Terms of Use
NOTICE: The Planned
Parenthood of Delaware web site is provided by Planned Parenthood of Delaware
subject to your agreement to comply with the "Terms of Use"
and "Privacy Policy." Please read them both now and check occasionally
for future modifications.
Introduction
Planned Parenthood® of Delaware (PPDE) is pleased to provide you with
this site for your personal education, but nothing on this site constitutes
a recommendation for medical care, nor does PPDE make a warranty of any
kind in terms of their appropriateness for individual on-line users.
Planned Parenthood
believes that every individual must have access to the health care information
and services that can allow taking responsibility for one's health. Be
smart about your health and your life. Arm yourself with good information
about sexual and reproductive health maintenance. Use ppdel.org and visit
a qualified health care provider for personal medical evaluation, counseling,
and services.
1. Copyright, Copying,
and Trademark
The entire Planned Parenthood® of Delaware Web site is copyrighted,
2004, by Planned Parenthood® of Delaware (PPDE). Certain articles
or materials within the Web site are also separately copyrighted by PPDE
as indicated. All rights reserved. If you find these materials useful,
you may download, print out, or send a copy to others so long as each
copy indicates the appropriate copyright notice and is used only for personal
use. It is expressly prohibited, however, to reprint or electronically
reproduce any text, document, graphic, or audio or visual material for
bulk or commercial use. For special copyright permissions, or to purchase
PPDE publications and pamphlets, please write to: PPDE, 625 Shipley Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801, or email ppde-info@ppde.org. Planned Parenthood®
and its logo of nested "Ps" are registered service marks of
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.
2. Information Obtained Through the PPDE Web Site Does Not Constitute
Medical, Legal, or Other Professional Advice.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PPDE WEB SITE OR TRANSMITTED TO YOU
ELECTRONICALLY IN RESPONSE TO A MESSAGE FROM YOU IS NOT INTENDED NOR IMPLIED
TO CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS VISIT OR
SPEAK TO A QUALIFIED HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDER IN PERSON PRIOR TO STARTING
ANY NEW TREATMENT OR WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL
CONDITION. THIS PPDE WEB SITE DOES NOT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY PRACTICE
MEDICINE OR DISPENSE MEDICAL ADVICE AS PART OF THIS SERVICE.
IN ADDITION, NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS PPDE WEB SITE IS INTENDED TO BE
OR CONSTITUTES LEGAL ADVICE, AND USERS SHOULD ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF
AN APPROPRIATE ATTORNEY OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL REGARDING INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS
OR CONCERNS OF A LEGAL OR PROFESSIONAL NATURE.
3. Disclaimer of Warranty and Liability
PPDE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, DECISION MADE,
OR ACTION TAKEN IN RELIANCE UPON INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE PPDE WEB
SITE OR ANY OTHER INTERNET SITES LINKED TO IT IN ANY WAY. PPDE DOES NOT
ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY OR RISK FOR YOUR USE OF THE PPDE WEB SITE OR
THE INTERNET.
Furthermore, PPDE does not make any express or implied warranties, representations,
or endorsements whatsoever in connection with the PPDE Web site, other
Web sites accessed by "hyperlink," or the Internet generally
(including without limitation, warranties of title or non-infringement,
or the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose). You understand that, except for information, products, or services
clearly identified as being supplied by PPDE, PPDE does not review, operate,
or control any material, information, products or services on the Internet,
including electronic transmissions from Users or materials connected to
the PPDE Web site through "hyperlinks," in any way.
Unless stated otherwise, all the people shown in the photographs on ppdel.org
are models. Their photos were chosen based solely for aesthetic reasons.
Other than that, the people in these pictures have no connection to Planned
Parenthood®, or any of the topics discussed on the Website.
In no event shall PPDE be liable for any injury, loss, claim, damage,
or any incidental or consequential damages arising either directly or
indirectly out of or in any way connected with the PPDE Web site, or any
failure or delay in updating or including any materials on the PPDE Web
site, or any use of or inability to use any materials on the PPDE Web
site, even if PPDE has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
(Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or the limitation
or exclusion of liability for incidental and consequential damages, so
the above exclusions may not apply to you.)
4. Waiver of Responsibility for Defective or Contaminated Materials
Although PPDE makes every effort to ensure the correctness of data, PPDE
disclaims responsibility for any errors or omissions, such as unintended
technical inaccuracies or typographical errors, in the materials. You
also understand that PPDE cannot and does not guarantee or warrant that
files available for downloading through the service will be free of "infection"
or "viruses," "worms," "Trojan horses,"
or other code that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. Users
are responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints
to satisfy their particular requirements for accuracy of data input and
output, and for maintaining a means external to the PPDE Web site for
the reconstruction of any lost data. Use of the PPDE Web site and the
Internet generally is at the User's own risk.
