Terms of Use

The Terms of Use set forth in this document apply to www.HospitalsTogether.com, which is an informational and communication service (the “Service”) provided by a consortium of regional health systems, including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, ChristianaCare, Jefferson Health, Main Line Health, Nemours Children’s Health, The University of Pennsylvania Health System, Prime Healthcare, Redeemer Health, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Temple Health, Tower Health, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, and Virtua Health who have joined together to create awareness of ongoing public health issues (collectively, the “Disclaiming Entities”).This website is maintained by Temple Health in collaboration with the Disclaiming Entities.

Use of the Service is governed by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Please read this Agreement carefully before accessing or using the Service. Throughout this Agreement, the various health systems that have joined together to create Hospitals Together are referred to as “we,” “us,” or the “Disclaiming Entities.” By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement is intended to be fully effective and binding on you and on us. BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS OF USE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF USE, PROMPTLY EXIT THIS WEBSITE. Your continued use of the Service indicates your agreement to and acceptance of the following terms and conditions.

1. No Medical Advice Given. The Service is offered for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be used as a source of personal medical advice. Nothing related to the Service is intended as medical advice nor should be used for diagnosis or treatment apart from consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you have regarding your medical care. Nothing on the Service is intended as a recommendation or endorsement of any specific tests, products, procedures, companies, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Service. The Service is not intended to create any physician-patient relationship, nor should it be considered a replacement for consultation with a healthcare professional. If you have questions or concerns about your health, please contact your healthcare provider. IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY, CALL YOUR DOCTOR OR 911 IMMEDIATELY.

THE SERVICE AND ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SERVICE ARE NOT INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE THE PRACTICE OF OR FURNISHING OF MEDICAL, NURSING, OR PROFESSIONAL HEALTHCARE ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, CONSULTATION OR TREATMENT OR SERVICES IN ANY JURISDICTION.

2. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranties. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND THAT THE SERVICE AND ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON OR PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS. THE DISCLAIMING ENTITIES MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT THE USE OF THE SERVICE OR THE MATERIALS ON IT, AND DISCLAIM ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ACCURACY OR QUALITY, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN PARTICULAR, DISCLAIMING ENTITIES MAKE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS SERVICE, OR YOUR USE OF THE INFORMATION, WILL NOT INFRINGE ANY PATENT, TRADEMARK, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHT OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY DISCLAIMING ENTITY, ANY OF THEIR PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES OR ORGANIZATIONS, OR AFFILIATES, OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, OR LICENSEES, TOGETHER WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR MEDICAL STAFF BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER USER OF THE SERVICE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, OR ANY OTHER MONETARY OR OTHER DAMAGES, FEES, FINES, PENALTIES, LOSS OF REVENUE OR BUSINESS OR LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY WAY TO THIS SERVICE, OR SITES ACCESSED THROUGH THIS SERVICE, AND/OR CONTENT OR INFORMATION PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH THE SERVICE IS TO STOP USING THE SERVICE.

3. Accuracy and Integrity of Information. We make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information presented on the Service. It is possible that the Service may contain typographical errors, inaccuracies or other errors, and that unauthorized additions, deletions, or alterations may be made to the Service by third parties. WHILE THE DISCLAIMING ENTITIES HAVE ENDEAVORED TO MAKE SURE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SITE IS ACCURATE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF SUCH INFORMATION, AND IT IS PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND.

4. Viruses. We make no representations regarding the presence on the Service of viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or other harmful, disruptive, or destructive files. While we will make reasonable efforts to prevent such files from appearing on the Service and to remove any such files that do appear, we can make no assurances that such files may not be present or appear and we explicitly disclaim any responsibility for any such files and for any damage or effects caused by such files by reason of access to the Service.

