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Editorial/Privacy Policy
Welcome to MyIBD.org, the Web site for The Foundation for Clinical Research in IBD (the “Foundation”). This User Agreement and Privacy Policy governs your use of MyIBD.org. Please read the User Agreement and Privacy Policy carefully, because by visiting or using MyIBD.org, you agree to follow the rules contained in them. From time to time, we may modify these rules, so please review this Web page periodically for changes. Your continued use of MyIBD.org after any modifications indicates your agreement to the modified terms.
Privacy
Review our privacy policy that also governs your use of MyIBD.org and explains what information we collect when you visit MyIBD.org, how we collect it, how we use it, and how we protect it.
Copyright
MyIBD.org and all its contents, such as text, graphics, photographs and software, is owned by or licensed to MyIBD.org and is protected by United States and international copyright laws and other intellectual property laws.
You may occasionally reproduce, distribute, display or transmit an insubstantial portion of MyIBD.org content, but only for personal and noncommercial uses and only for a limited number of individuals, provided that you include all trademark, copyright, and other proprietary rights notices in the same form in which the notices appear on MyIBD.org. Except for the purpose noted above, you may not reproduce, publish, transmit, distribute, display, modify, create derivative works from, sell or participate in selling or exploit in any way, in whole or in part, MyIBD.org, any of its contents, or any related software. Links to MyIBD.org, Frames, and Metatags
You may not link to the home page of MyIBD.org in any way that might cast MyIBD.org in a false or misleading light. You may not frame MyIBD.org content so that it is viewed on another site. You may not use metatags or any other “hidden text” that incorporates the name MyIBD.org or the Trademarks without our express written consent.
Links to Other Web Sites
MyIBD.org contains links to other Web sites that contain information we think should interest you or from which you can order books. We have no control over these sites or their content. You should be aware when you leave MyIBD.org for another site, and make sure that you read that site’s terms of use and privacy policy before using the site.
Disclaimer
MyIBD.org's goal is to provide the latest in medical information to patients and caregivers in a way that makes in-depth clinical information easy to understand. We have assembled experts in their respective fields to ensure that the information we provide is both reliable and comprehensive.
The medical and health information presented on MyIBD.org is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or to replace your relationship with your physician(s). For personal medical concerns, including symptoms, diagnostic tests and decisions about medications and other treatment options, you should always consult your physician(s). For serious medical situations, seek immediate assistance from emergency personnel. Statement of Editorial Independence
In order to bring you the most timely and relevant medical information possible, MyIBD.org cultivates and maintains close relationships with many national and international medical centers, medical associations and organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and individual medical practitioners and researchers. Many of our programs are underwritten by third-party educational grants from organizations or pharmaceutical companies.
MyIBD.org maintains a strict policy of editorial independence. The following policies govern our relationships with our sponsors/grantors:
Limitation of Liability
THE FOUNDATION IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, LOSS OR INJURY BASED ON ERRORS, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, OR OTHER INACCURACIES IN THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING CLAIM, LOSS OR INJURY THAT RESULTS FROM YOUR BREACH OF ANY PROVISION IN THIS USER AGREEMENT.
THE FOUNDATION IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR LOSS OF DATA) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH MYIBD.ORG OR THIS USER AGREEMENT, REGARDLESS OFWHETHER SUCH LIABILITY IS BASED IN TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the limitation for these kinds of damages, so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. Termination
We reserve the right to terminate this User Agreement at any time without notice for any reason, including for a user’s violation of any of the User Agreement provisions. The Limitation of Liability and Governing Law sections of this User Agreement shall survive any such termination.
Agreement is Governed by the Laws of New York
This User Agreement and any claim or dispute relating to it will be governed by the laws of the State of new York applicable to contracts made and performed there without regard to its conflicts of law principles.
Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is deemed unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision will be deemed severed and will not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provision.
This is the privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) for MyIBD.org, the Web site for The Foundation for Clinical Research in IBD (the “Foundation”). We know that you care how information about you is used and shared. This Privacy Policy describes the way that we collect and handle your information. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully, because by visiting or using MyIBD.org, you agree to its terms. From time to time, we may modify this Privacy Policy, so please review this Web page periodically for changes. Your continued use of MyIBD.org after any modifications indicates your agreement to the modified Privacy Policy. Collection and Use of Your Information
We collect two types of information: information that identifies you personally (“Personal Information”) and information that does not identify you personally (“Anonymous Information”).
Personal Information
MyIBD.org collects only the Personal Information you voluntarily provide either through MyIBD.org or in person in order to (a) register for our newsletter or to receive more information on clinical trials; (b) participate in one of our surveys; (c) participate in our “Ask the Specialist” feature. In each instance, MyIBD.org may ask that you submit certain Personal Information on one of our online registration forms, such as name, age, gender, diagnosis, state of health, current medications, phone number, and email address. We use this personal data to contact you with information about our educational programs. We may also use your data to continue to send you information about other programs we think you might be interested in. Anonymous InformationWe also collect anonymous information from visitors to MyIBD.org. Our server automatically records the IP addresses of all visitors. Sharing Your Data
We share your Personal Information only the service providers who help us to run this Informational Site or to fulfill your requests. We may also need to disclose your Personal Information to third parties if required by law or to enforce our User Agreement or this Privacy Policy.
We share Anonymous Data in the aggregate with physicians and other medical organizations or pharmaceutical companies. We do not share any Personal Information with these parties. Public Forums and Live Programs
This Privacy Policy does not protect you when you use MyIBD.org public forums or provide personal information used in the production and broadcast of a program attended by third parties. As a service to our users, MyIBD.org features bulletin boards and live medical broadcasts and in-person events where users with similar medical conditions can share information and support one another or where users can post questions for experts to answer. You should be aware that any information shared in a bulletin board, “Ask the Doctor” posting, online discussion, live event is public information and may be seen, disclosed to, or collected, by third parties that do not adhere to our Privacy Policy.
Your Ability To Choose
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We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. This Web site is not designed or intended to attract children under the age of 13. We do not collect Personal Information from any person we actually know is under the age of 13.
Third Party Links
MyIBD.org contains links to third party Web sites. We do not control these third parties' use of cookies or web beacons, or how they manage the non-personal information they gather through them. You should review the privacy policy of other sites you visit or link to from our site to understand how these other sites use cookies and how they use the information they collect through the use of cookies or web beacons on their own sites.
Cookies
As we stated above, we use cookies to allow you to move quickly through our site, to recognize repeat visitors and to allow you to take advantage of some of our site’s special features. A cookie is a string of information that is sent by a Web site and stored on your hard drive or temporarily in your computer’s memory. Cookies are small files and won’t pose any significant disk-space concerns.
Security
The personal data we collect about you is stored in limited access servers behind a fire wall. We will maintain safeguards to protect the security of these servers and your personal data.
Links to Other Web Sites
This Site may contain links to other Web sites. These other sites are not governed by this Privacy Policy. Be sure to look for the privacy policies that govern your use of these other Web sites.
Review and Correction
You may review and update the personal data you have provided to us by calling us at 1-866-442-3243, or by mailing us your request at:
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