Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Water Hyacinth Research Network website (waterhyacinth.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please discontinue use of the site.

Purpose and Nature of Content

The Water Hyacinth Research Network is an independent scientific educational resource. All content published on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The information presented is derived from peer-reviewed scientific literature, government publications, and reputable institutional sources.

Content on this site does not constitute professional advice, including but not limited to environmental management, agricultural, legal, or medical advice. Users should consult qualified professionals before making decisions based on information found on this site.

Intellectual Property

All original content on this site, including text, graphics, logos, and page layout, is the property of the Water Hyacinth Research Network and is protected by applicable copyright laws. You may:

• View and read all content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes
• Share links to any page on this site
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution to the Water Hyacinth Research Network and a link to the original page

You may not reproduce, distribute, or republish substantial portions of the site content without prior written permission. Scientific data, facts, and taxonomic information presented on this site are not subject to copyright and may be freely referenced.

Accuracy and Disclaimers

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and currency of information published on this site. However, the Water Hyacinth Research Network makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of any information for any particular purpose.

Scientific understanding evolves over time. Content on this site reflects the state of knowledge as of the date of publication or most recent update. We encourage readers to consult primary sources and current literature for the most up-to-date information.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Water Hyacinth Research Network and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.

This includes, without limitation, damages arising from reliance on information presented on this site, loss of data, or interruption of access.

External Links

This site may contain links to external websites and resources for reference purposes. The Water Hyacinth Research Network does not control and is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. The inclusion of external links does not imply endorsement of the linked site or its content.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use this site to:

• Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the functioning of the site
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its infrastructure
• Scrape, harvest, or extract content in bulk for commercial redistribution
• Misrepresent the source or authorship of content from this site

Modifications

The Water Hyacinth Research Network reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the site following any modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from the use of this site shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels in the jurisdiction of the site operator.

Contact

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us at: legal@waterhyacinth.org