Terms of Use

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using untangledroots.org (the “Site”), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site.

Informational Purposes Only

All content on this Site — including research findings, habitat suitability models, maps, and related data — is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes professional ecological, environmental, agricultural, or land management advice. You should consult qualified professionals before making land use or management decisions based on any information found here.

No Warranty on Model Accuracy

Habitat suitability models, maps, and research outputs presented on this Site are the product of scientific modeling based on available data. While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranty or guarantee, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any model outputs for any particular purpose. Environmental conditions, data resolution, and model limitations may affect results.

Data Sharing

Research data, GIS datasets, and model outputs are the intellectual property of Untangled Roots. Any sharing, reproduction, or use of this data beyond personal, non-commercial viewing is subject to a formal data-sharing agreement. To inquire about data access, please contact us at info@untangledroots.org.

User Responsibilities

You agree to use this Site only for lawful purposes. You shall not use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party's use of the Site.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Untangled Roots and its officers, directors, and volunteers shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or reliance on any content, data, or model outputs provided on this Site.

Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including text, images, maps, models, and design, is the property of Untangled Roots unless otherwise noted. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from this content without prior written permission.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at info@untangledroots.org.