Terms of Use for Understanding Cancer: A New Perspective

Last Updated: April 18, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to "Understanding Cancer: A New Perspective" ("the Course"), provided by UNDERSTANDING CANCER ONLINE ("we," "us," or "our") through the Thinkific platform. By accessing or using our Course, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use our Course.

Educational Purpose Only

Not Medical Advice

THIS COURSE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE. The content, information, and materials provided in this Course, including but not limited to text, graphics, videos, and interactive elements, are intended solely for general informational and educational purposes. The information provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

No Doctor-Patient Relationship

NO DOCTOR-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP IS CREATED BY USING THIS COURSE OR INTERACTING WITH COURSE INSTRUCTORS OR STAFF. Participation in this Course, including asking questions, participating in discussions, or any other form of engagement, does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and any instructors, presenters, or staff associated with the Course, regardless of their professional qualifications.

Consult Healthcare Providers

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, diagnosis, or treatment options. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read or learned in this Course.

User Responsibilities

Medical Decisions

You are solely responsible for any decisions you make regarding your health or medical care based on information from this Course. We strongly encourage you to discuss any information from this Course with your healthcare provider before making medical decisions.

Accurate Information

If you choose to share any personal health information in course forums or discussions, you are responsible for ensuring its accuracy. However, we strongly discourage sharing personal medical details in course discussions.

No Emergency Resource

This Course is not designed to address emergency medical situations. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency services immediately.

Course Access and Use

Account Registration

To access the Course, you may need to register for an account on the Thinkific platform. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Course for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Share your account credentials with others
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Course
• Disrupt or interfere with the security or use of the Course
• Upload or transmit any harmful content or materials
• Harass, abuse, or harm another person
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use of the Course

Modifications to the Course

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Course at any time, including the content, features, or availability.

Intellectual Property Rights

Course Content

All content in this Course, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video material, and other educational materials, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Course content for your personal, non-commercial, and educational use only. You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, publicly display, or publicly perform the content
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on the content
• Use the content for commercial purposes
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Course Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the Course or the information contained within it. Medical knowledge and best practices continuously evolve, and information provided in this Course may become outdated.

"As Is" Basis

The Course is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We expressly disclaim all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenue, 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 Course
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein
• Any errors, mistakes, inaccuracies, or omissions in the Course content
• Any decisions made or actions taken based on Course information

Under no circumstances shall we be liable for any injury, harm, or death that may result from your reliance on information provided in this Course. We strongly emphasize the importance of consulting qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment.

Third-Party Links and Content

The Course may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We provide these links only as a convenience and are not responsible for the content, products, or services on or available from those websites or resources. You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any third-party websites or resources.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless UNDERSTANDING CANCER ONLINE, its instructors, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Course.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Course after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment and agreement to the modified Terms.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].

By accessing or using the Course, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.