Terms and Conditions

Welcome to War Against HS (WarAgainstHS.com). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the War Against HS website, including all content, features, and services made available on or through the site.

By accessing or using WarAgainstHS.com, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use this website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, subscribers, registered users, and any other individuals who access or use the website in any capacity. References to "we," "us," or "our" refer to War Against HS and its operators. References to "you" or "user" refer to any person accessing or using the website.

War Against HS is a patient-led educational website dedicated to providing information, resources, and community support for people living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). We are not a medical provider, insurer, pharmaceutical company, or professional healthcare organization.

WarAgainstHS.com is intended solely for informational and educational purposes. The website provides content related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa, including educational articles, research summaries, patient resources, advocacy content, and community support materials.

By using this website, you agree to:

• Use the website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms
• Not use the website in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international laws or regulations
• Not use the website to transmit or distribute any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional material
• Not engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the website
• Comply with all applicable laws regarding the transmission of data exported from the United States

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website for any user who violates these Terms or engages in conduct that we determine, in our sole discretion, to be harmful to the website, its users, or the HS community.

By using this website, you acknowledge and agree that:

• The information on this website is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified and licensed healthcare provider
• You should always seek the guidance of your physician or other licensed healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, medication, or treatment plan
• You should never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of information you have read on this website
• If you are experiencing a medical emergency, you should call emergency services (911 in the United States) immediately
• War Against HS and its contributors are not responsible for any health decisions made based on the information provided on this website

Our contributors include patient advocates, writers, and researchers. Unless explicitly stated, they are not licensed medical professionals. Information about medications, clinical trials, and treatments is provided for awareness only and may not reflect current prescribing guidelines or be applicable to your individual situation.

All content published on WarAgainstHS.com, including but not limited to articles, text, graphics, logos, images, icons, illustrations, downloadable resources, design elements, and the overall layout and appearance of the website, is owned by War Against HS or its respective content creators and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

What you may do:

• Share links to our content on social media, in emails, or on other websites
• Quote brief excerpts from our articles for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes, provided you include clear attribution to War Against HS with a link to the original article
• Print or save individual pages for personal, non-commercial use
• Download and share our free patient resources (guides, PDFs) for personal use or with your healthcare provider

What you may not do without prior written permission:

• Reproduce, republish, or distribute our content in full on any other website, publication, or platform
• Sell, license, or commercially exploit any content from this website
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content
• Use our name, logo, or branding in any way that implies endorsement or affiliation without our express written consent
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract content from the website in bulk

AI-generated medical illustrations on this website are created for educational purposes only. They are not clinical photographs and should not be used for diagnostic purposes or reproduced without permission.

By using WarAgainstHS.com, you agree to use the website responsibly and in a manner that is respectful to other users and the HS community. You agree that you will not:

We reserve the right to remove any content and suspend or terminate access for any user who violates these conduct standards, without notice and at our sole discretion.

WarAgainstHS.com contains links to third-party websites, including medical research publications, clinical trial registries, patient advocacy organizations, healthcare provider directories, and other external resources. These links are provided solely for informational purposes as a convenience to our visitors.

War Against HS does not control, endorse, or accept responsibility for the content, privacy practices, accuracy, or policies of any third-party website. The inclusion of a link to an external website does not imply our endorsement of that website or its operators.

Accessing external links is entirely at your own risk. We encourage you to review the terms of use and privacy policy of any third-party website you visit before providing any personal information.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, War Against HS, its operators, authors, contributors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with:

• Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the website
• Any reliance on information, content, or materials published on the website
• Any health decisions made based on information found on the website
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the website
• Any bugs, viruses, or other harmful code that may be transmitted through the website by any third party

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, and even if War Against HS has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so this limitation may not apply to you in full.

8. No Guarantees

The information, content, and materials on WarAgainstHS.com are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

War Against HS makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:

• The completeness or accuracy of any information on the website - medical research evolves rapidly, and content may not reflect the most current findings or clinical guidelines
• The fitness for a particular purpose of any information, resource, or recommendation provided
• Any outcomes or results that may be obtained from applying information found on the website to your personal health situation
• The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the website, or that defects will be corrected
• That the website or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components

We make reasonable efforts to keep content current and accurate, but we cannot guarantee that all information reflects the latest medical research, treatment guidelines, or regulatory approvals. Always verify important health information with a qualified healthcare provider.

War Against HS reserves the right to modify, update, or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time and for any reason, at our sole discretion. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page.

Changes to these Terms become effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of WarAgainstHS.com after any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the website.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed of any updates. For material changes that significantly affect your rights or obligations, we will make reasonable efforts to notify newsletter subscribers by email.

These Terms and Conditions and any disputes arising out of or related to your use of WarAgainstHS.com shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and applicable state laws, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal action or proceeding relating to these Terms or your use of the website shall be brought exclusively in the appropriate courts of the United States. By using this website, you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

We encourage resolution of any disputes through good-faith negotiation before resorting to formal legal proceedings. If you have a concern about the website or its content, please contact us first at the address below.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: