Terms of Service

Last updated: May 8, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Hantavirus Online, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the website.

Hantavirus Online is operated by AXIS Command LLC.

2. Description of Service

Hantavirus Online is an informational website that aggregates hantavirus outbreak data, research, and educational content from public sources. The service includes interactive maps, news feeds, Q&A content, blog articles, and source-linked outbreak summaries.

3. Medical Disclaimer

Hantavirus Online is NOT a medical service. The information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.

If you suspect hantavirus exposure, contact your local health department or emergency services immediately. Do not rely solely on information from this website for medical decisions.

4. Data Accuracy

We make reasonable efforts to source information from public health agencies, scientific publications, and reputable reporting. However, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of any information. Outbreak data may be delayed, preliminary, incomplete, or subject to revision by source agencies.

You should verify important information against official sources such as WHO, CDC, ECDC, national health agencies, and local public health authorities.

5. User Conduct

You agree not to:

6. Intellectual Property

Original content on Hantavirus Online, including website design, analysis articles, data visualizations, and editorial summaries, is owned by AXIS Command LLC or its licensors and protected by copyright. Aggregated data from third-party sources is attributed to its respective owners.

You may share links to our content and reference our data with proper attribution. You may not reproduce substantial portions of the website without permission.

7. Data Products

AXIS may create, license, sell, or distribute aggregated or de-identified datasets and analytics derived from public outbreak sources, source coverage, and website usage trends. These data products are not medical advice, official surveillance data, or a substitute for public health agency reporting.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites (CDC, WHO, journal publishers). We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external sites.

9. Advertising and Monetization

Hantavirus Online may display advertisements, affiliate links, sponsorships, donation links, newsletter offerings, or paid data products to fund operations. We do not endorse a third-party product merely because an advertisement or affiliate link appears on the website.

Donation links route to the AXIS Command LLC Ko-fi page at https://ko-fi.com/axiscommand. Ko-fi and its payment processors, including Stripe where applicable, handle payment processing under their own terms and privacy policies.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AXIS Command LLC and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, and service providers shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website or reliance on information provided. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for medical, travel, financial, or business decisions made based on information from this website.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless AXIS Command LLC and its owners, officers, employees, contractors, and service providers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the website, your submissions, or your violation of these terms.

12. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

14. Contact

For questions about these terms, email [email protected] or use the channels listed on our contact page.