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Terms and Conditions for USMLE News website
Effective Date: December 25, 2024
Introduction Welcome to USMLE News (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “Website”). By accessing or using www.usmlenews.org (the “Website”), you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). These Terms govern your use of the Website and outline your rights and obligations. If you do not agree to these Terms, please discontinue use of the Website immediately.
1. Acceptance of Terms By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. If you do not accept these Terms, you are prohibited from using the Website.
2. Website Purpose USMLE News is designed to provide news, resources, and educational content related to the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), medical residency and other medical education topics. While we strive to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date, USMLE News does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the content.
3. Eligibility By using the Website, you represent that you are at least 18 years old or have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 18,
you may use the Website only with the involvement of a parent or guardian.
4. Account Registration Certain features of the Website may require account registration. When registering an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information.
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
USMLE News reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided during registration is inaccurate, false, or violates these Terms.
5. User Conduct You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful or prohibited purpose, including but not limited to:
- Posting defamatory, obscene, or otherwise harmful content.
- Violating intellectual property rights.
- Attempting to interfere with the Website’s functionality.
- Engaging in fraudulent activities.
- Distributing malware, viruses, or other harmful software.
We reserve the right to remove content or restrict access to the Website if you violate these rules.
6. Intellectual Property Rights All content published on the Website, including but not limited to articles, graphics, logos, videos, and software, is the intellectual property of USMLE News or its licensors. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of Website content is strictly prohibited.
Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not grant you any ownership rights.
7. Third-Party Links and Advertisements The Website may contain links to third-party websites and advertisements. USMLE News is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. Accessing external links is at your own risk, and we disclaim any liability arising from third-party interactions.
8. Disclaimer of Warranties USMLE News is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We do not warrant that the Website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free of viruses. To the fullest extent permitted by law, USMLE News disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
9. Limitation of Liability To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, USMLE News shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website. This includes, but is not limited to, loss of profits, data breaches, personal injury, or property damage resulting from:
- Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in content.
- Unauthorized access to or use of our servers.
- Service interruptions or downtime.
10. User-Generated Content Users may submit comments, articles, and other content to the Website. By submitting content, you grant USMLE News a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute your content. You agree that:
- Your content will not infringe upon any third-party rights.
- You are solely responsible for the accuracy and legality of your submissions.
- USMLE News reserves the right to remove or modify any user-generated content at its sole discretion.
11. Indemnification You agree to indemnify and hold harmless USMLE News, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Website.
12. Termination of Access USMLE News reserves the right to terminate or suspend access to the Website, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct detrimental to the Website or its users. Termination of access does not waive any rights or obligations that accrued prior to termination.
13. Privacy Policy Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By agreeing to these Terms, you also agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy.
14. Modification of Terms USMLE News reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting an updated version on the Website. Continued use of the Website following such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to the Website or these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Delaware.
16. Severability If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
17. Contact Information For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
USMLE News
Email: support@usmlenews.org
Thank you for using USMLE News. We appreciate your compliance with these Terms and Conditions.
