Disclaimers
Website disclaimer
The Information provided by Pacemaker Club ("we," "us," or "our") on https://www.pacemakerclub.com (the "Website") is for general informational purposes only and is not to be used, relied on, or construed as medical, diagnostic, treatment, financial, investment, or other advice or opinion, professional or otherwise, nor does it represent or purport to be a comprehensive or complete statement of the issues addressed on the Website. All Information on the Website is provided in good faith and we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Website. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE WEBSITE OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE. YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. Please consult with your health care provider before making any health care decisions.
External links disclaimer
The Website may contain (or you may be sent through the Website) links to other websites, plug-ins, services, social networks, applications, or content belonging to or originating from third parties or links to websites and features in banners or other advertising on our Website (collectively, "Third-Party Websites"). Such external links are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness by us. By clicking on those links, you alone are responsible for your interactions with those third parties. WE DO NOT REPRESENT, WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OFFERED BY OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES. WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY INTERACTION OR TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THE THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES.
Professional disclaimer
The Website cannot and does not contain medical or health advice. The medical and health information is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Accordingly, before taking any actions based upon such information, we encourage you to consult with the appropriate professionals. THE USE OR RELIANCE OF ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE.
Affiliates disclaimer
The Website may contain links to affiliate websites, and we receive an affiliate commission for any purchases made by you on the affiliate website using such links. Our affiliates include the following (collectively, the "Affiliates"):
- List affiliates
We do not investigate, monitor, or review our Affiliates or their websites for accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness. By clicking on links to Affiliate websites or otherwise engaging with our Affiliates, you alone are responsible for your interactions and transactions with them. WE DO NOT REPRESENT, WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OFFERED BY OUR AFFILIATES OR ACCESSED THROUGH AFFILIATE WEBSITES. WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY INTERACTION OR TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND OUR AFFILIATES.
Testimonials disclaimer (Forums)
The website may contain testimonials by users regarding ours and others' products and/or services. These testimonials are intended to reflect the real-life experiences and opinions of such users. However, the experiences and opinions are personal to those particular users and may not necessarily be representative of all users' experiences or opinions of our or others' products and/or services. We do not claim, and you should not assume, that all users will have the same experiences. YOUR INDIVIDUAL RESULTS MAY VARY.
The views and opinions contained in the testimonials belong solely to the individual user and do not reflect our views and opinions or those of any of our partners, affiliates, or other related parties. We are not affiliated with users who provide testimonials, and users are not paid or otherwise compensated for their testimonials.
The testimonials on the Website are not intended, nor should they be construed, as claims that our or others’ products and/or services can be used to diagnose, treat, mitigate, cure, prevent, or otherwise be used for any disease or medical condition. No testimonials have been clinically proven or evaluated.
If they want disclaimer like the example sent:
The Pacemaker Club website is intended for general informational purposes about pacemaker devices and related heart conditions only and is not intended to be used, relied on, or construed as medical, diagnostic, treatment, financial, investment, or other advice or opinion, professional or otherwise. Any email, fax, phone call, or other communications from Pacemaker Club, its advisors, volunteers, or forum participants should not be considered medical advice or imply any action should be taken. All treatment, lifestyle, and dietary choices should be discussed with your doctor or other health professional. If you have questions about your health and wellness needs, contact your doctor or other qualified health professional. If you are experiencing or think you may be experiencing an emergency, call your local emergency medical personnel or 911.
None of the content on this Website is intended to be, nor should it be considered or treated as, medical, healthcare, or psychological advice. Pacemaker Club does not give medical or healthcare advice or diagnose medical and psychological conditions. Although every effort is made to assure that information on this Website is accurate and current, knowledge in the field of pacemaker devices and heart disease is growing rapidly and all data is subject to change without notice. All clinical material we publish is reviewed for relevance, usefulness, and independence but should not be considered medical or health advice. Information contained on this Website has been reviewed and approved by the Website’s editors or other health professionals, however errors sometimes occur, and therefore no party who supplies information makes any warranty concerning the accuracy of any information found on, exchanged through, or linked on this Website. We cannot guarantee that all web pages reached through or linked from our Website contain up-to-date, reliable, correct, or relevant information. You are encouraged to use discretion while browsing the internet from links initiated from this Website. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON OR ACCESSED THROUGH THIS WEBSITE.
