Privacy Policies & Disclaimers

The American Pain Foundation (APF) respects the privacy of individuals visiting our website and/or using our services. Personal information that an individual submits to us on a voluntary basis, including health profiles, mailing list subscriptions, and any other requests found on the website will be used for the sole purpose for which it is submitted.

The APF website and all contents, where appropriate, are copyrighted 1999-2007 by the American Pain Foundation, Baltimore, MD 21201-4111. All rights reserved.

All of APF’s services are provided free of charge. The contents of this website may be downloaded or printed for personal use and convenience only. The contents may not be reproduced for any other purpose without the prior written permission of the APF (see reprint agreement). Unless stated otherwise, the statements and opinions expressed by various authors on this website reflect the authors' personal views and do not imply endorsement by APF.

APF reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of its website policies and disclaimers at any time.

Medical Disclaimer
The information on this website is provided to help users find answers and support. Users may wish to print the information and discuss it with their doctor. Always consult with health care providers before starting or changing any treatment.

This information is provided for educational and information purposes only. APF is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services, and this information should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem. APF makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied. Providing references to other organizations or links to other websites does not imply that APF endorses the information or services provided by them. Those organizations are solely responsible for the information they provide.

Legal Disclaimer
APF does not provide legal advice, make legal referrals, or take a position regarding inquiries about specific legal or law enforcement matters or any individuals involved in legal or law enforcement proceedings. The information on this website is provided solely for the user’s information and independent evaluation. APF makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied. Providing references to other organizations or individuals does not imply that the APF endorses the information or services provided by them or legal positions taken by them. Those organizations and individuals are solely responsible for the information they provide.

Advertising Policy
APF does not accept or feature advertising of any kind on its website.

Choice/Opt-out
Users are given the opportunity to “opt-out” of having their information used for purposes not directly related to our services For example, our electronic newsletter has an “unsubscribe” mechani