Terms of Service

Welcome to Sleep Care Directory. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website www.ussleepclinics.com (the "Site"), operated by Sleep Care Directory ("we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

1. Description of Service

Sleep Care Directory is an online directory that provides information about sleep clinics, sleep disorder centers, and sleep medicine providers across the United States. Our Site also offers educational content about sleep disorders, treatment options, and related topics. The directory is provided as a resource to help users find sleep care providers in their area.

2. Medical Disclaimer

Sleep Care Directory is not a healthcare provider. The information on our Site, including but not limited to descriptions of sleep disorders, treatment options, and AASM accreditation, is intended for general educational purposes only. This information:

• Should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
• Does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Sleep Care Directory
• Should not be relied upon to make healthcare decisions without consulting a qualified physician
• May not reflect the most current medical research or guidelines at any given time

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.

3. Directory Listings

Regarding the sleep clinic listings on our Site:

• No endorsement: Inclusion of a clinic in our directory does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of the quality of care provided by that clinic.
• Accuracy of information: While we make reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of directory listings, we cannot guarantee that all information (addresses, phone numbers, services, accreditation status) is current or complete. Clinics are responsible for the accuracy of their own information.
• Accreditation status: AASM accreditation status and other credentials listed are based on publicly available information and may change. We recommend verifying accreditation directly with the relevant accrediting body.
• Your responsibility: You are responsible for evaluating the suitability of any clinic or provider and for all decisions regarding your healthcare.

4. User Conduct

When using our Site, you agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or inaccurate information about sleep clinics
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
• Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) to collect data from the Site without written permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site's functionality or servers
• Post or transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious content
• Use the Site to send unsolicited communications or advertisements

5. Clinic Submissions

If you submit a sleep clinic for inclusion in our directory:

• You represent that the information you provide is accurate and complete
• You have the authority to submit the clinic's information
• We reserve the right to review, edit, or reject any submission at our discretion
• We may verify submitted information through publicly available sources
• Listing is not guaranteed and inclusion/removal is at our sole discretion

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, data compilations, and software, is the property of Sleep Care Directory or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international intellectual property laws.

You may access and use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any content from the Site without our prior written consent. The Sleep Care Directory name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of Sleep Care Directory.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including sleep clinic websites, medical organizations, and other resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. Your use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to those sites' terms and conditions.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content, including clinic listings, accreditation information, or educational materials.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SLEEP CARE DIRECTORY, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE, ANY CONTENT ON THE SITE, OR ANY SERVICES OR ITEMS OBTAINED THROUGH THE SITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sleep Care Directory and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or violation of any rights of another party.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State in which Sleep Care Directory is headquartered, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising under these Terms shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Site at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

15. Contact Us

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