Terms, Conditions and Disclaimers

Please read this agreement carefully before using the web site. By accessing or using the web site, you agree that you are competent and of age to enter into this Agreement and to be bound by the terms and conditions below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, you should not access or use the web site.

Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, P. C. (TOI) makes available information for educational, informational and entertainment purposes only. While we hope you will find it useful, the information on the web site is no substitute for consultation and examination with a medical professional. Our web site is not set up to respond to any individual inquiries or provide diagnoses. We encourage you to visit a medical doctor to assist with any health problems or concerns you have.

Presently there is no registration necessary to access any of the content found on the TOI web site. You may visit the web site, access any of the information or use any of our interactive features without registering or submitting any Personal Information. In that case, the only information we collect will be non-personal information accumulated through our WebLogs, which record Web site page views for measuring visitation and web site traffic.

No Warranties
Although we believe the information on this site to be accurate and timely, because of the rapid advances in the field of orthopaedic surgery and our reliance on information provided by outside sources, we make no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content at this site or other sites to which we link. When clinical matters are discussed on this web site, the opinions presented are those of the discussants only. The material discussed on the web site is not intended to present the only or necessarily the best orthopaedic method or procedure, but rather presents the approach or opinion of the discussant.

This web site and the information, software and other material available on or accessible from this web site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of title, noninfringement or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. TOI does not warrant that the web site service will be uninterrupted or error free or that any information, software or other material available on or accessible through the web site is free of viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other harmful components.
Links or pointers connecting the TOI web site with other Internet sites are provided as a courtesy only and do not imply, directly or indirectly, the endorsement, sponsorship, or approval by TOI of the linked site, the organization or individual operating the site, or any product, service or organization referenced in the site. In general, any web site that has an address (or URL) that does not contain “tucsonortho.com� is a linked web site. The content of any linked site does not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of TOI.

No Liability or Other Damages
Under no circumstances shall TOI be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive or consequential damages that result in any way from your use of or inability to use this web site, your reliance on or use of the information, services or merchandise provided on or through this web site, or that result from mistakes, omissions interruptions, deletion of files, errors, defects, delays in operation, or transmission or any failure of performance. TOI specifically disclaims any and all liability for injury and/or other damages that result from an individual using techniques discussed on the web site, whether a physician or any other person asserts these claims.

Unauthorized Downloading or Distribution
The entire contents and design of the TOI web site, including all trademarks, logos, trade names, documents, databases, graphic representations, and other information, are the property of TOI, or used by TOI with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws, whether or not a notice of copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights appears on the screen displaying the information. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of the TOI web site may save and use information contained on the site only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. Any unauthorized downloading and distribution of any copyrighted material from this web site or the sites to which we link, without the copyright owner's permission, is strictly prohibited.

Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify and hold TOI harmless from any and all liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, related to any violation of these terms and conditions by you.

Changes in Terms and Conditions
TOI reserves the right to change or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time, and you agree to give effect to such changes or modifications upon their being posted to the TOI web site.

Governing Law
This site is created and controlled by Tucson Orthopaedic Institute, P. C. in the State of Arizona. The laws of the State of Arizona will govern all terms, conditions and disclaimers on this site, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of laws.

By participating on the TOI web site, you acknowledge that you are aware of these Terms and Conditions, that you understand these Terms and Conditions and that you agree to be bound by them. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, you should not access or use the web site.