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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE USING REHABILITATION INSTITUTE AT SANTA BARBARA'S WEB SITE.

These Terms of Use govern your use of Rehabilitation Institute at Santa Barbara ("RISB") Web site. By using this site, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to all of these Terms of Use, please exit and do not use this Web Site.

General Scope of Use

RISB may modify this Web site and the rules and regulations governing its use at any time. Modifications will be posted in "Terms of Use" on the Web site, so please review this section again when you return to RISB's Web site. Your continued use of the Web site after any changes signifies your acceptance of these changes.

THIS WEB SITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADVICE.

RISB's Web site content is intended to be a general information resource in regard to the subject matter covered. It is provided solely on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis as noted on this page. You are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein with other sources, and to review the information carefully with professional healthcare providers. RISB is not engaged in rendering medical or similar professional services or advice via this Web site, and the information provided is not intended to replace medical information offered by a physician. If you desire or need such services or advice, you should consult a professional healthcare provider. You should not construe RISB's publication of this content as an endorsement by RISB of the views expressed herein, or any warranty or guarantee of any strategy, recommendation, treatment, action, or application of medication or preparation made by the author of the content.

Copyright
This Web site is protected by U.S. and foreign copyright laws. RISB invites you to view, use and download a single copy of this Web site for your personal informational, non-commercial use. Except for your personal, informational, non-commercial use, no part of any content or software on this Web site may be copied, downloaded or stored in a retrieval system for any other purpose, nor may it be redistributed for any purpose, nor may you modify, reproduce or distribute the design or layout of the Web site, or individual sections of the design or layout of the Web site or RISB logos without written permission. RISB may discontinue, change, or restrict your use of this Web site for any reason without notice.

Trademarks
Unauthorized use of any RISB logo may be a violation of federal and state trademark laws.

Links
This RISB Web site may contain links to other (non-RISB) Web sites operated by other parties. The linked sites are not under the control of RISB, and RISB is not responsible for the content available on any other Internet sites linked to the Web site and takes no responsibility for supplementing, updating or correcting any information contained in those sites. Such links do not imply RISB's endorsement of material on any other site and RISB disclaims all liability with regard to your access to such linked Web sites. RISB provides links to other Internet sites as a convenience to users, and access to any other Internet sites linked to this Web site is at your own risk.

Unless otherwise set forth in a written agreement between you and RISB, you must adhere to RISB's linking policy as follows: (i) any link to the Web site must be a text only link clearly marked "RISB Web site," (ii) the appearance, position and other aspects of the link may not be such as to damage or dilute the goodwill associated with RISB's names and trademarks, (iii) the link must "point" to the specific URL listed below:
www.risb.org and not to other pages within the Web site, (iv) the appearance, position and other attributes of the link may not create the false appearance that your organization or entity is sponsored by, affiliated with, or associated with RISB, (v) when selected by a user, the link must display the Web site on full-screen and not within a "frame" on the linking Web site, and (vi) RISB reserves the right to revoke its consent to the link at any time and in its sole discretion.

No Warranties
ALL CONTENT ON THIS WEB SITE IS PROVIDED TO YOU ON AN "AS IS" "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. RISB MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, CURRENCY, OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS WEB SITE. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ANY INFORMATION BEFORE RELYING ON IT. USE OF THE WEB SITE AND THE CONTENT AVAILABLE ON THE WEB SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. RISB MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES THAT USE OF THE WEB SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT ANY CONTENT YOU MAY OBTAIN FROM THE WEB SITE IS FREE OF VIRUSES.

The above exclusions may not apply in jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain implied warranties.

Limitation of Liability
YOUR USE OF THE WEB SITE OR ANY CONTENT ON THE WEB SITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. RISB SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE WEB SITE, EVEN IF RISB HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO RELIANCE BY ANY PARTY ON ANY CONTENT OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE WEB SITE, OR THAT ARISES IN CONNECTION WITH MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS IN, OR DELAYS IN TRANSMISSION OF, INFORMATION TO OR FROM THE USER, INTERRUPTIONS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONNECTIONS TO THE WEB SITE OR VIRUSES, WHETHER CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY NEGLIGENCE, ACTS OF GOD, TELECOMMUNICATIONS FAILURE, THEFT OR DESTRUCTION OF, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO THE WEB SITE, OR RELATED INFORMATION OR PROGRAMS.

