Terms of Use

Please review the following terms and conditions carefully. These Terms of Use are a legally binding contract between you and The Laurus Alliance Project (“The Laurus Project” or “our” or “we” or “us”) pertaining to the access and use of the services offered, and all products, information content, media content, printed materials, and “online” or other electronic documentation accessible from www.thelaurusproject.com or any sub-domains thereof or other websites operated by or for The Laurus Alliance Project (collectively, the “Sites”).

The Sites are all offered by The Laurus Project to you free of charge on the express condition that you accept, without modification, and abide by these Terms of Use. Your access and use of the Sites is conditioned upon your continued compliance with these Terms of Use. Please read these Terms of Use carefully, as your use of the Sites constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Use. The Laurus Project reserves the right to change the Terms of Use at any time by reasonable notice, including without limitation by posting revised terms on the Sites (which shall constitute reasonable notice), and such amended terms shall be binding upon you; thus, you should consult the most recent version of these Terms of Use each time that you view the Sites. The Sites are designed, and all uses of the Sites are intended, to be in furtherance of our Mission.

The Laurus Project is committed to saving and improving the lives of individuals affected by breast cancer by supporting and advancing groundbreaking medical research, personalized medical treatments, effective complementary therapies, and ensuring quality care for all (the “Mission”). The Sites are designed, and all uses of the Sites are intended, to be in furtherance of the Mission.

Disclaimer

You acknowledge that the materials on the Sites are provided “as is” for general information only and without warranties of any kind. The materials on the Sites are not meant to be used for self-diagnosis or to replace the services of a medical professional. While The Laurus Project endeavors to keep the materials on the Sites current, healthcare information changes rapidly and thus, the materials on the Sites should not be relied upon to be fully comprehensive or error-free. The Laurus Project does not recommend, endorse, or make any warranties or representations of any kind with regard to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, quality, efficacy or non-infringement of any of the programs, materials, products, or other information provided on the Sites or by the companies or organizations linked or referred to in the Sites. The Sites do not offer medical advice or recommendations to individuals and you should not rely on the information posted on the Sites as a substitute for consultations with qualified healthcare professionals who are familiar with individual medical conditions and needs. The Laurus Project does not advocate that you attempt to treat yourself, your family, or someone you know without proper medical supervision. The Laurus Project encourages you to seek the guidance of your healthcare provider if you feel that you, your family, or someone you know suffers from the conditions described on the Sites.

In certain instances The Laurus Project permits third parties to provide testimonials and information, and in certain situations, create personal home pages for fundraising purposes in furtherance of our Mission. The Laurus Project may from time to time post articles and other information provided by third parties that might be of interest or benefit to the public. You acknowledge that the opinions and recommendations of third parties contained on the Sites are not necessarily those of The Laurus Project or endorsed by The Laurus Project.

General Indemnification

You agree that you will hold harmless The Laurus Project, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, licensors, and suppliers from all claims arising out of or related to your access or use of, or your inability to access or use, the Sites or other sites to which they are linked. If your use of materials from the Sites results in the need for servicing, repair of equipment or data, you will assume any costs thereof.

Limitation of Liability

In no event and under no circumstances shall The Laurus Project or the contributors of information to the Sites or our sponsors, licensors, or authorized representatives be liable to you or any third party for special, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages (including without limitation any loss of profits, lost savings, or loss of data) arising out of your (or any authorized user’s) or any unrelated party’s use or inability to use the Sites, or your (or any authorized user’s) or any unrelated party’s reliance or use of information, products, or services provided on or through the Internet, or that result from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletions of files or other data loss, errors, defects, delays in operation, service, or transmission, or any failure of performance of the Sites, even if we, or any of our authorized representatives, have been advised of the possibility of such damage and even if the remedies stated in these Terms of Use fail of their essential purpose.

Sponsors

The Laurus Project may choose to acknowledge certain persons and companies who have provided donations or sponsorships in furtherance of our Mission. Such acknowledgment may be in the form of recognition on the Sites by use of such persons or companies’ own names or marks and/or links to such persons’ or companies’ own websites. However, The Laurus Project does not solicit or permit the purchase or use of advertisements or commercial endorsements on the Sites by any person or company (including, without limitation, its sponsors and donors). If you choose to click on the links to any of our sponsors’ websites or otherwise engage in any correspondence or business dealings with or other purchase of products or services from any of our sponsors, you do so on your own initiative and you agree that The Laurus Project is not responsible or liable for any loss or damages of any sort incurred as a result of any such dealings or as a result of the acknowledgment of or links to such sponsors in conjunction with the Sites.

Links to Other Sites; Link Agreement

The Laurus Project may provide links to other Internet sites or resources. The Laurus Project likewise may permit others to post on certain public forums links to other Internet sites or resources. The information provided to you in such links are provided solely for your interactive enjoyment. The results are not guaranteed to be accurate and are in no way endorsed, offered, or guaranteed by The Laurus Project.

Privacy of Health Information

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) may regulate and limit the use and disclosure of your private health information by certain healthcare institutions. However, you should know that the HIPAA regulations apply to information gathered in the treatment of patients and not to information gathered by or through the Sites. (See our Privacy Policy.)