1. Purpose of DICHROWEB

DICHROWEB is an interactive web site which allows the deconvolution of data from Circular Dichroism spectroscopy experiments. DICHROWEB offers an interface to a range of deconvolution algorithms which have open source code. Full acknowledgements of all algorithms and codes used are given via the web site. DICHROWEB also exists to disseminate information about Circular Dichroism to any interested individuals.

2. Availability of DICHROWEB

DICHROWEB is intended to be freely available to scientific researchers working in academia or other non-profit organizations. DICHROWEB should not be used by or on behalf of employees of commercial organizations. DICHROWEB reserves the right to discontinue the registration of users who access the service in pursuit of commercial interests.

No liability or responsibility is assumed for the availability of DICHROWEB.

3. Acceptable Usage of DICHROWEB

DICHROWEB is intended for the analysis of scientific data and to raise awareness about the technique of Circular Dichroism. Usage of the web site for any other purpose may be construed as unacceptable use. DICHROWEB reserves the right to discontinue the registration of any user found to be misusing the service. Furthermore, use of the DICHROWEB web site is also governed by the terms of usage for all Birkbeck College web sites and pages.

4. Data storage policy

All data storage issues concerned with user registration and scientific data are in accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act and the regulations of Birkbeck College. Birkbeck's Data Protection Statement can be found here.

4.1 Personal Data

DICHROWEB requires that users register to use the service. Registration will normally consist of supplying the name, address, affiliation and contact details of the user. Data will be held until such time that the user elects to discontinue their registration.

Registration data is required in order to ensure that the service is only accessed by workers at academic institutions and other non-profit organizations.

Registered users may at any time request a summary of the held data, or elect to amend the data or delete the data, in accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act. This may be achieved by emailing a request to cdweb@mail.cryst.bbk.ac.uk . Registered users must note though that access to the service will not be possible without complete registration details.

DICHROWEB does not intend to disclose any details of registered users to any third parties, unless required by law.

4.2 Scientific Data

To use the DICHROWEB service, the data to be processed must be transmitted to the DICHROWEB servers. DICHROWEB can accept no responsibility for the data beyond its servers, either incoming or outgoing.

Data received by DICHROWEB for analysis will be recorded for the purposes of server security and will not be disclosed to any third parties unless required by law. Recorded scientific data will be stored in conjunction with the user ID used to submit it, for identification purposes.

5. Liability of DICHROWEB

Results of Circular Dichroism Deconvolution are provided in good faith, but DICHROWEB can accept no responsibility for the accuracy of results. The accuracy of the analysis depends on the quality of the data supplied by the user and adherence to usage conditions as noted in the on-line user instructions. However, DICHROWEB accepts no responsibility for any consequences arising from the use of the service or from use of the information returned by the deconvolution algorithms.