LICENSE.txt

The PhysioNet Credentialed Health Data License
Version 1.5.0

Copyright (c) 2023 MIT Laboratory for Computational Physiology

The MIT Laboratory for Computational Physiology (MIT-LCP) wishes 
to make data available for research and educational purposes to 
qualified requestors, but only if the data are used and protected 
in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in this License.

It is hereby agreed between the data requestor, hereinafter referred to
as the "LICENSEE", and MIT-LCP, that:

1. The LICENSEE will not attempt to identify any individual or
   institution referenced in PhysioNet restricted data.  
2. The LICENSEE will exercise all reasonable and prudent care to avoid
   disclosure of the identity of any individual or institution
   referenced in PhysioNet restricted data in any publication or other
   communication.  
3. The LICENSEE will not share access to PhysioNet restricted data
   with anyone else. 
4. The LICENSEE will exercise all reasonable and prudent care to
   maintain the physical and electronic security of PhysioNet restricted
   data.  
5. If the LICENSEE finds information within PhysioNet restricted data
   that he or she believes might permit identification of any individual
   or institution, the LICENSEE will report the location of this
   information promptly by email to PHI-report@physionet.org, citing the
   location of the specific information in question.  
6. The LICENSEE will use the data for the sole purpose of lawful use in
   scientific research and no other.  
7. The LICENSEE will be responsible for ensuring that he or she
   maintains up to date certification in human research subject
   protection and HIPAA regulations.
8. The LICENSEE agrees to contribute code associated with publications
   arising from this data to a repository that is open to the research community.
9. This agreement may be terminated by either party at any time, but the
   LICENSEE's obligations with respect to PhysioNet data shall continue
   after termination.  

THE DATA ARE PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL
THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR
OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE DATA OR THE USE OR OTHER
DEALINGS IN THE DATA.