Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation

Privacy Policy
We respect the privacy of our website visitors and customers. This Privacy Policy (effective August 26, 2005) is designed to help you understand what information we gather from our website and what we do with that information. Because we will continue to implement new technologies and improve the services and features we provide on our website, this policy is subject to change without prior notice. For that reason, we encourage you to review the Privacy Policy periodically. By using our website, you agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use in effect at that time.

Information Sharing
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation, Inc. (HSF) is the sole owner of any information collected on this website. We will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement. HSF may collect information from our users at several different points on our site. We intend to give you as much control as reasonably possible over your personal information. In general, you can visit this website without telling us who you are or revealing any information about yourself. There are times when we may need information from you in order to service your needs. If you choose to give us personal information we may use that information to correspond with you or provide you with requested materials. Any personal or contact information will be updated per your request by contacting info@hs-foundation.org. If you tell us that you do not wish to have this information used as a basis for further contact, we will respect your wishes. We may analyze this data for trends and statistics, but we will not share the information with third parties unless necessary to provide services to you or as may be required by law.

Logging Site Traffic
HSF maintains log files of the site traffic on hs-foundation.org. We do not link any information gathered in these log files to personal information. Log files are used to manage traffic loads, identify the content most commonly accessed, and information technology requirements for providing reliable service. Information collected includes IP addresses and browser types.

Cookies
"Cookies" can be used to provide you with tailored information from a website. This website uses "cookies" so that we can better serve you when you return to our site. A cookie is a text file that is placed on your hard disk by a Web server. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you, and can only be read by a Web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully utilize all features of this website. You have the ability to delete cookie files from your hard drive at any time.

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes or updates will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your use of this site constitutes acceptance of our policy. If you do not agree to the terms please exit from this site immediately.

Terms of Use
Please carefully read the Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy before using our website. By using the HSF website, you agree to follow and be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy without modification. Because we will continue to implement new technologies and improve the services and features we provide on our site, this statement is subject to change without prior notice. For that reason, we encourage you to review this statement periodically. By using our website, you agree to the Terms of Use in effect at that time.

Advertising Policy/Donor Recognition
The HSF does not accept nor host advertisements or link/banner exchanges. Corporate donations in support of HSF programs and meetings shall be actively sought. Recognition of corporate and private donations will be included in the annual financial report. Acknowledgment of donations may also be displayed within the website and clearly indicated and easily identifiable.

Use of Website
The HSF website may contain other proprietary notices and copyright information, the terms of which must be observed and followed. Information on this site may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Information may be changed or updated without notice. HSF reserves the right to refuse service in its discretion, including, without limitation, if HSF believes that customer conduct violates applicable law or is harmful to the interests of HSF.

Submitted Information
No information or material provided to HSF by you through our website may contain vulgar, obscene, threatening or otherwise unlawful language or material. HSF will not release your name or otherwise publicize the fact that you submitted materials or other information to us unless we obtain your permission to use your name or we are required to do so by law. Please review our Privacy Policy for a complete description of how we handle personal information.

Content of Website
The materials on this website are designed for research purposes only. HSF does not practice medicine or provide medical services or advice, and the information on this site should not be considered medical advice. Medical advice, suggestions and/or recommendations for treatments, medications, or other medical procedures should always be discussed with a knowledgeable and competent medical professional. The information provided on this site is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician.

Links to other Websites
The HSF website contains links to other websites. HSF is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by HSF of the site or any association with its operators. HSF does not have control over, and is in no manner responsible or liable for, the availability and content of the websites to which the HSF site is linked. HSF makes no representations whatsoever about any other site you may access through hs-foundation.org. Any concerns regarding any information provided by a website to which the HSF site is linked or the link itself should be directed to the operator of that specific website and not to HSF.

Copyright
The compilation (meaning the collection, arrangement, and assembly) of all content on this site is the exclusive property of HSF and protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. HSF grants you permission to view and use content and software made available to you on the site in connection with your use of the site. Any other use, including the reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission, republication, display, or performance, of the content and software on this site is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of HSF.

Trademarks
All trademarks not owned by HSF that appear on this website are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by HSF. If you use the materials or trademarks on this website in a way that is not clearly allowed by these Terms of Use, you are violating your agreement with us and may be violating copyright, trademark, and other laws. In that case, we automatically revoke your permission to use this website. Title to the materials remains with us or with the authors of the materials contained on this website. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

Disclaimer/Warranty
YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK FOR THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE AND THE INTERNET GENERALLY. THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED BY HSF ON AN "AS IS" BASIS. HSF MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE OPERATION OF THE SITE OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS, OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED ON THIS WEBSITE. TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, HSF DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, AND FREEDOM FROM ERRORS, VIRUSES, BUGS, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. HSF WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF THE WEBSITE, ANY DELAYS ON THE WEBSITE, OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, ANY PORTION THEREOF, OR ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF HSF HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Changes to Terms of Use
We reserve the right to update this Terms of Use statement at any time. Any changes or updates will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please exit from this website immediately.

General Terms
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid by any court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms of Use, which shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any of these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or any other term or condition.
If you violate these Terms of Use or the Privacy Statement in a way that causes harm to others, you agree to hold HSF harmless against any liability for that harm. By using this website, you agree that the only proper jurisdiction and venue for any dispute with HSF, or in any way relating to your use of this site, is in the state and federal courts in the State of California, U.S.A. These Terms of Use are governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of California, without respect to its conflict of laws principles, and the federal laws of the United States.