Terms of Use
Welcome to the Lung Genomics Research Consortium (LGRC) website, a publicly funded genomics research project whose goal is to use genomic technologies to better understand the basis of lung disease and to set the stage for new ways of treating and managing disease.
As a project funded by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009, our secondary goals are to create jobs and help drive scientific innovation.
The use of this website assumes an acceptance of the following Terms of Use:
SITE DISCLAIMER
Intended audience
The LGRC public website, hereinafter (the “Website”) is designed to educate the general public about our project, providing background information about the diseases we are studying, our research team, and our progress in achieving our goals. It is not intended as a resource to assist healthcare professionals or others in providing diagnostic information or other information relevant to management of disease or in providing genetic counseling services. Individuals seeking such information are advised to speak with their healthcare provider.
Limitations of content
The LGRC attempts to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the information provided on the Website, but the Website content and any Website-related services are provided “as is,” with no representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement. The Website may contain inaccuracies or errors, and it is possible that unauthorized additions, deletions, and alterations could be made to the Website by third parties. As a user of the Website, you assume total responsibility and risk in the use of the Website and Website-related services.
The information in the Website does not cover all diseases or situations in which genomic data, genetic testing, or genetic counseling may be appropriate. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical disorder.
Limitations of liability
The LGRC, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, affiliates, and sponsors are neither responsible nor liable whatsoever, for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or other damages arising out of or relating in any way to the Website or Website-related services and/or content or information contained within the Website. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction with the Website and/or Website-related services is to stop using the Website and/or those services.
This Agreement and your use of the Website is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, exclusive of its choice of Law rules. By accessing and using this Website, you agree to submit to the state and federal courts in Suffolk County of Massachusetts for all disputes of any kind, and you waive any jurisdictional, venue, or inconvenient forum objections to such courts. If any of the provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable, such provisions shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the LGRC, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and affiliates and sponsors pertaining to the subject matter hereof. Any and all written or oral agreements heretofore existing between you and the LGRC, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and affiliates and sponsors are expressly canceled. The LGRC, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and affiliates and sponsors may modify the terms of this Agreement by posting notice of such modification on the Website entitled “Legal Notices” before the modification takes place
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT
The LGRC Website and its contents are copyright protected by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, 02115-6084. Permission is hereby granted to reproduce, distribute, and translate copies of content materials provided (i) that credit for source (www.lung-genomics.org) and copyright (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA) are included with each copy; (ii) that a link to the appropriate material on the LGRC Website is provided whenever the material is published elsewhere on the Web; and (iii) that reproducers, distributors, and/or translators comply with the LGRC Terms of Use described hereto.
This Copyright Notice is consistent with the Copyright Status notice for the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Web pages for sites containing material, contributed, or licensed by individuals, companies, or organizations, that is protected by U.S. and foreign copyright laws.
(June 21, 2010)
CITATION GUIDELINES
When any part of the LGRC Public Website is used as a reference, it must be cited. Use the following formats:
The LGRC: Lung Genomics Research Consortium Public Website. Copyright, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston. 2010. Available at http://www.lung-genomics.org. Accessed [date of access].
