Terms of Service
Terms of Service (“TOS”) for the University of Washington’s Center
for Palliative Care Education Web site, www.uwpallcare.org,
(the “Web site”):
Acceptance of Terms
This Web site is offered to you subject to the Terms of
Service described on this page. Your use of this site constitutes your
agreement to these terms and conditions.
Purpose of Web Site
This Web site is designed to disseminate information
developed under Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) funding.
This Web site serves the University of Washington’s mission to
disseminate knowledge in the public interest. This information is provided on
the following terms and conditions.
Intended Audience
The Center for Palliative Care Education at www.uwpallcare.org
is focused on the information needs of health educators and assumes familiarity
with HIV/AIDS and palliative care.
Other individuals using www.uwpallcare.org
are encouraged to consult a physician or other health care provider with their
questions about the applicability of the Content of this site to their
situation. See “Disclaimer” below.
Content Description
The type of data posted here will be educational training
modules and educational resource information (“Content”).
We expect to update this information approximately
monthly; however, the site is subject to change without notice.
Use of Content
The contents of the Web site are intended for your
educational or research purposes. All materials published on the Center for
Palliative Care Education Web site are protected by copyright or other
intellectual property rights, and owned or controlled by the University of
Washington, except as noted.
You may download or copy the Content and other downloadable
items displayed on any portion of the Web site, provided that you
maintain all copyright notices and other notices contained therein. Curriculum
and training materials may be modified provided this notice of attribution
accompanies any modified materials: “Adapted
from materials developed by the University of Washington’s Center for
Palliative Care Education, www.uwpallcare.org.”
This site also contains some materials, such as abstracts,
full text of journal articles and books, and PowerPoint presentations, which
are copyright protected. For such material, the submitting authors or other
copyright holders retain rights for reproduction or redistribution. All persons
reproducing or redistributing this information are expected to adhere to the
terms and constraints invoked by the copyright holder. Such protected material,
however, may be used under the terms of 'fair use' as defined in the copyright
Modification to Terms of Service
The University of Washington reserves the right to suspend
maintenance or service of Web site at any time and without notice.
Disclaimer
The information,
data, protocols, and software available on this Web site are provided on an “as
is” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including
but not limited to warranties of title, non-infringement of intellectual
property, and implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose.
The information
contained in the Contents is intended as a supplement to, and not a substitute
for, the knowledge, expertise, skill, and judgment of skilled professionals.
Physicians and other health care professionals are
encouraged to consult other sources and confirm the information contained in
this site because no single reference or service can take the place of medical
training, education, and experience. Consumers are cautioned that this site is
not intended to provide medical advice about any specific medical condition
they may have or treatment they may need, and they are encouraged to call or
see their physician or other health care provider promptly with any health
related questions they may have.
Some of our web pages may provide links to other Internet
sites for the convenience of users. We are not responsible for the availability
or content of these external sites, nor do we endorse, warrant or guarantee the
products, services, or information described or offered at these other Internet
sites.
Limitation of Liability
The entire risk for use of the Web site lies with the
user. The University of Washington reserves the right to modify Content or
reduce or discontinue service at any time.
The Web site is provided for educational and informational
purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional
services.
For Further Information
For further information, contact pallcare@u.washington.edu.
Copyright © 2003 by the Center for Palliative Care
Education, University of Washington.
