These Terms of Use set forth the terms and conditions that apply to your use of the website located at www.dha.org ("Site") and the services and materials offered. Please read this carefully before using this Site. By using this Site, you signify your assent to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to all of these terms and conditions of use, do not use this Site. We may revise and update these terms and conditions at any time. Your continued usage of the Site will mean you accept those changes.

The Site is an interactive website offered by the Digestive Health Alliance ("DHA"). As used in these Terms of Use, the terms "we", "us", and "our" refer to DHA.

The Digestive Health Alliance is the grassroots arm of the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders ("IFFGD"). IFFGD is a Wisconsin nonstock, nonprofit organization designated under the U.S. IRS code 501(c)(3). We are dedicated to informing, assisting, and supporting people affected by gastrointestinal disorders. The Digestive Health Alliance is organized as an LLC that is managed by IFFGD.

DHA grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited license to access and use the information, documents, text, images, software, and other publicly available content on the Site ("Content") solely in accordance with these Terms of Use. Subject to these Terms of Use, you may view, download, and print the Content solely for your noncommercial and informational use.

DHA is not responsible for, and does not endorse, Content or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed by others in any posting made by other users on the Site. Under no circumstances shall DHA be held liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage caused or alleged to have been caused to you in connection with any Content posted by a third party on the Site. If you become aware of misuse of the Site by any person, please contact us by calling 414-964-1799 or Emailing dha@iffgd.org.

Content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes. It is in no way intended to replace the knowledge or diagnosis of your doctor or other health care professional. Our intention is to focus on overall health issues or strategies. For specific guidance regarding personal health questions, we advise consultation with a qualified health care professional familiar with your particular circumstances. If you need medical assistance, contact an appropriate medical provider.

This Site is independently created and maintained by DHA. One of the ways we sustain this effort is through community support. We seek support from donors that may include: individuals, companies, foundations, charitable trusts, associations, and others. These donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

We identify our Site supporters. (Individuals have the option of remaining anonymous.) Companies, foundations, and associations are identified by their legal or recognized name. These acknowledgments are in recognition of support and are non-promotional. DHA reserves the right to refuse funding support for any reason.
 

The Site and the Content are the property of DHA and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. Nothing in these Terms of Use or on the Site will be construed as granting you any right to use any trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on the Site without the express written consent of DHA.
 

Registration on DHA.org is free. You must be 13 years of age or older to register an account. By registering on this site, you indicate that you are 13 years of age or older and you signify your assent to these terms and conditions.
 

Access to and use of password protected or secure areas of the Site is restricted to authorized users only. You may not share your password(s), account information, or access to the Site. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of password(s) and account information, and you are responsible for all activities that occur under your password(s) or account(s) or as a result of your access to the Site.
 

All information on the Site, unless otherwise noted, is copyrighted by Digestive Health Alliance, LLC (DHA) and may not be reproduced without the express written consent of DHA.

You may print materials from the Site for personal or educational purposes. You may not remove or modify any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices that we have placed in the Content. If you reproduce Content from the Site, as permitted by this Agreement, you must preserve any copyright, trademark, or other notices contained in or associated with it.

The graphic images and layout of this site are the exclusive property of DHA and may not be copied, distributed, or displayed except using an HTML browser or as otherwise stated herein, without the express written permission of DHA.

Except as stated herein, no portion of the materials included in DHA sites may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, whether by electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of DHA. Address inquiries regarding usage of DHA trademarks or copyrights or the trademarks and copyrights of others which are contained in DHA sites to:

DHA
PO Box 170864
Milwaukee, WI 53217-8076
Email: dha@iffgd.org
 

A link from this Site does not imply any recommendation or endorsement of the third-party or of the content on any third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites, and do not make any representations regarding their content or accuracy. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such sites.
 

A cookie is a small file created by an Internet site to store information on your computer. The Site collects non-personal information about your use of this Site through the use of cookies. This provides information that helps us improve the Site experience. Examples include: helping determine content for the Site, monitoring how many people use the Site, and determining the popularity of pages.

The Site uses session (temporary) cookies for Site visitors. The cookie is deleted when your browser is closed, unless you choose the "Remember Me" option when signing in. We respect your privacy; this cookie is not shared with any third parties.
 

If you have questions about the policies we have described above, you can contact us by email at dha@iffgd.org or by postal mail at:

Webmaster DHA
P.O. Box 170864
Milwaukee, WI  53217-8076