⚠️ AI Advice Disclaimer
All AI-generated content in Zanboor (Q&A answers, mite counts, swarm-risk assessments, hive reports) is not veterinary or professional advice. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified bee inspector, veterinarian, or experienced beekeeper before making health or treatment decisions.
Notifiable Diseases — Your Legal Duty
In the United Kingdom, certain bee diseases are statutorily notifiable under the Bee Diseases and Pests Control Order 2006. If you suspect any of the following diseases, you must report them to the National Bee Unit (NBU) immediately:
American Foulbrood (AFB)
European Foulbrood (EFB)
Small Hive Beetle
Tropilaelaps mite
Do not rely solely on AI answers. If Zanboor's AI says "probably not AFB" or "doesn't look like EFB", that is not a diagnosis. If you see signs of foulbrood (ropey larvae, sunken cappings, foul smell, scale), contact the NBU immediately:
National Bee Unit: 0300 303 0094 (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm) Email:[email protected]
Failure to report notifiable diseases is a criminal offence and can result in prosecution, destruction of your colonies, and movement restrictions on your apiaries.
Acceptance of Terms
By registering for and using Zanboor, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you must not use this service.
Service Description
Zanboor is a web-based beekeeping inspection log and hive management tool. It provides:
Free-text inspection note entry
AI-assisted Q&A based on your historical records and NBU guidance
Varroa mite counting via AI vision analysis
Treatment record management (UK VMR compliance)
Task tracking and inventory management
The service uses Anthropic's Claude AI models. Your text records and images are sent to Anthropic's API for processing. See our Privacy page for details on data handling.
AI-Generated Content Disclaimer
Zanboor includes AI-powered features (Q&A, mite counter, swarm-risk assessment, hive performance reports). These features are provided for informational and educational purposes only.
AI outputs are not guaranteed to be accurate. Large language models can hallucinate facts, misinterpret context, or produce incorrect counts. You are responsible for verifying all information before acting on it.
Specific limitations:
Mite counts: The AI may miss mites or count debris as mites. Always verify counts manually if making treatment decisions.
Q&A answers: Responses are based on your records and NBU knowledge injected into the prompt. The AI may misinterpret your notes or provide outdated advice.
Swarm-risk assessments: Based on pattern matching in your inspection notes. Not a substitute for regular hive inspections.
Hive reports: Rankings and insights are generated from keyword analysis and may not reflect actual hive health.
Zanboor is not a replacement for professional advice. If you are uncertain about hive health, disease diagnosis, or treatment decisions, consult with an experienced beekeeper, your local BKA, or the National Bee Unit.
User Responsibilities
You agree to:
Provide accurate information during registration
Keep your password secure and not share your account
Use the service only for lawful purposes related to beekeeping
Not attempt to reverse-engineer, disrupt, or abuse the service
Not enter personal information (names, addresses, phone numbers, financial details) in inspection notes — all records are stored as unencrypted plain text
Report notifiable diseases to the NBU as required by UK law
Account Suspension & Termination
The administrator may suspend or terminate your account at any time and without prior notice for:
Violation of these Terms of Service
Abusive or excessive use of AI features
Sharing your account with others
Inactivity
You may delete your account at any time via the Profile page. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.
Treatment Records & UK VMR Compliance
Under the UK Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR), beekeepers who administer veterinary medicines to their bees must keep records for 5 years. Zanboor provides a treatment record feature to help you meet this requirement.
You are solely responsible for maintaining accurate treatment records. Zanboor is a tool to assist with record-keeping, but it does not guarantee VMR compliance. If you are subject to an inspection by APHA, you must be able to provide your records (either via Zanboor export or by other means).
Zanboor does not integrate with BeeBase or APHA systems. You are responsible for submitting any required reports to the NBU separately.
Service Availability
Zanboor is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee:
Uninterrupted availability (the service may go down for maintenance or outages)
Data integrity (you should maintain your own backups)
Compatibility with all devices or browsers
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Zanboor and its operators shall not be liable for:
Any loss of data, records, or hives resulting from use of or inability to use the service
Any incorrect AI outputs (mite counts, Q&A answers, swarm-risk assessments)
Any failure to report notifiable diseases based on AI advice
Any consequences of treatment decisions made based on information from the service
Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
You use Zanboor at your own risk. The service is a record-keeping and informational tool, not a diagnostic or decision-making tool.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last revised" date. Your continued use of Zanboor after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Contact
If you have questions about these terms, contact the administrator via the feedback form in the app or by email.