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1. Acceptance of these terms
By accessing or using the Non Communicable Disease Foundation website (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy and Medical Disclaimer. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
2. Eligibility
The Site is intended for adults aged 18 or older. It is not directed to children. You are responsible for ensuring that your use complies with the laws of your jurisdiction.
3. Not medical advice
The Site is for general education only. See our Medical Disclaimer for full details. You are solely responsible for any decisions you make based on information from the Site.
4. Permitted use
You agree not to: (a) use the Site for any unlawful purpose; (b) attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site; (c) interfere with or disrupt the Site; or (d) scrape, copy, or redistribute content without permission.
5. Intellectual property
All Site content, branding, and code are owned by the NCD Foundation or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Guideline summaries are attributed to their original publishers (e.g., AHA, ACC).
6. Third-party services
The Site queries ClinicalTrials.gov and may use third-party hosting, analytics, or security services. Your use of those services is governed by their own terms.
7. Disclaimer of warranties
The Site is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
8. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the NCD Foundation, its directors, employees, and contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site.
9. Changes
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.
10. Governing law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the NCD Foundation is organized, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Counsel should insert the specific jurisdiction and any arbitration/venue clauses here.
11. Contact
Questions about these Terms: [insert contact email].