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Last updated: July 2026

By using this site — reading it, or submitting a sign-up or contact form — you agree to the following. START is pre-launch; these terms will grow alongside the actual platform (accounts, published briefs, contributor tools) as those features ship.

Using this site

The content on this site — including any early briefs we publish — is provided for general information. Nothing here is professional, medical, financial, or legal advice. Where we cite research, follow the link to the original source before relying on a claim.

Sign-up and contact forms

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Contributor standards

Verified-contributor status is granted at START's discretion, based on demonstrable standing in a field. Anyone translating or vetting research on START is expected to represent their claims and credentials honestly, and to keep every claim tied to the source that supports it.

Intellectual property

The START name, logo, and site content are ours unless otherwise noted. Original research referenced on the site remains the property of its authors and publishers — we link to it rather than claim it.

Changes

We may update these terms as the platform develops. The "Last updated" date above always reflects the most recent version; continued use of the site after a change means you accept the update.

Liability

This site is provided as-is, without warranties of any kind. To the extent the law allows, START isn't liable for damages arising from your use of the site.

Contact

Questions about these terms: contact@startsci.org.