Terms of use

Last updated: 8 October 2026

1. The service

PlagueOutbreak.info provides information and analysis concerning infectious disease developments. The service is intended for informational and intelligence purposes only.

2. Not medical advice

Our reports are not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment instructions or a substitute for advice from a qualified health professional or public-health authority.

3. Source material and analysis

Reports may combine official public-health statements, independent reporting and other source material. AI-assisted analysis is used as part of the editorial workflow. We aim to represent uncertainty and disagreements accurately, but no guarantee is made that every report is complete, current or error-free.

4. Accounts

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5. Subscriptions

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6. Acceptable use

You must not misuse the service, attempt to circumvent access controls, interfere with its operation or use subscriber-only material in a way that infringes applicable law or the rights of the service operator.

7. Changes and availability

Features, sources and availability may change as the service develops. We may suspend access where necessary for security, maintenance or legal reasons.

8. Intellectual property

PlagueOutbreak.info reports, presentation and original analysis are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws. Third-party source material remains subject to its respective owner's rights.