Website Terms & Conditions

IMPORTANT NOTE: The website located at [www.udarahealthedu.org] (the "Website") is a copyrighted work belonging to Udara Health Education LLC ("Company", "we", "our", or "us"). These Terms govern your use of the Website and content, features, products, and services made available through it. By using this Website and/or reading or commenting on this Website's content, and other products accessed or available through this Website, you are voluntarily agreeing to these Terms & Conditions, and you are legally agreeing that you have read, understand, and fully consent to the terms below. Certain features of the Website may be subject to additional guidelines, policies, terms, or rules, which will be posted on the Website in connection with such features. All such additional terms, guidelines, and rules— including, but not limited to, the Privacy Policy and Disclaimer-are incorporated by reference into these Terms & Conditions. If you have any questions about any of these Terms & Conditions, please do not hesitate to contact us at connectthedots@udaraheatlhedu.org before using this Website.

You must be eighteen (18) years old and have the legal ability to agree to these Terms & Conditions; thus, if you are under the age of eighteen (18) or you do not agree to the terms below, STOP now and do not proceed. By accessing or using the Company's Website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions below.

Terms & Conditions

Our Website is owned and operated by Udara Health Education LLC. The terms "you" or "yours" refer to the user of our Website. These Terms & Conditions ("Terms") set forth how you may use our Website and its content (what content you can share with others and what content you cannot disclose), security, intellectual property rights, and other terms of use.

Please read these Terms carefully. We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted on the Website, and your continued use of the Website after such posting constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. You agree to the Terms as they appear, whether or not you have read them thoroughly or at all. If you do not agree with these terms, please stop now and do not use this Website, programs, products, or services.

Udara Health Education LLC may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be effective when posted on the Website, and your continued use of the Website after such posting constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

You understand and agree that temporary interruptions of the services available through this Website may occur as a result of normal events. You further understand and agree that Udara Health Education LLC has no control over third-party networks that you may access in the course of using this Website, and, therefore, delays and disruptions of other network transmissions are completely beyond the Company's control.

You understand and agree that the services available on this Website are provided "AS IS" and that Udara Health Education LLC assumes no responsibility for the timeliness, deletion, misdelivery, or failure to store any user communications or personalization settings.

Please also review our Privacy Policy, which contains important information regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of information you provide to us via the Website. Your agreement to these Terms includes agreement to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Your Use and Consent.

By using this Website, you are agreeing to act in accordance with these Terms, our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and any other terms and conditions that may apply to our Website, programs, products, and services available through our Website or from us. This Website and all of our programs, products, and services are intended solely for users who are age eighteen (18) and older. Any registration by, use of, or access to any program, product, or service or our Website by anyone under age 18 is unauthorized, unlicensed, and in violation of these Terms. By accessing or using our programs, products, or services or our Website, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years or older and that you are able to enter into a contract and agree to and to abide by all of our Terms.

Medical Warning.

This website is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Use of the website, downloadable resources, email list, discussion spaces, or live educational sessions does not create a physician-patient relationship with Udara Health Education LLC, Udara Health PLLC, Ifeoma Oriaku, MD, or any clinician affiliated with it.

You should always seek the advice of your own physician or other qualified health professional regarding any medical condition or treatment decision. Do not disregard or delay seeking medical advice because of something you read, view, or download from this website. If you have a medical concern, symptom, or emergency, contact your local clinician, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency department.

Intellectual Property Rights.

Except for User Materials submitted by users, our Website, programs, products, services, and all content and materials made available by Company on or through them, including without limitation all text, graphics, logos, design, layout, look, appearance, images, audio, video, downloads, course materials, and other content, are owned by or licensed to Udara Health Education LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property, proprietary, and unfair competition laws.

You are only permitted to use the Website and Company materials for your personal, non-commercial use, unless the Company expressly authorizes otherwise in writing. You may not copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, modify, adapt, create derivative works from, sell, distribute, exploit, or otherwise use any Company materials without Company's prior written permission. Unauthorized use may violate intellectual property or other applicable laws and may result in civil or criminal penalties.

