Last update: 31.03.2026
Welcome to the Honey Bee Watch reporting
platform (“Platform,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Service describe
your access to and use of our web platform, which enables users to submit,
view, and interact with reports of free-living honey bee colonies (FLCs). By
using the Platform, you agree to these Terms.
1. Purpose of the Platform
The Platform is designed to support citizen-science
efforts by collecting and sharing observational data about FLCs. The
data may be used for research, educational, and conservation purposes.
2. User Accounts
To access certain features, you may be
required to create an account. You agree to:
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Provide accurate and complete information
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Keep your login credentials secure
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Notify us immediately of unauthorized use
You are responsible for all activity under
your account.
3. User Contributions
3.1 Sharing Your Observations
You are welcome to submit observations
about FLCs, including:
Please ensure your submissions are as
accurate as possible. While we value every contribution, please do
not submit false, misleading, or harmful information.
3.2 How Your Submissions Can Be Used
By sharing your observations, you allow us
to use them for scientific research, educational, and conservation
efforts. This may include:
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Sharing anonymized or aggregated data with researchers and
institutions
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Using submissions in educational materials or reports
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Displaying content on the Platform to help
the public understand and protect FLCs
You retain ownership of your content, and
this license does not allow us to use it for commercial purposes outside the
stated objectives.
3.3 Protecting Privacy and Sensitive
Locations
To keep both users and FLCs safe,
we may anonymize or limit the display of sensitive location information. This
helps ensure that the colonies you report are protected, while still
supporting valuable research and conservation work.
4. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
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Use the Platform for illegal purposes
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Harass, abuse, or harm others
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Upload malicious code or disrupt the service
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Interfere with wildlife or habitats in harmful ways when
collecting data
You must respect local laws and ethical
guidelines when observing bee colonies.
5. Data Accuracy and Disclaimer
The Platform relies on
user-generated data. We do not guarantee:
The Service is provided “as
is” without warranties of any kind.
7. Scientific and Environmental
Responsibility
Users are encouraged to:
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Observe without disturbing bee colonies
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Avoid disclosing sensitive locations that could endanger
colonies (e.g., colony removal or nest destruction)
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Follow best practices in citizen science and conservation
We reserve the right to limit access to
sensitive ecological data where necessary.
8. Privacy
Your use of the Platform is also governed
by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your
personal data.
9. Intellectual Property
All Platform content (excluding user
submissions) is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by applicable
intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce or distribute Platform
materials without permission.
10. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access if
you:
You may stop using the Service at any time.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we
are not liable for:
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Indirect or consequential damages
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Loss of data or opportunities
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Actions taken based on Platform data
12. Modifications
We may update these Terms from time to
time. Changes will be communicated via the Platform. Continued use constitutes
acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us
at: honeybeewatch.info@gmail.com
By using the Platform, you acknowledge
that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.