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‍RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPATION AND TERMS OF USE
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‍Research Study Participation
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‍As a service to researchers and our community and subject to the following terms and conditions, ACCESS may from time-to-time and at its sole discretion post research studies to this page that may be seeking volunteer participants. With the community’s participation, these below-listed studies have the potential to expand and impart knowledge and information about Arab American issues.
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‍Use of Services
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‍NOT FOR EMERGENCIES OR MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
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This website does not provide any medical or healthcare products, services or advice, and is not for medical emergencies or urgent situations. IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL YOUR DOCTOR OR 911 IMMEDIATELY. Also, information contained on this website is not a substitute for a doctor's medical judgment or advice. ACCESS recommends that you discuss your specific, individual health concerns with your doctor or health care professional. The information and services offered on this website are designed to match individuals within the public who may be interested in participating in research with appropriate studies being conducted by third-party researchers.
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‍Educational Resources
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‍Such information is not a substitute for seeing an appropriate healthcare professional for medical treatment. The information contained in these communications and resources may be compiled from a variety of sources. ACCESS makes no warranty as to the content of these materials, the information contained herein, or any information or documentation provided by any third-party researcher.
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‍Third Party Sites
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‍Although ACCESS may include links providing direct access to third-party Internet sites as a convenience, the inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked site by ACCESS or any of its participating sites. ACCESS takes no responsibility for the content or information contained on those other sites, and does not exert any editorial or other control over those other sites. Nor does ACCESS take responsibility for the privacy policies and practices of these third-party links.
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‍Operation and Record Retention
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‍Limitations on Use
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‍General Disclaimers

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‍Indemnity

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‍Third Party Rights

‍The indemnification provisions set forth above and the provisions under Section 3 Disclaimers are for the benefit of ACCESS and its affiliates. Each of these individuals or entities shall have the right to assert and enforce those provisions directly against you on its own behalf.

‍Term and Termination

‍This Terms of Use shall commence upon the date you first access or use the website. Either you or ACCESS may terminate this Terms of Use and your right to use the website at any time, with or without cause. This Terms of Use shall terminate without notice in the event you (or any authorized person using your account) fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this Terms of Use.

‍Governing Law

‍This Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan without giving effect to any choice of law rules or principles. You agree that Wayne County, Michigan shall be the sole and exclusive venue for any legal action or proceeding between ACCESS and you for any purpose concerning this Terms of Use or the website. Any cause of action or claim you may have with respect to the use of the website must be commenced within one (1) year after it arises, except to the extent such limitation is not enforceable. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each party to this Terms of Use waives its or his or her right to a jury trial with respect to any dispute or other controversy arising from hereunder or your use of or access to the website.

‍Severability

‍The provisions of this Terms of Use are severable, and in the event any provision hereof is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, but such provision shall be reformed, if reasonably possible, only to the extent necessary to make it enforceable.
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Waiver

‍If ACCESS does not exercise or enforce any particular right or provision in these Terms, ACCESS does not waive that right or provision. Failure to exercise or delay in exercising any right hereunder, or failure to insist upon or enforce strict performance of any provision of this Terms of Use, shall not be considered waiver thereof, which can only be made by a signed writing. No single waiver shall be considered a continuing or permanent waiver.

‍Assignment

‍You may not assign, transfer, or delegate this Terms of Use or any part of it without the prior written consent of ACCESS. ACCESS may freely transfer, assign or delegate all or any part of this Terms of Use and any rights and duties hereunder. This Terms of Use will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, successors and permitted assigns of the parties.

‍Changes to Terms of Use

‍ACCESS reserves the right to update or change these Terms of Use at any time and for any reason by posting the modified Terms of Use. Your continued use constitutes your agreement to be bound by any such revisions and you should therefore periodically visit this page of the website and print the latest version of the Terms of Use for your records. All Terms are automatically effective as soon as they are posted.