You should consult with your healthcare professional for specific advice relating to your medical of healthcare questions or conditions. None of the information, statements, or links contained on this Website are intended to replace the attention of or instructions from a medical doctor or other qualified healthcare professional. Only healthcare professionals can assess your health and medical situation and make recommendations and decisions regarding your care. Nothing on this Website is meant to imply that a person should take actions toward medical treatment without the consent and/or supervision of a doctor or other qualified healthcare provider. The information on this Website should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation, or the advice of a medical doctor or other qualified healthcare provider. The treatment options presented on this Website should not be considered treatment instructions. No treatments should be tried without discussion with your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider. WE ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR THE OUTCOME OF ANY INTERVENTIONS MENTIONED ON THIS WEBSITE.
Should you have any healthcare-related questions or concerns, please call or see your physician or a qualified healthcare provider without delay. Always consult with your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before altering current care or embarking on a new treatment, drug, or diet. You should never disregard medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Website. Pacemaker Club assumes no responsibility for how the health information on the Website is used or interpreted. The information on the Website is obtained through many different sources, and the accuracy should be confirmed prior to use. The content of this Website is not intended to be instructional or used in any way for medical diagnosis or treatment.
Likewise, physicians and other qualified healthcare providers are encouraged to confirm the accuracy and reliability of any information found on this Website and on other websites that may be reached through, or linked from, or mentioned on this Website using other, reliable sources (e.g., textbooks, medical journals, specialty physician consultation, etc.). The information on this Website should not be considered complete, nor should it be relied on to suggest an appropriate course of treatment for any particular individual. Clinicians are strongly encouraged to follow their institutional policies and procedures and consult supervisory personnel as needed.
Discussion forums
Our discussion forums are public and open to anyone. Discussions in our forum can be accessed and read by anyone, and anyone can respond to your questions and comments. Do not mention or disclose anything that you would not want to be made public or that someone else would not reasonably want to be made public about themselves, including any personal information about yourself or others, information that could embarrass or harm the reputation or yourself or other, or any information which could reasonably considered to be confidential or proprietary. While you are welcome to discuss medical and health-related information, discussing the personal medical details of someone without their knowledge and agreement would be a breach of their confidentiality and could result in legal action being taken against you.
Statements made in the forums reflect only the views of their authors and those authors or forum moderators. These statements are not authorized by Pacemaker Club nor are these authors and moderators the representatives or spokespersons of Pacemaker Club. Further, no communications among forum participants should be considered as medical or psychological advice. Pacemaker Club assumes no liability for the accuracy, reliability, or outcomes of any suggestions, advice, or other information provided by those posting on Pacemaker Club forums.
Although we do not condone providing deliberately inaccurate information or representing yourself as someone or something you are no, this is a public forum that anyone can join, meaning there is a risk that people on the forum will represent themselves as having qualifications and credentials they do not have or being someone they are not. As such, any stated or implied credentials of a forum participant should be confirmed. This forum does not replace the need for you to visit with your doctor to seek medical or healthcare-related advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Treatment decisions should only be made after discussing with your doctor or another qualified healthcare provider, and no changes in your treatments or diet should be made based on any information found on this Website.
Pacemaker Club staff do not monitor the forums, but they may occasionally answer a question or post an article as they see fit. The information posted by Pacemaker Club staff and other affiliated health professionals, moderators, or advisors is not medical or psychological advice and should not be taken as such. Further, information posted by Pacemaker Club staff and other affiliated health professionals must be recognized as the personal opinions of those individuals and based only on their experience and education. Any email, fax, or other communications from Pacemaker Club, its staff, advisors, volunteers, or forum participants should never be considered medical advice or imply any action should be taken. To obtain medical advice, patients must consult their own personal physician or healthcare professional.