Terms of Service (TOS)
Welcome to RapidRads, an online radiology teaching company dedicated to providing comprehensive educational courses in the field of radiology. Before you access or use any of our services, please carefully read the following Terms of Service ("Terms") which outline the terms and conditions governing your use of RapidRads' website, courses, and related services. By accessing or using RapidRads' services, you agree to comply with these Terms.
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1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using RapidRads' services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use RapidRads' services.
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2. Description of Services
RapidRads provides online educational courses in the field of radiology. These courses include, but are not limited to, lectures, presentations, quizzes, and other educational materials.
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3. User Accounts
In order to access certain features of RapidRads' services, you may be required to create a user account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
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Accounts are open to anyone providing the required information, as outlined in these TOS. Currently, the necessary information includes your email address, first and last name. However, this may change over time at RapidRads' discretion, with corresponding updates to these TOS. This submitted information may be referred to as "Account Information" in these TOS or the Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that you are accountable for all activity conducted through your account and agree not to sell, transfer, license, or assign accounts, contacts, usernames, or any associated rights. Unless expressly authorized, RapidRads prohibits the creation of accounts for anyone other than yourself. You confirm that all information provided to RapidRads during registration and subsequently is accurate, current, and complete, committing to maintaining its accuracy by updating as necessary. During account registration, you'll need to select a password. It's your responsibility to create a sufficiently strong password to prevent easy discovery by third parties. Should you forget your password, you can request a reset through your account using the registered email. RapidRads may require additional information to verify your identity before sending a reset link. For Logged-in Users, it's strongly recommended to log out at the end of each session or not leave your logged-in account unattended. RapidRads and its Representatives will not be liable for any losses or damages resulting from failure to log out, unattended sessions, or unauthorized access to your account, disclaiming any responsibility in such instances.
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4. Payment and Billing
Some of RapidRads' services may require payment of fees. By purchasing any of our paid services, you agree to pay all applicable fees and charges. All payments are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
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5. Intellectual Property
All content included in RapidRads' services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of RapidRads or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
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6. Use of Services
You agree to use RapidRads' services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may not use RapidRads' services in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair our servers or networks.
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You recognize that: (i) the Services, Application, and Website encompass proprietary and confidential information safeguarded by applicable intellectual property laws and other regulations, and (ii) RapidRads and/or third parties retain all rights, titles, and interests in and to the Services, Application, Website, and content (including, but not limited to, RapidRads Content) accessible through the Website, inclusive of all Intellectual Property Rights associated with them. All rights not explicitly granted under these TOS are reserved to RapidRads and its licensors. "Intellectual Property Rights" encompasses all rights under patent law, copyright law, trade secret law, trademark law, unfair competition law, and other proprietary rights, as well as any applications, renewals, extensions, and restorations thereof, globally. You agree not to, and will not permit any third party to: (i) copy, sell, license, distribute, transfer, modify, adapt, translate, create derivative works from, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or attempt to derive source code from the Website, Application, or Services, or content (including, but not limited to, RapidRads Content) accessible through the Services for any purpose, unless otherwise authorized by these TOS; (ii) circumvent or defeat any security measures deployed or enforced by any functionality within the Services; or (iii) remove, obscure, or alter RapidRads' or any third party's copyright notices, trademarks, or other proprietary rights notices affixed to or contained within or accessed in conjunction with or through the Website or Services. The content, structure, and layout of the Website, encompassing all RapidRads Content, as well as all trademarks, photos, logos, videos, audio, images, text (in plain text, HTML, or PDF formats), and Computer Code, are proprietary to RapidRads, either owned or licensed, and may not be copied, imitated, reproduced, displayed, distributed, transmitted, decompiled, or otherwise used without RapidRads' express permission, or as permitted by the functionality of the Services or these TOS, including, but not limited to, the subsequent subsection of these TOS. Unauthorized use of the content, structure, or layout of the Website, RapidRads Content, Computer Code, images, logos, videos, audio, or trademarks found in the Website, or any portion or derivative works thereof, may infringe civil or criminal laws, including, but not limited to, intellectual property laws, and RapidRads reserves the right to take appropriate action. The aforementioned paragraph equally applies to third-party property utilized as part of the Services, including, but not limited to, third-party Computer Code. For the purposes of this section, "Computer Code" includes, but is not limited to, source code in any programming language, object code, code in markup languages such as HTML or XML, frameworks, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, or similar files, templates, modules, or any analogous files, and related documentation. You will ensure that RapidRads' attribution as the author and/or owner of material printed or downloaded from the Services is consistently acknowledged and referenced, if presented to a third party; You may not utilize any materials (including, but not limited to, RapidRads Content) on the Services (or the Services themselves) for commercial purposes without first obtaining a license from RapidRads.
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7. Prohibited Conduct
You may not engage in any of the following prohibited activities: a. Violating any applicable laws or regulations; b. Impersonating any person or entity, or falsely stating or otherwise misrepresenting your affiliation with a person or entity; c. Interfering with or disrupting RapidRads' services or servers; d. Attempting to gain unauthorized access to RapidRads' services or servers; e. Harassing, intimidating, or threatening any other users of RapidRads' services.
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8. Termination of Services
RapidRads reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to all or any part of our services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.
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9. Disclaimer of Warranties
RapidRads' services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. RapidRads does not warrant that our services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
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10. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall RapidRads be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of our services. RapidRads shall not be liable and assumes no responsibility for any loss or damages (whether financial or otherwise) arising from or in relating to the information on the services or streamed or downloaded therefrom (including but not limited to RapidRads content), the use of the services, activities arising from your use of the services, or any third-party materials on the website or available through the services. To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event will RapidRads and its representatives, or its affiliates and their representatives: (i) be liable for any indirect, incidental, extraordinary, consequential, special, punitive or exemplary damages (including, without limitation, loss of revenue or profits, lost or damaged data, loss of use, business interruption or any other pecuniary loss), arising out of or relating to the services or your use, misuse or inability to use the services, even if RapidRads and its representatives or its affiliates and their representatives have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation of liability will apply regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, warranty, tort, negligence, strict liability or under any other legal theory. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the TOS, where permitted by law in no event will RapidRads’ and its representatives’ or its affiliates’ and their representatives’ aggregate liability for any claims in connection with your use of the services be the total paid by you for your subscription(s) in the previous 12 months.
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11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold RapidRads harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in any way related to your use of our services or your violation of these Terms. Regardless of any other provision in the TOS or any action or inaction by RapidRads, its agents, affiliates, representatives, or subcontractors, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless RapidRads and its Representatives, its affiliates, and their Representatives from and against any damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees), claims, or demands arising from: (i) your use of or connection to the Services or the information thereon, or information streamed or downloaded therefrom (including, but not limited to, RapidRads Content); (ii) your participation in any activities arising from the Services or the information thereon, or information streamed or downloaded therefrom (including, but not limited to, RapidRads Content); (iii) your violation of, or failure to fulfill your obligations under the TOS or the Privacy Policy; or (iv) your infringement of any rights of a third party.
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12. Changes to Terms
RapidRads reserves the right to modify or revise these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of our services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
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13. Governing Law
These TOS, along with your utilization of the Website or Services, will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to conflict of law provisions. Regardless of where you access the Website or Services, you consent to any legal action arising from or relating to these TOS or your use of the Website or Services being filed and adjudicated exclusively in the State or Federal Courts located in Hillsborough County, Florida, and any appellate courts thereof. You hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts over any lawsuit, action, or proceeding arising from these TOS or your use of the Website or Services. However, RapidRads reserves the right to initiate legal action against you in courts of competent jurisdiction in your jurisdiction for the following reasons: (i) to seek injunctive relief; (ii) to obtain a judgment that may not be enforced by the Hillsborough County court in your jurisdiction; or (iii) to enforce a judgment obtained against you in the Hillsborough County court in your jurisdiction. You and RapidRads explicitly disavow the applicability of the terms of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods to these TOS or your use of the Website or Services, and any legislation implementing such Convention shall not apply. You acknowledge and agree that any dispute arising under these TOS or your use of the Services is likely to involve complicated and difficult issues. Therefore, you hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waive any right you may have to a trial by jury in any litigation directly or indirectly arising from or relating to these TOS or your use of the Website or Services. Furthermore, you acknowledge and agree that you and RapidRads will resolve any disputes, claims, or controversies on an individual basis. Any claims brought under these TOS or your use of the Website or Services will be brought in an individual capacity and not as part of any purported class, consolidated, or representative proceeding. You further agree that neither you nor RapidRads will participate in any consolidated, class, or representative proceeding (existing or future) brought by any third party arising under these TOS or in connection with your use of the Website or Services.