All trademarks, service marks, trade names, taglines, and logos displayed on the Website are the property of Company or their respective owners. Any use of such marks, including in metatags, hidden text, framing, or similar means, without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

Udara Health Education LLC respects the intellectual property rights of others and asks users to do the same. If you believe that material on the Website infringes your copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights, please notify Company promptly using the notice procedure set forth below.

Udara Health Education LLC does not warrant or represent that your use of materials displayed on, or obtained through, this Website will not infringe the rights of third parties. See "User's Materials" below for a description of the procedures to be followed in the event that any party believes that content posted on this Website infringes on any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, right of publicity, or other proprietary right of any party.

User's Materials.

"User Materials" means comments, reviews, testimonials, submissions, feedback, images, videos, audio, survey responses, course participation content, or other materials that you voluntarily submit to Company through the Website or otherwise, excluding information submitted through any separate secure clinical or HIPAA-protected platform, which is governed by its own applicable terms, notices, and privacy practices.

Subject to our Privacy Policy, any User Materials you voluntarily submit through public or non-secure portions of the Website may be treated as non-confidential. For your protection, please do not submit sensitive medical information, protected health information, or other confidential or proprietary information through public Website forms, comments, email, or other non-secure channels unless we have expressly agreed in writing or directed you to a secure method for doing so.

You retain ownership of your User Materials. However, by submitting User Materials to Company, you grant Company a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid license to use, reproduce, display, publish, distribute, and, as reasonably necessary, modify or adapt such User Materials solely for the purposes of operating, administering, improving, marketing, and providing the Website, programs, products, and services, subject to our Privacy Policy and any separate written agreements you may enter into with us. This license includes the right to use testimonials, reviews, and similar voluntary submissions for promotional or educational purposes, unless otherwise prohibited by law or agreed by Company in writing.

You represent and warrant that:

1. you are at least the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which you reside, or you have the legal authority and all necessary consents to submit the User Materials;
2. you own the User Materials or otherwise have the full right and authority to submit them and grant the rights described in these Terms;
3. the User Materials are accurate to the best of your knowledge;
4. the User Materials do not infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate any intellectual property, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any third party; and
5. the User Materials do not violate any law or these Terms, and will not cause injury or harm to any person.

Company has no obligation to monitor, protect, or enforce your rights in any User Materials. However, Company reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to remove or decline to use User Materials that it believes may violate these Terms, the rights of others, or applicable law.

Notice of Claimed Infringement

If you believe that any content on the Website infringes your copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights, you should send Company a written notice including the following:

1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the allegedly infringed right;
2. Identification of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property claimed to have been infringed;
3. Information reasonably sufficient to permit Company to contact the complaining party, such as name, address, telephone number, and email address;
4. Identification of the allegedly infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to permit Company to locate it;
5. A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the rights owner, its agent, or the law; and
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the allegedly infringed right.

Pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. Sec 512(c), the Company's Designated Agent for notice of claims of copyright infringement can be reached as indicated below.

Designated Agent for Claimed Infringement:

Links to External Websites or Use of Social Media.

From time to time, this Website may also include links to other websites or to social media sites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information and to allow you to visit other website(s) of interest easily. However, once you have used these links to leave our Website, you should note that we do not control their websites or social media sites. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information that you provide while visiting such sites or social media, and such sites and social media sites, even if operated by us, are not governed by these Terms.

Likewise, if our Website is linked to or referenced on someone else's website or social media, we are not liable for any information provided on or through their website or social media, as it is not under our control in any way. We accept no liability for any of the views, facts, opinions, or references in our or their Website whatsoever. Information posted on this Website related to or linked to a third-party website may express a perspective that may or may not necessarily reflect our views.

You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement of the website or social media sites you are visiting or using. Use of external links to other sites or social media does not signify that we endorse them. Udara Health Education LLC bears no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s) or social media websites.

