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Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 17th, 2024

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Welcome to Medymology.org. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of Medymology.org (the "Website"), operated by Medymology, LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing, browsing, or using the Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

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1. General Terms

 

1.1 Acceptance of Terms: Your access to and use of Medymology.org is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms, as well as all applicable laws and regulations. By using the Website, you agree to abide by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, incorporated herein by reference.

1.2 Updates to Terms: We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to update, revise, or replace these Terms at any time. Such changes will take effect immediately upon posting to the Website. You agree to review these Terms each time you access the Website so you are aware of any changes, as they are binding upon you in your use of the Site for any purpose. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

1.3 Eligibility: You must be at least 13 years old to use this Website. If you are under 18, you may use the Website only with the consent of your parent or legal guardian, who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf.

1.4 Educational Purpose: Medymology.org is designed for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional advice, consultation, or services.

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2. Use of the Website

 

2.1 Permitted Use: The Website is intended solely for personal, non-commercial use. You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.

2.2 Prohibited Conduct: You may not:

  • Use the Website in any manner that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation;

  • Copy, modify, distribute, or otherwise exploit any content on the Website without our express written permission;

  • Use automated systems such as bots, crawlers, or scrapers to access or extract information from the Website;

  • Attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the Website, including introducing viruses, malware, or harmful code;

  • Engage in unauthorized access, hacking, or circumventing Website security;

  • Misrepresent your identity, affiliation, or authorization to use the Website;

  • Post, upload, or share content that is unlawful, abusive, defamatory, or infringes on the rights of third parties.

2.3 User Contributions: If you contribute content to the Website (e.g., comments, submissions), you agree to the following:

  • You grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, display, modify, distribute, and create derivative works from your contributions;

  • You represent and warrant that your content does not infringe the rights of any third party and complies with applicable laws;

  • We retain the right to cooperate fully with any law enforcement authorities or court order requesting us to disclose the identity or other information of anyone posting materials on the Site. Any user who contributes to the Site in any way agrees to waive and hold harmless Medymology, LLC and its affiliates, officers, members, and agents from any claims resulting from any action taken by the foregoing parties during or as a consequence of investigation by Medymology, LLC or law enforcement authorities;

  • We reserve the right to remove or modify user content at our sole discretion;

  • We reserve the right to withdraw or amend this Site and any service or material we provide on the Site in our sole discretion and without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason all or part of the Site is unavailable at any time or for any period;

  • User contributions must in their entirety comply with all applicable state, federal, local, and international laws and regulations. Without limiting the foregoing, User Contributions must not: (1) contain any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, or inflammatory; (2) contain any information protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; (3) violate the legal rights of any third party or give rise to criminal or civil liability; (4) be likely to deceive any person; (5) impersonate any person or misrepresent the identity of any user or affiliation with any organization; or (6) give the impression that the information is provided by or endorsed by any other person or entity if that is not the case.

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3. Intellectual Property Rights

 

3.1 Ownership: All materials, content, and features available on Medymology.org (including but not limited to text, graphics, software, logos, and images) are the intellectual property of Medymology, its licensors, or contributors and are protected under copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.

3.2 Use of Content: You are permitted to view and download content from the Website for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you retain all copyright and attribution notices.

3.3 Source Attribution and Creative Commons License: The information provided on Medymology.org, including etymologies and definitions, has been compiled, cross-referenced, and adapted from a variety of publicly available sources. Medymology claims no ownership over these etymologies or definitions. Unless otherwise noted, content is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Unported License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). If you are the rightful owner of any content and would like it removed, please contact us via our contact page, and we will respond promptly.

3.4 Trademarks: Medymology's trademarks, logos, and service marks may not be used without our prior written consent.

3.5 Notice and Takedown Procedures: If you believe any materials accessible on or from the Site infringe your copyright, you may request removal of those materials from this Site by contacting us at info@medymology.org and providing the following information: (1) the identity of the copyrighted work you believe to be infringed, including any relevant copyright registrations, the location of the infringing material, and a copy of the authorized version of your work; (2) your name, address, telephone, and email address; (3) a statement that you have a good faith belief that the complained of use of the materials is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; (4) a statement that the information you have provided is accurate and indicating "under penalty of perjury" that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf; and (5) a signature or electronic equivalent from the copyright holder or representative.

