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Terms Of Use

AGREEMENT BETWEEN USER AND TMF NETWORKS

The TMF Networks website is comprised of various webpages operated by TMF Health Quality Institute.

The TMF Networks website is offered to you conditioned on your acceptance without modification of the terms, conditions, and notices contained herein. Your use of the TMF Networks website constitutes your agreement to all such terms, conditions, and notices.

MODIFICATION OF THESE TERMS OF USE

TMF Networks reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which the TMF Networks website is offered, including but not limited to the charges associated with the use of the TMF Networks website.

LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES

The TMF Networks website may contain links to other websites (also known as "linked websites"). Linked websites are not under the control of TMF Networks and TMF Networks is not responsible for the contents of any linked website, including without limitation any link contained in a linked website, or any changes or updates to a linked website. TMF Networks is not responsible for webcasting or any other form of transmission received from any linked website. TMF Networks provides these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the website or any association with its operators by TMF Networks.

NO UNLAWFUL OR PROHIBITED USE

As a condition of your use of the TMF Networks website, you warrant to TMF Networks that you will not use the TMF Networks website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms, conditions and notices. You may not use the TMF Networks website in any manner which could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the TMF Networks website or interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the TMF Networks website. You may not obtain or attempt to obtain any materials or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the TMF Networks website.

USE OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES

The TMF Networks website may contain bulletin board services, chat messaging, news groups, forums, communities, personal webpages, calendars, and/or other message or communication facilities designed to enable you to communicate with the public at large or with a group (collectively, "communication services"). You agree to use the communication services only to post, send and receive messages and material that are proper and related to the particular communication service. By way of example, and not as a limitation, you agree that when using a communication service, you will not:

  • Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or otherwise violate the legal rights (such as rights of privacy and publicity) of others
  • Publish, post, upload, distribute or disseminate any inappropriate, profane, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent or unlawful topic, name, material or information
  • Upload files that contain software or other material protected by intellectual property laws (or by rights of privacy of publicity) unless you own or control the rights thereto or have received all necessary consents
  • Upload files that contain viruses, corrupted files, or any other similar software or programs that may damage the operation of another's computer
  • Advertise or offer to sell or buy any goods or services for any business purpose, unless such communication service specifically allows such messages
  • Conduct or forward surveys, contests, pyramid schemes or chain letters
  • Download any file posted by another user of a communication service that you know, or reasonably should know; these files cannot be legally distributed in such manner
  • Falsify or delete any author attributions, legal or other proper notices or proprietary designations or labels of the origin or source of software or other material contained in a file that is uploaded
  • Restrict or inhibit any other user from using and enjoying the communication services
  • Violate any code of conduct or other guidelines which may be applicable for any particular communication service
  • Harvest or otherwise collect information about others, including email addresses, without their consent
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations

TMF Networks has no obligation to monitor the communication services. However, TMF Networks reserves the right to review materials posted to a communication service and to remove any materials at its sole discretion. TMF Networks reserves the right to terminate your access to any or all of the communication services at any time without notice for any reason whatsoever.

TMF Networks reserves the right at all times to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request, or to edit, refuse to post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, at TMF Networks’ sole discretion.

Always use caution when giving out any personally identifiable information (PII) about yourself or your children in any communication service. TMF Networks does not control or endorse the content, messages or information found in any communication service and, therefore, TMF Networks specifically disclaims any liability with regard to the communication services and any actions resulting from your participation in any communication service. Managers and hosts are not authorized TMF Networks spokespersons, and their views do not necessarily reflect those of TMF Networks.

Materials uploaded to a communication service may be subject to posted limitations on usage, reproduction and/or dissemination. You are responsible for adhering to such limitations if you download the materials.

