Terms
Terms of Use
These terms describe the intended DNA_CHECKS beta service.
DNA_CHECKS is operated by Daniel Marko, a sole trader trading as DNA_CHECKS. These terms remain subject to final consumer-contract and compliance review before live payments are enabled.
The service
What DNA_CHECKS provides
DNA_CHECKS analyses supported raw DNA data and produces an informational personal-genetics report.
AncestryDNA raw DNA .txt files and MyHeritage MHv1.0 raw DNA .csv files.
Origins & History, Genetic Curiosities, Important Clinical Findings, Medication & Pharmacogenomics and supporting evidence sections.
Features, provider support, evidence sources and report presentation may evolve during the beta.
DNA_CHECKS does not collect biological samples and does not sequence DNA.
Using DNA_CHECKS
User responsibilities
The person submitting a DNA file is responsible for having the right to request the analysis.
Authority to submit the fileDo not upload genetic data you are not authorised to use.+
Users must only submit a DNA file where they are entitled to request the analysis. The beta must not be used to secretly analyse another person's genetic data.
Supported filesUnsupported or malformed input may be rejected.+
DNA_CHECKS may refuse or stop processing where a file is unsupported, incomplete, malformed, corrupted or otherwise unsuitable for reliable analysis.
Lawful useDo not use the service for unlawful, deceptive or abusive purposes.+
Users must not attempt to interfere with the service, bypass security controls, upload malicious content or use DNA_CHECKS in a way that infringes another person's rights.
Health & pharmacogenomics
Screening information, not a diagnosis or prescription
Some report sections can contain clinically important or medication-related genetic evidence.
Clinical limitation
Consumer DNA data can be incomplete or require confirmation.
Important clinical findings may need confirmation using an appropriate clinical-grade test before they are used in healthcare decisions.
Payment
£3 beta report, no subscription
The beta model is a small one-off fee for the requested report.
Before live payment is enabled, DNA_CHECKS will finalise the consumer-contract wording that applies when the requested report begins processing immediately after payment.
Where DNA_CHECKS cannot complete a paid report because of a terminal processing failure, the current beta system is designed to delete the temporary raw DNA upload and request an automatic refund.
Reports & availability
What a beta report can and cannot guarantee
The report depends on the uploaded genotype coverage, current scientific sources and the version of the DNA_CHECKS pipeline used at the time.
Not every possible genetic finding is coveredSNP arrays measure selected positions rather than the complete genome.+
DNA_CHECKS cannot report evidence that is not present or sufficiently covered in the uploaded data. A report should not be interpreted as an exhaustive assessment of all genetic disease, medication or ancestry information.
Scientific knowledge changesFuture database or pipeline versions may produce different context.+
A report reflects the evidence sources and software version used at generation time. Re-analysis later may change prioritisation, wording or available findings.
Temporary deliveryGenerated reports are not intended to remain hosted indefinitely.+
Users should save their report during the delivery window. The normal beta delivery period is approximately seven days, with storage lifecycle cleanup shortly afterwards.
Operator
Who provides DNA_CHECKS
DNA_CHECKS is operated by Daniel Marko as a sole trader.
Pre-launch review
Terms still requiring final review
The operator, service model, price and payment provider are now defined. The remaining items below will be finalised as part of the consumer-law and compliance review before live payments are enabled.