Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Rhesus Most Probable Genotype Calculator ("RhMPG") at www.rhmpg.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our service.

RhMPG is run by Tomos Edwards. You can contact me at rhesus.mpg@gmail.com.

We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Your continued use of RhMPG after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Description of Service

RhMPG provides an educational tool for calculating the most probable Rhesus blood group genotypes based on phenotype input. This service is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

The service includes:

• A calculator tool for genotype prediction
• Educational resources about blood group genetics
• Information about Rhesus blood group systems
• Reference materials for learning purposes

Medical Disclaimer

The genotype predictions provided by RhMPG are:

• Based on statistical probabilities, not definitive genetic testing
• For educational and informational purposes only
• Not suitable for clinical decision-making
• Not a replacement for laboratory testing or medical consultation
• Not validated for forensic or legal purposes

Acceptable Use

You agree to use RhMPG only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the service for any unauthorised medical diagnosis or treatment
• Rely on the tool for clinical decisions without professional medical consultation
• Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the website
• Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of the site
• Use the service to harass, abuse, or harm others
• Misrepresent the results as definitive medical testing
• Use the results for paternity determination or legal proceedings

Intellectual Property

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

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without permission
• Use our content for commercial purposes without written consent
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our materials

You may print or download content for personal, non-commercial use only.

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate calculations based on established genetic principles, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information. The tool:

• Uses population-based statistics that may not apply to all individuals
• Cannot detect rare genetic variants or mutations
• May not account for all possible genotype combinations
• Should not be used as the sole basis for any medical decision

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, RhMPG and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:

• Your use or inability to use the service
• Any errors or omissions in the calculations
• Any medical decisions made based on the tool's output
• Any unauthorised access to or alteration of your transmissions or data
• Any third-party conduct on the service
• Any other matter relating to the service

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount paid by you, if any, for accessing or using the service.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or for any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited under the law of England and Wales.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify RhMPG and its operator against any claims, losses, liabilities and costs (including reasonable legal costs) arising from:

• Your use of the service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any medical decisions or actions taken based on the tool's output

Privacy

Your use of our service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue the service at any time without notice
• Change these Terms at any time
• Deny access to the service to anyone at any time for any reason

We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the service.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the law of England and Wales. Any dispute will be dealt with by the courts of England and Wales, except that if you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland you may also bring proceedings in your local courts.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and RhMPG regarding the use of our service and supersede any prior agreements between you and RhMPG relating to your use of the service.