The National Heart Institute: Terms of Use
The use of this website (this "website") is subject to the terms and conditions stated herein. Use of this website constitutes an agreement by you, the user, that your use is governed by these Terms of Service. In addition, when using particular services on this website, you may be subject to additional terms, guidelines, or rules applicable to such services as may be posted from time to time.
Ownership of Copyrights/Usage Restrictions
The works of authorship contained in this website, including but not limited to all designs, text, and images, are owned, except as otherwise expressly stated, by the National Heart Institute. The entire contents of this website are protected by the United States and worldwide copyright laws and treaty provisions. In accordance with these terms, except as stated herein, you and other website users may not:
• Copy, reproduce, modify, use, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, or exploit in any way material from this website other than as part of this website without the National Heart Institute’s express written consent.
• Copy, modify, or display the National Heart Institute’s trademarks, names, or logos appearing on this website in any way without the National Heart Institute's express written consent.
• Redeliver any of the pages, text, images, or other content of this website using "framing" technology without the National Heart Institute's express written consent.
Where a feature of this website is configured to enable the download of particular material or content, you may download one copy of such material or content to a single computer for your personal, noncommercial use only, provided that you (a) keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices, (b) make no modifications to the material or content, and (c) do not use the material or content in a manner that suggests an association with any of the National Heart Institute’s products, services or brands. Any commercial use, "remailing" or high-volume or automated use of this website is prohibited. You must abide by all copyright notices, information, or restrictions contained in or attached to any material or content. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as conferring any license or right under any intellectual property right of the National Heart Institute except as expressly granted herein. Any submissions made through this website shall become the exclusive property of the National Heart Institute.
Disclaimer; No Warranty
The factual information contained in this website is obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. The National Heart Institute makes no guarantee or warranty, express or implied, as to the reliability, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of that information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions therein, whether caused by the source of the information or the National Heart Institute. All factual and other information, opinions, and materials, including any materials provided via download, products, software, or services accessible through this website are provided on an "AS IS" basis without warranty of any kind, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. You understand and agree that you are solely responsible for any damages that may result, including loss of data or damage to your computer system from your use of this website. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from the National Heart Institute or through this website shall create any warranty.
Limitation of Liability
YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT NEITHER THE NATIONAL HEART INSTITUTE NOR ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, LICENSORS, OR AGENTS WILL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, COMPENSATORY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, EVEN IF THE NATIONAL HEART INSTITUTE, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, LICENSORS OR AGENTS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS website OR ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THIS website. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAW OF SUCH JURISDICTION.
Linkage/Advertising
You may, through hypertext or other computer links, gain access to third-party websites that are not related to or maintained by the National Heart Institute or its subsidiaries. Links to third-party websites do not imply partnerships, relationships, or affiliations with such third parties and the National Heart Institute takes no responsibility for the content therein, regardless of whether the link is provided by the National Heart Institute or its subsidiaries, or a third party. No judgment or warranty is made with respect to the accuracy, timeliness, or suitability of the content of any third-party website to which this website may link, including information on such other websites regarding the National Heart Institute. By providing access to other websites, the National Heart Institute is not endorsing the products and services provided by any other website's sponsoring organization. Other websites may include a link to this website; provided such websites link to the home page (www.NationalHeartInstitute .org) only and that the link and the pages activated by the link do not: (1) misrepresent your relationship with the National Heart Institute, (2) imply any endorsement or approval by the National Heart Institute of you, your website or your products or services, (3) present false or misleading impressions about the National Heart Institute, (4) damage the goodwill associated with the National Heart Institute name or trademarks or (5) unless expressly permitted by the National Heart Institute in writing, use “framing” technology or alter in any way the visual presentation or appearance of any content on this website. Linking to other content within this website is prohibited without the National Heart Institute's express written consent.
Information and Visitor Privacy
We recognize that you have an interest in how we collect, retain, and use information about you. Please visit our privacy policy for more information.
Web Site Security
You are prohibited from violating or attempting to violate the security of this website, including, without limitation, (a) accessing data not intended for your viewing or logging into a server or account which you are not authorized to access, (b) attempting to probe, scan or test the vulnerability of a system or network or to breach security or authentication measures without proper authorization or (c) attempting to interfere with service to any user, host or network. Violations of system or network security may result in civil or criminal liability. The National Heart Institute may involve, and cooperate with, law enforcement authorities in prosecuting users who are involved in such violations.
Enforcement of Terms and Conditions
The National Heart Institute makes no representation that the content provided is applicable or appropriate for use in all locations. These terms and conditions are governed and interpreted pursuant to the laws of the state of California, United States of America, notwithstanding any principles of conflicts of law. If you take legal action relating to these terms, you agree to file such action only in the state and federal courts located in the state of California. If any part of these terms and conditions is unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that part will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
Amendments and Modifications
The National Heart Institute reserves the right to amend the information, services, and/or content of this website, including that related to career opportunities and benefits, at any time without prior notice. The information and materials contained in this website, and these Terms of Service, are subject to change without notice. We suggest that you check these terms periodically for changes. These terms can be accessed from the link at the bottom of our website pages. If you use this website after we post changes to the terms, you accept the changed terms. The National Heart Institute expressly reserves the right to monitor any and all use of this website.
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Disclaimer; No Warranty or Legal Advice
The factual information contained in this website is obtained from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. The National Heart Institute makes no guarantee or warranty, express or implied, as to the reliability, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of that information and is not responsible for any errors or omissions therein, whether caused by the source of the information or by the National Heart Institute. All factual and other information, opinions, and materials, including any materials provided via download, products, software, or services accessible through this website are provided on an "AS IS" basis without warranty of any kind, and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. You understand and agree that you are solely responsible for any damages that may result, including loss of data or damage to your computer system from your use of this website. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from the National Heart Institute or through this website shall create any warranty.
The content on this website is offered only as a service to the National Heart Institute’s clients and friends and does not constitute solicitation or provision of legal or regulatory advice. This website should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal or regulatory advice from a qualified attorney or regulatory consultant. The comments and opinions expressed on this website are of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the National Heart Institute or of any of its employees or agents.
Nothing on this website is intended to create an attorney-client relationship and nothing posted constitutes legal or regulatory advice. Neither the transmission of the information contained on this site nor your use of the information or communication with the National Heart Institute or its employees or agents creates an attorney-client relationship of any kind. No information communicated to the National Heart Institute through this website will be protected by either the attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine.
If you choose to email anyone through this website, do not include any confidential, trade secret, or otherwise sensitive information concerning any potential or actual legal matter in the email transmission. Unsolicited emails do not create an attorney-client relationship, and confidential or trade secret information included in such emails cannot be protected from disclosure. Neither the National Heart Institute nor its employees, agents, and contributors to this website have any duty to keep confidential any information you provide them.