Terms of Use

Envision Research Terms of Use

Last Updated: November 12, 2019

Acceptance of the Terms of Use

This is a legally binding agreement between you and Envision Research, a division of BRF (https://www.envisionresearch.org/), about your use of the Envision Research website (“Website”). Your use of the Website means that you have read, understand, and agree to the Terms of Use. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS OF USE, THEN YOU MUST NOT USE OR MUST STOP USING THE WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY.

The Terms of Use cover the following:

  1. What is Envision Research?
  2. Conditions on your use of the Website
  3. Prohibited uses of the Website
  4. Privacy policy and security
  5. Text messages and phone calls
  6. Third party content
  7. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER, DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
  8. Indemnification
  9. Intellectual property rights
  10. Term and termination
  11. Changes to the Terms of Use
  12. Electronic communications, transactions, and signatures
  13. Governing law and jurisdiction
  14. Miscellaneous terms
  15. Contact information

What is Envision Research?

Envision Research pursues strategic initiatives in translational research, engages qualified scientific investigators and healthcare providers, and supports the implementation and completion of clinical trials. The Website is intended to be used by adults (18 years of age or older) who are interested in:

Participating in a clinical trial as a human subject participant; Conducting a clinical trial at a health care institution or physician practice (a study site); or Working with Envision Research as a sponsor of a clinical trial or clinical research organization (CRO).

Conditions on your use of the Website

As a condition of your use of the Website, you understand and agree to all of the following: You are at least 18 years of age or older. You represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with Envision Research. You reside in the United States or any of its territories or possessions.You will use this Website in accordance with these Terms of Use and comply with any laws that apply to you.Envision Research takes reasonable steps to keep your personal information secure, but cannot guarantee your privacy. It is your responsibility to protect your personal information.You accept all risks associated with unsecure communications and will not hold Envision Research responsible or liable if others get access to these communications.The Website may be updated, and the content of the Website may change without notice.

Prohibited uses of the Website

You are prohibited from doing any of the following:Using the Website for any illegal, unethical, abusive, offensive, harassing, or unsolicited purpose.Using the Website to advertise, sell or make a profit.Copying or publishing any Website material in any media, selling, sublicensing and/or otherwise commercializing any Website material.Publicly performing and/or showing any Website material.Using the Website in any way that is damaging to the Website or that impacts other user access to the Website, including but not limited to introducing any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful, or using any device, software, or routine that interferes with the proper working of the Website.Misrepresenting your identity, providing false information, impersonating another person or entity, or misrepresenting your relationship with a person or entity.Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Website.Engaging in any data mining, data harvesting, data extraction or any other similar activity in relation to the Website or while using the Website.Assisting a third party in engaging in any of these prohibited activities.

Privacy policy and security

Please read our Privacy Policy to review how information about you is collected, used and shared. By agreeing to these Terms of Use and/or by using the Website, you are also agreeing to the Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy (and changes to it) are incorporated by reference into these Terms of Use.

Text messages and phone calls

By giving us your cell phone number, you are agreeing to receive text messages and calls from Envision Research and our affiliates, collaborating study sites and sponsors/CROs, and business partners about any of the following (without limitation):Your participation in a clinical trial, including any recruitment or pre-screening activities.Additional information we may need in order to match you with a clinical trial.Other health-related communications.These communications may be done by automated dialing equipment and/or artificial or prerecorded messages. You may receive multiple messages each day. Data and text message rates may apply. You can opt out at any time from receiving text messages by replying “STOP.” This opt out process does not apply to phone calls or emails, which may continue in case we need to reach you.

Third party content

The Website may contain content, products or services offered by third parties. Envision Research does not endorse any websites that are linked to this Website. Envision Research takes no responsibility for any content, products or services offered by a third party, and you agree that Envision Research will not be held liable for any damage or loss caused by a third party.

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER, DISCLAIMERS OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

THE WEBSITE DOES NOT OFFER MEDICAL ADVICE, AND NOTHING CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE IS INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT. You should not rely on anything contained in the Website.  Your use or reliance upon this Website is done at your own risk.

