Terms of use

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QTOPS terms of use

About RAND Europe

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Acceptance of terms

By accessing and using this Website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

Use of the website

Permitted Use:

  • Access and view research data and analysis for legitimate purposes
  • Download and use publicly available research findings in accordance with the licensing terms set out in the Intellectual Property Rights section
  • Share links to research findings and Quantum Technology Observatory for Policy and Society (QTOPS) content
  • Contact us with inquiries about our research

Prohibited Use:

  • Attempting to gain unauthorised access to the Website or our systems
  • Using automated tools to scrape data beyond reasonable research use
  • Misrepresenting yourself or your organisation when contacting us
  • Using the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these terms
  • Attempting to disrupt the Website’s functionality or security

Intellectual property rights

RAND Europe Content:

  • Research analyses, methodologies, and original insights and other content are protected by copyright, sui generis rights or other intellectual property rights as applicable
  • You may cite and reference RAND Europe work with appropriate attribution
  • Commercial use of RAND Europe’s research requires permission

Third-Party Data:

  • OpenAlex data: Available under CC0 license (public domain) – no attribution required but appreciated GitHubOpenalex
  • Other sources: Subject to their respective licensing terms, identified in our data sources section or otherwise on the applicable source’s website
  • We respect all intellectual property rights of data providers

Your Content:

  • Any information you submit through contact forms remains your property
  • You grant us permission to use your communications to respond to your inquiries
  • We will not share your personal communications without your consent

Data sources and accuracy

Data Sources: QTOPS displays research data from multiple sources including:

  • Publicly available databases (e.g., OpenAlex, government data)
  • RAND Europe’s own research and analysis
  • Licensed datasets from research partners

Data Accuracy:

  • We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee completeness or current accuracy of all data
  • Data is provided as-is without warranty, for research and informational purposes
  • We update data regularly but timing may vary by source
  • Users should verify critical information through original sources

Privacy and data protection

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Notice, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to our data practices as described in our Privacy Notice.

Accessibility

We are committed to making our Website accessible to all users. Our Website aims to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards. If you experience accessibility barriers, please contact us at info@randeurope.org.

External links

The Website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of external websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Changes to terms

We may update these Terms of Use periodically. Significant changes will be noted on the Website, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to the Website for users who violate these Terms of Use or engage in behaviour that we determine to be harmful to the Website or other users.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by English law. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Contact information

For questions about these Terms of Use:

RAND Europe
RAND Europe | Eastbrook House, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge, CB2 8BF, United Kingdom
Cambridge CB4 1YG, United Kingdom
Email: info@randeurope.org
Phone: +44 (0)1223 353 329