MATERIALS PROVIDED TO TMF Networks OR POSTED ON ANY TMF Networks WEBSITE

TMF Networks does not claim ownership of the materials you provide, post, upload, input or submit to any TMF Networks website, (including feedback and suggestions), or its associated services (collectively "submissions"). However, by posting, uploading, inputting, providing or submitting your submission, you grant TMF Networks, its affiliated companies and necessary sublicensees permission to use your submission in connection with the operation of their internet businesses, including, without limitation, the rights to: copy, distribute, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, reproduce, edit, translate and reformat your submission; and to publish your name in connection with your submission.

No compensation will be paid with respect to the use of your submission, as provided herein. TMF Networks is under no obligation to post or use any submission you may provide and may remove any submission at any time at the sole discretion of TMF Networks.

By posting, uploading, inputting, providing or submitting your submission, you warrant and represent that you own or otherwise control all of the rights to your submission as described in this section including, without limitation, all the rights necessary for you to provide, post, upload, input or submit the submissions.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TMF NETWORKS WEBSITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. CHANGES ARE PERIODICALLY ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN. TMF NETWORKS AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AND/OR CHANGES IN THE TMF NETWORKS WEBSITE AT ANY TIME. ADVICE RECEIVED VIA THE TMF NETWORKS WEBSITE SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON FOR PERSONAL, MEDICAL, LEGAL OR FINANCIAL DECISIONS AND YOU SHOULD CONSULT AN APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL FOR SPECIFIC ADVICE TAILORED TO YOUR SITUATION.

TMF NETWORKS AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, TIMELINESS, AND ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS CONTAINED ON THE TMF NETWORKSs WEBSITE FOR ANY PURPOSE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL SUCH INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND. TMF NETWORKS AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH REGARD TO THIS INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL TMF NETWORKS AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE TMF NETWORKS WEBSITE, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE TMF NETWORKS WEBSITE OR RELATED SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED THROUGH THE NETWORKS WEBSITE, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE NETWORKS WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF NETWORKS OR ANY OF ITS SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES/JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE NETWORKS WEBSITE, OR WITH ANY OF THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE NETWORKS WEBSITE.

SERVICE CONTACT: privacy@tmf.org

TERMINATION/ACCESS RESTRICTION

TMF Networks reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate your access to the TMF Networks website and the related services or any portion thereof at any time, without notice.

GENERAL

To the maximum extent permitted by law, this agreement is governed by the laws of the state of Texas, U.S., and you hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in Travis County, Texas, U.S. in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of the TMF Networks website. Use of the TMF Networks website is unauthorized in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these terms and conditions, including without limitation this paragraph. You agree that no joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship exists between you and TMF Networks as a result of this agreement or use of the TMF Networks website. TMF Networks' performance of this agreement is subject to existing laws and legal process, and nothing contained in this agreement is in derogation of TMF Networks' right to comply with governmental, court and law enforcement requests or requirements relating to your use of the TMF Networks website or information provided to or gathered by TMF Networks with respect to such use. If any part of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable pursuant to applicable law including, but not limited to, the warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth above, then the invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid, enforceable provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision and the remainder of the agreement shall continue in effect. Unless otherwise specified herein, this agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the user and TMF Networks with respect to the TMF Networks website and it supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether electronic, oral or written, between the user and TMF Networks with respect to the TMF Networks website. A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in electronic form shall be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. It is the express wish to the parties that this agreement and all related documents be drawn up in English.

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARK NOTICES:

All contents of the TMF Networks Website are: TMF Networks and/or its suppliers. All rights reserved.

TRADEMARKS

The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

The example companies, organizations, products, people and events depicted herein are fictitious. No association with any real company, organization, product, person, or event is intended or should be inferred.

Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved.

NOTICES AND PROCEDURE FOR MAKING CLAIMS OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

Pursuant to Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(2), notifications of claimed copyright infringement under United States copyright law should be sent to Service Provider's Designated Agent. ALL INQUIRIES NOT RELEVANT TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE WILL RECEIVE NO RESPONSE. See “Notice and Procedure for Making Claims of Copyright Infringement”.