Terms

Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service (the "Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the owner of the website located at biospine.org (the "Site"), BioSpine ("BioSpine," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site or any content, tools, features, or services made available through the Site (collectively, the "Services"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and by any additional policies referenced herein. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Site or Services.

These Terms are intended to comply with applicable law in the United States of America and, where applicable, the State of California. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of the Services complies with all laws and regulations applicable to you.

Definitions

For purposes of these Terms: (a) "User" means any person or entity that accesses or uses the Site; (b) "Content" means any text, data, articles, graphics, images, comparisons, price ranges, disease and condition guides, and other information available through the Services; and (c) "You" and "your" refer to the User accessing the Services.

About BioSpine

BioSpine is the backbone of pharmaceutical knowledge for smart savings. Users may compare medications, explore generic versus brand alternatives, and review price ranges before purchasing from third parties. Users may browse disease and condition guides to better understand therapy options and potential costs. BioSpine provides information resources, including side-by-side comparisons of reputable options for cheap generics.

BioSpine is an information resource only and does not sell medications, does not dispense or fill prescriptions, and does not provide or replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use the Services. If you are under 18 years of age, you may use the Services only with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by these Terms on your behalf. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms and are not prohibited from using the Services under any applicable law.

Medical and Pharmaceutical Information Disclaimer

No Medical Advice

The Content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The Content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and no doctor–patient relationship is created by your use of the Services. Always seek the advice of a physician, pharmacist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, medication, or treatment options. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on the Site.

No Emergency Services

Do not use the Services for medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

Information Accuracy and Updates

While we strive for accuracy, completeness, and currency, medical and pharmaceutical information evolves rapidly. The Content may be incomplete, outdated, or may vary by jurisdiction, manufacturer, dosage form, and patient-specific factors. You are solely responsible for verifying information, including drug interactions, contraindications, and appropriate therapeutic choices, with your healthcare professional and product labeling.

No Pharmacy, Prescription, or Telehealth Services

BioSpine is not a pharmacy, does not dispense, compound, or ship any medications, does not process prescriptions, and does not provide telehealth or telemedicine services. References to medications, pharmacies, or pricing are for informational purposes only and are not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any product or service.

Pricing, Availability, and Third-Party Information

Any pricing information, savings ranges, availability data, coupon references, or comparisons presented through the Services are estimates or ranges for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time without notice. Actual prices, discounts, fees, taxes, shipping, prescription requirements, insurance coverage, and availability may vary by provider, location, and time. We do not guarantee that any price or availability displayed on the Site will be honored by any third party.

The Services may reference third-party products, services, or content. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third-party information, policies, or practices. Your interactions with third parties are solely between you and those parties, and you should review their terms and privacy practices before engaging.

User Conduct and Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. Without limitation, you will not:

• Use the Services in any manner that violates applicable law or regulation.
• Rely on the Content as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
• Access or use the Services for commercial purposes without our prior written consent, including scraping, harvesting, or mining data.
• Use any robot, spider, crawler, scraper, or other automated means to access the Services for any purpose without our express written permission.
• Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Services, including by introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or networks connected to the Services.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of any software used to provide the Services.
• Infringe or misappropriate any intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any person or entity.
• Submit or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, misleading, harmful, harassing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

Accounts and Security

We may offer optional account features. If you create an account, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep such information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us promptly of any actual or suspected unauthorized access or security breach via [email protected].

Intellectual Property

The Services, including all Content, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, compilations, and software, are owned by BioSpine and/or its licensors and are protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Except as expressly permitted in these Terms, no portion of the Services may be copied, reproduced, distributed, displayed, performed, published, licensed, or used to create derivative works without our prior written consent.

License and Site Access

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Services for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include any right to: (a) resell or commercially use the Services or Content; (b) collect and use any product listings, descriptions, or prices; (c) make any derivative use of the Services or Content; (d) download, copy, or use account information for the benefit of any third party; or (e) use data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.

