject to proper attribution. Commercial use or reproduction without explicit written permission is prohibited.

4. Academic Use License

For academic and educational purposes, you may:

• View and read content for learning and research purposes
• Reference the project in academic papers with proper citation
• Use code and algorithms in accordance with their license

For detailed information about code licensing, please refer to the project repository's LICENSE file.

5. User Responsibilities

As a user of this Website, you are responsible for:

• Providing accurate information and using the Website lawfully
• Respecting intellectual property rights of the project and all contributors
• Not attempting to access restricted areas or bypass security
• Using the Website in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Obtaining appropriate licenses or permissions for any use beyond the scope of these Terms

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Website and all content are provided on an "as-is" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The developers make no warranties that:

• The Website will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Any defects will be corrected
• The Website is free of viruses or harmful components
• The results will meet your expectations

This is an academic research project. The algorithms, tools, and findings are provided for educational and research purposes and have not undergone clinical validation for medical use.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the developers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Website
• Unauthorized access or use of the Website
• Loss of data or errors in results
• Any decisions made based on Website content

8. Medical Disclaimer

This Website presents an academic research project on PCG signal analysis. The tools, algorithms, and information provided are for educational and research purposes only and should not be used for clinical diagnosis or medical decision-making.

The project developers are not medical professionals, and the research is still in development. No medical claims are made or implied. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice and diagnosis.

9. Modifications to Terms

The developers reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of modified Terms means that you accept and agree to the changes.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable to the jurisdiction where the project is maintained, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that location.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please visit our Contact Page or reach out to the project team on GitHub.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.