Web Disclaimer and Legal Agreement
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Web Use Legal Agreement
Please read this agreement entirely and carefully before using this website. By using the site, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions below and in the Mass. Eye and Ear Privacy Policy. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, you may not use this site.
Disclaimer About Medical Information
The information and reference materials contained here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. It is not to be used for treatment purposes, but rather for discussion with the patient's own physician. All visitors to this and associated sites from Massachusetts Eye and Ear agree to read and abide by the complete terms of this agreement.
Legal Disclaimers
Summary:
- The site does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine
- Use of the site does not establish a doctor-patient relationship
- Individuals should consult a qualified health care provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions
- While the site attempts to be as accurate as possible, it should not be relied upon as being comprehensive or error-free
- The website reserves the right to change its disclaimer or privacy policy, so users should review these periodically.
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No Medical Advice
The information posted here by the Mass. Eye and Ear is not to be considered medical advice and is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified medical professional. We do not answer specific medical questions.
No Warranties
This website is provided on an "as is," "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, those of TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE or NON-INFRINGEMENT or any warranty as to accuracy, timeliness, completeness or arising from a course of dealing, usage, or trade practice. No oral advice or written information provided by the Mass. Eye and Ear . or its employees or its affiliate organizations such as the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc., or its employees shall create a warranty; nor shall members or visitors to the site rely on any such information or advice.
Disclaimer of Liability
The user assumes all responsibility and risk for the use of this website. Under no circumstances shall the Mass. Eye and Ear or its employees or its affiliated organizations such as the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc. or its employees or anyone else involved in creating or maintaining this web site be liable for any DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL or CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, or LOST PROFITS that result directly or indirectly from the use or inability to use the web site and/or any other web sites which are linked to this site -- or that result directly or indirectly from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, viruses, errors, defects, or any failure of performance, communications failure, theft, destruction or unauthorized access.
In states which do not allow some or all of the above limitations of liability, liability shall be limited to the greatest extent allowed by law.
Online Conduct
Visitors agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and are prohibited from posting on the web site any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory or obscene material of any kind, including, but not limited to, any material which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national or international law. This applies to any posting that could be termed as Sexual Harassment and or Discrimination. Although in the absence of a specific complaint the postings are not monitored for compliance with this provision, in an effort to discourage such conduct, please note that all postings in the chat area will list the author's name--no anonymous postings are permitted.
Disclaimer of Endorsement
Reference to any products, services, hypertext link to the third parties or other information by trade name, trademark, supplier or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by the Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary or its employees or those of its affiliated organizations such as the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Inc. or its employees. They are for convenience only.
Link Disclaimer
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Copyright Infringement
Material on the Mass. Eye and Ear website is protected by copyright law. Unless otherwise stated, users may print or download information from this site for personal non-commercial use only. Permission to reprint or otherwise reproduce any document in whole or in part is prohibited unless prior written consent is obtained from the copyright owner.