Terms of Use
This document shall constitute the Terms of Use for CaroMont Health.org.
This Web site, including all services,content or information on the Web
site (the “Site”) is a service made available by CaroMont
Health and its affiliates (collectively, “CaroMont Health”,
“we” or “us”).
By using this Site, you agree to accept and follow our terms and conditions
as set forth below and as they may be amended from time to time (the “Terms”).
Your use of the Site is also subject to any and all applicable federal,
state and local laws and regulations.
Your use of the site constitutes your agreement to comply with these terms.
We may change the terms that govern your use of the site from time to
time, and your use of the site after those changes constitutes your agreement
to follow the terms as changed. In addition to changes in the terms, we
may change, edit, delete or revise portions of the site at any time without notice.
You agree that we are not responsible or liable for any claim, loss or
damage directly or indirectly resulting from your use of this site and
that your use is subject to the disclaimers and limitations set forth below.
If this is a medical emergency, please immediately call emergency personnel
(911) to get prompt medical attention. Do not rely on electronic communications
or this website for assistance in regard to your immediate, urgent medical
needs. This website is not designed to facilitate medical emergencies.
CaroMont Health cannot guarantee response times if you choose to rely
on this website in the event of a medical emergency.
I. Health Information and Information about CaroMont Health
This Site may present health information in various forms, which is provided
for educational purposes only. The health information describes general
principles of healthcare. The information may not be applicable to your
personal circumstances. Moreover, like any printed material, the information
may become obsolete or out-of-date over time and may contain errors and
/or inaccuracies. The information is not intended as a tool for self-diagnosis,
is not a recommendation of a specific treatment plan or healthcare provider,
and is not a substitute for proper medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Proper treatment of health conditions depends on a number of factors,
such as your medical history, diet, lifestyle and the medication that
you currently take. Your doctor or other licensed healthcare provider
is in the best position to take these and other factors into account in
assessing and addressing your individual healthcare needs and
use of this Site cannot replace medical consultation with a qualified health
or medical professional.
This Site may also contain information and press releases concerning CaroMont
Health. While this information was believed to be accurate to the best
of CaroMont Health’s knowledge when put on this Site, CaroMont Health
expressly disclaims any duty or obligation to update such information
or keep such information current.
You agree that we are not responsible or liable for any claim, loss or
damage directly or indirectly resulting from this information, and that
your use is subject to the disclaimers and limitations set forth below.
II. Site Use Generally
You agree that you will not violate any local, state, federal or international
laws in using this website or accessing any Material on this website.
CaroMont Health reserves the right to prohibit, restrict or discontinue
your access to certain pages within the website if you violate any terms
of this agreement. CaroMont Health may modify these Terms of Use at any
time without notice. The modified terms of use will be effective upon
posting on our website. To remain in compliance, CaroMont Health suggests
that you review the Terms of Use, as well as the other website policies
listed above, at regular intervals.
III. Disclaimer of warranty
Materials, services and other information are provided “as is”
by CaroMont Health for educational purposes only. CaroMont Health makes
no express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, any warranties
of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or use, title or
non-infringement.
Although our health information content is reviewed and approved by healthcare
professionals, CaroMont Health does not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy,
or completeness of any information and is not responsible for any errors
or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information.
You acknowledge and agree that CaroMont Health does not operate or control
the internet and therefore CaroMont Health does not guarantee that the
use of this website will be error free or free of technology downtimes
or unavailability.
You acknowledge and agree that CaroMont Health cannot and does not guarantee
against viruses, worms, or other unauthorized users or hackers attempting
to obtain access to this website or information transmitted to or from
this site.
CaroMont Health also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue
this site, any page, or any functionality on this website at any time
and without notice.
IV. Limitation of liability
In no event shall CaroMont Health be liable for any direct, indirect, special,
consequential or monetary damages, including fees, and penalties in connection
with your use of materials posted on this site or connectivity to or from
this site to any other site.
V. Governing law
You agree that any claim or dispute relating to the CaroMont Health website
or your use or reliance on this website shall be construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of North Carolina without regard to its conflict
of laws provisions. The parties agree to be bound and shall be subject
to the exclusive jurisdiction of the local, state or federal courts located
in Gaston County, North Carolina.
VI. User name and password
In the event you access any Service requiring a User Name and Password,
you are solely responsible for keeping such User Name and Password strictly
confidential.
VII. Minors
Except as otherwise indicated, CaroMont Health does not knowingly or intentionally
collect personal information from children under age 18. The content of
our website is directed at adults, and therefore this site is intended
for use only by adults over the age of 18. If you are under the age of
18, please consult a parent or guardian for help in using this website.
VIII. Inbound links
You may not, under any circumstances, establish a link to the CaroMont
Health website without the express written consent of the General Counsel
of CaroMont Health, including but not limited to deep linking.
IX. External links
Please note that pages of this site may be linked to other sites which
may have different terms of use. The CaroMont Health does not own, control,
manage, supervise, direct or otherwise have any involvement in the business
or affairs of any third party site. CaroMont Health is not responsible
for the privacy practices or the content of the third party site. Once
you link to another site, you are subject to the privacy policy of that
site. CaroMont Health encourage you to be aware when you are leaving CaroMont
Health site to read the privacy statements of each and every website that
you visit before providing any personally identifiable information.
X. Trademarks and copyrights
All trademarks, service marks, and logos or copyrights displayed and used
in this site are the property of their respective owners. Nothing in this
site should be construed as granting any right or license to use any Trademark
without the written permission of its owner.
XI. Privacy
Please read the full text of our Notice of Privacy Practices to understand
how any Protected Health Information (“PHI”), as that term
is defined in the Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA), that you submit
via the CaroMont Health website will be treated.
XII. Limitation on Claims
Any cause of action you may have with regard to the use of this Site must
be instituted within one (1) year after the claim or cause of action arises
or be deemed forever waived and barred. If any court of competent jurisdiction
finds any provision of these Terms to be unenforceable, such provision
shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remainder
of these Terms shall be separately enforced.
XIII. Equitable Relief
You recognize and acknowledge that a breach by you of any of your obligations
under the Terms will cause us irreparable damage, which cannot be readily
remedied by monetary damages in an action at law. Accordingly, in the
event of any default or breach by you, including any action by you that
could cause some loss or dilution of our goodwill, reputation, or rights
in the Site, we will be entitled to an immediate injunction in addition
to any other remedies available, to stop or prevent such irreparable harm,
loss, or dilution.
XIV. Entire Agreement
The Terms embody the entire agreement and understanding between us and
you with respect to the subject matter of the Terms and supersedes all
prior oral or written agreements and understandings relating to the subject
matter of the Terms. No statement, representation, warranty, covenant
or agreement of any kind not expressly set forth in the Terms will affect,
or be used to interpret, change or restrict, the express terms and provisions
of the Terms.
CaroMont Health reserves the right to alter, amend, modify or eliminate
this policy/procedure at any time without prior notice.