Last Updated: January 2025
Welcome to USEHRE (Universal Standard Encrypted Health Record Exchange). By accessing or using our website at usehre.org ("Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Website.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and USEHRE, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
USEHRE is a non-profit standards and research organization dedicated to establishing secure, standardized frameworks for exchanging medical records across all healthcare providers. We develop open standards, conduct AI research, and certify platforms for healthcare interoperability.
Important: USEHRE does not build, operate, or provide healthcare platforms or electronic health record (EHR) systems. We establish standards that commercial providers and existing software can implement.
You may use our Website for lawful purposes, including:
You agree not to:
Unless otherwise noted, all content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of USEHRE and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
USEHRE's technical standards, specifications, and protocols are developed as open standards. These materials may be used, implemented, and distributed subject to the specific license terms accompanying each standard document.
"USEHRE," the USEHRE logo, and related marks are trademarks of USEHRE. You may not use these marks without our prior written permission, except as necessary to accurately reference or credit USEHRE.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include the right to:
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Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for:
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The Website and all content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
USEHRE does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information on this Website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified healthcare providers.
Use of this Website does not create a professional, advisory, or fiduciary relationship between you and USEHRE.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, USEHRE, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise) and whether or not we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless USEHRE, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Website, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.
USEHRE offers certification programs for commercial platforms and software that implement USEHRE standards. Certification involves:
Specific terms and conditions for certification programs are governed by separate certification agreements. Certified platforms may use USEHRE certification marks subject to licensing agreements and continued compliance.
USEHRE certification indicates technical compliance with our standards but does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of any certified platform's services, quality, or fitness for a particular purpose.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be highlighted on the Website or communicated via email.
Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Website.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause or notice, for:
Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination will survive, including ownership provisions, disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Pennsylvania. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
Before filing any formal legal action, you agree to first contact us to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes through good-faith negotiation.
To the extent permitted by law, any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision shall be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and USEHRE regarding your use of the Website.
No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. Our failure to enforce any right or provision in these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
You may not assign or transfer these Terms or any rights granted hereunder, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without restriction.
USEHRE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations and support are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. For information about supporting USEHRE's mission, please visit our Contact page.
If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
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USEHRE
Universal Standard Encrypted Health Record Exchange
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Pennsylvania, USA