Effective Date: September 23, 2025
Last Updated: October 05, 2025

Welcome to ScienceClock (“we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Service”). Please read these Terms of Use before using this Service. By accessing or using ScienceClock, you agree to be bound by all of the terms of this Agreement. We reserve the right to change these Terms or modify any components of this Service at any time without notice.

By continuing to use this site, you represent that you have read and agree to abide by these Terms.

About ScienceClock

ScienceClock is a science news and information website that provides research summaries, latest scientific findings, science explainers, and science news stories. We write content based on various sources including research institutions, universities, and other publicly available scientific information.

Use of Content and Copyright

Our Content Protection

All content on ScienceClock, including articles, research summaries, science explainers, images, graphics, and website design, is owned by ScienceClock and protected by Indian copyright laws and international copyright treaties. Any unauthorized copying, reproduction, distribution, publication, display, modification, or transmission of any part of this Service is strictly prohibited.

Personal Use Permission

You may download and read our content for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not:

• Reproduce our content for commercial purposes
• Distribute any part of our content over any network
• Sell or offer our content for sale
• Use our content to create databases
• Copy entire articles without permission

Sharing and Linking

You may:

• Share our articles using the social media sharing buttons provided on our website
• Link to our articles (linking to full articles only, not copying content)
• Quote brief excerpts (maximum 50 words) for review, criticism, or educational purposes with proper citation and direct link back to the original article on ScienceClock

Reproduction of content is NOT permitted. You may NOT:

• Reproduce our headlines, summaries, or any substantial portions of our articles
• Copy and paste our content on your website, blog, or any other platform
• Republish our content in any form, even with attribution
• Use our content for commercial purposes

Third-Party Content

Some of our content is based on or adapted from publicly available sources including research institutions, universities, and Creative Commons licensed materials. We provide proper attribution where required. When quoting from our articles that are based on institutional sources, please credit both the original institution and ScienceClock.

Images and Media

Our images come from various sources including stock photos, original images, and properly licensed sources. Images are for personal viewing only. You may not reuse, download, or republish any images from our site without permission from the copyright holder. Credit information is provided where available.

We occasionally embed videos or content from platforms like YouTube, X, or Instagram (among others). These embedded materials remain subject to their original platform’s terms of service.

Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

“As Is” Service

ScienceClock is provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content. Scientific information evolves rapidly, and content may become outdated.

Educational Purpose Only

All content on ScienceClock is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as:

• Professional scientific advice
• Medical diagnosis or treatment guidance
• Financial or investment advice
• Legal advice

Medical Information Disclaimer

Any health or medical information provided is for educational purposes only. Always consult qualified healthcare providers for medical concerns. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information read on ScienceClock.

No Liability

We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of ScienceClock, including but not limited to:

• Loss of data or profits
• Business interruption
• Personal injury or death
• Any damages resulting from use or inability to use our content
• Any issues arising from third-party advertisements or embedded content

Third-Party Links and Advertising

External Links

References to research institutions, universities, studies, or external organizations are for informational purposes only. ScienceClock does not endorse, sponsor, or guarantee the accuracy or validity of any external sources or content mentioned. Any external links are provided for convenience and informational purposes; your use of these links is at your own risk.

Advertising

ScienceClock displays advertisements through MGID and may use other advertising networks in the future. Third-party advertisers, including MGID, may use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data collection of these advertisers. We do not endorse products or services advertised on our site. For more details on how advertising data is handled, please see our Privacy Policy.

Age Restrictions

ScienceClock is intended for users aged 18 and above due to the scientific nature of our content. Users under 18 should have parental guidance when accessing our content. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18 without verifiable parental consent, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

Newsletter Subscription

ScienceClock offers a free newsletter subscription feature to provide users with science news and updates. By subscribing, you agree to provide your email address with your consent, managed through MailPoet, and to receive periodic updates. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email. For details on how your email address is handled, please see our Privacy Policy.

Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Interfere with the proper functioning of our website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated tools to scrape or download our content without permission
• Impersonate ScienceClock or its representatives
• Engage in any activity that could harm our website or reputation
• Use our content to train artificial intelligence models or create derivative works without permission

Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to ScienceClock if you violate these Terms, including engaging in prohibited activities or misusing our content.

Analytics, Cookies, and Data Collection

We use Google Analytics and MGID, which may set cookies on your device to help us understand how visitors use our site and deliver relevant advertisements. These cookies collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and country of origin. We do not collect personal information such as age or phone numbers (except email addresses for newsletters). While these services process some non-identifying data for site analytics and advertising, we do not sell visitor data. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.

Jurisdiction and Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from the use of ScienceClock shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of India.

Contact Information

ScienceClock is operated as a sole proprietorship in Bihar, India. For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at: editor@scienceclock.com. We aim to respond to correspondence where possible, but due to volume, we cannot guarantee responses to all inquiries. Lack of response does not indicate permission or agreement.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage users to review this page periodically to stay informed about any updates. Your continued use of ScienceClock after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Intellectual Property

“ScienceClock” and related trademarks, logos, and designs are our intellectual property. You may not use our trademarks without written permission.

Severability

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

Complete Agreement

These Terms constitute the complete agreement between you and ScienceClock regarding the use of our Service.