Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using CRC Warriors ("the Platform," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms and conditions that may apply to specific sections or features of the Platform.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform following the posting of any changes to these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

2. Description of Service

CRC Warriors is an AI-powered informational platform designed to support colorectal cancer patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and researchers. Our services include:

• Clinical Trial Matching: AI-assisted matching of patient profiles with relevant clinical trials based on genetic mutations, treatment history, and eligibility criteria
• Treatment Information: Educational resources about medications, therapies, and treatment options
• Genetic Profile Management: Tools to store and manage genetic mutation data for personalized recommendations
• Community Support: Forums and discussion areas for patients and caregivers to share experiences
• Researcher Tools: Features enabling clinical researchers to connect with potentially eligible patients
• AI-Powered Insights: Personalized treatment recommendations and scientific news summaries
• Doctor-Patient Communication: Tools for healthcare providers to recommend trials to their patients

3. Eligibility and Registration

To use our Platform, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
• Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
• Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
• Not be prohibited from using the Platform under applicable laws

By registering an account, you agree to:

• Maintain the confidentiality of your password and account credentials
• Immediately notify us of any unauthorized access or security breach
• Accept full responsibility for all activities conducted under your account
• Not share your account credentials with any third party
• Keep your profile information accurate and up-to-date

4. User Types and Roles

Our Platform supports different user types with specific responsibilities:

User Type	Description	Responsibilities
Patients	Individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer	Provide accurate medical information; consult healthcare providers before making decisions
Caregivers	Family members or supporters of patients	Respect patient privacy; obtain consent before sharing information
Healthcare Providers	Licensed physicians and medical professionals	Verify credentials; maintain professional standards; obtain patient consent
Researchers	Clinical trial investigators and research staff	Comply with ethical protocols; respect patient privacy; follow contact request procedures

5. AI-Generated Content and Recommendations

Our Platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to provide personalized recommendations and insights. You acknowledge and understand that:

• AI-generated content is based on algorithms and available data, not human medical judgment
• AI recommendations should never replace consultation with qualified healthcare providers
• Match scores and compatibility assessments are estimates and may not reflect actual eligibility
• AI systems may produce errors, inaccuracies, or outdated information
• The quality of recommendations depends on the accuracy of information you provide

6. Clinical Trial Information

Clinical trial information displayed on our Platform is sourced from publicly available databases including ClinicalTrials.gov and other registries. We strive to maintain accurate and current information, however:

• Trial information may become outdated as trials progress or close
• Eligibility criteria may change without immediate reflection on our Platform
• Contact information and locations may not be current
• We do not control or guarantee the accuracy of third-party trial data
• Listing on our Platform does not constitute endorsement of any trial

7. Researcher Contact Requests

Clinical researchers may request to contact patients who have opted into our researcher visibility program. By enabling researcher visibility:

• Your anonymized medical profile may be visible to verified researchers
• Researchers may send contact requests through our platform
• You control which information is shared (country, age, mutations, treatments)
• Your personal contact information is never shared without explicit acceptance
• You may accept, decline, or ignore any contact request
• Accepting a request only shares your email address with the requesting researcher

8. Community Guidelines

Our community forums are designed to provide peer support. When participating, you agree to:

• Treat all members with respect and compassion
• Share experiences without providing medical advice
• Respect the privacy and anonymity of other members
• Not share false, misleading, or harmful medical information
• Not promote products, services, or unproven treatments
• Not harass, bully, or discriminate against other members
• Report inappropriate content to moderators

9. Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Platform for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms
• Impersonate any person, patient, or healthcare provider
• Provide false credentials or misrepresent your qualifications
• Upload, transmit, or distribute malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Platform
• Harvest, scrape, or collect user data without authorization
• Interfere with or disrupt the Platform's operation or security
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without written permission
• Sell, transfer, or sublicense your account or any Platform content
• Use the Platform to promote commercial products or services without authorization

10. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on CRC Warriors, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of CRC Warriors or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may:

• View and print content for personal, non-commercial use
• Share links to our content

You may NOT:

• Reproduce, distribute, or modify our content without permission
• Use our trademarks or branding without authorization
• Remove copyright or proprietary notices

11. User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our Platform (forum posts, comments, experiences, etc.), you:

• Grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content
• Represent that you own or have rights to the content you submit
• Agree that your content does not violate any third-party rights
• Understand that we may remove content that violates our policies

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

• The Platform will meet your specific requirements
• The Platform will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
• Information obtained through the Platform will be accurate or reliable
• Any errors in the Platform will be corrected

13. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, CRC WARRIORS AND ITS OWNER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING:

• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Service interruption or system failure
• Personal injury or property damage
• Any damages arising from medical decisions made based on Platform information
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

This Platform is provided free of charge as an informational resource. Given the non-commercial nature of this project, liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by Spanish and EU law.

14. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CRC Warriors and its owner from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Platform
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or share on the Platform

15. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Platform at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Grounds for termination include:

• Violation of these Terms or any applicable policies
• Suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Request by law enforcement or government agencies
• Extended periods of inactivity

You may terminate your account at any time through your account settings or by contacting us. Upon termination, you may request deletion of your personal data in accordance with applicable law.

16. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via:

• Email notification to registered users
• Prominent notice on the Platform
• Update to the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document

Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Spain and applicable European Union regulations, including but not limited to:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR - Regulation EU 2016/679)
• Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection (LOPDGDD)
• Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services (LSSI-CE)

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Orihuela, Spain.

18. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from these Terms or your use of the Platform shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails within 30 days:

• For EU consumers: You may use the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform at https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr
• Disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Murcia, Spain

19. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

20. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and CRC Warriors regarding the use of the Platform, superseding any prior agreements or understandings.