AAO-HNSF Privacy Policy and Otolaryngology Core Curriculum Web Portal Terms of Use Agreement
Effective July 1, 2024
AAO-HNSF Privacy Policy
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The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) take the issue of privacy very seriously.
The AAO-HNS and AAO-HNSF do not sell, distribute, barter, or transfer personally identifiable information obtained from a user to a third party. Any information collected on any AAO-HNS/F website will only be used for the purpose stated.
AAO-HNSF may provide mailing address information to third parties for single-use mailings for products and services that may be of interest to members. Email addresses, telephone numbers, or any other types of personally identifiable information are never provided to third party data processors.
AAO-HNS members who provide us with an email address may be added to the AAO-HNS email list or certain other private lists. The AAO-HNS email list is only for Academy/Foundation communications, such as OTO News or member communications. You will not receive third-party advertising or promotional material on this list.
The AAO-HNS and AAO-HNSF do not sell or distribute your email address to third parties, such as outside commercial, charitable, or professional organizations, under any circumstances. Unless you notify us otherwise, your email address may be available to other members through our online members-only directory.
The AAO-HNS may use “cookie” technology to aid in site navigation and registration and to obtain non-personal information from its online visitors. Such data may be collected and used in aggregate by the AAO-HNS/F to shape and direct the creation and maintenance of content and to determine the type of advertisement to be seen by site visitors. We do not extract personal information in this process nor do we provide this information to third parties. We also do not contact you based on information in your cookie file.
The AAO-HNS has taken steps to make all information received from our online visitors as secure as possible against unauthorized access and use. All information is protected by our security measures, which are reviewed periodically.
WARNING: This site contains links to other sites. The AAO-HNS/F assumes no responsibility for the privacy practices or the content of such websites.
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AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (online platform)
1. Terms
By accessing the AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (online platform), you are agreeing to be bound by these web site Terms and Conditions of Use, all applicable laws, and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site. The materials contained in this web site are protected by applicable copyright and trademark law.
2. Use License
1. Permission is granted to temporarily download one copy of the materials (information or software) on AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Core Curriculum web site for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license, you may not:
- modify or copy the materials;
- use the materials for any commercial purpose, or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial);
- attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (online platform):
- remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials; or
- transfer the materials to another person or “mirror” the materials on any other server.
2. This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by AAO-HNSF at any time. Upon terminating your viewing of these materials or upon the termination of this license, you must destroy any downloaded materials in your possession whether in electronic or printed format.
3. Disclaimer
The materials on the AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (online platform) are provided “as is”. AAO-HNSF makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights. Further, AAO-HNSF does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its Internet web site or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.
4. Limitations
In no event shall AAO-HNSF or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption,) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on the AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (online platform), even if AAO-HNSF or a AAO-HNSF authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages, these limitations may not apply to you.
5. Revisions and Errata
The materials appearing on the AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (online platform) could include technical, typographical, or photographic errors. AAO-HNSF does not warrant that any of the materials on its web site are accurate, complete, or current. AAO-HNSF may make changes to the materials contained on its web site at any time without notice. AAO-HNSF does not, however, make any commitment to update the materials.
6. Links
AAO-HNSF has not reviewed all the sites linked to its Internet web site and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by AAO-HNSF of the site. Use of any such linked web site is at the user’s own risk.
7. Site Terms of Use Modifications
AAO-HNSF may revise these terms of use for the AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Core Curriculum at any time without notice. By using this online platform, you are agreeing to be bound by the then current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.
8. Governing Law
Any claim relating to the AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (online platform) shall be governed by the laws of the State of Virginia without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
General Terms and Conditions are applicable to Use of the AAO-HNSF Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (online platform).
We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained.