Terms and Conditions
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE WEBSITE.
This page describes the general terms and conditions applicable to your use of any Ardelyx, Inc. (“Ardelyx”) website. By accessing and using any Ardelyx website, you affirm and agree to all of the following:
- YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE TERMS.
YOU WILL COMPLY WITH THE TERMS. - YOU ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AND LEGALLY COMPETENT TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS.
- IF YOU ARE USING THE SERVICES ON BEHALF OF YOUR EMPLOYER, YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU HAVE AUTHORITY TO BIND YOUR EMPLOYER TO THESE TERMS.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND EACH OTHER POLICY LINKED ABOVE, DO NOT USE THE WEBSITE.
Ardelyx may modify any website and the rules and regulations governing its use, at any time. Modifications will be posted on the website, so please check back when you use the website. By continuing use of the website after such changes are posted you will be accepting such changes.
I. WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADVICE
The content on the website is intended to be a general information resource and does not constitute medical advice. Ardelyx is not engaged in rendering medical or similar professional services via the website, and the information provided is not intended to replace medical advice offered by a physician. If you need such services or advice, consult a professional healthcare provider.
II. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All content of the website is protected by US and foreign copyright laws. You may not copy, modify, upload, download, post, transmit, republish or distribute any of the content or underlying code contained in the website without Ardelyx’s prior written permission except for your own personal, non-commercial purposes. You may view, use and download a single copy of the website for your informational, non-commercial use. You understand that Ardelyx may discontinue, change or restrict your use of the website for any reason without notice.
III. NO WARRANTIES
All content on the website is provided to you on an “as is” “as available” basis without warranty of any kind either express or implied. Ardelyx makes no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, currency or reliability of any content available through the website, or that use of the website will be uninterrupted or error-free. You are responsible for verifying any information before relying on it. The foregoing limitations may not apply in jurisdictions that prohibit exclusion of certain implied warranties.
IV. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Your use of the website or any of its content is at your own risk. Ardelyx 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 website, even if Ardelyx has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Ardelyx does not warrant that the functions contained in the website are free of computer viruses or other harmful components.
V. NO DUTY TO UPDATE
Although the website is updated periodically, Ardelyx does not have a duty to update information contained in the website. Ardelyx will not be liable for any failure to update such information.
VI. LINKS
The website may contain links to website operated by other parties. The linked sites are not under the control of Ardelyx, and Ardelyx is not responsible for the content available on any other internet sites linked to the website. Such links do not imply Ardelyx’s endorsement of material on any other site and Ardelyx disclaims all liability with regard to your access to such linked website.
I you intend to link from another web page to the website, you must adhere to Ardelyx’s linking policy as follows: (i) any link to the website must be a text only link clearly marked “Ardelyx.com” or “Ardelyx website”; (ii) the appearance, position and other aspects of the link may not be such as to damage or dilute the goodwill associated with Ardelyx’s name and trademarks; (iii) the link must “point” to the home page (e.g. www.Ardelyx.com) and not to other pages within the website; (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 Ardelyx; (v) when selected by a user, the link must display the website on full screen and not within a “frame” on the linking website; and (vi) Ardelyx reserves the right to revoke its consent to the link at any time and in its sole discretion.
VII. LOCATION AND GOVERNING LAW
The website is operated by Ardelyx from its offices in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA. The law of the State of Massachusetts shall govern these terms and conditions, without reference to its choice of law rules. Ardelyx makes no representation that the information in the website is appropriate or available for use in other locations, and access to the website from territories where the content of the website may be illegal is prohibited. Those who choose to access the Ardelyx website from other locations do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.
VIII. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of these Terms and Conditions of Use shall remain in full force and effect. Any provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable. The parties further agree to replace such invalid or unenforceable provision of these Terms and Conditions of Use with a valid and enforceable provision that will achieve, to the extent possible, the economic, business and other purposes of such invalid or unenforceable provision.
IX. VIOLATIONS AND ADDITIONAL POLICIES
Ardelyx reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for violations of these Terms and Conditions and all other the rules and regulations set forth in the website, including the right to block access from a particular internet address to the website.
X. QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions of Use, please contact the webmaster.