This policy outlines how Science Live handles research data, API usage, and intellectual property. We are committed to open science principles while ensuring platform sustainability and data integrity.
Data Ownership and Rights
Your Content
- You retain copyright of all nanopublications and research data you create
- By publishing, you agree to release nanopublications under CC-BY 4.0 license
- Published nanopublications are permanent and cannot be deleted
- Science Live maintains the right to host and distribute your nanopublications permanently
Data Portability
- Export your complete data at any time via our API or data export tools
- Standard formats: RDF, JSON-LD, CSV
- No vendor lock-in: your data remains yours
Data Access and Openness
Public Access
- All nanopublications are publicly accessible by default
- Once published, nanopublications are permanent and cannot be deleted
- No registration required to read nanopublications
- Machine-readable formats available for all content
- Persistent identifiers ensure permanent citability
Access Restrictions
- No paywalls for accessing research data
- Commercial use permitted under platform terms
- Bulk downloading subject to rate limits
API Usage Terms
Rate Limits and Quotas
API rate limits and nanopublication quotas vary by account type. Higher tiers receive increased limits and additional features.
- Rate limiting: Requests per hour vary by account tier
- Nanopublication quotas: Monthly limits based on account type
- API features: Advanced endpoints available for higher tiers
- Current limits: Check your account dashboard for specific quotas
Limits are subject to change. We notify users of significant modifications.
API Best Practices
- Use compression for large requests
- Implement exponential backoff for retries
- Cache responses appropriately
- Include descriptive User-Agent headers
- Use pagination for large result sets
Prohibited API Uses
- Attempting to circumvent rate limits
- Creating duplicate accounts to increase quotas
- Scraping for competitive services
- Distributing API keys publicly
- Using the API for spam or abuse
Data Privacy and Security
Privacy Standards
- GDPR compliant data handling
- No personal information in nanopublications
- Data processing agreements available
Data Security
- Daily automated backups
- Geographically distributed storage
- 99.9% uptime SLA (Institutional/Industry accounts)
- Incident response within 24 hours
Content Licensing
Nanopublication License
Nanopublications are published under CC-BY 4.0 International
- Attribution required
- Free for any use (commercial or non-commercial)
- Share and adapt with proper credit
- Permanent and irrevocable once published
Platform Software
Science Live platform code is released under MIT License
- Open source and freely available
- Commercial use permitted
- Attribution required
Data Retention and Deletion
Active Accounts
- Data retained indefinitely
- Full version history maintained
- Automated backups for disaster recovery
Inactive Accounts
- Accounts inactive for 24 months receive warning
- 30-day grace period to reactivate
- After deletion, nanopublication IDs remain but content is removed
Nanopublication Permanence
- Nanopublications cannot be deleted once published
- Published content remains permanently accessible
- Corrections must be made through new versions or retractions
- Only account information and unpublished drafts can be deleted
- This ensures scientific record integrity and citation stability
Acceptable Use
Basic Principles
- Publish accurate research data
- Provide proper attribution
- Respect intellectual property rights
- Use the platform responsibly
Prohibited Activities
- Publishing false or misleading data
- Spam or automated abuse
- Illegal activities
- Circumventing platform limits
Detailed governance and enforcement policies are under development.
Changes to This Policy
- Material changes announced 30 days in advance
- Notification via email to all users
- Continued use constitutes acceptance
- Previous versions archived publicly
This policy is designed to support open science while ensuring sustainable platform operation. We reserve the right to modify these terms with appropriate notice to users.
Last updated: July 2025