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Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using OpenSymptom.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using OpenSymptom (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Website.

Description of Service

OpenSymptom provides educational information about common health symptoms. The Website is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Medical Disclaimer

The information on this Website is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns. See our complete Medical Disclaimer for important information.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes. You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website or its systems
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or harmful code
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Collect or harvest information about other users
  • Use the Website for commercial purposes without authorization

Intellectual Property

Our Content

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of OpenSymptom or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not:

  • Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display our content without permission
  • Modify or create derivative works
  • Use our content for commercial purposes
  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (e.g., through contact forms or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and distribute that content. You represent that you have the right to grant this license.

Third-Party Links

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We do not control or endorse these sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms of use.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Website will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Website is free of viruses or harmful components
  • Information on the Website is accurate, complete, or current

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OPENSYMPTOM AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your use or inability to use the Website
  • Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers
  • Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Website
  • Any bugs, viruses, or harmful code transmitted through the Website
  • Any errors or omissions in content
  • Any reliance on information obtained from the Website

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless OpenSymptom and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

Changes to the Website

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website (or any part thereof) at any time without notice. We shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will post the updated terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which OpenSymptom operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Medical Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and OpenSymptom regarding use of the Website.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us.

Last Updated: January 2025