Terms of Use
Last Updated: April 01, 2025
1. Financial and Legal Information Disclaimer
All financial and legal content on our website, including but not limited to:
- Financial data or summaries
- Legal information (such as cases, statutes, or regulations)
- Editorial content and advertisements
is provided solely for personal use, general informational, and educational purposes. It does not constitute investment or legal advice, nor is it an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.
We strongly recommend that you consult with:
- A licensed attorney for legal advice or decisions
- A licensed investment advisor or accountant for financial advice or decisions
Detroit Ortho Research Foundation does not guarantee that any financial or legal information on our website is accurate, reliable, current, timely, or complete. We do not endorse any such content.
2. Copyright Ownership and Infringement Notifications
All content on detroitorthoresearch.org — including text, graphics, software, databases, and the website design — is the proprietary property of:
- Detroit Ortho Research Foundation
- Its subsidiaries, affiliates, contractors, employees, and professional partners
This content is protected under U.S. and international copyright laws.
Where third-party content is used, the copyrights remain with the original owners. Unless otherwise noted, our content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
You may not:
- Remove copyright notices
- Sell, rewrite, modify, or use our materials for any commercial purpose without written permission
Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that material on our website infringes your copyright:
- Please email a detailed notice to contact@detroitorthoresearch.org
- Attention: Office Manager
- Include specific details such as direct links and descriptions of the allegedly infringing material
We take intellectual property rights seriously and will promptly remove content upon proper notification.
3. Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property
The names used on our website for products and services are protected under U.S. and international trademark laws. Unless otherwise indicated:
- Trademarks belong to Detroit Ortho Research Foundation or their respective owners.
- You may use our trademarks only for non-commercial, non-infringing purposes (e.g., discussing our organization), without misleading others.
Any other use of our trademarks requires prior written approval. We actively enforce our trademark rights to the fullest extent permitted by law.
4. Software, Databases, and Other Products
Any software, databases, or documentation made available on our website are:
- The copyrighted work of Detroit Ortho Research Foundation or its licensors
- Available to you only under a license agreement, not ownership transfer
You must:
- Read and agree to the license terms before downloading
- Refrain from attempting to recreate, reverse engineer, or tamper with our software
Please note that downloads may be subject to U.S. export controls. By downloading, you represent that you are complying with these regulations.
5. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
Accessing our website means you agree that:
- New York State law (excluding conflict of laws rules) governs these Terms of Use
- Any legal action related to our website must be brought exclusively in courts located in Detriot, Michigan
Our website is intended to comply with U.S. laws and regulations. Use of this website outside the U.S. is at your own risk and responsibility for compliance with local laws.
We reserve the right to:
- Limit the availability of our products or services to specific persons, regions, or jurisdictions
- Void any offer where prohibited by law
6. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.
Questions or Concerns?
Please contact us at contact@detroitorthoresearch.org if you have any questions regarding these Terms.