5. Legal Actions
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the state of Delaware, U.S.A, and you agree to submit
to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of the state of Delaware. In
the event that any portion of these terms and conditions is deemed by
a court to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force
and effect. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary,
any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to this Web site,
or the use of this Web site, must be filed within one year after such
claim or cause of action arose and must be filed in a court in Wilmington,
Delaware, U.S.A.
6. User Rules
In order to maintain an informative and valuable service that meets the
needs of the viewers and avoids harm to others, it is necessary to establish
and for you to follow these User Rules:
THE USER MAY DOWNLOAD, PRINT, OR TRANSMIT INFORMATION FROM THE PPDE WEB
SITE FOR PERSONAL, PRIVATE USE. HOWEVER, THE USER MUST MAKE SURE THAT
PROPER COPYRIGHT NOTICE IS AFFIXED TO EACH COPY TRANSMITTED OR PRINTED
AND IN NO CASE MAY THE MATERIALS BE REPRODUCED IN BULK OR FOR COMMERCIAL
USE WITHOUT EXPRESS, WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF DELAWARE
625 SHIPLEY STREET
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Users may not post or transmit any message that is libelous or defamatory,
or violates any other person's copyrights, privacy rights, trademarks,
trade secrets, or rights in other confidential information. The User indemnifies
PPDE for any and all damages suffered by third parties as a result of
the User's violation of this term.
Users may not post or transmit any message, data, image, or program with
the intent to threaten the safety of others and/or with the effect of
causing a reasonable person to perceive a threat to his or her safety.
It is not the intent to discourage Users from taking controversial positions
or expressing vigorously what may be unpopular views; however, PPDE reserves
the right to take such action as it deems appropriate in cases where the
PPDE Web site is inappropriately used to disseminate statements or materials
that are reasonably construed as abusive, destructive, harmful, or threatening
to the safety of others.
Users may not interfere with other Users' use of the PPDE Web site, including,
without limitation, disrupting the normal flow or use of the service.
Users may not post or transmit any file which contains "viruses,"
"worms," "Trojan horse" or any other contaminating
or destructive features.
It is our general policy to protect the privacy of the persons transmitting
any messages to PPDE. However, PPDE reserves the right to reproduce and
distribute part or all of a message without any compensation to the User
so long as any identifying information is deleted.
PRIVACY POLICY
Planned Parenthood
of Delaware Privacy Policy
The privacy of our customers is important to Planned Parenthood of Delaware
(PPDE). We understand that visitors to plannedparenthood.org need to be
in control of their personal information. Therefore, the following is
the PPDE Internet Privacy Policy:
You do not have to give us personal information to visit our sites. If
you choose not to provide personal information, you can still visit ppdel.org
pages. We may collect personally identifiable information (name, e-mail
address, physical address, and other unique identifier) only if specifically
and knowingly provided by you. Personally identifying information collected
will be used only in connection with ppdel.org, or for such purposes as
are described at the point of collection. Ppdel.org performs analyses
of user behavior in order to measure customer interest in the various
areas of our sites. ppdel.org also uses listserves to send out information
and change notices to subscribed users of our sites. ppdel.org will protect
the personal information that you share with us. ppdel.org does not disclose,
give, sell, or transfer any personal information to third parties. If
we share demographic information with third parties, we will give them
aggregate information only. While plannedparenthood.org will make every
attempt to protect the personal information that you share with us, electronic
mail is not secure against interception. If your communication is very
sensitive, you may want to send it by postal mail instead. PPDE would
like to receive your comments and questions about this Internet Privacy
Policy. To make comments or ask questions regarding the plannedparenthood.org
Internet Privacy Policy, write to us at "ppde-info@ppde.org.
ppdel.org may occasionally update this policy. Notice of revisions will
be posted here. We want to be very clear: We will not obtain personally
identifying information about you when you visit our site, unless you
choose to provide such information. This Privacy Policy should be read
in conjunction with the Terms of Use for our sites.
Planned Parenthood reserves the right to share information you provide
(including any identifying information you provide) with legal authorities
if it is, in our sole opinion, necessary to investigate, prevent, or take
action regarding suspected fraud, situation involving threats or potential
harm to the physical safety of any person, or if required by law (such
as if required by a subpoena, court orders or other legal means). |
