Terms of Service

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Arthritis Reports. By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. Additionally, when using Arthritis Reports' services, you shall be subject to any posted guidelines or rules applicable to such services. These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Arthritis Reports governing your use of this website.

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using our website. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use Arthritis Reports. Your continued use of the site following any changes to these terms constitutes your acceptance of those changes. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time without prior notice to you.

Use License

Permission is granted to temporarily use Arthritis Reports for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not modify or copy the materials, use the materials for any commercial purpose or public display, attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on the website, or transfer the materials to another person or entity.

This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Arthritis Reports at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format. We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same.

User Conduct

When using Arthritis Reports, you agree to conduct yourself in a lawful, respectful manner consistent with the terms and conditions of this agreement. You shall not engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the functioning of the website or its underlying systems. This includes, but is not limited to, attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website, transmitting viruses or malicious code, or engaging in activities that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website.

We reserve the right to terminate access to anyone who violates these Terms of Service or engages in conduct that we determine to be inappropriate or harmful to other users or the website. You agree to use the information provided on this website responsibly and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Arthritis Reports makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on the website. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. We encourage users to verify important medical information with additional reliable sources.

The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding medical conditions or treatments. The information provided here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Arthritis Reports or its affiliates, partners, or contributors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of or inability to use the website. This includes damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, regardless of whether we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the website is to stop using the website. The limitations set forth in this section are fundamental to the bargain between you and Arthritis Reports and shall apply notwithstanding the failure of any limited remedy. You assume full responsibility for all access and use of the website.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Arthritis Reports, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way related to your use of the website, your violation of these Terms of Service, or your violation of any rights of another party.

This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination of these Terms of Service and your use of the website. You agree to cooperate fully with us in the defense of any claim that is subject to indemnification under these terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Arthritis Reports operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of the website shall be instituted in the appropriate courts located in the jurisdiction where Arthritis Reports is based.

By using this website, you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located within the relevant jurisdiction for the purpose of litigating all such claims or disputes. You waive any objection to the laying of venue in such courts and any claim that such courts are an inconvenient forum.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Service is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. The failure of Arthritis Reports to enforce any right or provision of these terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and Arthritis Reports concerning your use of this website. They supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written, relating to this subject matter.

You may be subject to additional terms and conditions when using certain services, third-party content, or third-party software. In the event of any conflict between these Terms of Service and such additional terms, the additional terms shall control for the relevant service or content.