Terms and Conditions of Access to ICAR-NBPGR IC Allotment Information System
Purpose of the System:
The IC Allotment Information System is a web based and mobile application that provides information about germplasm accessions conserved in the National Genebank located at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi, India. The principal aim of the IC Allotment Information System is to facilitate use of germplasm accessions in plant improvement programmes through enhanced access to information. The information contained herein is not to be considered prescriptive for any other purpose other than to access and use of PGRFA.
Ownership of the information:
The IC Allotment Information System hosts data compiled by ICAR-NBPGR while allotting IC numbers. The procedures are laid down based on scientific, technical and policy guidelines set forth as well as revised from time to time under the aegis of Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
User:
Any researcher, student, academician, farmer or policy maker from government or industry seeking information from the IC Allotment Information System purely for non-commercial purposes. The access to information, without the need of explicitly mentioning all the time, is regulated under (but not excluding any other legal requirements in the Indian jurisdiction) Terms and Conditions mentioned herein.
A user may also be a person (individual or representative of a private corporate entity or firm) having commercial interest in the information, who has received express permission from the competent authority of ICAR-NBPGR to access information embodied in the IC Allotment Information System.
Use:
The user is hereby granted a world-wide and royalty-free access to the data published on the Dashboard for any lawful purpose, subject to the limitations hereunder:
- 1. The user acknowledges that the access to and use of data does not entitle him/her to any copyright or other intellectual property right or other proprietary interest in the data or the IC Allotment Information System.
- 2. The user may not copy, reproduce, republish, post, broadcast, transmit, adapt, host (stand-alone or online) in full or in substantial part, the contents of the IC Allotment Information System, in any way that would unreasonably prejudice the legitimate interests of NBPGR/ICAR or compete/conflict with the IC Allotment Information System or compromise the principal objective of the IC Allotment Information System.
- 3. The user may link to the home page of the dashboard, provided it is legally accepted and does not damage reputation of NBPGR/ICAR or take undue advantage of it. The link should not suggest, directly or indirectly, any form of association, approval or endorsement on the part of NBPGR/ICAR where none exists. The user shall not establish a link from any website that is not owned by him/her.
- 4. Every external link to IC Allotment Information System shall include a copy of (alternatively the URL for) these Terms and Conditions of Access.
Acknowledgement and Citation:
User is required to acknowledge the use of the information accessed through the IC Allotment Information System as: IC Allotment Information System (2023) Plant Germplasm Information of National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (Accessed through pgrinformatics.nbpgr.ernet.in/icais/) AND subsequent publications that appear at this space.
Future Changes to Datasets/Terms of Use:
NBPGR/ICAR may at any time add to, delete from, or change in any way the contents, design, access regulations of the IC Allotment Information System without any prior notice.
Legal Compliance:
The user assumes sole responsibility that his/her use of the IC Allotment Information System complies with all applicable laws and industry standards of India and user’s location.
Warranties and Disclaimer:
The IC Allotment Information System including the databases is compiled from various sources and while great care has been taken in its preparation NBPGR cannot guarantee that neither the information nor the software is absolutely free of errors. Users access the information through the IC Allotment Information System “as is” and without any warranty of any kind, either express, implied, or arising by statute, custom, course of dealing, or trade usage. Any and all implied warranties or conditions of title, non-infringement, accuracy or completeness, the presence or absence of errors, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or otherwise are specifically disclaimed.
However, please report any errors or deficiencies to director.nbpgr@icar.gov.in or akmu.nbpgr@icar.gov.in.
Exclusion of Liability
NBPGR/ICAR are not liable for, and expressly exclude, all liability for loss or damage however and whenever caused to anyone by any use by accessing IC Allotment Information System, whether caused by any fault on the part of NBPGR/ICAR or not. This exclusion of liability includes, but is not limited to, any special, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages such as loss of revenue, data, anticipated profits, and lost business. This exclusion applies even if NBPGR/ICAR has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
General
If any provision of these terms and conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of the terms and conditions and each remaining provision shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. These terms and conditions shall replace any earlier understandings, agreements or representations (explicit or implicit) with respect to the IC Allotment Information System and data access.
NBPGR/ICAR is hosting IC Allotment Information System under the motto “Improved access to information to enhance PGR utilization”. The not-for-profit endeavour aims to resolve any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to IC Allotment Information System by bilateral discussions. The location shall be New Delhi and the language to be used shall be English.