Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: December 13, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to BloodConnect. By using this open-source platform, you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. These Terms apply to all users of the platform, including donors, blood seekers, patients or individuals utilizing the system. Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using BloodConnect.
If you do not agree to all the Terms and Conditions stated herein, you are prohibited from using the platform.
1. About BloodConnect
BloodConnect is an open-source platform aimed at improving the blood donation process by facilitating efficient and effective communication between donors and blood seekers. The platform prioritizes ease of use, data security, and rapid communication to address the challenges of manual donor identification and coordination in emergency situations.
2. Open Source Usage
BloodConnect is an open-source project. As an open-source project:
You are free to use, copy, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms of the license.
The platform is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.
Contributions to the platform are encouraged and subject to the guidelines outlined in the Contributor Agreement.
3. Purpose and Use
The platform is designed for the following purposes:
Connecting blood donors and recipients efficiently and effectively.
Facilitating secure communication between donors and seekers in the blood donation process.
In future release we will add healthcare organizations for assisting in managing donor lists, blood availability, and reporting.
You agree to use BloodConnect only for its intended purpose and comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using the platform.
4. Service Description
BloodConnect is a platform that connects blood donors with recipients to facilitate blood donation processes. The App provides features including but not limited to:
User registration and profile management
Blood request creation and management
Donor-recipient matching
Location-based donor search
Communication between donors and recipients
Blood donation history and records
5. User Responsibilities
5.1 For Donors
Provide accurate, truthful and complete information about your health and availability.
Must meet medical eligibility requirements for blood donation
Respect the privacy and confidentiality of recipient data.
Adhere to ethical practices and follow legal guidelines for blood donation.
5.2 For Recipients
Use the platform only for legitimate purposes in connection with healthcare and blood donation.
Avoid misuse of donor information or the platform’s communication features.
Ensure all requests for blood donations are genuine and in good faith.
5.3 For All Users
Do not use the platform to harass, defraud, or harm any individual or organization.
Protect your login credentials and notify the administrators in case of unauthorized access or misuse.
Respect the privacy of others and refrain from sharing any sensitive information without consent.
Follow safe donation practices
6. Privacy and Data Protection
BloodConnect prioritizes the privacy and security of its users. By using the platform, you agree to the following:
Only authorized information about donors will be shared with recipients, and donors can choose the level of personal information to disclose.
Data collected by the platform will be used only for the purposes of managing blood donation workflows, donor lifecycle updates, and improving the efficiency of healthcare communication.
The platform does not store or share data beyond what is necessary for its intended functionality.
Users are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the data they provide.
For more details, please check our Privacy Policy.
7. Limitation of Liability
BloodConnect is provided as an open-source platform to facilitate blood donation connections and processes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or emergency services.
The platform and its contributors are not liable for any loss, damage, or harm arising from the use of the software, including delays in finding donors or inaccuracies in the data.
The platform’s reliance on user-provided data means that BloodConnect cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of information at all times.
8. Prohibited Activities
You may not use BloodConnect for the following:
Fraudulent activities, including misrepresenting yourself or others.
Harvesting or attempting to access donor information without authorization.
Use the platform for illegal purposes or non-blood donation purposes
Modifying, reverse-engineering, or otherwise exploiting the platform beyond the scope permitted by the open-source license.
9. Contributions
As an open-source project, BloodConnect welcomes contributions from the community. By contributing to this project, you:
Agree that your contributions will be licensed under the same open-source license as the platform.
Warrant that your contributions are original and do not infringe on the rights of any third party.
10. Updates and Modifications
BloodConnect reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Users are encouraged to review these Terms periodically. Continued use of the platform after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Disclaimer
BloodConnect is a community-driven open-source project designed to assist healthcare workflows. It does not guarantee:
The availability of donors.
The accuracy or timeliness of donor information.
fitness of the platform for emergency use in critical situations.
The use of this platform is at your own risk, and BloodConnect and its contributors disclaim all liability arising from its use.
12. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Bangladesh.
13. Contact
For any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: