Please read this agreement entirely and carefully before accessing the National Eating Disorder Association’s (“NEDA”) directory of facilities and treatment providers (the “Directory”). By accessing the Directory, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions below. If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, you may not access the Directory.
Summary:
- NEDA’s Directory provides those seeking treatment for an eating disorder with the names of various (1) healthcare and/or treatment providers (“Providers”); and (2) facilities (“Facilities,” and together with Providers, “Listed Third-Parties”) that may be able to provide appropriate services.
- The content of the Directory is for informational and educational purposes only and is not meant to act as a substitute for medical advice, attention, or care from a medical professional. Always consult with your medical provider with any questions you may have regarding a physical or mental health condition. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY NEDA IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR INDEPENDENT MEDICAL DECISION-MAKING OR A RECOMMENDATION FOR ANY PARTICULAR TREATMENT PLAN.
- NEDA does not attempt to practice medicine or give medical advice and is not a healthcare or treatment provider.
- The use of the Directory does not nor does it intend to establish a doctor-patient, provider-patient or any other legal relationship between you and NEDA.
- The Listed Third-Parties listed within the Directory are not the employees, agents or compensated representatives of NEDA unless specifically noted. NEDA may accept a fee from Listed Third-Parties for them to appear on the Directory.
- The listing of a Listed Third-Party in the Directory or elsewhere on NEDA’s website does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the Listed Third-Party’s ability to meet your specific needs.
- Your choice to contact and potentially seek treatment for an eating disorder with a Listed Third-Parties from the Directory is entirely up to you. Other healthcare and/or treatment providers and facilities may exist beyond the Directory which may provide adequate treatment for your specific needs.
- NEDA assumes no liability and accepts no responsibility for any acts, omissions, decisions or services attributable to Listed Third-Parties listed in the Directory.
- NEDA and its agents are not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in the Directory or for any errors or omissions in the information provided in the Directory. NEDA provides information with the expectation and on the basis that anyone accessing this Directory undertakes complete responsibility for assessing the relevance and accuracy of its content.
No Medical Advice. The information posted in the Directory by NEDA or any Listed Third-Party should not be considered medical advice and is not intended to replace consultation with a qualified medical professional or treatment provider. NEDA is not a healthcare or treatment provider and does not attempt to practice medicine or give medical advice. It is your responsibility to consult with a doctor or treatment provider prior to taking any action to address your specific needs.
No Relationship. The use of the Directory does not establish a doctor-patient, provider-patient or any other legal relationship between you and NEDA. NEDA does not have nor does it intend to have any ethical and/or legal obligations to you based on your use of the Directory or any information contained therein whether in contract, tort or any other concept of law or equity.
No Warranties. The information listed in the Directory is provided on an “as is,” “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, those of accuracy, completeness, timeliness, adequacy, professionalism or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. No written information in the Directory shall create a warranty; nor shall members or visitors to the site rely on any such information.
Disclaimer of Liability. The Directory is an online platform designed to connect users with professional treatment providers and to provide information to help users decide whether to engage a particular Listed Third-Party. By using the Directory, you assume all responsibility and risk for the use of the information in the Directory, NEDA’s web site, and the Internet generally. NEDA, its employees and representatives shall not be liable for any damages including, but not limited to, reliance by you on any information obtained via the Directory; or that result from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletions, viruses, errors, defects, or any failure of performance, communications failure, theft, destruction or unauthorized access to the Directory.
Furthermore, you assume all responsibility and risk for the selection of a Listed Third-Parties from the Directory to address your specific needs. Under no circumstances shall NEDA or its employees be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, or lost profits that result from the selection and use of a Listed Third-Party from the Directory. The Listed Third-Parties listed within the Directory are not the employees, agents or representatives of NEDA unless specifically noted in the directory. All interactions between you and a Listed Third-Parties are solely YOUR responsibility. Any claims, injuries, illnesses, damages, liabilities, or costs arising from your interactions with or visits to a Listed Third-Party are your responsibility.
YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS TO ANY CLAIMS, IN CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER CONCEPT IN LAW OR EQUITY AND AGREE TO HOLD NEDA HARMLESS AND PAY ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES OF NEDA’S LEGAL COUNSEL IN THE EVENT YOU INITIATE ANY CLAIM AGAINST NEDA ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF THE DIRECTORY. You expressly agree to indemnify and hold NEDA harmless for any claims, losses or damages arising from the acts, omissions, decision or services of any Listed Third-Party chosen by you from the Directory.
In states which do not allow some or all of the above limitations of liability, liability shall be limited to the greatest extent allowed by law.
Disclaimer of Endorsement. The listing of a Listed Third-Party in the Directory or elsewhere on NEDA’s website and all references to the services offered by a Listed Third-Party does not constitute or imply an endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation of the Listed Third-Party’s ability to meet your specific needs. NEDA does not pre-screen or pre-evaluate the Listed Third-Parties in any way before they are listed in the Directory. Nor does NEDA pre-screen, pre-evaluate, or consider the Medicare/Medicaid status of Listed Third-Parties. NEDA does not actively verify the credentials or licensing of any of the Listed Third-Parties in the Directory. The choice of a Listed Third-Parties from the Directory is entirely up to you and other facilities and/or treatment providers exist beyond NEDA’s Directory which may provide adequate treatment for your specific needs. NEDA does not suggest that the Directory includes all facilities and/or treatment providers available for your specific needs, nor does NEDA intend for the Directory to be inclusive. You alone are responsible for researching, interviewing and selecting a suitable facility, treatment provider and course of treatment.
Disclaimer as to Listed Parties. Although we strive to offer accurate and reliable content and take steps to verify information provided by the Listed Third-Parties, NEDA makes no guarantees of warranties, either express or implied, about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content including, but not limited to, the quality of services provided by the Listed Third-Parties, any professional qualifications, licenses, or credentials. Any information provided by the Listed Third-Parties is presented for general informational purposes and may not be suitable for every individual or predictive of success or outcome. You acknowledge that any decision you make about the Listed Third-Parties that you seek is at your own risk, and that NEDA will not be liable for any actions you take in reliance on the information provided.
Listed Party Content. NEDA, its employees and representatives are distributors (not publishers or verifiers) of the content and information supplied by the Listed Third-Parties in the Directory. The accuracy of any information in the Directory is the responsibility of each Listed Third-Parties. Accordingly, NEDA, its employees and representatives have no more editorial control over this content and information than does a public library. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers or other information or content made available by the Listed Third-Parties or other third parties are those of the respective author(s). NEDA, its employees and representatives are not responsible for any material posted by the Listed Third-Parties or other third parties. NEDA cannot and does not verify or endorse the content and information in any way, nor does NEDA vouch for its accuracy or usefulness. Furthermore, NEDA, its employees and representatives expressly disclaim any liability associated with content, information and any other material provided by third parties for inclusion in the Directory.
Disclaimer of Links. “Links” to the Listed Third-Parties in the Directory are provided by such Listed Third-Parties and are only for your convenience to access an informational and/or treatment resource to begin a path to recovery. Please note that many of the links provided are not on NEDA servers and are not maintained by NEDA or affiliated with any services provided by NEDA. These links are provided simply as a service to you, and it should not be implied that NEDA recommends, endorses or approves of any of the information and other content at the linked site(s). The link information and reference materials are intended solely for your general information and should not be used for treatment purposes, but rather for discussion with a qualified treatment provider.
Information Subject to Change. Any information in the Directory may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Furthermore, the information may change from time to time without any notice.
Entire Agreement. The terms and conditions of the Legal Agreement and Disclaimer constitute the entire agreement and only understanding between you and NEDA regarding your use of the Directory and your selection of a facility and/or treatment provider pursuant thereto. No modification or attempted modification of the terms and conditions by you shall be binding on NEDA.