Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website (chads2vasccalculator.vercel.app), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

Description of Service

This website provides medical calculators and educational information related to cardiovascular risk assessment, including but not limited to:

• CHA2DS2-VASc Score Calculator for stroke risk in atrial fibrillation
• HAS-BLED Score Calculator for bleeding risk assessment
• HEART Score Calculator for chest pain risk stratification
• Wells Score Calculator for DVT and PE probability
• Educational content about cardiovascular conditions and risk factors

Intended Use and Limitations

By using this service, you acknowledge that:

• The calculators provide probability estimates based on population data
• Individual patient factors may not be fully captured by standardized scores
• Clinical judgment and comprehensive patient assessment are essential
• Results should be interpreted by qualified healthcare professionals
• Emergency situations require immediate medical attention, not online calculators

User Responsibilities

Users of this website agree to:

• Use the calculators and information responsibly and appropriately
• Not rely solely on calculator results for medical decisions
• Consult with qualified healthcare professionals for medical advice
• Verify the accuracy and appropriateness of results
• Not use the service for any unlawful or prohibited purpose
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Not attempt to reverse engineer or copy the calculators

Professional Use

Healthcare professionals using these tools acknowledge that they:

• Are responsible for determining the appropriateness of use for their patients
• Must exercise independent clinical judgment
• Should stay current with evolving medical guidelines
• Are responsible for proper patient consent and shared decision-making
• Must comply with applicable professional standards and regulations

Intellectual Property

The content, calculators, design, and functionality of this website are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. The clinical scoring systems implemented are based on published medical literature and validated clinical guidelines.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or distribute the website content without permission
• Create derivative works based on our calculators
• Use our content for commercial purposes without authorization
• Remove or alter copyright notices or attributions

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its calculators are provided "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied. We make no representations or warranties in relation to the medical information or calculators on this website.

We do not warrant that:

• The website will be constantly available or available at all
• The information on this website is complete, true, accurate, or non-misleading
• The calculators will be error-free or meet your specific requirements
• Any defects will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or calculators.

This includes but is not limited to:

• Medical decisions made based on calculator results
• Errors or inaccuracies in calculations
• Technical failures or interruptions
• Loss of data or information
• Any adverse medical outcomes

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the website operators, authors, and contributors from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of this website or violation of these terms.

Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of the website, to understand our practices regarding the collection and use of information.

Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms.

Governing Law

These terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising from these terms or use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the United States.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms shall remain in full force and effect.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through the information provided on our website.