These Terms and Conditions are the official terms of use for the Science Health News website (the "Website"). The content available on the Website is provided to you subject to the following Terms and Conditions. By accessing or using the Website, you are acknowledging that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, and any other policies that may be posted on the Website. We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We encourage you to review these Terms and Conditions from time to time.

General

This Website is intended for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You may otherwise distribute, use or exploit the content on this Website in any way. You agree to use this Website and its content only for lawful, non-commercial purposes and in compliance with the all international, federal, state and local laws.

Our Privacy Policy page describes our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure and protection of your information. Our Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions and, by using this Website, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

Intellectual Property and Trademark Rights

This Website and all of its contents including but not limited to articles and other text, photographs, images, illustrations, graphics, video material, audio material (including musical compositions and sound recordings), software, logos, trademarks, tradenames, titles, characters, names, graphics and button icons (collectively, "IP Material") are protected by copyright, trademark and other laws of the United States, as well as international convention and the laws of other countries. The IP Material is owned or controlled by Company or by other parties that have provided rights thereto to Company. Except as otherwise provided in these Terms and Conditions or with our express prior written permission, you may not, and agree that you will not, use, publish, reproduce, display, publicly perform, create derivative works from, reverse engineer or decompile, disassemble, distribute, license, transfer, sell, copy, post, enter into a database, upload, transmit or modify the IP Material or any portion thereof, for any purpose or by any means, methods, or process now known or later developed.

THIRD PARTY CONTENT ACCESSIBLE VIA LINKS

You should be aware that when you are on a Website, there are links to other sites that take you outside of our service to sites that are beyond our control, such as banner advertisements and links from advertisers, sponsors and content partners that may use our logo(s) as part of a co-branding relationship. You acknowledge that when you click on any of the aforementioned links, the sites you are taken to are not controlled by us; different terms of use and privacy policy may apply, and we are not responsible for such sites. We do not endorse and cannot ensure that you will be satisfied with any products or services that you purchase from a third-party site that links to or from any website or third-party content contained on our websites. We strongly encourage you to make whatever investigation you feel necessary or appropriate before proceeding with any online or offline transaction with any third parties.

Claims Regarding Copyright Infringement

If you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe that any content on this Website infringes upon your copyright(s), you may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") by providing our Copyright Agent with the following information in writing (see 17 U.S.C 512(c)(3) for further detail):

1. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim to have been infringed;
2. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material;
3. Your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address;
4. A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the above notification is accurate and that you are the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed, or you are authorized to act on the owner’s behalf; and
6. A physical or electronic signature you or the owner of the copyrighted work.

You may reach our designated Copyright Agent by using the "Contact Us" tab on this Website.

If you fail to comply with each of the notice requirements set forth above, your DMCA notice may not be processed.

After receiving a notification of infringement, we will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to any material claimed to be infringing or claimed to be the subject of infringing activity, and any reference or link to material or activity that is claimed to be infringing.

DISCLAIMER

WE (INCLUDING OUR PARENT COMPANIES, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, THIRD PARTY CONTENT PROVIDERS, MERCHANTS, SPONSORS, LICENSORS AND THE LIKE, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, MEMBERS, MANAGERS AND EMPLOYEES (COLLECTIVELY, "INTERESTED PARTIES")) PROVIDE THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENTS ON AN "AS-IS" BASIS AND MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE OPERATION OF THE WEBSITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, AND MATERIALS, INCLUDED ON THE WEBSITE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE AND OUR INTERESTED PARTIES DISCLAIM ALL SUCH REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING, FOR EXAMPLE, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

INDEMNIFICATION

By using this Website, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us, our parent companies, subsidiaries and affiliates, and each of their respective managers, members, officers, directors, affiliates, employees, contractors and suppliers harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees and expenses, arising from or in connection with your use of this Website, the downloading or other transmission of any materials by you or users authorized by you, infringement of any IP Material, or any violation by you of these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy or any other policy posted from time to time on this Website applicable to your use of this Website. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you agree to assist and cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

WE AND OUR INTERESTED PARTIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF, INABILITY TO USE, OR RELIANCE UPON THE WEBSITE, ITS CONTENT OR ANY PRODUCT ADVERTISED THROUGH THE WEBSITE. THESE EXCLUSIONS APPLY TO ANY CLAIMS FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, INJURY, WORK STOPPAGE, COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, EVEN IF WE KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, IN SUCH STATES OR JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY, AND THE LIABILITY OF OUR SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

WE DO NOT ENDORSE AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY OPINION, INFORMATION, ADVICE OR STATEMENT ON THE WEBSITE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY YOUR RELIANCE ON INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH EITHER THE CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT ADVERTISED OR SOLD ON THE WEBSITE. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO EVALUATE THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS OR USEFULNESS OF ANY INFORMATION, OPINION, ADVICE OR OTHER CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE. PLEASE SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PROFESSIONAL REGARDING THE EVALUATION OF ANY SPECIFIC INFORMATION, OPINION, ADVICE, PRODUCT ADVERTISEMENT OR OTHER CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE.

IN THE EVENT OF ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT, YOU AGREE THAT YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS TO CEASE USING THIS WEBSITE. IN THE EVENT OF ANY PROBLEM WITH PRODUCTS THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE, YOU AGREE THAT YOUR SOLE REMEDY, IF ANY, IS AGAINST THAT PRODUCT MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR. YOU FURTHER AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM THAT YOU MAY HAVE WITH RESPECT TO YOUR USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENTS OR PRODUCTS OBTAINED OR DOWNLOADED FROM THIS WEBSITE MUST BE COMMENCED NO LATER THAN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION AROSE.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND COMPANY FURTHER AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.

MISCELLANOUS

By using this Website, you agree that the laws of the State of California, excluding its conflict of laws rules, and these Terms and Conditions, our Privacy Policy and any other policies posted from time to time on this Website shall govern your use of this Website, its content and the purchase of any Products. Your use of this Website, its content and the purchase of any Products may also be subject to other local, state, national, and international laws.

Exclusive jurisdiction for any claim or dispute relating in any way to this Website, its contents or the Products, resides in the courts of the County of Los Angeles, State of California. You agree and expressly consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in federal and state courts of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, in connection with any such claim or dispute. If any party is required to retain an attorney to enforce or otherwise litigate or defend any matter or claim arising out of, relating to or in connection with the Website or its contents, then the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the other party its reasonable costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees and costs and/or court costs) incurred in the proceeding.

These Terms and Conditions shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each of the parties hereto, and their respective successors and permitted assigns. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions at any time. Both parties acknowledge that these Terms and Conditions express both parties entire understanding and agreement, and that there have been no warranties, representations, covenants or understandings made by either party to the other except such as are expressly set forth in these Terms and Conditions. The parties agree that these Terms and Conditions shall be interpreted as though co-drafted by both parties hereto and any rules of contract interpretation favoring one party over the other shall be disregarded. Captions and section headings used in these Terms and Conditions are for convenience only. All necessary provisions shall survive any termination of these Terms and Conditions for any reason. If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms and Conditions will otherwise remain in full force and effect. The failure of Company to exercise in any respect any right provided for herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any of its rights hereunder. No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship is created as a result of these Terms and Conditions, and neither party has any authority of any kind to bind the other in any respect. Any specific right or remedy provided in these Terms and Conditions shall not be exclusive but shall be cumulative upon all other rights and remedies set forth these Terms and Conditions and allowed under applicable law.