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Terms of Service

Last Updated: March 7, 2025

Welcome to RadShare.net ("RadShare"), a platform dedicated to radiology education. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of RadShare.net and all related services. By accessing or using RadShare, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access the service.

1. Educational Purpose

1.1 Educational Resource Only

RadShare is a specialized educational resource designed for medical students, residents, practicing radiologists, and other healthcare professionals. All content—including cases, collections, tools, articles, and resources—is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

1.2 Not Medical Advice

RadShare does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Nothing on this platform should be construed as professional clinical guidance. The content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified healthcare provider.

1.3 Clinical Decision-Making

Clinical decisions require professional judgment informed by multiple sources. Users should always consult current medical guidelines, peer-reviewed literature, and other appropriate resources when making clinical decisions.

2. Content Accuracy and Limitations

2.1 Best Effort Accuracy

While we strive to maintain high standards of accuracy in our content, radiology is a rapidly evolving field. RadShare makes no guarantees that the information provided is complete, current, or error-free.

2.2 User Responsibility

Users are responsible for:

  • Verifying information through appropriate medical sources
  • Exercising professional judgment when applying knowledge gained from RadShare
  • Staying updated on current best practices in their field

2.3 No Peer Review

Content on RadShare is not subject to formal peer review processes equivalent to academic journals. Our content undergoes internal review but should not be treated as having the same level of validation as peer-reviewed publications.

3. User Accounts and Community

3.1 Account Registration

You may be required to create an account to access certain features. When registering, you agree to provide accurate information and keep it updated.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your password
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.3 User-Generated Content

If you contribute content to RadShare (including comments, cases, or other materials), you:

  • Represent that you have all necessary rights to share such content
  • Grant RadShare a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, display, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content for the purpose of operating and improving the platform
  • Acknowledge that RadShare may review, edit, or remove your content at our discretion
  • Agree never to upload protected health information (PHI) of any kind

3.4 Prohibited Content

You agree not to post content that:

  • Contains patient-identifying information of any kind
  • Infringes on intellectual property rights
  • Is false, misleading, or deceptive
  • Is offensive, harmful, or violates ethical standards
  • Contains malicious code or links
  • Violates any applicable law or regulation

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1 RadShare Content

All original content created by RadShare—including cases, diagrams, articles, tools, and other materials—is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

4.2 Permitted Uses

You may use RadShare content for:

  • Personal educational purposes
  • Teaching in academic settings with proper attribution
  • Non-commercial educational activities

4.3 Prohibited Uses

Unless explicitly permitted, you may not:

  • Use RadShare content for commercial purposes
  • Redistribute or sell access to RadShare content
  • Create derivative works without permission
  • Remove copyright notices or attributions
  • Imply endorsement by RadShare of your work

4.4 External Resources

RadShare connects users with resources from across the internet. These external resources remain subject to their respective terms and copyright policies.

5. Resource Linking and Curation

5.1 External Links

RadShare may link to external websites, resources, and tools. These links are provided for educational convenience and do not constitute endorsement of external content.

5.2 Third-Party Content

For curated external resources:

  • RadShare displays limited metadata for educational navigation purposes
  • Users should consult the original source for complete information
  • Original terms, licenses, and copyright notices of external resources apply

5.3 Amazon and Affiliate Links

RadShare may use affiliate links, including Amazon Associates links, which provide the platform with a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to users.

6. Privacy and Data

6.1 Data Collection

We collect and process information as described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.

6.2 Educational Analytics

We may collect anonymized data on how users interact with educational content to improve the platform and educational offerings.

6.3 HIPAA Compliance

RadShare is not designed as a HIPAA-compliant platform. Users must never upload or share protected health information (PHI) through RadShare.

7. Changes to Service or Terms

7.1 Service Modifications

RadShare reserves the right to modify or discontinue the service (or any part thereof) temporarily or permanently at any time with or without notice.

7.2 Terms Updates

We may update these Terms from time to time. The most current version will be posted on this page with the effective date. Your continued use of RadShare after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

8.1 Service Disclaimer

RadShare is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

8.2 Content Disclaimer

RadShare does not warrant that:

  • The content will be error-free or comprehensive
  • Any errors or omissions will be corrected
  • The service will be uninterrupted or secure

8.3 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, RadShare and its affiliates, employees, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting from:

  • Use or inability to use the service
  • Reliance on any content provided
  • Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of transmissions

8.4 Professional Responsibility

As a professional educational resource, users maintain full responsibility for their professional judgments and decisions. RadShare is a supplementary educational tool and not a substitute for professional training or judgment.

9. Indemnification

By using RadShare, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RadShare, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these Terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which RadShare operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

11. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or RadShare.net, please contact us at:
legal@radshare.net

By using RadShare.net, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.