5. Indemnification. You agree to indemnify the Disclaiming Entities, any of their parent or subsidiary companies or organizations, or affiliates, and any of their successors, assigns or licensees, together with any of their respective officers, directors, employees, and medical staff, and any author of any content posted on the Service, against any damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, costs or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of a claim by a third party relating to your use of the Service, or any breach or violation of this Agreement or any other term or condition contained on the Service. You further knowingly and voluntarily release, acquit, and forever discharge, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Disclaiming Entities, any of their parent or subsidiary companies or organizations, or affiliates, and any of their successors, assigns or licensees, together with any of their respective officers, directors employees, and medical staff, and any author of any content posted on the Service, from any and all claims, in any jurisdiction, known or unknown, suspected or claimed, fixed or contingent, specifically mentioned herein or not, that you may have or claim to have now, or that may hereafter arise, related to your use of the Service.

6. Copyright. All material included in the Service, including the files associated with it, are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and are owned by the Disclaiming Entities, their affiliates, or by the original creator of that material. Unless otherwise stated, no material included on the Service is within the public domain.

The materials on the Service are copyrighted by other applicable rights holders. You may download and reprint a single copy of the materials from the Service for your own personal, noncommercial use only, provided you include all applicable notices and disclaimers. Any other use of the materials is strictly prohibited without the permission of the applicable rights holder(s). The Disclaiming Entities in no way represent or warrant that your use of the materials displayed on the Service does not infringe the rights of third parties.

7. Trademarks. All trademarks, and logos (“Trademarks”) displayed and used in the Service are the property of their respective owners. Nothing on the Service should be construed as granting any right or license to use any Trademark without the express written authorization of the owner.

8. Advertising and Publicity. You shall not use the Disclaiming Entities’ names or logos in any form of publicity or promotional advertising material, or in any communications with the media without the applicable Disclaiming Entity’s prior written consent to the specific contemplated use. We do not endorse, recommend, or approve the commercial products and services displayed on the Service.

9. Linking and Third Party Links. You may not establish a link to the Service without our express written consent. Please note that the Service is linked to other websites that might have different terms of use. Please refer to those websites for the appropriate information. Please understand that the Disclaiming Entities have no control over the content on third party websites. A hyperlink to a third-party website does not mean that the Disclaiming Entities endorse or accept any responsibility for the content, or the use of the content on that website. If you decide to access any of the third-party websites linked on the Service, you do so entirely at your own risk.

10. Blogs and Other Communications. Views expressed are those of the author or other attributed individual and do not necessarily represent the official opinion of the related Department(s), Disclaiming Entities, or their affiliates, unless explicitly stated formally and with the authority to do so.

11. General. The Disclaiming Entities are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, in the United States of America. The Disclaiming Entities make no claims that the Service is appropriate or may be accessed outside of the United States. Access to the Service may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. If you access the Service from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction.

The following provisions survive the expiration or termination of these Terms and Conditions for any reason whatsoever: Limitation of Liability, Jurisdiction, Indemnity, and Complete Agreement.

12. Privacy. This site does not use tracking tools and does not collect personal information such as email addresses, phone numbers, etc.

13. Jurisdiction. You expressly and irrevocably agree that exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any dispute with any Disclaiming Entity, or in any way relating to your use of the Service, resides in the state or federal courts located in the State of Delaware. Any disputes arising out of or related to the use of the Service, including any claim involving any Disclaiming Entity, or their parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, contractors, officers, directors, medical staff, telecommunication providers, and content provider, shall be heard only in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware if federal subject matter jurisdiction exists, or if not only in the state courts of the State of Delaware located in Wilmington, Delaware. You further agree and expressly consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in the courts of the State of Delaware in connection with any such dispute. All parties hereby expressly waive any right to a jury trial in any such proceeding.

These Terms of Use are governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of Delaware, without respect to its conflict of laws or choice of laws principles. If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid by any court having jurisdiction, then the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use, which shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any of these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition.

14. Complete Agreement. Except as expressly provided in a particular “legal notice” on the Service, these Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and the Disclaiming Entities with respect to use of the Service.