​Terms & Conditions / Disclaimer and Waiver

Introduction
The terms and conditions presented on this web page govern your use of this website, as well as any website or downloadable document that may be linked to this website. By using this website, you accept these terms and conditions in full. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ DISCLAIMER AND WAIVER, PLEASE EXIT THE WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY.

Hodgkin’s International reserves the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of these terms. Please return to this page periodically to review any changes. Your continued use of the Hodgkin’s International website following the posting of changes to the terms and conditions of use means that you agree to those changes.

Photo and Written Material Waiver
By submitting photographs and/or articles, blogs, essays, and any other material written by the individual submitting such material (hereinafter “Submitter”) to Hodgkin’s International, the Submitter is hereby granting and authorizing Hodgkin’s International the right to take, edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, distribute and make use of any and all pictures or videos submitted to Hodgkin’s International to be used in and/or for legally promotional materials including, but not limited to, newsletters, flyers, posters, brochures, advertisements, fundraising letters, annual reports, press kits and submissions to journalists, websites, social networking sites and other print and digital communications, without payment or any other consideration.  This authorization extends to all languages, media formats and markets now know or hereafter devised.  This authorization shall continue indefinitely.

By submitting photographs and/or articles, blogs, essays, and any other material written by the Submitter, the Submitter agrees and understands that these materials shall become the property of Hodgkin’s International and will not be returned.

By submitting photographs and/or articles, blogs, essays, and any other material written by the Submitter, the Submitter agrees and understands that the Submitter is holding harmless and releasing Hodgkin’s International from all liability, petitions, and causes of action which the Submitter, their heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons may make while acting on that individual’s behalf or on behalf of that Submitter’s estate.

Purpose and Use of Material Contained Within This Website
Any material provided by Hodgkin’s International, that is contained within this website or any website that is linked to this website is intended for informational purposes only. It is provided with the understanding that this information is not intended as medical advice and should never be considered a substitute for medical advice from a licensed healthcare professional. Hodgkin’s International, its partners, employees, or affiliates cannot be held liable, either directly or indirectly, for any harm, damage, or inconvenience which might result from the use of any information on this website. Once again, this information is provided by Hodgkin’s International, for informational purposes only and should never be used as a substitute for consultation with a licensed medical professional.

Unless stated otherwise, all materials contained on any webpage owned and operated by Hodgkin’s International are the copyright property of Hodgkin’s International. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are proprietary to their respective owners.

You may print, reproduce and use the information contained within this or any other website owned by Hodgkin’s International, with the understanding that this information can only be printed, reproduced, and used for non-commercial, personal, or educational purposes only. This information may be printed, reproduced, or used in such a manner provided that 1) the information is not modified in any way, and 2) copyright notice, as well as a link to Hodgkin’s International’s original webpage, is included in the reproduction.

Third-Party Products and Services, and Opinions and Information Displayed on This Website
Hodgkin’s International, its partners, employees, and affiliates cannot ensure that you will be satisfied with any products or services that you purchase, or any opinions and/or information, from any third-party company or website that may be displayed on this or any other Hodgkin’s International website. We neither endorse nor promote any third-party company or website, nor have we taken steps to confirm the accuracy or validity of any of the information provided by such third-party companies or websites. Hodgkin’s International, its partners, employees, and affiliates shall not be held liable, either directly or indirectly, for any harm, damage, or inconvenience that may result from the use of any third-party website or purchase from any third-party company.

Viewer Tracking and Monitoring Disclosure
This website, as well as any other website owned and operated by Hodgkin’s International, utilizes various website monitoring tools such as Google Analytics to determine certain information about our website’s users. We use this information to assist us in creating a better user experience for our readers. Information gathered using these tools does not include any personal or identifying information. Hodgkin’s International does not share or sell any information that is provided to us either through the use of these tracking tools or when you contact us using the contact form(s) on the website. For more information regarding our commitment to maintaining your privacy, please read our Privacy Policy.

Blog Disclaimer
Please be informed that listening to any podcast or reading any blog on our website denotes that you are agreeing to refrain from using any of our website’s podcasts or blogs as medical advice or to use it to treat medical conditions present in yourself or in others, which includes but is not limited to any patients that you may currently be treating.

We highly recommend consulting a trusted physician regarding medical concerns or issues that you want to be addressed. This disclaimer also applies to blog contributors and guests of featured podcasts. Not under any circumstance shall Hodgkin’s International’s blogs and podcasts guests or contributors, personnel, associates, or subsidiaries of Hodgkin’s International be held accountable for any damages resulting from the use of the blog or the podcast.

In addition, the blogs and podcasts found on our website are not intended to be used in any legal capacity, such as for the purpose of establishing standards of care or to be used as the cornerstone for testimonies of expert witnesses.

We would like to clarify that there is no guarantee regarding the accuracy of any opinions and statements expressed by the blog or podcast contributors and guests.

Contact Us If You Have Any Questions
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the terms and conditions of this website as stated above, please feel free to contact us at erincummings@hodgkinsinternational.org.