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Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Last Updated: January 10, 2023

Please read these terms of use (“terms of use”, “agreement”) carefully before using https://morancore.utah.edu website (“website”, “service”) operated by the University of Utah, a body politic and corporate of the State of Utah, on behalf of its Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library (“University”, “we”, “our”).

The service includes the Moran Clinical Ophthalmology Resources for Education (“MoranCORE”) and related features of this site. MoranCORE is a collaborative project between the University of Utah’s Moran Eye Center and Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library.

Conditions of use

By using this website, you certify that you have read and reviewed this agreement and that you agree to comply with its terms. If you do not want to be bound by the terms of this agreement, you are advised to leave the website accordingly.  The University only grants use and access of this website, its products, and its services to those who have accepted its terms.

We reserve the right, at our discretion, to modify, add or delete portions of these terms of use at any time by posting updated terms of use on the this site. Please check these terms of use frequently for updates. Any modifications, additions or deletions to these terms of use shall be effective immediately upon posting of updated terms of use. Your continued use of the service following the posting of updated terms of use will mean that you agree to those changes.

Privacy policy

Before you continue using this website, we advise you to read our privacy policy [https://healthcare.utah.edu/policies/privacy.php] regarding our user data collection. It will help you better understand our practices.

Age restriction

You must be at least 18 (eighteen) years of age before you can use this website. By using this website, you warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and you may legally adhere to this Agreement. The University assumes no responsibility for liabilities related to age misrepresentation.

Intellectual property

All materials in the MoranCORE are covered by a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License, with individual copyright held by the authors. The MoranCORE has perpetual rights to publish the materials. The author has the rights to publish, or re-purpose as they see fit.

The Terms of Use are:

  • Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
  • Non-commercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
  • No-derivatives — If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.
  • No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

User contributions

You may be allowed to submit materials (“Contributions”) through the site for inclusion in the MoranCORE. By providing any Contributions, you grant the University and its affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors, and assigns, a royalty-free and non-exclusive license to display, use, copy, transmit, modify, and broadcast your Contributions. All Contributions accepted into MoranCORE will become permanent entries in the website, not subject to removal except at the discretion of the MoranCORE Editor and Editorial Board.

By submitting Contributions through the site, you represent and warrant as follows:

  • You own or control all rights in and to your Contributions and have the right to grant the license granted above to us and our affiliates and service providers, and each of their and our respective licensees, successors, and assigns.
  • Your Contributions comply with these Terms of Use.

You understand and acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your Contributions, including the accuracy, legality, reliability, and appropriateness.

User accounts

As a user of this website, you may be asked to register with us and provide private information. You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of this information, and you are responsible for maintaining the safety and security of your identifying information. You are also responsible for all activities that occur under your account or password.

If you think there are any possible issues regarding the security of your account on the website, inform us immediately so we may address it accordingly.

We reserve all rights to terminate accounts, edit or remove content and cancel orders in their sole discretion.

Applicable law

By visiting this website, you agree that the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to principles of conflict laws, will govern these terms and conditions, or any dispute of any sort that might come between University and you, or its business partners and associates.

Disputes

Any dispute related in any way to your visit to this website or to products you purchase from us shall be brought exclusively in state or federal court in Salt Lake County, Utah, and you consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts.

Content disclaimer

All information provided on this site is provided “as-is” and for information purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between the University and any person or entity unless otherwise specified. Although reasonable effort is made to present current and accurate information, the University makes no guarantees of any kind.

The website may contain information that is created and maintained by a variety of sources both internal and external to the University. The University does not control, monitor or guarantee the information contained in these sites or information contained in links to other external websites, and does not endorse any views expressed or products or services offered therein. In no event shall the University be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such site or resource.

Health-related content disclaimer

Health related topics found on this website should not be used for diagnosing purposes or be substituted for medical advice. If you are a healthcare provider, you should not rely on this site or its content as a diagnostic tool. If you are a patient, as with any new or ongoing treatment, always consult your professional healthcare providers before beginning any new treatment. It is each user’s responsibility to research the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of all opinions, services, and other information found on the site, and to consult with qualified professional health care providers as to whether the information can benefit a particular individual. The University assumes no responsibility or liability for any consequence resulting directly or indirectly for any action or inaction you take based on or made in reliance on the information, services, or material on or linked to this site.

Since medical developments occur daily, this site may contain outdated material. While the University makes reasonable effort to present current and accurate information, no guarantee of any kind is made. The University is not liable for any damage or loss related to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of any information contained on this site.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify the University and its affiliates and hold the University harmless against legal claims and demands that may arise from your use or misuse of our services, including any Contributions you may submit. We reserve the right to select our own legal counsel.

DMCA Copyright Agent

The DMCA Copyright Agent for the University of Utah is:
Randy Arvay
Chief Info Security Officer
The University of Utah
University Information Technology
102 South 200 East Suite 110
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Send email to:
copyright@utah.edu

This agreement is an understanding between the University and the user, and this supersedes and replaces all prior agreements regarding the use of this website.

 


Moran CORE: Use and Citation Resources

The Moran CORE collections contain open access, copyrighted resources. If you wish to use this information, please:

  1. Request permission from the Author or from the Moran Eye Center
  2. The logo (and credits where applicable) must be left on the resource
  3. No other logo or mark implying a different source may be affixed
  4. The content author is credited when material is used
  5. Moran CORE is credited as the source of the information or resource

This kind of attribution can be done in a single citation. Below are some sample citations in different citation styles. Feel free to copy and edit these for use in a presentation or publication.

AJO and AAO Style:

Author or Creator. Title. Source. Available at URL (include complete URL). Accessed Date (specific date).

Examples:

Digre KB. Vestibular Nystagmus Video. Moran CORE. Available at https://morancore.utah.edu/section-05-neuro-ophthalmology/vestibular-nystagmus/. Accessed October 27, 2015.

Hwang ES, Shakoor A. Choroidal Coloboma Image report. Moran CORE. Available at https://morancore.utah.edu/section-06-pediatric-ophthalmology-and-strabismus/choroidal-coloboma-image-report/. Accessed October 27, 2015.

JNO Style:

Author. Title [Source]. Item Date. Available at: URL (include complete URL). Accessed Date (specific date).

Hwang ES, Shakoor A. Choroidal Coloboma Image report. Moran CORE. May 18, 2015. Available at: https://morancore.utah.edu/section-06-pediatric-ophthalmology-and-strabismus/choroidal-coloboma-image-report/. Accessed October 27, 2015.

Neurology Style:

Author. Title. In: Source [online]. Available at: URL (include complete URL). Accessed Date (specific date).

Hwang ES, Shakoor A. Choroidal Coloboma Image report. In: Moran CORE [online]. Available at: https://morancore.utah.edu/section-06-pediatric-ophthalmology-and-strabismus/choroidal-coloboma-image-report/. Accessed October 27, 2015.