eSpine's
Terms of Use
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CONDITIONS RELATING TO YOUR USE OF THIS SITE CAREFULLY.
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these terms and conditions of use. We reserve the right
to modify the terms and conditions at any time. You should
check these terms and conditions periodically for changes.
By using this site after we post any changes to these
terms and conditions, you agree to accept those changes,
whether or not you have reviewed them. If at any time
you choose not to accept these terms and conditions of
use, please do not use this site.
Personal Identification Information
We will collect personal identification information from you only if you voluntarily
submit such information to us. We will never intentionally disclose any personal
identification information about you as an individual user (such as, for example,
your name, address, telephone number, credit card number or e-mail address)
to any third party without having received your permission. If you identify
yourself to us by sending us an e-mail with questions or comments, we may use
your personal information to respond to your questions or comments. We may
file your comments for future reference, or we may discard the information
after we have reviewed it. We may also contact you to confirm your Second Opinion
appointment.
We have the following exceptions to these policies: We will release specific
information about you or your account to comply with any valid legal process
such as a search warrant, subpoena, statute or court order. We will also release
specific information in special cases, such as if there is an attempted breach
of the security of the eSpine, or a physical or property threat to you or others.
Non-Personal Identification Information
We collect non-personal identification information through the use of "cookie" technology
and/or IP address tracking. Non-personal identification information might include
the browser you use, the type of computer, technical information about your
means of connection to our site-such as the operating systems and the Internet
service providers utilized, and other similar information. Our system also
automatically gathers information about the areas you visit and search terms
you utilize on our sites and about the links you may select from within our
site to other areas of the World Wide Web or elsewhere online. We only use
cookies to collect personally identifiable information with your consent. Most
browsers are set to accept cookies. You can set your browser to refuse cookies,
or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, please note that
some parts of eSpine.com may not function properly. We use such information
to administer the site and to understand how our users use the services provided
on eSpine.com. This way we know which areas of our sites are favorites of our
users, which areas need improvement, and what technologies are being used so
that we may continually improve our sites.
Use of Content
You may not modify, copy, publish, display, transmit, adapt or in any way exploit
the content of the eSpine.com. eSpine.com authorizes you to view or download
a single copy of the material on the eSpine.com Site solely for your personal,
noncommercial use if you include the following copyright notice: "Copyright
(c) 1996 - 2010, eSpine.com, Inc. All rights reserved" and other copyright
and proprietary rights notices that are contained in the Content. The Content
is protected by copyright under both United States and foreign laws. Title
to the Content remains with eSpine.com. Any use of the Content not expressly
permitted by these Terms and Conditions is a breach of these Terms and Conditions
and may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. Content and features
are subject to change or termination without notice in the editorial discretion
of eSpine.com. All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved to eSpine.com.
If you violate any of these Terms and Conditions, your permission to use the
Content automatically terminates and you must immediately destroy any copies
you have made of any portion of the Content. Only if you obtain prior written
consent from us may you publish, display or commercially exploit any material
from the eSpine.com. To seek our permission, you may write to eSpine.com, 444
S. San Vicente Blvd. Suite 800, Los Angeles California, 90048. If permission
is granted you may not change or delete any author attribution, trademark,
legend or copyright notice.
Jurisdictional Issues
You expressly agree that exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute with eSpine.com
that arises out of or relates to these terms will be filed only in the state
or federal courts located in Los Angeles, and you hereby consent and submit
to the personal jurisdiction of such courts for the purposes of litigating
any such action., or in any way relating to your use of the eSpine.com Site,
resides in the courts of the State of California and you further agree and
expressly consent to the exercise of personal jurisdiction in the courts
of the State of California in connection with any such dispute including
any claim involving eSpine.com or its affiliates, subsidiaries, employees,
contractors, officers, directors, telecommunication providers, and content
providers. These Terms and Conditions are governed by the internal substantive
laws of the State of California, without respect to its conflict of laws
principles. If any of these terms and conditions are found unlawful, void,
or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision will be considered severable
from the remaining terms and conditions, which shall remain in full force
and effect. No waiver of any of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed
a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term
or condition.
eSpine.com is based in Los Angeles,
in the United States of America. eSpine.com makes no
claims that the Content is appropriate or may be downloaded
outside of the United States. Access to the Content may
not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries.
If you access eSpine.com from outside the United States,
you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance
with the laws of your jurisdiction.
This is the entire agreement between
you and eSpine.com relating to the subject matter it
contains. This agreement may be modified only by our
posting changes to these terms and conditions on eSpine.com.
Any inquiries concerning these terms and conditions of
use should be directed to espine1@aol.com
Your Acceptance of These Terms
By using eSpine.com, you signify your acceptance of our Terms of Use. If you
do not agree to this policy, please do not use the site. Your continued use
of eSpine.com following the posting of changes to these terms will mean that
you accept those changes.
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