IMPORTANT GENERAL AND MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Use of this website signifies an understanding and agreement to the terms and conditions outlined below:

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Effective Date: 9/7/2025

These Terms of Use and Legal Disclaimer (“Agreement”) govern access to and use of this website (“the Site”). Access to or use of the Site constitutes acknowledgment and agreement to be bound by the terms set forth below.

 

1. Personal Capacity and No Affiliation

The Site is operated and maintained in an individual capacity. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or otherwise connected to the University of South Alabama, its governing bodies, officers, employees, agents, or affiliates (collectively, “the University”).

Any references to a professional role, position, or activities at the University are provided strictly for descriptive purposes and do not constitute or imply any representation on behalf of the University. Nothing on the Site shall be construed as an official communication, directive, or endorsement of the University.

 

2. No Medical Advice and No Physician–Patient Relationship

The content of the Site is provided solely for general informational and educational purposes.

• The content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

• Access to or use of the Site does not establish, and is not intended to establish, a physician–patient relationship.

• Information presented on the Site should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare provider.

In the event of a medical emergency, emergency medical services should be contacted immediately by dialing 911 or through other appropriate means.

 

3. No Warranties and Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, all content on the Site is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. All warranties are disclaimed, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information

• Fitness for a particular purpose

• Non-infringement of third-party rights

Neither the operator of the Site nor the University shall be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the use of, or inability to use, the Site or its content.

 

4. No Partnership or Agency

Nothing in the Site or its contents shall be construed to create or imply any partnership, joint venture, employment, fiduciary, or agency relationship between the Site operator and the University. The Site operator acts solely in an individual capacity, and no act, omission, or statement appearing on the Site shall bind or obligate the University in any manner.

 

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All text, images, graphics, logos, designs, and other content on the Site are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

• Content may be accessed and used solely for personal, non-commercial purposes.

• Reproduction, distribution, modification, or republication of any content without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

 

6. Acceptable Use

The Site shall not be used for any unlawful purpose. Prohibited actions include but are not limited to:

• Attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its systems

• Introduction of viruses, malware, or harmful code

• Scraping, copying, or harvesting content for commercial purposes without authorization

Violations may result in termination of access and possible legal action.

 

7. Privacy Statement

The Site does not collect personally identifiable information unless voluntarily provided (for example, through contact forms or email links). Any such information will be used solely for the purpose for which it was submitted and will not be sold or disclosed to third parties except as required by law.

The Site may use basic analytics tools to monitor usage trends, none of which include personal identifiers.

 

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or resources provided solely for convenience and informational purposes. No responsibility is assumed for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party sites. Access to external links is undertaken at the user’s own risk.

 

9. Indemnification

All persons or entities accessing the Site agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Site operator, agents, affiliates, and the University from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Access to or use of the Site

• Violation of the terms of this Agreement

• Reliance on any information provided through the Site

 

10. Reservation of Rights

The Site operator reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue the Site, or any portion thereof, at any time without notice. The Terms of Use and Disclaimer may be amended at any time, and continued access to or use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

 

11. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

 

12. Governing Law and Venue

This Agreement, and any dispute, claim, or cause of action arising out of or in connection with the Site, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any legal proceedings shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Mobile County, Alabama. Use of the Site constitutes irrevocable submission to the personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

 

13. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding regarding use of the Site and supersedes all prior understandings, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral.