Terms of Use
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using MedFAQs ("the Service," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and us. If you are using the Service on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Description of the Service
MedFAQs is an AI-powered application that provides tools to:
- Generate and organize questions for healthcare visits
- Store personal notes and information related to medical appointments
- Prepare for doctor visits through question generation and organization
- Maintain personal health-related records for your own reference
The Service functions as a personal organization and reference tool only. It is not a medical record system, healthcare provider, or diagnostic tool.
3. Medical Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: THIS SERVICE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT.
- The Service is for informational and organizational purposes only
- Information generated or stored through the Service is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
- Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition
- Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or generated using this Service
- If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately
- The Service does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned in generated content
You acknowledge and agree that:
- Any information provided by the Service is general in nature and not tailored to your specific medical condition
- The Service may generate content that is inaccurate, incomplete, or inappropriate for your situation
- You are solely responsible for evaluating the relevance and accuracy of any information generated or stored through the Service
- You will consult with qualified healthcare professionals before making any medical decisions
4. User Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
4.1 Account Security
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- Ensuring that your account information is accurate and up-to-date
4.2 Content Accuracy
- The accuracy of any information you enter into the Service
- Verifying any information generated by the Service before relying on it
- Deciding what information to record or share
- Ensuring that any information you enter complies with applicable laws
4.3 Appropriate Use
- Using the Service only for lawful purposes
- Not using the Service to violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Not interfering with or disrupting the Service or servers
- Not attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Service or related systems
5. No Healthcare Provider Relationship
Use of this Service does not create:
- A doctor-patient relationship
- A healthcare provider relationship
- A professional advisory relationship of any kind
- Any fiduciary or confidential relationship
We are not a healthcare provider, and we do not provide medical services. The Service is a technology platform that you use at your own discretion.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 Your Content
- You retain all ownership rights to content you submit, create, or store through the Service
- By using the Service, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, store, and process your content solely to provide and improve the Service
- You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to submit any content you provide
6.2 Our Content
- The Service, including its design, features, functionality, and software, is owned by us or our licensors
- All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners
- You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Service without our prior written consent
7. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
- Misrepresent the Service as a medical record system, healthcare provider, or diagnostic tool
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Service, user accounts, or computer systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the Service without permission
- Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code
- Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
- Collect or store personal information about other users without their consent
- Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm others
- Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation
8. AI-Generated Content
The Service uses artificial intelligence to generate content. You acknowledge and agree that:
- AI-generated content may contain errors, inaccuracies, or inappropriate information
- AI-generated content is not reviewed by medical professionals
- AI-generated content should not be relied upon as medical advice
- We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of AI-generated content
- You are solely responsible for reviewing, verifying, and using any AI-generated content
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
- WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
- WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
- WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE
- WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DECISIONS MADE BASED ON INFORMATION STORED OR GENERATED IN THE APPLICATION
- OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE CLAIM (OR $100 IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID ANYTHING)
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:
- Your use of or access to the Service
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right
- Any content you submit, post, transmit, or make available through the Service
- Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
11. Termination
11.1 Termination by You
You may stop using the Service at any time. You may also delete your account at any time through the Service's account settings.
11.2 Termination by Us
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. Upon termination:
- Your right to use the Service will immediately cease
- We may delete your account and all associated data
- All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive
12. Dispute Resolution
12.1 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which we operate, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
12.2 Arbitration
Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except where prohibited by law.
12.3 Class Action Waiver
You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Terms on this page
- Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of these Terms
- Sending you an email notification (for material changes)
- Displaying a prominent notice on our Service (for significant changes)
Your continued use of the Service after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must stop using the Service.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.
16. Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative.
17. Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms or any rights hereunder without your consent.
18. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Email: [Your Support Email]
Address: [Your Company Address]
Last Updated: January 1, 2025