Your Conduct.

You must not use our Website in any way that causes or is likely to cause access to it to be interrupted, damaged, or impaired in any way, and you must use it for lawful purposes only. You understand that you are solely responsible for all electronic communications and content sent from your computer to the Company by you. You may not use our website or any aspect related to it in any of the following ways:

• To conduct activity with fraudulent purposes or in connection with a criminal offense or to otherwise carry out any unlawful activity;
• To send, use or re-use any material that is illegal, offensive, abusive, indecent, harmful, defamatory, obscene or menacing, abusive, threatening, defamatory, objectionable, invasive of privacy, in breach of confidence, infringing of any intellectual property rights, or is otherwise injurious to third parties, or which consists of or contains software viruses or any other harmful or similar computer code designed to adversely affect the operation of any computer software or hardware, commercial solicitation, chain letters, mass mailings or any spam;
• To cause annoyance, inconvenience, or needless anxiety to anyone or anything;
• To impersonate any third party or otherwise mislead as to the origin of your content; or
• To reproduce, duplicate, copy, or resell any of our content in contravention of these Terms, our Disclaimer, or any other agreement that you may have with us.

You specifically acknowledge and agree that Company is not liable for any defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any other Website participant or user. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Company harmless from all liabilities, claims, and expenses, including attorneys' fees and costs, that arise from your use or misuse of the Website. Company reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with Company in asserting any available defenses.

Disclaimer.

You are aware that you have the right to consult an attorney prior to using our Website or purchasing any program, product, or service from or through us. Udara Health Education LLC is not responsible for your personal actions or choices before, during, or after use of our Website. Notwithstanding any limitations by law, your misuse or non-use of this information is at your own risk, and you absolve Company of any liability or loss that you, your business, or your family, children, or heirs (if applicable) or any other person, may incur. Additionally, notwithstanding the limitations of the law, you acknowledge that you are exercising your own due diligence and risk assessment when making your decisions, and that you voluntarily make those decisions with full awareness of the risks involved.

Any testimonials or examples shown through the Company's Website are truthful reports stated by real people (not actors), and do not guarantee or promise in any way that you might achieve the same outcome, as each situation varies.

Every effort has been made to present you with the most accurate, up-to-date information with attention and care. However, because information is constantly evolving, the Company cannot guarantee the accuracy of the content of our Website or that any or all related information is completely current or applies to you specifically. You acknowledge that such information and materials in our Website or our programs, products, or services may contain inaccuracies or errors, and Company expressly excludes liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law, and that Company is not obligated to inform you of any updates or changes as they occur.

We try to ensure that our website's availability is uninterrupted and error-free. However, the Company cannot guarantee that your access will not be suspended or restricted from time to time, including to allow for repairs, maintenance, or the introduction of new services, although, of course, we will try to limit the frequency and duration of any suspension or restriction. Neither will Company nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness, or suitability of the information and materials found or offered through our Website for any particular purpose.

In addition, although this Website may be accessible worldwide, the Company makes no representation that materials on this Website are appropriate or available for use in locations outside the United States, and accessing them from territories where their contents are illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to access this Website from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws. Any offer for any product, service, and/or information made in connection with this Website is void where prohibited.

Exclusive Remedy.

If you are dissatisfied with your use of this Website or the Terms, your sole and exclusive remedy is to cease use of this Website.

No Warranty.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the website and content (including user submissions) are provided "as is" and without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. We make no warranty of any kind, implied or express, as to the accuracy, completeness, or appropriateness of our website, including the products or services available for purchase therein, for any purpose.

Limitation of Liability.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall company be liable for any damages of any kind arising from your use of, or inability to use, this site or content or any site or content linked from this site, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, exemplary or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, any lost profits, business interruption, lost savings or loss of programs or other data, even if we are expressly advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation of liability applies to all causes of action, whether based in contract, warranty, tort, or any other legal theories. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.

Confidentiality and Security.

