Terms of Use and Service

Information Obtained Through the MyBodyMyHealth Website Does Not Constitute Medical, Legal, or Other Professional Advice

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (“HRCF”) has provided the MyBodyMyHealth website (the “Site”) to educate users on sexual health care and medical issues that may affect their daily lives and to link those users to community-based partners for health-related services.

Any content provided on the Site, whether accessed online or through electronic messages, does not serve as medical, legal, or any other form of professional advice.

Nothing on the website should be considered, or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider in person before initiating any new treatment or for any inquiries regarding medical matters. Please note that the Site does not engage in the practice of medicine or offer medical advice services.

Moreover, the contents on the Site are not intended to be construed as legal advice. Please seek advice or counsel from an appropriate attorney or relevant professional for individual legal or professional concerns.

HRCF reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use and Service which will be effective immediately upon posting the modified terms and conditions on the website. By virtue of which, the user agrees to review the agreement periodically and to be aware of such modifications, and access and use of the website serves as user acceptance of the agreement as it appears at the time of access.

Disclaimer of Warranty and Liability

HRCF shall not be responsible for any diagnosis, treatment decisions, or actions taken based on the information provided on the Site or related websites linked to it. HRCF shall not be liable for the use of the Site or the internet in general.

Additionally, there are no express or implied warranties, representations, or endorsements regarding the Site, other websites accessible via hyperlinks, or the internet as a whole. This disallowance includes but is not limited to warranties of title, non-infringement, merchantability, or fitness for a specific purpose. Without limiting the foregoing, HRCF, its affiliates, licensors, and contractors, make no representations or warranties about the following:

1. The accuracy, reliability, currentness, or thoroughness of the materials and content on this Site, the software, links, or other communications that have been provided for use on the Site.
2. TECHNOLOGICAL DIFFICULTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, UNAVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION, DOWNTIME, SERVICE DISRUPTIONS, VIRUSES, OR WORMS.

It should be understood that, except for content, products, or services explicitly identified as provided by HRCF, HRCF does not oversee, operate, or govern any materials, information, products, or services on the pages of the Site or on the internet, including electronic transmissions from users or materials connected to the Site through hyperlinks.

The information provided on this site is on an “as is” basis and any use of such information is solely at your own risk.

Unless otherwise stated, all individuals depicted in photographs or videos on the Site are models chosen exclusively for aesthetic reasons and are not affiliated with HRCF.

HRCF shall not be held liable for any injury, loss, claim, incidental or consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from the Site, any delay or failure in updating materials on the Site, or any use or inability to use materials on the Site, even if HRCF has been informed of the potential for such damages, subject to relevant federal or state law as it may be applicable.

Disclaimers within Terms of Use and Service

Your use of this Site constitutes acceptance to these Terms of Use and Service.

The material on this Site is for educational purposes only and explores sexual health, wellness, and sexuality. This Site is intended for use by individuals 18 years of age or older. Usage of the Site and its Services are available to individuals under 18 years of age with parental guidance. By using and accessing this Site, you acknowledge that you may encounter mature content that includes partial nudity and that certain audiences may consider indecent, inappropriate, or offensive, and that you fully understand and accept these risks. You also agree to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances for accessing and using this Site, and represent that the jurisdiction from which you are accessing this Site does not prohibit the receipt or view of sexually explicit content or information. HRCF is not responsible for policing or tracking the age or maturity of its viewers. User discretion is advised. If you do not accept the foregoing Terms of Use and Service in full, please exit this Site immediately.

Dispute Resolution

If any controversy, allegation, or claim arises out of or relates to the Site or the content then you and HRCF agree that the dispute is governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. Any action or proceeding relating to any dispute may only be instituted in state or federal court in the District of Columbia. Accordingly, you and HRCF consent to the exclusive personal jurisdiction and venue of such courts for such matters.

Privacy Statement

HRCF is committed to protecting the privacy of the visitors to this Site. For information on how information is collected, used, or disclosed by HRCF in connection with your use of this Site, please consult our Privacy Policy which is incorporated into these Terms of Use and Service.

Acceptable Use

By using and accessing this Site, you agree that you will not:

• Use this website for any purpose that is in violation of local, state, national, or international laws;
• Attempt to disable, "hack," or otherwise interfere with the proper functioning of this website;
• Violate or attempt to violate the security of the Site, including, without limitation: accessing data not intended for Site users or logging onto a server or an account which Site users are not authorized to access;
• Attempt to probe, scan, or test the vulnerability of a system or network or to breach security or authentication measures without proper authorization; or
• Access or use the Site or any portion thereof without proper authorization, in violation of these Terms of Use and Service or in violation of applicable law.

These terms also apply to the use of any scraper, crawler, spider, robot, or other automated means of any kind to access or copy data on the Site, deep-link to any feature or content on the Site, or the use of other measures to secure access to data we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Site. Additionally, the usage of any device, software, or any other means that interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper operation of this Site or any activity being conducted on this Site is prohibited.

These Terms of Use and Service apply to and prohibit all of the foregoing, in addition to any other act that HRCF becomes aware of and believes in good faith is improper, illegal or harmful to the Site and/or third-party Services, its servers or any person, entity or property.

Violations of system or network security may result in civil or criminal liability. HRCF will investigate occurrences that may involve such violations and may involve, and cooperate with, law enforcement authorities in prosecuting users who are involved in such violations.

Third-party Use

The Site may have reference to other websites that are operated by third parties (“Third-party Sites”) intended solely to give you convenience over its access. HRCF is not responsible for any warranties or representation on the contents in the Third-party Sites nor does it constitute sponsorship, endorsement, approval, or responsibility for any Third-party Sites.

Moreover, HRCF makes no representation or warranty as to any products or services offered on any Third-party Sites. The conditions of use and privacy policy of any Third-party Sites differ from that of this Site. Please review the conditions of use for all Third-party Sites for more information about the terms and conditions that apply to your use of Third-party Sites.

Reprinting of Materials

HRCF appreciates your interest in reprinting the materials written on this Site. Copies of these materials may be reprinted strictly for non-commercial, educational, and personal use only. To obtain a copy of these materials, please contact press@HRC.org.