Use of the Sparrow Health System Web Site (also
referred to as "this Web Site") is subject to the following Terms and Condition
of Use Agreement (also referred to as "this Agreement") between you and Sparrow
Health System (and its subsidiaries and affiliates):
Acceptance. By use of the Sparrow Health System Web Site, you agree to be bound by:
- The terms and conditions described in this Agreement and
- The Sparrow Health System Web Site Privacy and Security Policy which is
incorporated into this Agreement by reference (see Privacy and Security
Policy link on the Sparrow Health System Web Site Home Page).
You understand and agree that your continued use of and access to the Sparrow
Health System Web Site constitutes a continued acceptance of this Agreement as
it may be modified by Sparrow Health System from time to time. For your
information, the date of the last revision of this Terms and Conditions of Use
Agreement is stated at the bottom of this Agreement. Funding for this Web Site
is provided exclusively by Sparrow Health System. No paid advertising is
accepted and all banner links are to services or programs offered by Sparrow
Health System. Links to external resources do not constitute an endorsement or
recommendation for any of the treatment, medications, procedures or products
mentioned on this Web Site, nor does Sparrow Health System credential any
individual or organization contributing to or linked to this Web Site.
- Use of Information. Except for making a hard copy print of the
information provided on this Web Site or downloading the material for a
personal use, all of the content of the Sparrow Health System Web Site,
including text, art, graphics, and logos, is the property of Sparrow Health
System or its sponsors and is protected by U.S. and International copyright
laws. You agree not to personally reproduce, modify, transmit, or display
any information provided on the Web Site without the express prior written
consent of an officer of Sparrow Health System or to assist a third party to
do the same.
- No Provider/Patient Relationship You understand and agree that this Web
Site is made available to you as a way for you to gather general medical
information and that it is not intended to be a substitute for professional
medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information provided to you is
not intended to substitute your relationship with a health care
professional. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified
health care provider for any questions you may have regarding a medical
condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking
advice or treatment because of something you read on this Web Site. Do not
use this Web Site for medical emergencies. In an emergency, call your doctor
or 911 immediately.
- Prohibited Uses; Termination of Access. Unauthorized use of the material
or information provided to you through this Web Site is strictly prohibited
and will subject you to termination of access and prosecution. You agree not
to: 1) use any of the information or material on this Web Site to create
links to any other web site except upon prior written authorization of an
officer of Sparrow Health System; 2) incorporate all or any of this Web Site
into another web site except upon prior written authorization of an officer
of Sparrow Health System; or 3) upload, post, transmit or otherwise
distribute or reproduce any information or material provided through this
Web Site without the prior written authorization of an officer of Sparrow
Health System.
- Disclaimer. While Sparrow Health System has taken great care to compile
information included on this Web Site, Sparrow Health System does not
endorse or recommend any of the treatment, medications, procedures or
products mentioned on this Web Site, nor does Sparrow Health System
credential any individual or organization contributing to or linked to this
Web Site.
All information provided on this web site, including all text, graphics, and
links, are provided "as is". To the maximum extent allowed by law, sparrow
health system disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including,
but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose, title, non-infringement, and implied warranties arising from
course of dealing or performance. Sparrow health system does not represent or
warrant that the information, materials or advice provided through this web site
are accurate, complete, correct, timely, reliable, or current.
- Limitation of Liability. You agree that in no event shall Sparrow Health
System, its subsidiaries and each of its officers, directors, employees,
agents, representatives, or sponsors be liable, to you or have any
responsibility of any kind to you, under any theory of liability related to
or arising out of your use of the Sparrow Health System Web Site and shall
have no liability to you or responsibility of any kind to you for any
special, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages including,
but not limited to, damages for personal injury, wrongful death, loss of
use, loss of profits or loss of data, whether involving an action in
warranty, contract, tort, or otherwise, even if Sparrow Health System, its
subsidiaries and each of its officers, directors, employees, agents,
representatives or sponsors are advised of the likelihood or possibility of
the same. You agree that Sparrow Health System, its subsidiaries and each of
its officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives or sponsors
shall have no liability to you for or relating to any delay, interruption or
corruption of data or any other information resulting from access to or
inability to access this Web Site, whether or not Sparrow Health System, its
subsidiaries and each of its officers, directors, employees, agents,
representatives or sponsors are advised of the same.
- Indemnification. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sparrow Health
System, its subsidiaries and each of their officers, directors, employees,
agents, representatives and sponsors from and against any claims, causes of
action, liabilities, settlements, damages and expenses, including, but not
limited to, attorneys fees and accounting fees, relating to or arising out
of your violation of this Agreement or any activity related to or arising
out of your use of the Sparrow Health System Web Site.
- Third Party Rights. You understand and agree that the officers,
directors, employees, agents, representatives and sponsors of Sparrow Health
System and each of its subsidiaries shall have the right to assert and
enforce the provisions of the limitation of liability and indemnification
paragraphs of this Agreement directly against you.
- Governing Law. This Terms and Conditions of Use Agreement shall be
governed by the laws of the state of Michigan.
- Severability. If any provision of this Terms and Conditions of Use
Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unenforceable, the parties agree that all other provisions of this Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect.
- Entire Agreement. This Terms and Conditions of Use Agreement constitutes
the entire agreement between you and Sparrow Health System with respect to
the Sparrow Health System Web Site and its content. Any modification or
amendment to this Agreement by you must be in writing and signed by an
officer of Sparrow Health System. No waiver of any of the terms and
conditions of use shall be deemed a continuing waiver of such term or
condition or any other term or condition of this Agreement.
Date Last Revised: Aug. 1, 2010