Terms of Service

Last updated: December 5, 2024

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using NursingResource ("Platform," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our Service.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Service

NursingResource provides an online platform that offers:

  • Interactive pathway checklists for international nursing careers
  • Educational guides and resources for nursing licensing and immigration
  • Progress tracking tools for professional development
  • Personalized recommendations based on user profiles

Our Service is intended for informational and educational purposes only. We do not provide legal, immigration, or professional licensing advice.

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account information
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to create an account. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
  • You are not prohibited from using the Service under applicable law

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for violations of these Terms or for any other reason at our sole discretion.

4. User Conduct

You agree not to:

  • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
  • Use any automated system or software to extract data from the Service
  • Upload or transmit viruses or any malicious code
  • Harass, abuse, or harm another person
  • Post or transmit any content that is unlawful, offensive, or infringes on rights
  • Sell, rent, or commercialize access to the Service without authorization
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code from the Service

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Our Content

All content on the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of NursingResource or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2 Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include:

  • Any resale or commercial use of the Service or its contents
  • Any derivative use of the Service or its contents
  • Any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another party
  • Any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools

5.3 User Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit or upload to the Service ("User Content"). By submitting User Content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with operating the Service.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We specifically disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

  • Warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
  • Warranties that information provided is accurate, reliable, or complete
  • Warranties that defects will be corrected

Important Notice:

NursingResource provides educational information only. We are not a licensing authority, immigration service, or legal advisor. All information should be independently verified with official authorities. We are not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information, and we do not guarantee any specific outcome from using our Service.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NURSINGRESOURCE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES.

Our total liability to you for all claims arising out of or relating to the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NursingResource and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Service; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your User Content; or (d) your violation of any rights of another.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by NursingResource. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any third-party content, goods, or services.

10. Payment Terms

If you purchase any paid features or services:

  • All fees are in Philippine Peso (PHP) unless otherwise stated
  • Payment is due immediately upon purchase
  • We reserve the right to change our fees at any time
  • Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis
  • You are responsible for any applicable taxes

11. Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with Philippine arbitration law, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect.

By continuing to access or use the Service after revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the new Terms, you must stop using the Service.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NursingResource regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

NursingResource

Email: legal@nursingresource.com

Support: support@nursingresource.com

Website: www.nursingresource.com

Acknowledgment

By using NursingResource, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service and agree to be bound by them.