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Outbreak Crisis Manager Educational Simulation

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Academic License Agreement

This educational simulation game ("Outbreak Crisis Manager") is the intellectual property of Louisa Sun, NUHS, National University of Singapore. The game is designed exclusively for educational purposes in academic settings.

Terms of Use

  • Educational Use Only: This tool is for educational use only in academic institutions
  • Attribution Required: Institutions must provide proper attribution to Louisa Sun
  • No Commercial Use: Commercial use, redistribution, or copying is strictly prohibited
  • Authorized Users: Users must be enrolled students or authorized faculty members
  • No Modification: Content may not be modified, reproduced, or distributed without written permission
  • Data Responsibility: Institutions agree to handle any student data responsibly

Privacy Policy

Data Collection

The simulation collects minimal data necessary for educational gameplay functionality:

  • Game session data (room codes, team selections, scores, decisions)
  • Player interactions and decision-making patterns during gameplay
  • Anonymous usage statistics for educational assessment and improvement
  • No Personal Information: No personally identifiable information is collected or stored

Data Storage & Security

All game data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) infrastructure:

  • Temporary Storage: Game data is stored only for the duration of gaming sessions
  • Automatic Deletion: All session data is automatically deleted after the game concludes
  • Secure Infrastructure: Data is protected by Google Cloud's enterprise-grade security
  • No Permanent Records: No permanent records of individual student performance are maintained

Data Usage

Collected data is used solely for:

  • Facilitating real-time multiplayer educational gameplay
  • Providing immediate educational feedback and scoring
  • Improving the educational experience through anonymous analytics
  • Technical maintenance and system optimization

Important: This simulation does not use cookies for tracking, does not collect personal information, and does not share data with third parties for marketing or non-educational purposes.

Educational Context & Disclaimer

This simulation is designed for undergraduate or postgraduate programs in public health and outbreak response.

Educational Purpose

  • Scenarios are fictional and designed for educational purposes only
  • Content is based on established public health principles and real-world case studies
  • Simplified for educational clarity and may not reflect full real-world complexity
  • Not for Emergency Use: Should not be used for actual emergency response planning or decision-making

Learning Objectives

  • Understanding trade-offs in public health decision-making
  • Experience with non-pharmaceutical intervention strategies
  • Resource allocation and crisis management skills
  • Appreciation for multi-stakeholder perspectives in public health

Contact Information

For questions about this simulation, privacy concerns, or educational licensing:

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Legal Disclaimer

This educational simulation is provided "as is" for learning purposes. While based on established public health principles, it should not be used for actual emergency response planning or decision-making.

Limitation of Liability: The creator, Louisa Sun, and associated institutions are not liable for any decisions made based on this educational simulation. Users acknowledge this is a learning tool and not professional medical or public health advice.

The scenarios are simplified educational representations and may not reflect the full complexity, uncertainty, and ethical considerations present in real-world outbreak situations.