Terms of Service

1. Account Registration

To access the full range of Services provided by MedMinded, you need to register an account. The registration process requires you to provide accurate and up-to-date information, including your full name, email address, profession, specialty, and any other details requested in the registration form ("Registration Information"). You will also need to create an account password.

By registering, you agree to the following:

• Accuracy: You affirm that all Registration Information you provide is true, accurate, current, and complete. You are responsible for maintaining and promptly updating your Registration Information to keep it accurate and current.
• Account Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your account password. Do not share your credentials with anyone else. If you suspect unauthorized use of your account, immediately change your password and notify us for assistance.
• Responsibility for Activities: You are accountable for all activities conducted through your account. Unauthorized use of your account could result in liability for actions taken under your credentials.
• Verification: We may verify the accuracy of the Registration Information you provide. If we identify discrepancies or false information, we reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account.

Failure to provide accurate information or maintain the confidentiality of your account details may result in restricted access to the Services or termination of your account. MedMinded is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these obligations.

2. Use of the Services

MedMinded provides digital tools and resources designed for educational and informational purposes for healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and students. By using our Services, you agree to the following terms:

General Use
• Educational Purpose: Our Services are intended to support your professional development and decision-making by providing access to medical news, reference materials, and clinical and research tools. The information and tools available through our Services are not a substitute for clinical judgment or professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
• Not for Medical Diagnosis or Treatment: You must not use MedMinded's Services to create a physician/patient relationship, to make medical diagnoses, or to treat patients. The Services are not designed to provide certainty in diagnosis or to recommend specific treatments.
• Professional Responsibility: You are responsible for interpreting and applying the information from the Services in the context of your professional judgment and in compliance with all applicable laws and standards of medical practice in your jurisdiction.

Fair Use of Unlimited Functionality

MedMinded employs the term "Unlimited" in its offerings to signify that we do not impose arbitrary restrictions on the use of the service. However, to maintain the integrity, performance, and reliability of our system, and to ensure equitable access for all users, certain fair usage constraints apply:

• General Rate Limiting: Unlimited chats and data storage are subject to reasonable rate limits designed to prevent excessive strain on system resources. Automated or non-human interactions are prohibited.
• Data Storage Limits: Storage capacity is limited during the free Beta period. Please contact support@medminded.ai to discuss increased needs.

Prohibited Activities

To ensure fair use and system reliability, the following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Automated or scripted use.
• Any action that degrades the performance or functionality of the Services for others.
• Reselling, sublicensing, or otherwise commercializing the Services without explicit written consent from MedMinded.

MedMinded reserves the right to monitor usage and take appropriate action if misuse or violation of this policy is detected, including issuing warnings, temporary suspension, or termination of access.

Restrictions on Use

You agree not to:

• Misuse the Services: Avoid using the Services in a way that is harmful, unlawful, or disruptive. Specifically, you must not:
1. Access or attempt to access areas of the Services not intended for general use.
2. Use any software, tool, or device to scrape or search the Services beyond standard web browser capabilities.
3. Post or transmit harmful, misleading, or offensive content.
4. Forge headers or manipulate identifiers to disguise the origin of content.
5. Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation.
6. Harvest or collect information about other users without their consent.
7. Interfere with or disrupt the functioning of the Services.

You agree to:

• Respect Copyrights and Trademarks: Do not use, copy, or distribute MedMinded's content or trademarks without explicit permission. Do not remove or obscure any copyright notices.
• Maintain Privacy: Avoid posting or sharing any content that contains personal health information (PHI) or details that could identify an individual, in accordance with privacy laws.
• Follow Legal and Ethical Standards: Ensure that your use of the Services complies with all relevant laws and ethical guidelines applicable to your professional practice.

Monitoring and Enforcement

We reserve the right to:

• Monitor user activity to ensure compliance with these Terms.
• Investigate potential violations and take appropriate action, including removing content or terminating access to the Services.
• Edit or remove any content that violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

Acknowledgment

By using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• The Services are provided "as-is" and "as available," without any warranties of accuracy or suitability for any specific purpose.
• MedMinded is not responsible for any decisions you make based on the information provided through the Services.

