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As used in these Terms of Use, “RaisingMOM.com” includes RaisingMOM.com, Raising MOM Medical Care PLLC and all of its subsidiary and affiliated corporate entities and companies. RaisingMOM.com may be referred to in these Terms of Use as “we,” “us,” “our” and “ourselves.”
By accessing or using our website and/or registering with RaisingMOM.com, you agree with all of the terms and conditions of this Terms of Use and the Forum/Bulletin Board Terms of Use applicable to user-generated content (accessible by clicking here). You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless RaisingMOM.com, Raising MOM Medical Care PLLC and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and each of their managers, members, officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents, from and against all liabilities, losses, expenses, damages and costs (including attorneys’ fees), resulting from any violation by you of these Terms of Use and the separate Terms of Use applicable to user-generated content (accessible by clicking here).
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change the terms and conditions of these Terms of Use from time to time, and your continuing use of our website constitutes your acceptance of and agreement to any changed terms and conditions. We will post any such changes in a timely manner, and draw your attention to any significant changes.
We may include a variety of information and content on our website, including articles, data, references, interactive community tools and advertising. This website also contains general information relating to medical and/or healthcare conditions, their treatment, and healthcare services and/or supplies. Additionally, physicians and other healthcare professionals may contribute such information and articles to the website.
ALL INFORMATION AND CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT MEANT TO BE AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE PROVIDED BY A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED AND LICENSED HEALTHCARE, CLINICAL OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL PURSUANT TO PERSONAL IN-PERSON EXAMINATION AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION.
RAISINGMOM.COM DOES NOT ENDORSE NOR IS IT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS, COMPLETENESS OR TIMELINESS OF ANY OPINION, ADVICE OR STATEMENT ON RAISINGMOM.COM. THE PROVISION OF OPINIONS, ADVICE OR STATEMENTS ON THE WEBSITE CONTRIBUTED BY A PHYSICIAN OR ANY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT INTENDED TO AND DOES NOT CREATE OR OTHERWISE CONSTITUTE A PHYSICIAN-PATIENT OR CLINICIAN - PATIENT RELATIONSHIP.
While we hope you find it helpful, you should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing a health problem, disease or condition or for selecting a specific course or method of treatment. Healthcare professionals using this website should remember that this information is not meant to serve as a substitute for your medical or clinical judgment as a healthcare professional. Healthcare consumers should not rely on the information on this website as professional medical advice or use it to replace any relationship with your physician or other qualified healthcare professional. For medical concerns and/or decision making, including decisions about medications, surgery and other treatments, individuals should always consult their physician or, in serious cases, seek immediate assistance from emergency personnel. HEALTHCARE CONSUMERS WHO USE THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.
WE DO NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS, ASSURANCES, WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES RELATED TO OUR WEBSITE OR THE INFORMATION AND CONTENT THEREON, INCLUDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, CURRENTNESS OR TIMELINESS OF THAT INFORMATION. WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. It is your responsibility to evaluate the information provided on the website. If you are a healthcare professional, you should exercise your professional judgment in evaluating any information, and we strongly encourage you to confirm the information contained on our website with other sources before undertaking any course of action based on it. If you are a healthcare consumer, you should evaluate the information together with your physician and/or another qualified healthcare professional.
IN NO EVENT SHALL RAISINGMOM.COM OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES, OR ITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE MANAGERS, MEMBERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, SHAREHOLDERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY LOSS OR INJURY OR FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR OTHERWISE RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WITH REGARD TO ANY OMISSIONS, ERRORS OR INACCURACIES OF INFORMATION AND CONTENT, ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, OR THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY PERSON FOLLOWING THE INFORMATION OFFERED OR PROVIDED THROUGH RAISINGMOM.COM. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ANY AND ALL ECONOMIC LOSS, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS OR DEATH OR LOSS, LIABILITY OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT RAISINGMOM.COM IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION.
YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT RAISINGMOM.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR USER POSTINGS, MESSAGES OR SUBMISSIONS OR FOR THE DEFAMATORY, LIBELOUS, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY AND THAT THE RISK OF HARM OR DAMAGE FROM THE FOREGOING RESTS ENTIRELY WITH YOU.
