International Psoriasis Council

TERMS OF USE/PRIVACY POLICY

(Effective: 02/19/2007)

Welcome to the International Psoriasis Council Web Site. The psoriasiscouncil.org website (the "Web Site") is owned and operated by the International Psoriasis Council ("IPC"). IPC has adopted these Terms of Use/Privacy Policy ("Terms of Use") to make you aware of the terms and conditions of your use of the Web Site. If you do not agree to this Terms of Use / Privacy Policy please do not use the Web Site. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add or remove portions of this Terms of Use / Privacy Policy at any time by posting such changes to this page. Please check this Terms of Use / Privacy Policy periodically for changes. The continued use of the Web Site following the posting of changes to these terms will mean you accept those changes.

GENERAL TERMS OF USE AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS

If you do not comply with the Terms of Use / Privacy Policy at any time, we reserve the right to terminate, limit, or otherwise alter your access to the Web Site. We may discontinue or alter any aspect of the Web Site, including, but not limited to, (i) restricting the time the Web Site is available, (ii) restricting the amount of use permitted, and (iii) restricting or terminating any user's right to use the Web Site, at our sole discretion and without prior notice or liability. You acknowledge that the Web Site may contain information, software, photos, video, text, graphics, music, sounds or other material provided by IPC or third parties (collectively, "Content") that are protected by copyrights, patents, trademarks, trade secrets or other proprietary rights, and that these rights are valid and protected in all forms, media and technologies existing now or hereafter developed.

YOUR PRIVACY

IPC may collect personally identifiable information from users in a variety of ways. Personally identifiable information may include contact data (such as a user's name, mailing and e-mail addresses) and demographic data. If you communicate with us by e-mail, post messages to forums or online discussion boards, or otherwise complete online forms or surveys, any information provided in such communication may be collected by IPC for future use. We may also collect information about how users use our Web Site, for example, by tracking the number of unique views received by the pages of the Web Site, or the domains from which users originate. We may use "cookies" to track how users use our Web Site. A cookie is a piece of software that a Web server can store on the users' personal computer and use to identify the user should they visit the Web Site again. While not all of the information that we collect from users is personally identifiable, it may be associated with personally identifiable information that users provide us through our Web Site. In the future, we may use third party ad networks to serve ads on the Web Site. The cookies received with banner ads served by these networks may be used to collect and build anonymous behavioral profiles by these companies to deliver targeted ads and tracking referrals, and IPC would not generally have access to this information.

We do not currently sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may decide in the future to disclose information to trusted affiliates, independent contractors and partners who will use the information for the purposes outlined above or for purposes deemed to be aligned with our goals and business objectives. In addition, we may transfer information collected from its users in connection with a sale or restructuring of IPC.

LINKS

As a service to our users, we provide information about other resources that may be of interest to our users or IPC sponsors. However, we are not responsible or liable for any Content, advertising, products or other materials on or available from such sites or resources, and the presentation of third-party links or Content is not an endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by IPC. Please be aware that when you exit our Web Site, you are subject to the policies of the new site. Our Terms of Use / Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. You further acknowledge and agree that IPC shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such Content, goods or services available on or through any third-party such site or resource. We suggest contacting these sites directly for information on their own policies and procedures, and please direct any concerns or complaints you may have regarding these external links to their site administrator.

COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK AND PATENT-PENDING NOTIFICATION

Unless otherwise specifically noted, all images, illustrations, designs, graphics, video clips, photographs, trademarks, service marks, logos and icons displayed on the Web Site are the property of, controlled or licensed by IPC and may not be used without our prior written consent. The Web Site as a whole is protected by copyright, trademark and trade dress, all worldwide rights, titles and interests in and to which are owned by IPC. Modification of the Content on the Web Site is a violation of IPC's copyright, trademark and other proprietary rights.

