This web site is operated by Quertle, LLC ("Quertle"). The words "Quertle" or "us" or "we" refer to the owner of the website. The words "you" or "your" refer to the user or viewer of our website.

By using the Quertle site, you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions (Terms), along with our Privacy Policies. These Terms may be changed at any time at Quertle's sole discretion.

QUERTLE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. THE CONTENT ON QUERTLE IS MADE AVAILABLE FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OR SUBSTITUTE FOR CONSULTING YOUR PHYSICIAN OR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER.

THIS WEB SITE AND ITS CONTENT IS PROVIDED FOR USE "AS IS". QUERTLE MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THIS WEB SITE OR ITS CONTENTS. ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES - INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR PURPOSE RELATING TO THIS WEB SITE OR ITS CONTENT - ARE EXCLUDED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN AS TO THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS WEB SITE. QUERTLE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES TO WHICH IT LINKS.

Content
The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice. Although Quertle uses advanced technologies to extract information, Quertle, along with its agents or anyone else who has been involved in the creation, production, and delivery of these web pages, makes no representations and does not provide any warranty as to the timeliness, quality, correctness, completeness or suitability of the information on its site. You acknowledge that such information and materials is provided "as is" and may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law. You agree that it is your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meets your specific requirements.

Quertle includes content made available under license from the US National Library of Medicine. "NLM represents that its data were formulated with a reasonable standard of care. Except for this representation, NLM makes no representation or warranties, expressed or implied. This includes, but is not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the NLM data, and NLM specifically disclaims any such warranties and representations." "NLM data are produced by a U.S. Government agency and include works of the United States Government that are not protected by U.S. copyright law but may be protected by non-US copyright law, as well as abstracts originating from publications that may be protected by U.S. copyright law." "NLM assumes no responsibility or liability associated with use of copyrighted material, including transmitting, reproducing, redistributing, or making commercial use of the data. NLM does not provide legal advice regarding copyright, fair use, or other aspects of intellectual property rights. Persons contemplating any type of transmission or reproduction of copyrighted material such as abstracts are advised to consult legal counsel." Quertle makes a reasonable effort to be current (days) with the files made available by the NLM, but makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the availability of the most recent data being available on its site. The currency with NLM-provided data includes addition of new records, removal of deleted records, and the like. Quertle's use of data from third parties does not indicate or imply that those parties endorse Quertle.

Every effort is made to keep the web site available and running smoothly. However, Quertle assumes no responsibility for and will not be liable for the web site being unavailable for any reason.

Quertle is not responsible for the content of any linked sites outside the Quertle domain, including the sites of advertisers and sponsors. These linked sites are provided for your convenience and do not signify that we endorse the web sites or the products or services they represent.

Quertle is not responsible for old fruit in your refrigerator going bad.

Your Behavior
You agree:

• To abide by all applicable local and international laws, including those pertaining to copyright;
• To be solely responsible for all acts or omissions associated with your access and use of the Quertle web site;
• To avoid any actions that would disrupt the provision of service;
• Not to disable, block, or otherwise impair any advertising presented on the Quertle site (it's how we keep this free for you);
• Not to use robots, spiders, or other automated methods to access this site;
• Not to attempt to gain unauthorized access to any data stores, computer system or network connected to any Quertle server through hacking, password mining or any other means.
• Not to embed this web site or any of its components in another web site (e.g., in an iFrame) or application without express written agreement from Quertle. You may, however, embed Quertle's Google Gadget.

• You may print or download to a local hard disk extracts presented on Quertle results pages for your or your organization's research use only.

• To provide a bona fide e-mail address;
• Not to provide false information or represent yourself as another real or fictitious individual;
• Maintain your user account and password in confidentiality and not disclose them to others.