Effective Date: 08/01/2025

Last Updated:08/01/2025

Welcome to Grand Rounds. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this site.

1. Educational Purpose Only

All content on this site, including but not limited to articles, board-style questions, clinical discussions, illustrations, and comments, is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, and is not a substitute for professional judgment or guidance.

2. No Provider-Patient Relationship

Use of this website does not create a doctor–patient relationship. No diagnosis, treatment, or clinical decision should be made based solely on the content of this site.

3. No Guarantees of Accuracy or Outcomes

We strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date content, but make no guarantees regarding accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that:

• Board-style questions are error-free or reflect actual exam content;
• Clinical content is correct or up-to-date;
• Use of content will lead to success on board exams or in patient care.

Use of the content is entirely at your own risk.

4. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content is original and owned by Grand Rounds or its contributors. You may not reproduce, republish, or distribute content without prior written permission, except for non-commercial educational purposes with attribution.

5. Third-Party Contributors

Views and opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Grand Rounds. We are not responsible for the content submitted by third parties.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Grand Rounds, its owners, affiliates, and contributors shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or harm—whether direct or indirect—that results from the use or misuse of this website or its content.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Grand Rounds and its affiliates from any claims, liabilities, costs, or damages arising from your use of the site or violation of these terms.

8. Changes

We may revise these Terms of Use at any time. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance.

2. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

Disclaimer:

The content on Grand Rounds is provided for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Users must not rely on this content as a substitute for medical judgment or clinical training. The content is not guaranteed to be accurate, complete, or current.

This includes all board-type questions, explanations, clinical discussions, and articles contributed by medical professionals. The use of this content in patient care or medical decision-making is at the user's own risk.

Grand Rounds assumes no responsibility for any consequences that result from the use of this site, including examination performance, medical malpractice, or patient outcomes.

3. CONTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT

This agreement is made between [Contributor Name] ("Contributor") and Grand Rounds ("Publisher").

1. Originality and Ownership

Contributor affirms that all submitted content is:

• Original or properly licensed,
• Not plagiarized,
• Not a reproduction of board exam questions under copyright (e.g., USMLE, NBME).

Contributor grants Grand Rounds a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to publish and edit the content.

2. No Medical Advice

Contributor agrees that all submissions are:

• For educational use only,
• Not a substitute for medical care,
• Not intended to guide clinical decisions.

3. Indemnification

Contributor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Grand Rounds, its owners, and its editors from any claim, liability, or legal action resulting from their submitted content, including:

• Medical inaccuracy,
• Misuse of content by readers,
• Intellectual property claims.

4. No Employment Relationship

Contributor is not an employee or agent of Grand Rounds. No compensation is guaranteed unless separately agreed to in writing.

Effective Date: 08/01/2025

Last Updated:08/01/2025

Disclaimer and Hold Harmless Agreement

Grand Rounds MD ("the Website") is a medical publication created and maintained for informational and educational purposes only. This Website is owned and operated by its proprietor(s), information technology staff, editors, and contributing medical professionals (collectively referred to as "the Contributors").

By accessing and utilizing the Website, users acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:

1. Informational Purpose Only:

The content provided on Grand Rounds, including but not limited to articles, blogs, editorials, question banks, and visual or textual media, is intended solely for informational and educational purposes. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not replace professional medical consultation.

2. No Doctor-Patient Relationship:

Use of the Website or correspondence through the Website does not create, nor is it intended to create, a doctor-patient relationship between the user and any of the Contributors.

3. Accuracy and Completeness:

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy and completeness, the Contributors explicitly disclaim any warranty concerning the timeliness, accuracy, relevance, reliability, completeness, or suitability of any content provided. Users are encouraged to consult relevant professionals or sources directly.

4. Limitation of Liability:

Under no circumstances shall the Contributors be liable for any damages, direct or indirect, incidental or consequential, arising from the use or reliance upon information contained in or provided through the Website. Users expressly agree that the Contributors shall not be held responsible for any decisions made or actions taken based on content available on Grand Rounds.

5. Indemnification:

Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Grand Rounds, its owners, technology department, editors, medical contributors, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising from or related to the use or misuse of the Website or violation of these terms.

6. Third-Party Links and External Sources:

The Website may include links to external websites. The Contributors do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or appropriateness of content on these external websites. Users access external links at their own risk.

7. Medical Emergencies:

This Website is not intended for use in medical emergencies. Users experiencing a medical emergency should immediately contact emergency services or seek urgent medical attention from a qualified healthcare professional.

8. Changes to Content and Terms:

The Contributors reserve the right to alter, modify, or remove content on the Website at any time without notice. This agreement may be revised periodically, and users agree to be bound by such revisions upon accessing the Website.

9. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction:

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted according to the laws applicable in the jurisdiction of the Website's principal place of business, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Website shall be resolved exclusively within the jurisdiction's competent courts.

By using Grand Rounds, you explicitly acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined in this Disclaimer and Hold Harmless Agreement. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please refrain from using this Website immediately.

Date of Last Revision: 08/01/2025