WHILE WE MAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE YOU WITH ACCURATE CONTENT, Envision Research does not guarantee that information on the website will be accurate, complete, timely (real time), error-free, SECURE, or without interruptions. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT the WEBSITE, ANY SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH the website, AND ALL THIRD PARTY INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS,” WITH ALL FAULTS. envision research MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND RELATED TO THe website OR THE MATERIALS CONTAINED ON the website. envision research DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHER, AND envision research SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.  IN NO EVENT SHALL ENVISION RESEARCH BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANYONE ELSE FOR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN BY YOU IN RELIANCE ON ANY SUCH CONTENT. FURTHERMORE, ENVISION RESEARCH DOES NOT IN ANY WAY ENDORSE OR RECOMMEND ANY INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY LISTED OR ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE.
envision research further disclaims responsibility for any harm resulting from downloading or accessing any information or material through the website, including without limitation, harm caused by viruses or similar destructive properties.

you understand and agree that envision research, its members, officers, directors, representatives, employees, agents and affiliates will not be liable to you or anyone else for any indirect, INCIDENTAL, consequential (INCLUDING without limitation LOST REVENUES OR LOST PROFITS), punitive, OR explempary DAMAGES, or special liability arising out of or in any way CONNECTED WITH your use of this website, THE USE OF THE WEBSITE BY ANOTHER PERSON, OR YOUR VIOLATION OF THESE TERMS OF USE. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, IN SUCH STATES, ENVISION RESEARCH’S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

This Section will survive the termination or expiration of these Terms of Use.

Indemnification

YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS envision research, its members, officers, directors, representatives, employees, agents, and affiliates, from any and all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the website or your violation of these terms of use. This Section will survive the termination or expiration of these Terms of Use.

Intellectual property rights

Envision Research and all content and other materials on the Website, including without limitation, all logos, designs, text, graphics, pictures, information, data, software, sound files, other files and the selection and arrangement thereof are the proprietary property of Envision Research (collectively, “Envision Research Content”). Other logos and product and company names mentioned on the Website may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

You are granted a limited, nonexclusive, nontransferable, revocable license only to use the Envision Research Content, subject to the restrictions provided in these Terms of Use. Unless the following restrictions are prohibited by law, you agree not to reverse engineer or decompile the Website, attempt to do so, or assist anyone in doing so.

Term and termination

These Terms of Use are effective immediately on use of the Website and will remain in full force and effect while you use the Website. Your request to use the Website is not guaranteed. Envision Research may turn off your access to the Website without notice for any reason or no reason, including if you abuse the Website. Rights and obligations which by their nature should survive, will remain in full force and effect following termination or expiration of these Terms of Use, including without limitation all disclaimers, limitations on liability and indemnification.

Changes to the Terms of Use

We may change the Terms of Use at any time and for any reason. Changes to the Terms of Use will be posted on this website: https://www.envisionresearch.org/. We may also notify you of major changes by emailing you at the email address you provide to us. Unless otherwise specified by us, all changes will be effective upon being posted. You should look at the Terms of Use on a regular basis. The “Last Updated” date is posted at the top of the Terms of Use. You agree to any changes by using the Website after the changes become effective. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Website.

Electronic communications, transactions, and signatures

Using the Website, text messaging and emails are all electronic communications. You agree to receive and send electronic communications. You agree that all agreements, notices, consents, authorizations, disclosures and other communications done electronically either through the Website, text messaging, email or other electronic means satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing. You also agree to the use of electronic signatures (including check marks), contracts, consents, authorizations, and other records, and to the electronic delivery of notices, policies, and records of transactions initiated or completed by or through the Website, text messaging, or email. You waive any rights or requirements under any applicable law which require an original signature, signature by name or initial, or delivery or retention of non-electronic records.

Governing law and jurisdiction

Louisiana law governs the interpretation of these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and will apply if there are disputes. Disputes will be settled in Caddo County, Louisiana.

Miscellaneous terms

These Terms of Use, including any legal notices and disclaimers contained on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between Envision Research and you in relation to your use of the Website, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings with respect to the Website. You agree that you have not relied on any promises or representations by us except as set forth in these Terms of Use.

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid under any applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render these Terms of Use unenforceable or invalid as a whole, and such provisions will be deleted without affecting the remaining provisions.

Envision Research is permitted to assign, transfer, and subcontract its rights and/or obligations under these Terms of Use without any notification or consent required. You are not permitted to assign, transfer, or subcontract any of your rights and/or obligations under these Terms of Use.

Contact information

If you have questions, please contact us at: [email protected].