Terms of Use

Effective date: October 12, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the MendelSelect website (domain mendelsel.com, hereinafter "this website"), you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please stop using this website.

2. Nature of the Service

This website is operated by the Beijing Vegetable Research Center (BVRC), Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences. It provides online computation tools such as intelligent backcross breeding plan simulation and DUS trait assisted assessment, together with an AI breeding assistant.

3. Results Are for Reference Only

Breeding plans, simulation results, and AI assistant replies produced by this website are auxiliary reference information that may contain errors. They do not constitute formal breeding decisions or professional advice.

You should exercise your own judgment based on professional knowledge and actual conditions, verify the results, and assume full responsibility for final breeding decisions and related production activities.

4. Intellectual Property

The software, algorithms, interface, and content of this website (excluding user-uploaded data) are owned by the operator. Reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use without written permission is prohibited.

The breeding data you upload remains yours; we process it only as described in the Privacy Policy.

5. User Obligations

  • Do not use this website for any activities that violate applicable laws and regulations.
  • Do not launch malicious attacks against this website or interfere with or disrupt its normal operation.
  • Do not bulk-scrape data or content from this website by automated means.

6. Changes to the Service

We may modify, upgrade, suspend, or terminate any part or all of the features and content of this website at any time without prior notice.

7. Limitation of Liability

This website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the operator shall not be liable for any indirect losses arising from the use of or inability to use this website.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the People's Republic of China. Any provision inconsistent with mandatory law shall yield to the law.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us using the contact details in the footer.