To use our Website, we may seek personal data or information, including your name, e-mail address, phone number, street address, billing information, interests, or other personally-identifying information ("Personal Information"), or you may offer or provide a comment, photo, image, video, or any other submission to us when using or participating in our Website ("Other Information").

By providing such Personal Information or Other Information to us, you grant us permission to use and store such information. We, in turn, will use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to keep your Personal Information safe, secure, and confidential in accordance with these Terms and our full Privacy Policy that may be found on our Website. Please do not submit sensitive medical or protected health information through the Website except through a designated secure platform, if offered. Company has reasonable security measures in place to prevent the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information that is obtained from you, but we make no assurances about our ability to prevent any such loss, misuse, to you or to any third party arising out of any such loss, misuse, or alteration. However, due to the nature of the Internet, we cannot completely ensure or warrant the security of any information transmitted to us or through our Website, and, therefore, it is done at your own risk. If you believe that any of your Personal Information is incorrect or incomplete, please contact us as soon as possible. We will promptly correct any Personal Information found to be incorrect.

You agree, however, that whenever you make your Personal Information or Other Information available for viewing by others, such as through our Website, the Personal Information or Other Information that you share also can be seen, collected and used by others and, therefore, we cannot be responsible for any unauthorized use by others of such Personal Information or Other Information that you voluntarily share online or in any other manner.

Termination.

The company reserves the right in its sole discretion to refuse or terminate your access to the Website, in full or in part, at any time without notice. In the event of cancellation or termination, you are no longer authorized to access the part of the Website affected by such cancellation or termination. The restrictions imposed on you in these Terms with respect to the Website will continue to apply, even after termination by you or us.

Jurisdiction/Governing Law.

This Website (excluding any linked sites) is controlled by Company from its offices within the State of Washington, United States of America. It can be accessed from all fifty states, as well as from other countries around the world. As each of these places has laws that may differ from those of Washington, by accessing this Website, Company and you both agree that the statutes and laws of the State of Washington, without regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof, will apply to all matters relating to the use of this Website. The company and you both agree and submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts sitting in Spokane County, Washington, as applicable, with respect to such matters and any other dispute relating to the Website. In any action to enforce these terms, the prevailing party will be entitled to attorneys' fees and costs. Any cause of action brought by you against Company or its affiliates must be instituted within one year after the cause of action arises or be deemed forever waived and barred.

Severability.

If any part of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be construed in a manner consistent with applicable law to reflect, as nearly as possible, the original intentions of the parties, and the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver.

Any failure by Company to enforce or exercise any provision of these terms or related rights shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

Miscellaneous.

You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms to any third party, and any purported attempt to do so shall be null and void. The Company may freely assign its rights and obligations under these Terms.

You agree not to sell, resell, reproduce, duplicate, copy, or use for any commercial purposes any portion of this Website without written permission from Company.

These Terms shall not be construed more strictly against any party, regardless of who is responsible for their drafting. Unless the context of these Terms otherwise clearly requires, references to the plural include the singular and the singular include the plural. Wherever the context so requires, the masculine shall refer to the feminine, the feminine shall refer to the masculine, the masculine or the feminine shall refer to the neuter, and the neuter shall refer to the masculine or the feminine.

The captions of these Terms are for convenience and ease of reference only and in no way define, describe, extend, or limit the scope or intent of these Terms.

By viewing this Website, you agree not to engage in any conduct or communications in a public setting, including social media, designed to, or that in fact, defame the Company, our Website, programs, products, or services. Should you have any concerns or questions about this Website or our programs, products, or services, you should contact us directly at connectthedots@udaraheatlhedu.org. Where required by law, of course, you are not prohibited from sharing your thoughts and opinions as a part of the legal process.

By accessing or using the Website, creating an account, or purchasing or accessing any services, courses, or materials offered by the Company, you affirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. Your continued use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are not authorized to access or use the Website or any services provided by the Company, and you must discontinue use immediately.

If you have any questions about any of these Terms, please contact the Company at connectthedots@udarahealthedu.org.