User Submissions and Feedback

If you submit ideas, suggestions, reviews, corrections, or other feedback to us ("Feedback"), you grant BioSpine a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid, sublicensable and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such Feedback in any media for any lawful purpose. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that your Feedback does not infringe any rights of third parties.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any Content infringes your copyright, you may submit a written notification pursuant to the DMCA to our designated agent with the following information: (1) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf; (2) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed; (3) identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material; (4) your contact information, including name, address, telephone number, and email; (5) a statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (6) a statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

DMCA Agent: Kamryn Johnson, 11290 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161, Email: [email protected].

Privacy

Your use of the Services is subject to our privacy practices, which describe how we collect, use, and disclose information. We are not a covered entity or business associate as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Information you provide through the Services may not be protected by HIPAA. You consent to the collection and processing of information in, and transfer to, the United States, subject to applicable law.

Third-Party Services and References

The Services may reference third-party websites, pharmacies, manufacturers, insurers, coupons, or other services. We are not responsible for third-party content or services and make no representations or warranties regarding them. Your dealings with any third party are solely between you and that third party, and you assume all risk associated with such dealings.

Disclaimer of Warranties

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, CURRENT, SECURE, UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL BIOSPINE, ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, ENHANCED, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR ACCESS OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SERVICES OR CONTENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SERVICES OR THESE TERMS SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US $100). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY; IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BioSpine and its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with: (a) your access to or use of the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms or any applicable law; (c) your infringement or misappropriation of any third-party right; or (d) any content or information you submit or transmit through the Services.

Governing Law and Venue

These Terms and any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to them or the Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., without regard to its conflict of laws principles and except as preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act.

Arbitration Agreement and Class Action Waiver

YOU AND BIOSPINE AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE, CLAIM, OR CONTROVERSY BETWEEN YOU AND BIOSPINE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES (COLLECTIVELY, "DISPUTES") SHALL BE RESOLVED BY BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION, RATHER THAN IN COURT, EXCEPT THAT YOU OR BIOSPINE MAY SEEK RELIEF IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT FOR QUALIFYING CLAIMS. YOU AND BIOSPINE ALSO AGREE TO WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, OR CONSOLIDATED ACTION OR ARBITRATION.

The arbitration shall be administered by a recognized arbitration provider (such as the American Arbitration Association or JAMS) under its applicable rules. The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) governs the interpretation and enforcement of this arbitration agreement. Unless the parties agree otherwise, arbitration shall be conducted in Nevada County, California, or by video/telephone to the extent permitted by the applicable rules. The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to resolve all issues of arbitrability and all Disputes, including relating to the scope, enforceability, and interpretation of this arbitration agreement.

Opt-Out: You may opt out of this arbitration agreement within 30 days of first accepting these Terms by sending an email titled "Arbitration Opt-Out" to [email protected] with your full name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out. If you opt out, neither you nor we will be required to arbitrate Disputes.

This arbitration agreement shall survive termination of the Services and these Terms.

Modifications to the Services and Terms

We may update, modify, or discontinue the Services, and we may revise these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted to the Site unless a later date is stated. Your continued use of the Services after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, including for violation of these Terms, without notice and without liability. Upon termination, the rights and licenses granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease. Sections of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to Intellectual Property, Disclaimers, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Dispute Resolution.

Electronic Communications

By using the Services, you consent to receive communications from us electronically, including emails and notices posted on the Site. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.

Export Compliance

You may not use, export, or re-export the Services or any Content in violation of U.S. export laws and regulations or any other applicable laws. You represent and warrant that you are not located in a country subject to a U.S. government embargo or that has been designated by the U.S. government as a "terrorist supporting" country and that you are not listed on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, labor disputes, shortages, supply chain issues, war, terrorism, civil disturbances, government actions, failures of telecommunications or networks, or other force majeure events.

Severability; Waiver; Assignment; Entire Agreement

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any provision shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings regarding the same. Headings are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect.

Contact Information

BioSpine is owned by Kamryn Johnson. Postal address: 11290 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee, CA 96161. For questions, notices, or complaints regarding the Services or these Terms, please contact: [email protected].