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Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our services

Last updated: December 2024

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the HealthCases website and services operated by HealthCases ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the service.

Description of Service

HealthCases provides a platform that:

  • Aggregates and displays anonymized patient experiences and medical stories
  • Organizes medical cases by condition and classification
  • Provides search and discovery tools for medical information
  • Offers educational content about various health conditions

Medical Disclaimer

Important Medical Disclaimer

HealthCases is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

  • • Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider
  • • Never disregard professional medical advice because of information on this site
  • • Do not delay seeking medical treatment based on content here
  • • If you have a medical emergency, call emergency services immediately

User Responsibilities

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our service only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree NOT to:

  • Use the service for any unlawful purpose or to solicit unlawful activity
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
  • Use automated systems to access the service without permission
  • Attempt to identify individuals from anonymized patient stories

Content Usage

  • Use information for personal educational purposes
  • Share links to our content with proper attribution
  • Republish or redistribute our content without permission
  • Use content for commercial purposes without authorization

Intellectual Property Rights

The service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of HealthCases and its licensors. The service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

Patient stories and medical cases are sourced from public forums and communities. We respect the original intent of sharing these experiences to help others while ensuring privacy protection.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the service, to understand our practices.

Disclaimers

  • The information on this service is provided on an "as is" basis
  • We make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of information
  • Patient experiences may not be representative of typical outcomes
  • Medical information may become outdated as treatments evolve

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall HealthCases, its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of the service.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the service will cease immediately.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email: legal@healthcases.com

Address: [Your Business Address]