Terms of Service
Last updated: January 2026
Overview
These terms govern your use of UPAS (Unified Procedures and Advisory System) and this website.
The Software
UPAS is open source software released under the MIT Licence. The full licence text is available in the GitHub repository.
MIT Licence Summary
You are free to:
- Use UPAS for any purpose
- Modify the software
- Distribute copies
- Sublicence the software
Subject to:
- Including the original copyright notice
- Including the licence text
Disclaimer of Warranty
UPAS is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Merchantability
- Non-infringement
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability arising from the use of the software.
Not Medical or Legal Advice
UPAS provides procedural guidance based on cached content. It is:
- Not a substitute for professional judgement
- Not medical, legal, or safety advice
- Not a replacement for training
- Not guaranteed to be current or complete
Always verify critical procedures through authoritative channels when possible. Follow established command structures and decision-making processes.
Procedure Pack Content
Procedure pack content is provided by the publishing organisations:
- UPAS does not create procedural content
- Content accuracy is the responsibility of the publisher
- Verify provenance metadata to confirm sources
Website Use
Use of this website is subject to:
- Using the site lawfully
- Not attempting to disrupt the site
- Not attempting to access unauthorised areas
Changes
We may update these terms as UPAS develops. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of Ireland.
Contact
For questions about these terms, contact Nuwa Centre of Excellence and Innovation at www.nuwa.ie.