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14. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, please contact us at rapidradsmed@gmail.com.
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15. General Website Disclaimer
The educational content provided on the RapidRads website is intended to serve as a learning resource. While we strive for accuracy, we make no explicit or implied warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or applicability of the information for specific purposes or individuals. Users of this information accept full responsibility for its use and acknowledge that RapidRads bears no responsibility or liability for any claims, losses, or damages resulting from its use. Mention of specific products, processes, or services does not constitute an endorsement by RapidRads. Additionally, the medical information presented on our website is general and educational in nature, not intended as professional medical advice for individual patients.
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RapidRads provides the services exclusively for your personal, educational, non-commercial use, primarily for educational purposes. They should not be solely relied upon for patient treatment or disease diagnosis. The services of RapidRads content are intended for general medical education and may not be universally applicable. The responsibility for using medical information in specific situations lies with the healthcare practitioner. In addition to the Disclaimer of Warranties outlined in these TOS, RapidRads and/or its Representatives are not liable for any loss or damage, financial or otherwise, resulting from your reliance on RapidRads content for medical decision-making.
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16. Privacy Policy
RapidRads' Privacy Policy delineates how your Personal Information (as defined within the policy) is handled and your privacy safeguarded when utilizing the Website. By using the Website, you expressly consent to the handling of your information in accordance with the Privacy Policy, subject to updates without prior notice. Furthermore, by using the Website or Services, you implicitly agree to the terms of information collection and usage outlined in the Policy.
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17. Billing Information, Payment Processing and Other Charges
To complete payments for your Subscription(s) with RapidRads, you'll need to input the credit card holder's name, location, credit card number, expiration date, CVV (card security code), and billing address. This information may be referred to as "Billing Information" in these TOS or the Privacy Policy. Payments for Subscriptions are processed via a third party. Currently, they accept specific credit and debit cards as payment options, subject to change without notice. Transactions are governed by the program rules, procedures, and Terms of Use of the Third-Party Payment Processors once accepted. RapidRads and its Representatives are separate entities from the Third-Party Payment Processors, and RapidRads holds no control over their operations. Therefore, RapidRads and its Representatives bear no responsibility for any losses or damages, whether direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, resulting from errors or failures on the part of a Third-Party Payment Processor.
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18. Disruption of Service
Occasionally, the Services provided by RapidRads may experience brief periods of unavailability due to maintenance or modifications. While we strive to minimize such interruptions, RapidRads and its Representatives cannot be held responsible for any losses or damages, whether direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, arising from the temporary disruption of service. We disclaim any liability in this regard.
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19. Content
In the RapidRads course, the majority of imaging studies originate from the RapidRads archive. However, certain images are sourced from platforms like Radiopaedia or other radiographic databases. RapidRads extends its gratitude to these services for their contribution of radiographic images, enabling RapidRads to enrich educational content with insightful commentary. This collaborative effort enhances our learners' comprehension of radiology.
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20. Miscellaneous Provisions:
a. These TOS, together with any linked terms, along with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and RapidRads regarding your use of the Website and Services, superseding any prior agreements between you and RapidRads, its predecessors, affiliates, or subsidiaries.
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b. RapidRads shall not be held liable for any failure to fulfill its obligations under these TOS due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including, but not limited to, mechanical, electronic, or communications failure, or any force majeure event.
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c. In the event that any provision of the TOS or Privacy Policy is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the parties agree that the court shall strive to uphold the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision, and the remaining provisions of the TOS or Privacy Policy, as applicable, shall remain in full force and effect.
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d. The rights granted in these TOS may not be assigned or transferred by either party without the prior written consent of the other party.
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e. The information provided on the Website or within the Services is not intended for distribution to or use by any individual or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would contravene law or regulation, or subject RapidRads to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. We reserve the right to restrict the availability of the Services or any portion thereof to any person, geographic area, or jurisdiction, at any time and at our sole discretion, and to limit the quantities of any content, program, product, Services, or other feature provided by RapidRads.
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f. The failure of RapidRads to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these TOS does not constitute a waiver of such right or provision, which will remain available to RapidRads.
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g. The section titles in the TOS and Privacy Policy are for convenience purposes only and carry no legal or contractual effect.
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By accessing or using RapidRads' services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.
