Terms of Use

The NIMH Repository & Genomics Resource (NRGR) website provides information and resources related to biospecimens, genomic data, and associated research materials supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

By accessing or using the NRGR website and associated services, users agree to comply with these Terms of Use as well as all applicable federal laws, policies, and institutional requirements governing the use of federally funded research resources.

The NRGR portal provides publicly accessible information as well as secure access to controlled resources for authorized users.

Certain areas of the portal may require authentication and authorization. Access to these restricted resources is intended for qualified researchers, institutional representatives, and authorized personnel engaged in approved scientific research or administrative activities associated with NRGR.

Users must comply with all applicable data governance frameworks, federal regulations, NIH policies, and institutional requirements when accessing or using portal resources.

Users accessing the NRGR portal are responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of their login credentials and for ensuring that their activities comply with approved data access and use agreements.

Authorized users must:

• Access NRGR resources only for approved research or administrative purposes.
• Protect controlled-access data from unauthorized disclosure or misuse.
• Comply with applicable Data Use Certifications (DUCs), Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements, and NIH data sharing policies.
• Ensure that biospecimens, datasets, and related materials are used only in accordance with approved research protocols and agreements.
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to restricted systems, alter system functionality, interfere with the operation of the portal, or compromise the security or availability of NRGR systems.

NRGR reserves the right to update these Terms of Use as necessary to reflect changes in policies, legal requirements, or system functionality. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.