Terms of Service
These Terms of Service set out the rules for using uwiscprsresearch.com, the research website of the University of Wisconsin Plastic Surgery division. Visiting the site means you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, please refrain from using the site.
Accepting These Terms
By accessing or using this website, you confirm that you have read and understood these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them. They apply to every visitor, including those who browse the publication gallery, watch videos in the video corner, or use the internal research workflow and resources.
How You May Use the Site
The site is offered for informational and research purposes. You may use it to learn about the research carried out within our division, view publications and videos, and, where access is granted, use the internal research workflow and resources.
You agree that you will not:
- Use the site in any manner that breaks applicable laws or regulations.
- Try to gain unauthorized access to the internal research workflow, resources, or any restricted areas of the site.
- Interfere with how the site operates or disrupt other users' access.
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute site content without permission, except as these terms allow.
Some parts of the site, such as the internal research workflow and resources, may be restricted to authorized members of the division. You are responsible for keeping confidential any credentials you use to reach those areas.
Intellectual Property Rights
Unless stated otherwise, the content on this site—including text, images, videos, publication materials, and the design and arrangement of the site—is owned by or licensed to the University of Wisconsin Plastic Surgery division and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may view the site and share links to it for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any other use, such as reproduction, modification, or distribution, requires prior written permission.
Publications and videos featured on the site may carry separate copyrights held by authors, publishers, or other parties. These terms grant you no rights to those materials beyond what is expressly stated.
Disclaimers
Content on this site is provided for general informational and research purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not replace professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider about any questions you have regarding a medical condition.
Although we aim to keep the site accurate and current, we make no warranties or representations of any kind, express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or availability of the site or its content. You use the site and rely on any information at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the University of Wisconsin Plastic Surgery division and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of, or inability to use, this site or its content. This includes damages for loss of data, profits, or goodwill, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Updates to These Terms
We may revise these Terms of Service from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continuing to use the site after any changes means you accept the updated terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about these Terms of Service or the content on this site, please reach the University of Wisconsin Plastic Surgery research division using the contact information provided on our main website. We welcome inquiries about our research, publications, and collaboration opportunities.
These terms are written to be read alongside the rest of the site, so the same expectations apply whether you are browsing publications, watching videos in the video corner, or working within the internal research workflow. If any part of these terms is unclear, the contact section above explains how to reach the division with questions.