3. Proprietary Rights

• Modify or Create Derivatives: Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on the MedMinded Content.
• Distribute or Commercialize: Reproduce, distribute, or sell the MedMinded Content in any form or medium.
• Public Display: Publicly display or perform the MedMinded Content without explicit permission.
• Reverse Engineer: Attempt to reverse engineer or extract the source code of any software used in the Services.
• Train AI Models: Use output for the training and development of competing medical artificial intelligence models.

4. User Responsibilities for Uploaded Content

• By uploading content to the Services, you represent and warrant that you:
  1. Own the rights to the content, or
  2. Have obtained proper authorization or legal rights to upload and use the content with the Services for your personal use (i.e. through lawful purchase or acquisition of the material)
• You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of uploaded content complies with all applicable copyright laws and regulations.
• The Service does not monitor or review uploaded content. However, we reserve the right to take action, including removal, if notified of potential violations.
• The Service Provider is not liable for any copyright infringement resulting from user-uploaded content.

5. Copyright Infringement Policy (DMCA)

In compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), MedMinded provides the following process for copyright infringement claims:

The notice must include:

• A description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
• Identification of the infringing material and its location on the Services.
• Your contact information, including full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized.
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Upon receiving a valid notice, MedMinded will promptly remove or disable access to the infringing material.

6. Third-Party Links and Resources

• Reviewing Terms and Policies: Familiarizing yourself with and agreeing to the Terms of Service and privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
• Evaluating Content: Assessing the content and usefulness of third-party information based on your professional judgment.

Third-Party Links Usage

You agree that:

• No Liability: MedMinded is not liable for any loss or damage that may result from your interaction with or reliance on Third-Party Resources.
• No Warranty: MedMinded does not warrant or endorse any third-party content, services, or products accessed through our Services.
• Independent Use: Your use of third-party services is governed solely by the terms and conditions of those third parties.

7. Termination and Modification

Upon your request for termination, MedMinded will deactivate your account and remove your content in accordance with our data retention policies.

Termination of your access to MedMinded Services may occur for various reasons, and we strive to provide notice when possible. Ensure you understand these Terms and maintain awareness of any changes to continue using our Services effectively and in compliance.

8. Disclaimer

9. Limitation of Liability

10. Privacy Policy

MedMinded is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our Services. By using MedMinded’s Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

11. International Users Clause

MedMinded's Services are accessible internationally. Users outside the United States acknowledge that MedMinded complies exclusively with U.S. federal and state laws and regulations. You are responsible for ensuring your use of the Services complies with local laws applicable in your jurisdiction. By accessing our Services, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your data within the United States, which may differ from data protection laws in your country.

12. Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, and Class Action Waiver

Binding Arbitration: You agree that any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Services shall be resolved through confidential, binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. Arbitration shall be conducted in the state of Delaware, or another mutually agreed location. The arbitrator’s decision shall be binding and enforceable in any court with appropriate jurisdiction.

Mandatory Mediation: Prior to arbitration, both parties agree to first attempt to resolve disputes amicably through mandatory mediation. If mediation fails to produce a settlement within 30 days, either party may initiate arbitration proceedings.

Class Action Waiver: You explicitly waive your right to participate in or lead any class action, collective, consolidated, or representative proceeding against MedMinded. Disputes must be arbitrated individually, and you acknowledge that by agreeing to arbitration, you are waiving your right to a jury trial.

13. Assignment and Notices

14. No Waiver

15. Survival

The following provisions of these Terms of Service will survive the termination of your account or your access to the Services, regardless of the reason for termination:

1. Proprietary Rights: Ownership and intellectual property rights clauses.
2. User Responsibilities: Obligations regarding content you have shared or created.
3. Indemnity: Your indemnity obligations as specified in these Terms.
4. Limitation of Liability: Limitations on MedMinded’s liability.
5. Disclaimers: All disclaimers regarding the Services and content provided.
6. Governing Law: Provisions related to the applicable law and dispute resolution.
7. Assignment: Rights related to the assignment of these Terms.
8. Notice and Take Down Procedures: Provisions related to copyright and content notices.
9. Privacy Policy: Obligations regarding data privacy and user information.

16. Complete Agreement

17. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or assistance, contact us at:

Email: support@medminded.ai

Legal: legal@medminded.ai