Terms and Conditions of Use

Your use of this Web site is subject to the following terms and conditions ("Terms and Conditions"), which may be updated without further notice. Please review these Terms and Conditions carefully since they contain important information regarding your use of the Web site.

The Services We Will Provide to You

Through this Web site, HITE will provide you with a variety of services, including information regarding health-related resources for the uninsured. In the future, we may choose to offer other services that we determine are appropriate, suitable, and desirable. Please note that some services on the Web site are available only to HITE members with a valid user ID and password. Although we will try to provide to you the most comprehensive services possible, we do not guarantee that any one or all of these will be available to you at any particular time. Please note, however, that all services we do provide to you through this Web site are subject to all of the Terms and Conditions contained herein.

Your Conduct

In using our services, your conduct must at all times comply with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations, including all Federal laws and the State, and local laws of the jurisdiction in which you receive such services. In addition, you agree to the following:

• You will not use the Web site to threaten, intimidate, or harass any other person;
• You will not transmit any pornographic, lewd, immoral, obscene, offensive, libelous, vulgar, or tortious material, material that is invasive of another's privacy, or material that disparages or insults any individual or group, based on race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, or other immutable characteristic;
• You will not transmit false information through the Web site;
• You will not upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit any material that contains viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer software, hardware or telecommunications equipment;
• You will not upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit any information or content unless you have the lawful right to disseminate such content;
• You agree that your use of this Web site will not violate any contractual or fiduciary obligations you have to third parties, including that you will not transmit the private, confidential, trade secret, trade mark, proprietary or other non-public information of any other party through the Web site;
• You will not upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit any advertising, promotional materials, solicitations, junk mail, "spam," or any other form of solicitation to any party unless you are expressly authorized to do so by HITE; and
• You will not otherwise take any steps to interfere with the functionality of the Web site or of the hardware or software of any other party.

You are Solely Responsible for Your Own Conduct

You are solely responsible for your own conduct on this Web site, and you will be solely responsible for any violations of these Terms and Conditions. You agree that you will indemnify and hold harmless HITE, its agents, officers, affiliates, and any third party for any liabilities, costs, damages, and/or expenses that they incur as a result of your actions.

Content on the Web site

This Web site may contain content ("Content") that is provided by other parties. HITE will work with the other parties to provide the most accurate information that we can provide, and will review Content to screen out any information that may be offensive or objectionable. However, as we indicate below, HITE does not provide any warranties with respect to the Content and your use of this Web site is solely at your own risk. HITE shall not be responsible to you or to any other party for any costs, damages, expenses, or liabilities arising from the acts of any third party, including without limitation vendors and other users that may provide Content that appears on Web sites referred to on this Web site. We strongly recommend that you review the user policies, Privacy Policy and other terms and conditions of all third parties on other Web sites, including Web sites to which you may be linked by using the HITE Web. HITE may post or remove any Content at any time, at its sole discretion.

We are Not Responsible for the Acts of Other Users

We will take precautions to make your experience on our Web site as pleasant and productive as possible and to make sure that other users follow our policies. However, HITE is not responsible to you for the conduct of others. Use of this Web site is solely at your own risk. You agree that in consideration for your use of this Web site, which is being provided to you free of charge, neither HITE, its officers, directors, employees, agents or affiliated corporations will be liable to you for any costs, expenses, liabilities, or damages you may incur as a result of your use of this Web site.

Trademarks and other Intellectual Property of HITE

HITE is a trademark of the Greater New York Hospital Association. In addition, this Web site and all Content contained on the Web site are the proprietary information of HITE, and may not be disseminated without our express written consent.

No Warranties

This site is provided to you on an "as is" and "as available" basis. HITE makes no representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

HITE expressly disclaims liability for any technical problems with the Web site, including temporary unavailability or delays in connection time. HITE does not accept responsibility for any illegal pirating of the Web site or for the actions of those who may obtain unauthorized access to the site.

HITE expressly disclaims any warranties concerning the Content, products, services, information, or materials made available or purchased through this site or its links. Information on this Web site is presented for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice to users. Should you have any questions or concerns about any information or material presented on a web site referred to by this Web site, please contact the author of that information directly.

Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions and any other HITE policy referenced herein shall constitute the entire agreement between you and HITE with respect to your use of the Web site. It shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of New York, and any controversy between you and HITE shall be adjudicated in courts located within the City of New York, State of New York. By using this Web site, you submit to the jurisdiction of such courts. No provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed to be waived except expressly in writing signed by an authorized representative of HITE. Further, by using this site, you agree that, if any provision of these Terms and Conditions are found by a court to be invalid or unenforceable, the court shall modify the provision to the extent necessary consistent with the intent of the parties, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Regardless of any law to the contrary, all claims or causes of action arising out of or related to use of the Web site must be filed within one (1) year after it arose or shall be deemed to be forever barred.

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