RaisingMOM.com contains links to external websites (owned and operated by third parties) that are neither the responsibility nor under the control of RaisingMOM.com. Similarly, this website may be accessed from third-party links over which RaisingMOM.com has no control. RaisingMOM.com cannot attest to the accuracy, reliability, currentness, timeliness or completeness of the information on any other website -- the information provided is entirely the responsibility of the operator of the external website visited and RaisingMOM.com shall have no liability for any losses, damages or injuries of any kind arising from such third party content or information. Further, RaisingMOM.com does not endorse any content or information on such websites or any commercial products or services that might be advertised or sold on these external websites. In the event that any external website relates to the provision of medical, healthcare or related services and/or items - or any other product or service - a link to such third party website on RaisingMOM.com does not constitute a recommendation by RaisingMOM.com of the healthcare provider or supplier or an endorsement of or representation about the quality of their products, services, qualifications, credentials or experience.
YOU ASSUME THE SOLE RISK OF ACCESSING SUCH WEBSITES AND/OR PURCHASING OR OTHERWISE UTILIZING SUCH THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES.
You understand that paid sponsorships and advertising may be used to supplement the information, content and materials available on RaisingMOM.com. RaisingMOM.com is not responsible for the information, content, advertising, products, services or other materials made available by any third party that are advertised or otherwise distributed through the RaisingMOM.com website. RaisingMOM.com is not responsible for the content of any third-party sponsor’s or advertiser’s website to which RaisingMOM.com links. In all cases involving materials available on or otherwise distributed through the RaisingMOM.com website, the disclaimers, limitations of liability and other provisions of these Terms of Use shall apply. With respect to any other content, products, goods or services available on any third-party website, under no circumstances will RaisingMOM.com be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss, injury or damage of any kind that is caused in connection with the use by you of, or reliance on, any such materials. You should direct any and all issues and concerns to such third party.
BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS OF USE AND USING RAISINGMOM.COM, ANY AND ALL INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES SUBJECT TO HEALTH PRIVACY STATUTES, REGULATIONS OR OTHER PRIVACY LAWS, WHETHER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL, HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT RAISINGMOM.COM STRICTLY PROHIBITS THE ENTRY OF “PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION” (PHI) INTO RAISINGMOM.COM BY SUCH PARTIES WHETHER OR NOT ON BEHALF OF ANY RAISINGMOM.COM USERS OR REGISTRANTS AS THAT TERM (“PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION”) IS DEFINED BY THE REGULATIONS OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA), SET FORTH IN 45 C.F.R. PARTS 160 THROUGH 164, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY OTHER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, PROMULGATED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND/OR ANY OTHER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, REGULATORY OR LEGISLATIVE BODY, RELATING TO THE PRIVACY OF HEALTH INFORMATION. INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES SUBJECT TO SUCH HEALTH PRIVACY LAWS, AND ALL OTHER USERS OR REGISTRANTS, FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT RAISING MOM MEDICAL CARE PLLC IS NOT A “BUSINESS ASSOCIATE” OF ANY SUCH PARTIES UNDER HIPAA AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED BY 45 C.F.R. 160.103.
Any and all financial or legal content available on our website, including but not limited to financial information or data, legal information (including cases, statutes or regulations), summaries thereof or references thereto, editorial content and advertising, does not constitute investment or legal advice, nor is it an offer to buy or sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any security. SUCH INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR PERSONAL USE AND ENTERTAINMENT AND FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT MEANT TO BE AND IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE PROVIDED BY A DULY LICENSED FINANCIAL OR LEGAL PROFESSIONAL. For legal advice or decisions, always consult a licensed attorney. For investment advice or decisions, always consult an appropriate professional investment advisor and/or accountant. Financial or legal content that appears on our website does not indicate that RaisingMOM.com endorses such content. In addition, RaisingMOM.com makes no representation that financial or legal information is accurate, reliable, current, timely or complete.
