Terms of use

By accessing or using OutbreakThreat (outbreakthreat.com), you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the site.

Description of service

OutbreakThreat is an informational platform that aggregates source-linked public-health signals from official agencies and reputable publishers. The service includes a browsable outbreak map, disease and location directories, editorial health briefs, and optional paid email alert subscriptions. All information is provided for situational awareness only and is not medical advice.

Acceptable use

You agree not to:

• Use automated tools to scrape, mirror, or redistribute site content in ways that degrade infrastructure or misrepresent OutbreakThreat data as your own.
• Attempt to access administrative, internal, or other restricted areas of the site without authorization.
• Misuse the email alert system by creating fraudulent accounts or submitting false information.
• Redistribute or republish site content for commercial purposes without written permission.

Subscriptions and billing

Paid subscriptions are billed through Stripe. By subscribing, you authorize recurring charges at the plan rate you selected. You may cancel at any time through your account settings or the Stripe customer portal; cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis - contact support@outbreakthreat.com.

Intellectual property

Original editorial content, design, and code on OutbreakThreat are the property of its operators. Agency source documents linked from this site remain the property of their respective publishers. Fair use principles apply to our summaries, which paraphrase and cite - not reproduce in full - official notices.

Disclaimer of warranties

The service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the site.

Limitation of liability

In no event shall OutbreakThreat, its operators, or contributors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the service, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.