Terms of Service
Effective Date: July 26th, 2025
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the web and mobile application (the "Product") provided by OpenScope (the "Company," "we," or "us"). By using the Product, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Educational Information Service
The Product is an educational health information platform that provides algorithmic organization of publicly available medical literature. The Product does not practice medicine, provide medical advice, diagnose conditions, or recommend treatments.
By using the Product, you acknowledge that:
- All information is educational in nature and derived from public medical literature.
- No doctor-patient relationship is created through use of this service.
- You are solely responsible for all healthcare decisions.
- You must consult qualified healthcare providers for medical advice.
2. Not For Emergencies
The Product is not designed or intended for medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately.
3. No Medical Practice
The Company does not practice medicine. The service presents educational health information from published sources without providing medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.
Medical malpractice: The Company does not create a doctor-patient relationship and does not practice medicine. As such, the Company cannot be held liable for medical malpractice.
4. User-Driven Experience
The service operates on a user-driven model where:
- You actively select which information to view.
- All narrowing of information results from your choices.
- The service mirrors your inputs without interpretation.
- No diagnostic conclusions are offered.
5. User Accounts
You may create an account to access the Product. You must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Provide accurate information.
- Maintain the security of your account credentials.
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account.
We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
6. Data Collection and Use
We collect account information (email, profile data) and may collect additional information to allow you to save, track, or associate your educational searches with your account. By continuing to use the Product after such features are introduced, you consent to this expanded functionality.
As we do not provide medical services or integrate with medical systems, HIPAA does not apply to us. However, we still implement similar security measures to ensure all data remains secure.
7. Accuracy Disclaimer
The Product aggregates information from various sources without verifying accuracy. Information may be outdated, incomplete, or incorrect. The Company makes no representations regarding the accuracy or reliability of any information provided.
8. Privacy
Your use of the Product is subject to our Privacy Policy. You may delete your account through the Product interface.
9. Disclaimers
The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the service. In no event shall the Company's total liability exceed one dollar ($1.00).
11. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the American Arbitration Association rules. These Terms are governed by Delaware law.
12. Modifications
We reserve the right to modify the service or these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact Information
OpenScope
Email: legal@openscope.com
14. Acknowledgment
By using the Product, you acknowledge that the Product is an educational tool only. You understand that the Company does not practice medicine and cannot be held liable for medical malpractice.