1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Nurses Compass ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.
2. Description of Service
Nurses Compass provides educational resources for nursing students and healthcare professionals, including:
- NCLEX practice questions and quizzes
- EKG simulators and rhythm practice
- Drug guides and medication information
- Nursing care plans
- Case studies and flashcards
- Educational content and study materials
3. Educational Purpose Only
IMPORTANT: All content on Nurses Compass is for educational purposes only and should not be used for:
- Clinical decision making
- Patient care or treatment
- Medical diagnosis
- Professional medical advice
- Emergency medical situations
Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions and patient care.
4. User Accounts
To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Keep your account information updated
- Maintain the security of your password
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use
5. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Copy, distribute, or modify our content without permission
- Use automated tools to access the Service (bots, scrapers, etc.)
- Submit false, misleading, or harmful content
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
6. Intellectual Property
All content on Nurses Compass, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is owned by us or our licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works without our written permission.
7. User-Generated Content
When you submit feedback, comments, or other content, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and display such content for the purpose of improving our Service.
8. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.
9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
No Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Accuracy or completeness of content
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement of third-party rights
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits or revenue
- Loss of data or information
- Business interruption
- Medical errors or decisions based on our content
10. Medical Disclaimer
Our content is not intended to replace professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified healthcare providers with any questions regarding medical conditions or treatment.
11. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third parties.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service at any time, with or without notice, for violation of these Terms or for any other reason.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will post updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state where our company is located, without regard to conflict of law principles.
15. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through our feedback form on the website.