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Terms of Use
Last updated: October 12, 2026
Welcome to HazMind. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the HazMind web application (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.
1. What HazMind is
HazMind is a guided reference tool that walks you through a series of observations to help characterize an unknown liquid sample against the EPA RCRA hazardous waste characteristics: ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, and toxicity. It is a decision-support guide only. It does not perform tests, analyze samples, or make determinations on your behalf.
2. HazMind for organisations
HazMind also offers a platform for academic institutions (an “organisation”), for keeping lab records, safety reviews and actions.
- Who can use it. Only academic institutions. Each member signs in with their own account, using their institution's .edu email address or a domain we have approved for that institution. We approve each organisation by hand, and may decline or end access for an organisation that isn't eligible.
- Managers. An organisation's managers decide who joins and what each member can do. They are responsible for removing people who leave.
- Your records. Your organisation is responsible for what it records in HazMind, including safety reviews, sign-offs and actions. A safety review is your organisation's own record of its own review. It isn't an inspection or a certification by HazMind.
- Ending access. A manager may close the organisation at any time. We will give notice before ending access for any reason other than misuse.
3. Test mode
The Service is currently in test mode. Content, logic, and results are under active review, and corrections are being made on an ongoing basis. Errors or omissions may exist. We welcome your suggestions and feedback at feedback@hazmind.com.
4. Your responsibilities
By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You accept full responsibility for every decision you make, including decisions informed by the Service.
- You will rely on your own training, qualified professionals, safety data sheets, your organization's procedures, and applicable regulations — not on the Service alone.
- You will not use the Service as a substitute for professional, legal, or regulatory advice, or in any situation where an error could cause harm without independent verification.
- You are responsible for complying with all laws and regulations that apply to your handling of hazardous materials.
5. No professional advice
Nothing in the Service constitutes professional, legal, regulatory, or safety advice. Hazardous materials are dangerous. Always follow your training and your organization's safety protocols, and contact qualified professionals or emergency services when in doubt.
6. Availability and changes
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time without notice, particularly during test mode. We may also update these Terms; the “Last updated” date above reflects the current version. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
7. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Service is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Service — including damages resulting from decisions made in reliance on it. See our Disclaimer for more.
8. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Reach us at feedback@hazmind.com.