Welcome to ToxIndex (“Service”), operated by ToxIndex.org (“we”, “us”, “our”). By accessing or using our website at toxindex.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

ToxIndex is a free environmental data utility that provides neighborhood-level environmental hazard information based on publicly available data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Our Service includes hazard scores, proximity analysis to Superfund sites, and regulatory overviews for U.S. ZIP codes.

3. No Professional Advice

The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, medical, or environmental advice. All information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. You should consult a qualified professional before making any decisions based on information from this Service.

4. Data Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and current information, ToxIndex makes no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any data displayed. Our data is synthesized from public government APIs and may not reflect the most current conditions at any given site. Always refer to the EPA directly for the most current site-specific information.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ToxIndex shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of our Service.

6. User Conduct

You agree not to: (a) use the Service for any unlawful purpose; (b) attempt to scrape, crawl, or systematically download data from the Service; (c) interfere with or disrupt the Service infrastructure; (d) impersonate any person or entity; (e) use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others.

7. Intellectual Property

The Service and its original content (excluding publicly sourced EPA data), features, and functionality are owned by ToxIndex and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Our hazard scores, analysis methodology, and regulatory overviews are proprietary.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by ToxIndex. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

9. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Material changes will be effective 30 days after posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitute acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact

Questions about these Terms should be sent to: legal@toxindex.org