You acknowledge and agree that RaisingMOM.com consists of proprietary property of RaisingMOM.com and Raising MOM Medical Care PLLC protected under United States copyright law, trademark law and other laws of general applicability. You further agree that all right, title and interest in and to RaisingMOM.com are and shall remain with RaisingMOM.com and Raising MOM Medical Care PLLC.
Raising MOM Medical Care PLLC owns and/or licenses the information and content on RaisingMOM.com. All content on, as well as the design of, our website is protected under United States and international copyright laws. For information appearing on our website under license from a third party, all copyrights in that information remain with that third party. You may look at our website online, download individual articles to your personal or handheld computer for later reading, and even print a reasonable number of copies of pages for yourself, your family or friends. You must not remove any copyright notices from our materials. We reserve all of our ownership and other rights. You are prohibited from selling our copyrighted property, rewriting or modifying it, redistributing it, putting it on your own or other website, or using it in any other manner for any commercial purpose without our prior written permission.
In the event you believe that material or content published on the website may infringe on your copyright, or that of another, please notify us immediately by providing detailed written notice of such possible infringement to the attention of Lisa Hoffman, by sending a detailed e-mail message (identifying the potentially infringing material with particularity, including the direct website link to such material where possible and/or other information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate and identify the material) to lisa.hoffman@raisingmomny.com, or write to:
RaisingMOM.com does not permit copyright infringing activities and infringement of other intellectual property rights on its website, and RaisingMOM.com will remove all such content and user submissions if properly notified that such content or user submission infringes on another’s intellectual property rights. RaisingMOM.com reserves the right to remove content and user submissions without prior notice. RaisingMOM.com will also terminate/cancel a user’s registration (or access to the website), if the user is determined to be a repeat infringer. A repeat infringer is a user who has been notified of infringing activity more than twice and/or has had a user submission removed from the website more than twice.
Raising MOM Medical Care PLLC owns the names we use for our products and services on our website, and these names are protected by United States and international trademark laws. All trademarks used on our website and downloadable materials, regardless of the presence or absence of the trademark symbol, are the property of their respective owners. You may use our trademarks for a non-infringing, non-commercial use, such as when discussing us with others, but you must not use our trademarks in a manner that misleads others as to ownership of those marks. Any other uses of our trademarks require our prior written approval.
The use or misuse of the trademarks or any other materials, except as permitted herein, is expressly prohibited and may be in violation of copyright law, trademark law, the law of slander and libel, the law of privacy and publicity, and communications regulations and statutes. Please be advised that RaisingMOM.com actively and aggressively enforces its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent of the law.
We may make software and accompanying documentation available for viewing, downloading and/or printing from our website. These materials are the copyrighted work of Raising MOM Medical Care PLLC or of the individuals or companies that have licensed the software, databases or other products to us. We do not transfer any ownership rights in software, databases or documentation to you when you download it from our website; rather, you are allowed to access the software, data and documentation under the terms of a license agreement. You must read the license agreement that accompanies each product and indicate your agreement to those terms prior to downloading. You are not authorized to attempt to recreate or reverse engineer our software. In addition, software available on our website may be subject to United States export controls. By downloading or using such software, you are representing to us that your download of such software complies with these controls.
Raising MOM Medical Care PLLC operates the RaisingMOM.com website from its offices within the State of New York in the United States of America. The website can be accessed from any of the United States and from other countries worldwide. Since the laws of each State or country able to access the website may differ, by accessing the website both you and RaisingMOM.com agree that the laws and regulations of the State of New York, without regard to choice of law or conflict of law principles, will apply to all matters relating to use of our website. Any legal action or proceeding related to this website shall be brought exclusively in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction sitting in New York County, New York.
This website and its contents are intended to comply with the laws and regulations of the United States. Although the information on this website is accessible to users outside of the United States, the information on the website pertaining to RaisingMOM.com products or other products is intended for use only by residents of the United States. Other countries may have laws, rules and regulatory requirements that differ from those in the United States. RaisingMOM.com makes no representation that materials on its website are appropriate or available for use in other locations, and accessing them from territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to access this website from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws. RaisingMOM.com reserves the right to limit provision of our products or services to any person, entity, geographic region or jurisdiction and/or to limit the quantities of any products or services we provide. Any offer for any product or service made on this website is void where prohibited.
