KIDS' PRIVACY
Our privacy policy applies to children and teens, as well as adults.
DISCLAIMERS & PRIVACY DISCLAIMERS
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MSWorld®, Inc. Disclaimer
MSWorld®, Inc. Privacy Disclaimer
MSWorld®, Inc. Non-Discrimination Policy
MSWorld®, Inc. Message Board and Chat Privacy Policy and Disclaimer
MSWorld®, Inc. Unrestricted Educational Grant Acceptance Policy
MSWorld, Inc. Disclaimer
MSWorld, Inc. is here to offer a platform for people coping with MS an opportunity to gather information and share ideas and concerns. Using or accessing activities of this web site should not be interpreted as a substitute for medical evaluation and/or treatment by a qualified health care professional. Participation in all interactive areas and use of resources offered is at the user's own volition and is not intended to provide or confirm a diagnosis, nor is any claim made as to therapeutic efficacy. Users are advised to seek the advice of a health care professional.
MSWorld, Inc. assumes no liability whatsoever for direct or indirect, special or consequential damages relating in any way to the use of information provided here. MSWorld, Inc. does not endorse any of the sites to which it links. MSWorld, Inc. makes no representations, warranties, or claims as to the validity, authenticity, quality, or viability implied of the consultation, advice, or services offered by the practitioners listed as other sources. MSWorld, Inc. does not engage in online psychotherapy, counseling, or any such professional service. While psychotherapy may be the topic of one of our chats, we are not engaging in the practice of psychotherapy.
Participation in group discussions is at the user's own volition and MSWorld, Inc. does not make any representations regarding the content of, or effects of, participation in online discussion groups. All transcripts recorded by hosts of MSWorld, Inc. support group meetings are the sole property of MSWorld, Inc. and may not be copied, reproduced or printed in any form.
Selected transcripts from MSWorld, Inc. online support group meetings are edited and printed in the Past Chats section in the Communications section of the MSWorld, Inc.website. All email addresses are edited from these transcripts. If you are ever in a MSWorld, Inc. online support group meeting and have said something that you want omitted from the transcript which may be put in the Past Chats, please email msworld@msworld.org and request that your comments be omitted. Your comments will be edited from the MSWorld, Inc.transcript and never be made available to the public.
No Personal Advice: The information contained in or made available through this site, MSWorld, Inc.(including but not limited to information contained on message boards, in text files, or in chats) cannot replace or substitute for the services of trained professionals in any field, including, but not limited to, financial, medical, or legal matters. In particular, you should regularly consult a doctor in all matters relating to physical or mental health, particularly concerning any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.
Neither MSWorld, Inc., nor any of its affiliated organizations nor any of its or their respective licensor's or suppliers make representations or warranties concerning any treatment, action, or application of medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within or through the MSWorld, Inc., site. Neither we nor our affiliates or partners, or any of their affiliates, will be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, special, exemplary or other damages that may result, including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.
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MSWorld®, Inc. Privacy Disclaimer
MSWorld, Inc. recognizes the importance of protecting your personal information. Therefore, we have put together a privacy policy and approach that respects and accesses such needs.
We define personal information as any and all of the information specific to you that you provide us over the Internet or any other channel. This includes personal data as varied as the information you enter into an online membership request, questions you ask via e-mail, and any personal information collected during a survey. Outlined below is our policy in the format of frequently asked questions. If you have any questions or issues, beyond those below, please contact us at msworld@msworld.org.
When does MSWorld, Inc. collect Personal Information?
When you request to be added to our mailing list, we collect your email address and any other personal information. We may retain this information so that we can provide the best type of multiple sclerosis services for our members.
After you submit your email address, we add you to our mailing list for the purpose of mailing you meeting notices and any other pertinent information about MSWorld, Inc.
When you send us email, we will retain the content of the email, your email address, and our response in order to handle any follow-up questions you may have. We also use it to measure how effectively we address your concerns.
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MSWorld, Inc. has the highest regard for the privacy of its members.
MSWorld, Inc. will use personal information as appropriate in the normal course of our business to provide the services you have requested. We will send meeting notices for each and every one of our chat meetings. On occasion, we also send email updates on services and other information we believe may be of importance or interest. You may be removed from our contact lists by sending e-mail to msworld@msworld.org with a request for removal or by clicking here to unsubscribe yourself.
Does MSWorld, Inc. provide personal information to external parties?
Absolutely not!
