Interpretation and definitions
Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalised have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Disclaimer:
● Authors (referred to as either "the Authors", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Disclaimer) refers to iRescue, authors and contributors .
● Content refers to the Website.
● You means the individual accessing the Content, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
● Website refers to iRescue , accessible from www.irescue.uk
Disclaimer
This is a resource for clinical staff in the acute inpatient setting. The content has been created for information purposes only and does not replace local guidelines and policies.
The Authors accept no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Website.
Any healthcare worker who has concerns about a deteriorating patient should seek support from appropriate senior colleague and follow local escalation policies, this website is not designed to replace these processes.
In no event shall the Authors be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website or the contents of the Website. The Authors reserve the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the content at any time without prior notice.
The Authors do not warrant that the Website is free of viruses or other harmful components.
The words and other content provided in this Website, and in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice.
Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this Website or in any linked materials.
Terms of use agreement
This Terms of Use Agreement (“agreement”) is entered between and by “You” (the reader or any other user of this website, also known as iRescue, the “Website”), the Authors and contributors. Access to the Site, and any use thereof, is subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. By accessing, reading or otherwise using the Website, you hereby agree to these terms and conditions.
This agreement contains disclaimers and other provisions that limit the the Author’s liability to You. Please read these terms and conditions fully and carefully. If you do not agree to be bound to each and every term and condition set forth herein, please exit the Website and do not access, read or otherwise use information provided herein.
By accessing the Website and/or reading its content, and/or using it to find information on any other website or information resource, you acknowledge and agree that you have read and understood these terms and conditions, that the provisions, disclosures and disclaimers set forth herein are fair and reasonable, and that your agreement to follow and be bound by these terms and conditions is voluntary and is not the result of fraud, duress or undue influence exercised upon you by any person or entity.
Disclaimer regarding medical advice
The information about health and illness provided by the Website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Products, services, information and other content provided by the Website, including information linking to third-party websites are provided for informational purposes only.
Information offered by the Website is not comprehensive and does not cover all diseases, ailments, physical conditions or their treatment.
The content expressed on the Website has no relation to those of any academic, hospital, practice or other institution with which the Authors are affiliated.
The Authors are not liable for any information provided by the Website with regard to recommendations regarding management of any health conditions.
Disclaimer regarding clinical skills and guidelines
Some skills described in the Website should only be carried out by appropriately trained healthcare professionals. Accessing the content of the Website does not represent competence in any procedures or skills thus described.
This Website does not replace national or local guidelines and policies. The Website may contain copies of guidelines and policies or references to guidelines and policies for information purposes, but you should access the original documents from either national or local organisations.
Disclaimer regarding third party links
The content may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by or in any way affiliated with the Authors.
These links are provided solely as a convenience and not as a guarantee or recommendation by the Authors for the services, information, opinion or any other content on such third party web sites or as an indication of any affiliations, sponsorship or endorsement of such third party web sites.
If you decide to access a linked website, you do so at your own risk. Your use of other websites is subject to the terms of use for such sites.
Please note that the Authors do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.
Disclaimer regarding Website content and related materials
The information given by the Website is for general guidance on matters of interest only. Even if the Authors take every precaution to ensure that the content of the Website is both current and accurate, errors can occur. Plus, given the changing nature of guidelines, published research, policies, regulations and rules, there may be delays, omissions or inaccuracies in the information contained on the website.
The Authors are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information.
Indemnification agreement
In no event shall the Authors be responsible for any claims, losses or damages (whether direct or indirect) arising out of or relating to the misuse or inappropriate reliance on the contents or advice contained within the Website, except to the extent that such liability cannot be excluded by law.
“Use at you own risk” disclaimer
All information in the Website is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
The Authors will not be liable to You or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information given by the Website or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Modifications
The Authors may modify the terms and conditions of this Agreement in whole or in party at any time for any reason. Such modified terms and conditions shall supersede these terms and conditions and shall become binding when published online on the Website.
Entire agreement
You accept that this Agreement represents the entire understanding between you and the Authors concerning use of the Website.