1. Introduction
Welcome to Nurses Link Up (Healthcare Nurses Network). This document outlines the Terms of Agreement for using our platform, designed for clinical nursing leaders, bedside nurses, and student nurses to connect, communicate, collaborate, share resources, assist others, and engage in professional dialogue.
2. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Nurses Link Up (Healthcare Nurses Network), you agree to comply with these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, you should not use this website.
3. User Conduct
- Professionalism: All interactions on this platform must be professional and respectful. Users are encouraged to share experiences and vent frustrations, but they must do so in a way that maintains professional decorum.
- Resource Sharing: Users are encouraged to share relevant resources, insights, and knowledge to assist fellow members. However, all shared materials must respect intellectual property rights and confidentiality agreements.
- Assistance and Collaboration: Users should strive to support and assist one another, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual growth.
4. Prohibited Activities
- No Misrepresentation: Impersonating another person or misrepresenting your professional credentials is strictly prohibited.
- No Harassment or Discrimination: Harassment, bullying, or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.
- No Illegal Activities: Sharing content that is illegal, fraudulent, or violates any laws is prohibited.
5. Content Ownership and Responsibility
- User-Generated Content: Users are solely responsible for the content they post and must ensure it does not infringe on any third party’s rights.
- Intellectual Property: By posting content, users grant Nurses Link Up (Healthcare Nurses Network) a non-exclusive right to use, reproduce, and distribute such content on the platform.
6. Privacy and Confidentiality
Respect for privacy and confidentiality is paramount. Users must not share confidential or sensitive information about patients, healthcare facilities, or third parties.
7. Account Security
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account information and all activities under their account.
8. Modifications to Terms
Nurses Link Up (Healthcare Nurses Network) reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued platform use after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
9. Termination
Nurses Link Up (Healthcare Nurses Network) reserves the right to terminate or suspend access to the platform for violating these terms.
10. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
Nurses Link Up (Healthcare Nurses Network) is provided “as is” without any guarantees. The platform shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the service.
11. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Nurses Link Up (Healthcare Nurses Network) operates.
12. Acceptance of Terms
By using Nurses Link Up (Healthcare Nurses Network), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please get in touch with us at contactus@healthcarenurses.net.