1. Introduction
Welcome to a5adrenal.org ("A5 Adrenal"), a website dedicated to facilitating international collaboration and research on adrenal diseases. These Terms of Service govern your use of the website and its services. By accessing or using a5adrenal.org, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service in their entirety. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this website.
2. Purpose and Scope
a5adrenal.org is a platform for medical researchers, scientists, and healthcare professionals ("Users") to share information, data, and findings related to adrenal diseases. The content and services provided are for informational and collaborative purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice or a substitute for professional medical consultation.
3. User Accounts and Responsibilities
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Account Creation: To access certain features of the website, you may be required to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, complete, and current information during the registration process.
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Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify A5 Adrenal immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
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Professional Conduct: As a User, you are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct. You agree not to post or share any content that is misleading, fraudulent, defamatory, or infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.
4. Data Collection and Prohibited Content
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Analytics: We may use analytics tools to collect non-personally identifiable information, such as page views, session duration, and user paths, to understand website traffic and improve our services.
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Prohibited Patient Information: You are strictly prohibited from submitting, sharing, or uploading any content that contains protected health information (PHI) or any patient-identifying information, as defined by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and other relevant international privacy laws. This includes, but is not limited to, patient names, medical record numbers, dates of birth, and any other information that could be used to identify an individual. This platform is not intended for the exchange of clinical or patient data.
5. Intellectual Property
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User-Generated Content: You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights that you hold in the content you submit, post, or display on or through the website. By submitting content, you grant A5 Adrenal a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish the content for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving the services.
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Website Content: All content on a5adrenal.org, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of A5 Adrenal or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
a5adrenal.org is provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. A5 Adrenal makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the operation of the website or the information, content, or materials included on the site.
7. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall A5 Adrenal, its directors, employees, or affiliates be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this website, including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the United States.
9. Changes to Terms of Service
A5 Adrenal reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms of Service on this page. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at
secretary@a5adrenal.org.