Location & Governing Law
RISB operates this Web site from its offices in Santa Barbara, California, USA. The law of the State of California shall govern these terms and conditions. RISB makes no representation that the information in the Web site is appropriate or available for use in other locations, and access to the RISB Web site from territories where the content of the RISB Web site may be illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to access the RISB Web site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.

Violations and Additional Policies
RISB reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for violations of the Terms of Use set forth in this Web site, including the right to block access from a particular Internet address to the Web site.

Revised January 2003

Privacy Policy

Protecting Your Privacy
RISB is committed to respecting your privacy. Because facts about a person's health, health interests, and health care are private and sensitive, we know that you may have concerns about sharing information with us. We urge all users of the Institute's site to read this Privacy Policy to learn more about the policies and practices that we have developed to safeguard personal and health information, and to better understand our relationships with the third parties who may have access to this information.

Information That You Voluntarily Provide
Correspondence with RISB. You may use this site to ask questions about the Institute's services or to report problems regarding the web site. If you use your email address to communicate with or request information from RISB personnel, your email address and any personal facts you include in your message will be used to respond to you.

I. Information That Is Routinely Collected By Our Site Technology
IP Address. We record the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer when you visit our site. The IP address does not identify you personally, but it is what allows us to maintain communications with you as you move about our site.
Cookies. RISB collects information about your use of our site through cookies and similar technology. A "cookie" is a unique numeric code that we transfer to your computer so that we can keep track of your interests and preferences and recognize you as a return visitor to this site, but it does not collect or keep your name or other personal identifying information. Instead, cookie technology allows us to collect "clickstream" data that reflects your activities on the site, including your interest in certain health care conditions.
II. How We Use Routinely Collected Information
RISB uses the data we obtain through the use of cookies to improve the functioning of this site by monitoring traffic patterns in popular areas and to modify the services and information we provide to meet user demand. We use this information for business purposes, including operation of the web site.
III. Our Relationship to Third Parties
RISB does not collect personally identifying information. Therefore, we do not sell or disclose to an unrelated third party any personally identifying information or health-related personal information you provide through email to this site, except as explained below in "Co-branded Sites."
Cookies. RISB does not allow other sites or third parties to use the Institute's cookies for their own purposes or to place their own cookies on your computer when you access services through our site.
Co-branded Sites. RISB may partner with other companies to provide you with content or services on a joint or "co-branded" basis. At a co-branded site you will see both the RISB logo and the logo of the co-branded partner displayed on your screen. To access the services available on a co-branded site, you may have to complete an on-line registration form, and this registration information may be shared with RISB's co-branded partners. You should read the individual privacy policies of our co-branded partners, as these may differ in some respects from ours. Reading these policies will help you to make an informed decision about whether to provide your information to a given site. Remember, you may always opt-out of sharing your information with a partner site by choosing not to use the service or content provided by the co-branded site.
Other Important Information About Our Relationship With Third Parties
Links to Other Sites. RISB also features links to web sites that we believe you might find useful and informative. Please be aware, however, that RISB does not endorse or recommend these sites' content or services, and RISB is not responsible for the privacy practices of these other sites. We encourage you to be aware of and read the Privacy Policy of each site you visit. Remember, the statements in this Privacy Policy apply solely to information collected by RISB.
IV. Your Privacy Choices
Accept Cookies. Your browser software can be set to reject all cookies, but if you reject our cookies, certain functions and conveniences of our site may not work properly. Cookies and similar technologies are how we ensure that we can promptly retrieve and deliver the information to you when you use the site.
Feedback. You can contact us through our Contact page or you can write to the following address:

Web Content Manager
Rehabilitation Institute at Santa Barbara
2415 De la Vina Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3819

Communicate with RISB by email. At RISB's Web site, consumers and providers may communicate with the Institute's staff to learn more about our programs and services. We also offer interactive tools that enable consumers and health care professionals to submit customized email requests for information. In either case, your correspondence with us is not communicated to the public, as it would be on a message board or in a chat room. Nevertheless, please be aware of the limits on the confidentiality of these email communications. RISB will not disclose personally identifiable information that we receive in email, but all email transmissions are vulnerable to unauthorized interception. In addition, we remind you that email you send or receive through your employer's computer or computer system is not confidential and may be the legal property of the employer.
V. Changes in Our Privacy Policy
RISB will only use personal information in the manner described in the Privacy Policy in effect when the information was collected from you. However, we reserve the right to change the terms of this Privacy Policy at any time by posting revisions to our site.

Revised February 2003