1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this site.

2. Eligibility and Account Registration

Certain features of this website, such as member accounts and the member dashboard, are available only to registered users. When you create an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
• Maintain and promptly update your account information to keep it accurate.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your login credentials.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your account. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

3. Permitted Use

This website and its content are provided for informational and educational purposes related to the medical profession and the activities of the Society. You may view, download, and print content for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you do not modify the content and retain all copyright and proprietary notices.

You agree not to:

• Use the site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site or its systems.
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the site or its servers.
• Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the site.
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• Use automated systems (such as bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to access the site without our prior written consent.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, articles, and the design and arrangement of the site — is the property of MSCQ or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. The MSCQ name, logo, and seal are trademarks of the Medical Society of the County of Queens.

Articles appearing in The Bulletin or elsewhere on this site are the property of their respective authors and may not be reproduced without permission.

5. Medical Disclaimer

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. The Society does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the site.

6. Third-Party Links and Content

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including those of partner organizations, the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY), the Academy of Medicine of Queens County, and other resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party site. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MSCQ, its officers, directors, trustees, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MSCQ and its officers, directors, trustees, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of this website or your violation of these Terms.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to or use of this website shall be instituted in a state or federal court located in Queens County, New York, and you consent to the jurisdiction of such courts.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.