The Content of our Web Site, and the Web Site as a whole, are intended solely for personal, noncommercial use. You may download or copy the Content and other downloadable materials displayed on the Web Site for your personal use only. No right, title or interest in any downloaded materials or software is transferred to you as a result of any such downloading or copying. You may not reproduce (except as noted above), publish, transmit, distribute, display, modify, create derivative works from, sell or participate in any sale of, or exploit in any way, in whole or in part, any of the Content or the Web Site. Reproduction, retransmission or reprinting or use for commercial purposes is prohibited without prior written permission from IPC. Any unauthorized use of the images may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, privacy and publicity laws and communications regulations and statutes. Requests for permission to reproduce any information contained on the Web Site should be addressed to IPC, Baylor Medical Pavilion, 3900 Janius Street, Suite 145, Dallas, Texas 75245.

NO MEDICAL ADVICE

The information posted here by IPC or any third party should not be considered medical advice, and is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified dermatology professional. IPC does not answer specific medical questions or refer people to a particular dermatology professional.

THIRD PARTY CONTENT

IPC is a distributor of the content supplied by third parties. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers or other information or content made available by third parties are those of the respective author(s), and IPC is not responsible for any material posted by third parties. IPC cannot and does not endorse in any way, nor does it vouch for, the accuracy or usefulness of such material. Furthermore, IPC expressly disclaims any liability associated with material posted by third parties.

USER COMMENTS, FEEDBACK, POSTCARDS AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS

We welcome your comments regarding IPC Web Site. However, any comments, feedback, notes, messages, ideas, suggestions or other communications (collectively, "Comments") sent to psoriasiscouncil.org shall be and remain the exclusive property of IPC. Your submission of any such Comments shall constitute an assignment to IPC of all worldwide rights, titles and interests in all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Comments. IPC will be entitled to use, reproduce, disclose, publish and distribute any material you submit for any purpose whatsoever, without restriction or prior notice and without compensating you in any way. For this reason, we ask that you not send us any comments that you do not wish to assign to us, including any confidential information or any original creative materials such as stories, product ideas, computer code or original artwork.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold IPC, its members, managers, officers, employees and agents harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising from or related to your use of the Web Site or any services or products offered by IPC.

DISCLAIMER

IPC uses reasonable efforts to maintain the Web Site, but IPC is not responsible for any defects or failures associated with the Web Site, the Content, or any damages (such as direct, indirect, special or consequential damages, lost profits or other damages) that may result from any such defects or failures. In addition, IPC makes no guarantees as to the Web Sites and information located worldwide throughout the Internet to which you may access as a result of the use of the Web Site, including as to the accuracy, content, or quality of any such sites and information.

GOVERNING LAW AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS TERMS

The validity and effect of this Terms of Use / Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, USA, without regard to its conflicts of laws principles. In the event litigation is instituted hereunder, each user consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of any federal or state court situated in Dallas County, TX, as IPC selects in its sole discretion. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its attorneys' fees and court costs, together with any other relief awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction. ANY SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING CONCERNING THE WEB SITE, ITS USE, THESE TERMS OF USE, OR CONCERNING ANY OTHER POLICY OR PROCEDURE OF IPC, MUST BE BROUGHT IN A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION IN MISSOURI, AND YOU HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE JURISDICTION OF SUCH COURT (AND OF THE APPROPRIATE APPELLATE COURTS THEREFROM) IN ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING; AND YOU IRREVOCABLY WAIVE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY OBJECTION WHICH YOU MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE LAYING OF THE VENUE OF ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN ANY SUCH COURT OR THAT ANY SUCH SUIT, ACTION OR PROCEEDING WHICH IS BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.

CHANGES TO OUR POLICIES

Our Privacy & Security Policy is intended to provide you with the safest and most secure experience possible. Since offerings and technologies change, we reserve the right to change, modify, add or remove portions of our Policy at any time without prior notice. If you have any questions, or would like further clarification, please e-mail us at info@psoriasiscouncil.org. Any changes in IPC's policies will be communicated on this page.

This Web Site is operated by IPC. All inquiries may be directed to:

INTERNATIONAL PSORIASIS COUNCIL
3900 Junius Street Suite 145
Dallas, TX 75246
Email: info@psoriasiscouncil.org