Your Trusted Data Exchange:
Unlocking Informed Insights!

1. Purpose of DataLab

DataLab provides a centralized gateway to credible datasets. Our aim is to support researchers, students, and the wider academic community by making access to open credible datasets easier.

2. Acceptable Use

You agree to use DataLab only for lawful, academic, educational, or research purposes.

• ● Misuse the site for unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activity.
• ● Attempt to interfere with site functionality, security, or data integrity.
• ● Use automated scraping tools or bots without prior written permission.
• ● Redistribute content or datasets in violation of applicable licenses or laws.

3. Contributor Responsibilities

When submitting dataset links, descriptions, or metadata to DataLab, you confirm that:

• ● You have the right to share the dataset and related information.
• ● The dataset does not contain personally identifiable information (PII) or sensitive personal data unless appropriate rights and legal bases exist.
• ● You provide accurate attribution, licensing details, and descriptions.
• ● You retain responsibility for the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of your contribution.

DataLab may review, edit, or remove contributions at our discretion.

4. Intellectual Property

• ● The DataLab platform, its design, and related content (excluding third-party datasets and links) are owned by Great Lakes Institute of Management.
• ● Linked datasets remain the property of their respective owners, subject to their licensing terms.
• ● Users must comply with dataset-specific licenses and attribution requirements when using or redistributing data.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

• ● DataLab provides links and references to datasets on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
• ● We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, legality, reliability, or availability of datasets or external links.
• ● Your use of datasets and linked resources is at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• ● DataLab and Great Lakes Institute of Management shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use or inability to use our services or datasets.
• ● This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, research outcomes, profits, or reputational harm.

7. External Links

DataLab contains links to third-party websites and repositories. We do not control or endorse external sites and are not responsible for their content, practices, or data handling. Users should review the terms and privacy policies of external sites before use.

8. Account and Access (if applicable)

If user accounts or contributor logins are introduced:

• ● You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• ● You must notify us immediately of unauthorized use of your account.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to DataLab if you violate these Terms or engage in misuse. Upon termination, your right to use the site will cease immediately.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed under the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Gurgaon, Haryana.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of DataLab after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

12. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact:

DataLab — Great Lakes Institute of Management
Email: datalab@greatlakes.edu