MSWorld, Inc. does not and will not sell or provide personal information to anyone for independent use. Any personal information you send us is used only as a resource guide by the officers of MSWorld, Inc., to better serve the needs of our multiple sclerosis community.
Can I confirm that the information MSWorld, Inc. collects is correct?
If you ever have questions or issues with the accuracy of your personal information at MSWorld, Inc., please contact us at msworld@msworld.org. We will investigate your issue and update our records as needed. We request that you keep your information as up to date as possible so that you may get the maximum benefit from MSWorld, Inc. In particular, please make sure that you inform us of e-mail address changes.
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MSWorld®, Inc. Nondiscrimination Policy
MSWorld, Inc. does not practice or condone unlawful discrimination in any form against members, volunteers and applicants on the grounds of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
a. Discrimination based upon race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status is in violation of federal law and MSWorld, Inc. policy, and will not be tolerated.
b. Retaliation against any person complaining of discrimination is in violation of federal law and MSWorld, Inc.policy, and will not be tolerated.
c. MSWorld, Inc. will respond promptly to all complaints of discrimination and retaliation. Violation of this policy can result in expulsion for members or discharge for MSWorld, Inc. volunteers.
d. Action for violations of this policy will be the responsibility of the President or Vice-President of MSWorld, Inc., as may be appropriate in accordance with applicable procedures.
e. MSWorld, Inc. hereby affirms its desire to maintain an environment for all staff and members that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and free from discrimination which is otherwise prohibited by MSWorld, Inc. policy or regulation. Unlawful discrimination is completely incompatible with the values and goals of MSWorld, Inc., and will not be tolerated.
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MSWorld®, Inc. Message Board and Chat Privacy Policy and Disclaimer
Thank you for visiting chat at MSWorld, Inc. website and our message boards at MSWorld, Inc. website. The purpose of our chat and our boards is to provide safe forums for people with MS and those who love them to share ideas and help each other cope with the challenges of living with Multiple Sclerosis.
MSWorld, Inc. is the official chat and message board provider for the National MS Society, and we are just as concerned about protecting privacy as the National organization is. We hope that Parents will join in the message board conversations and be part of the experience.
Our Privacy Policy is Clear:
We do not collect any personal information about you, unless you choose to provide it. We will never share this information with a third party, or advertiser nor do we acquire information via cookies. We will do everything in our power to keep children’s & teen’s email addresses and any personal information off of the MSWorld, Inc. message boards and profiles.
When you link to other organizations via our website, you then are subject to the privacy laws of the new site. If you have any questions regarding our privacy policy please email us at msworld@msworld.org .
Neither by accessing this site or by reviewing its contents has an attorney-client relationship been formed or established; and nothing contained in this site shall constitute the giving or rendering of legal advice or be construed as a legal opinion, legal consultation or guarantee of a particular resolution of a legal problem. This information is provided as a public service, and is not intended to be a substitute for competent legal counsel. The information provided is general in nature and may not apply to your circumstances. Under no circumstances should you make legal decisions solely based upon the information provided on this web site. You should consult your attorney before making any important decision involving a legal matter.
If you have any other questions about our privacy policy, please contact us at: msworld@msworld.org
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MSWorld®, Inc. Unrestricted Educational Grant Acceptance Policy
In order to ensure editorial integrity, MSWorld, Inc. has adopted the following principles to guide the acceptance and display of unrestricted educational grants in association with its content:
1. All educational grants shall comply with the laws and regulations outlined by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) guidelines. MSWorld, Inc. will make any necessary adjustments to the content so that it complies with these laws and regulations to the best of our ability.
2. MSWorld shall have sole discretion for determining grant providers and the display of acknowledgments. All programs provided through an educational grant will be recognized as such.
3. Acceptance of educational grants shall in no way indicate MSWorld’s endorsement of the grant providers products and/or services.
4. MSWorld, Inc will not knowingly feature any procedures, products or services that are harmful to health.
5. Grant providers shall not dictate the form or substance of any content appearing on a supported program for MSWorld, Inc. or any of its third-party web sites.
6. All continuing medical education programs provided by MSWorld, Inc., shall be developed in accordance with the guidelines of the ACCME, including the placement of a grant provider’s logo.
7. MSWorld, Inc. shall be directly responsible for communicating and ensuring compliance on the acceptance of unrestricted educational grants and the policy.
8. MSWorld’s policy on the acceptance of educational grants will be available on MS World's Web site at www.msworld.org.
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