Last Updated: October 24, 2023

Review Terms of Use for Botanical Research Access

Accessing the PROSEA Network digital archives establishes a binding agreement between you and our institution. We provide these botanical resources to support scientific inquiry, conservation planning, and agricultural development across South-East Asia.

By using our databases or downloading species profiles, you confirm your acceptance of these terms. Researchers who cannot align their work with these stipulations must cease using the repository immediately. We structure these terms to protect the integrity of the ethnobotanical data while ensuring open access for legitimate academic and field applications.

Permitted Use of Botanical Resources

We provide the PROSEA Network content strictly for individual, non-commercial research and educational purposes. Field botanists, agronomists, and students may freely reference our economic botany texts and regional flora distributions to inform their independent studies. When incorporating our species profiles into your academic publications, you must provide standard bibliographic attribution to the original authors and the PROSEA foundation.

Extracting large datasets requires explicit institutional consent. You may not deploy automated scripts to bulk-download species monographs or republish our taxonomic keys in commercial software applications without a formal licensing agreement. All copyrights, institutional trademarks, and intellectual property rights associated with the published texts remain vested in their respective owners. Translating our forestry manuals for commercial distribution also falls outside the scope of permitted individual use.

Your Responsibilities as a Researcher

Maintaining the stability of our digital infrastructure relies on responsible user behavior. When requesting access to restricted forestry datasets or submitting inquiries, you must provide accurate and current institutional affiliations. Misrepresenting your academic credentials undermines the collaborative nature of this network.

You agree to utilize the platform exclusively for lawful scientific purposes. Distributing malicious code through our submission forms or attempting to alter published ethnobotanical records constitutes a severe breach of this agreement.

Academic Disclaimers and Warranties

We supply all taxonomic classifications, agricultural yield data, and traditional use records on an 'as available' basis. Botanical nomenclature undergoes continuous revision—therefore, we cannot guarantee that every species profile reflects the most recent phylogenetic consensus.

While our editorial board rigorously reviews submissions, the application of this data in field settings carries inherent variables. Because regional soil conditions and climate micro-variations heavily influence plant development, our generalized cultivation guidelines cannot guarantee specific agricultural outcomes in your distinct geographic location. We advise consulting local agricultural extension officers before implementing large-scale agroforestry projects based solely on our historical archives.

Limitation of Liability

Applying ethnobotanical data or forestry management techniques sourced from this repository occurs entirely at your own risk. The PROSEA Network assumes no liability for indirect, special, or incidental damages arising from the interpretation or misapplication of our published materials. This includes any reliance on historical records of traditional plant uses.

Many species documented in our archives possess traditional medicinal applications. We provide these historical ethnobotanical records for anthropological and scientific reference—not as medical advice. We hold no liability for adverse health effects resulting from the ingestion or topical application of any plant species described on this site. This limitation also extends to crop failures, economic losses, or ecological disruptions resulting from the introduction of species detailed in our economic botany sections. Our liability remains restricted to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law governing academic and non-profit informational resources.

Governing Law and Future Modifications

The legal framework of our primary operating jurisdiction governs the interpretation and enforcement of these terms. Any formal disputes regarding intellectual property, data scraping, or unauthorized commercial usage will undergo resolution in the appropriate regional courts. Should a specific provision within this document prove legally unenforceable, the remaining clauses retain their full binding authority to protect the repository.

Scientific publishing standards and digital privacy regulations evolve rapidly. We periodically revise these terms to reflect new operational realities, expanded database capabilities, or shifts in international biodiversity data-sharing protocols. Continuing to access the PROSEA archives following the publication of updated terms indicates your ongoing agreement to the revised framework. We note the most recent revision date at the top of this document, and we encourage active researchers to review this page annually.

Contacting Our Institute

Clarifying permitted usage rights early prevents later complications in your research publications. If your proposed methodology requires data extraction methods not explicitly covered in these guidelines, we encourage direct dialogue with our administrative team.

Direct all inquiries regarding these terms, licensing requests, or institutional partnerships through our official Contact Us page. Our staff typically reviews and responds to academic compliance questions within standard institutional operating hours.