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4. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

 

4.1 Informational Nature of Content: The content on Medymology.org is provided for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee the reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the content.

4.2 Medical Disclaimer: The Website does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or consultation. You should not use this Website to diagnose or treat medical conditions. No doctor/patient relationship is established by your use of this Website. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical advice or concerns. Medymology does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, completeness, usefulness, or timeliness, of any information provided on the Site. Healthcare providers agree to not rely on information provided on the Site for the purpose of diagnosing, treating, consulting, or advising in the course of medical treatment for any person, and to use the information on this site in the course of medical treatment or research at their own risk.

4.3 No Warranties: THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. 

4.4 Limitation of Liability: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MEDYMOLOGY AND ITS AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, OR LICENSORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PROVIDED BY LAW, WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY A DISTRIBUTED DENIAL OF SERVICE, ATTACH, VIRUS, OR ANY OTHER TECHNOLOGICALLY HARMFUL MATERIAL THAT MAY INFECT YOUR COMPUTER, PROGRAMS, DATA, OR ANY OTHER PROPRIETARY MATERIAL DUE TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE OR ANY OTHER WEBSITE LINKED TO THIS SITE. YOUR USE OF THE SITE, ITS CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

4.5 Third-Party Links: The Website may include links to third-party sites. We do not endorse or control third-party content and are not responsible for its accuracy or reliability. Access to third-party sites is at your own risk. We are not responsible or liable to any third party for the content or accuracy of any User Contributions on the Site.

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This limitation of liability does not apply to liability resulting from our gross negligence or willful misconduct. The foregoing does not affect any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

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5. Account Registration and Security

 

5.1 Account Requirements: To access certain features, you may be required to register an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete information;

  • Keep your credentials confidential;

  • Notify us immediately of unauthorized use of your account.

5.2 Termination: We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for any reason at our sole discretion.

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6. Privacy Policy

 

Our Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. By using the Website, you agree to the terms of our Privacy Policy, which can be accessed [here] (https://www.medymology.org/privacy-policy).

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7. Indemnification

 

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Medymology, its affiliates, employees, directors, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms;

  • Your misuse of the Website;

  • Your User Contributions and use of any of the Site's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms, or your use of any information obtained from the Site;

  • Your infringement of third-party rights or applicable laws.

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8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

 

These Terms are governed by the laws of Utah, without regard to conflicts of laws principles. You agree that any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved exclusively in the courts of Utah.

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9. Termination

 

We reserve the right to terminate your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for any reason, including violation of these Terms. Upon termination, any provisions of these Terms that would reasonably be expected to survive termination shall remain in effect.

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10. Miscellaneous

 

10.1 Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Medymology.

10.2 Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

10.3 No Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such provision and shall not be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other term or condition as set our herein or in the Privacy Policy.

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11. Prohibited Uses

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You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and for information only in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to use the Site: (1) in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, or local law or regulation; (2) for the purpose of harming or exploiting any person by exposing them to inappropriate content, asking for personal identifying information, or otherwise; (3) for any purpose prohibited by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; (4) to send, receive, upload, download, or use any material that does not comply with these terms or the Privacy Policy; (5) to transmit or procure the sending of any advertisement or promotional material without our prior written consent; (6) to impersonate or attempt to impersonate Medymology, LLC or any of its affiliates, officers, members, or agents; (7) to engage in other conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Site or which, as determined by us, may harm Medymology, LLC or users of the Site or expose them to liability; (8) to use any automated device or process to disable, overburden, damage, impair, monitor or copy any material on the Site. 

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12. Contact Information

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If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Medymology
info@medymology.org
 

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