Prous Science Web Services User's Agreement

WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS

The Prous Science World Wide Web ("WWW") server is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or noninfringement. Prous Science assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this WWW server or other documents which are referenced by or linked to this server, whether or not the content originated with Prous Science. Prous Science shall not be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages, including, without limitation, lost revenues, lost profits or loss of prospective economic advantage, resulting from the use or misuse of Prous Science's WWW server or the information contained therein. By using Prous Science's WWW server, you expressly agree to this limitation of liability. Prous Science has made a reasonable effort to supply complete and accurate information, but does not assume liability for errors or omissions, including any errors and omissions of its clients and non-Prous Science content originators. The documents and graphics published herein may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors or may have become "out of date" subsequent to their original date of publication. Changes are periodically added to the information herein. Prous Science may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s)and/or the programs(s) at any time, without notice. Information contained in this WWW server does not imply any recommendation by Prous Science of therapeutic use of the products mentioned. Furthermore, the mention of specific products, proprietary names or manufacturers does not imply any endorsement or recommendation by Prous Science.

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SERVICE IS NOT INTENDED NOR IMPLIED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER PRIOR TO STARTING ANY NEW TREATMENT OR WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE SERVICE IS INTENDED TO BE FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT.

COPYRIGHT STATEMENT

Materials available in the Prous Science WWW server are protected by copyright under international law. Original content, copyright ©1995-1999, Prous Science. All rights reserved.

SOFTWARE AND/OR DATABASES

Any software or databases that are made available to download from this WWW server are the copyrighted work of Prous Science and/or its suppliers (including clients and other users of the WWW server). Use of any software or database is governed by the terms of the end user license agreement, if any, which accompanies it. Any reproduction or redistribution of the software or databases not in accordance with the license agreement is expressly prohibited.

PERMITTED AND PROHIBITED USES OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL

Except as otherwise indicated elsewhere in this site, and provided it is for personal informational, noncommercial purposes only, with respect to a particular portion, file or document, you are hereby authorized to view, copy and print the contents of the Prous Science WWW server. You must include this entire copyright notice in any copy or print that you make. You may not, under any circumstances, (i) make modifications to the documents, (ii) reproduce any data, graphics or documents, in whole or in part, in print or electronic format, for resale in any form or by any means, (iii) copy or post any data, graphics or documents, in whole or in part, on any computer network or broadcast them in any media. Prous Science reserves the right to revoke this authorization at any time, and any such use shall be discontinued immediately, whether or not written notice from Prous Science or its legal representative has been received.

NOTICE OF TRADEMARKS

Prous Science journal, database and Internet/Intranet service names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of J.R. Prous, S.A. All other company and product names mentioned herein may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

LINKING TO THE PROUS SCIENCE WWW SERVER

Prous Science encourages and appreciates links in other WWW pages to the Prous Science Home Page (http://www.prous.com). Permission is expressly granted to any person who wishes to place a link to the Prous Science Home Page; however, written permission is required to place a link to other pages in the Prous Science WWW server or to a portion of a page (e.g., a graphic). Please contact us at service@prous.es for more information or to request permission to place a link to a page other than the Home Page.

LINKS TO THIRD-PARTY SITES

Some links in the Prous Science WWW server site lead to external sites. The linked sites are not under the control of Prous Science and Prous Science is not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. Prous Science provides these links only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by Prous Science of the site or its content.

DISCLOSURE

It is possible that Prous Science, in the ordinary course of its business, may receive revenue from manufacturers, distributors or other commercial enterprises who may be mentioned in the content included in the WWW server. Prous Science makes every reasonable effort to comply with all disclosure requirements, including the ACCME Guidelines. However, Prous Science assumes no liability, and cannot be responsible for ensuring that others who may appear on the WWW server or provide content published on the WWW server have complied with all applicable disclosure requirements. By using Prous Science's WWW server, you expressly agree to this limitation of liability.

© 1999 American Heart Association, Inc. and Prous Science. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.

The information contained in this American Heart Association Web site is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment, and the Association recommends consultation with your doctor or health care professional.