Disclaimers

DISCLAIMERS & POLICIES                                        
                                                                           
Medical Disclaimer

Information for Patients and Caregivers:  

The information on this website is provided to help patients and caregivers find answers and support. You may wish to print the information and discuss it with your doctor. Always consult with your health care provider before starting any treatment. This information is provided for educational and information purposes only. The Montana Pain Initiative (MTPI) is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services, and this information should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem. MTPI makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied. Providing references to other organizations or links to other websites does not imply that MTPI endorses the information or services provided by them. Those organizations are solely responsible for the information they provide.                 
                                                                           
Information for Professionals: 

Information for professionals is intended to provide general background information and resources. This information is provided for educational and information purposes only. The Montana Pain Initiative (MTPI) is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services, and this information should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem. MTPI makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied. Providing references to other organizations or links to other websites does not imply that MTPI endorses the information or services provided by them.  Those organizations are solely responsible for the information they provide. Appropriate professional judgment, consultation with specialists and other resources, and individualization of patient care should guide diagnosis and treatment decisions.  
                                                                           
Legal Disclaimer 

The Montana Pain Initiative (MTPI) does not provide legal advice, make legal referrals, or take a position regarding inquiries about specific legal or law enforcement matters or any individuals involved in legal or law enforcement proceedings. The information on this website is provided solely for your information and independent evaluation.  MTPI makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied. Providing references to other organizations or individuals does not imply that the MTPI endorses the information or services provided by them or legal positions taken by them. Those organizations and individuals are solely responsible for the information they provide.                                                                                 

General Disclaimers 

The contents of this website may be downloaded or printed for personal convenience only. Unless stated otherwise, the statements and opinions expressed by various authors on this website reflect the authors' personal views and do not imply endorsement by MTPI.

MTPI reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of its website policies and disclaimers at any time.          
                                                                           
Advertising Policy

The Montana Pain Initiative (MTPI) does not accept or feature advertising of any kind on its website. It does allow links to other sites that are related to the subject matter.  
                                                                           
Links

The Montana Pain Initiative website provides links to other relevant websites as a benefit to our website visitors.  However, MTPI is not responsible for the contents of any linked site. A link does not imply an affiliation with the linked site or an endorsement of the information or services provided by the linked organization, which is solely   responsible for the information it provides. MTPI will link to websites that contain information related to pain and pain management. This might include links to commercial services, products, private businesses, individual pain clinics, for-profit websites if there is a relationship established that will benefit the users of this website, as approved by the MTPI Website Committee.
                                                                           
Linking Information

The Montana Pain Initiative grants owners or webmasters of websites permission to use a hyperlink on his or her website, without prior permission from MTPI, provided the following conditions are met: (1) the appearance, position and other aspects of either the link or the host website may not be such as to damage or dilute the goodwill associated with MTPI’s name and trademarks; (2) with the exception of the American Cancer Society, the appearance, position and other aspects of either the link or the host website may not create the false appearance that an entity other than MTPI is associated with or sponsored by MTPI; and (3) MTPI reserves the right to revoke its consent to the link at any time in its sole discretion. 

Privacy    

MTPI respects the privacy of individuals visiting our website. Personal information that an individual submits to us on a voluntary basis will be used for the sole purpose for which it is submitted.