Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Disclaimer
Disclaimer of Endorsement and Liability
The HOPE Portal and affiliated programs do not endorse or recommend any commercial products, processes, or services. Therefore, mention of commercial products, processes, or services on the HOPE Portal Web site, www.searchhope.org, cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation.
The HOPE Portal Web site provides links to other Internet sites for informational purposes and the convenience of its users. When users select a link to an external Web site, they are leaving the HOPE Portal Web site and are subject to the privacy and security policies of the owners/sponsors of the external site.
The HOPE Portal does not endorse organizations that sponsor linked, external Web sites. In addition, the HOPE Portal does not endorse products or services that such organizations may offer. Furthermore, the HOPE Portal does not control or guarantee the currency, accuracy, relevance, or completeness of information found on linked, external Web sites.
The HOPE Portal cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials published on linked, external Web sites. Users must request authorization from the sponsors of those Web sites.
The HOPE Portal is not responsible for transmissions users may receive from linked, external Web sites.
In general, it is not the HOPE Portal's intention to provide specific medical advice to users of its Web site, but rather to provide users with information to help them better understand their health, diagnosed conditions, and become aware of available supportive resources. The HOPE Portal urges users to consult with a qualified physician for diagnosis and for answers to their personal medical questions.
Privacy and Security
General Information
The HOPE Portal respects the privacy of users of its Web site, www.searchhope.org. The HOPE Portal does not disclose, give, sell, or transfer any personal information about visitors to www.searchhope.org unless required to do so by law.
The HOPE Portal is especially concerned about protecting the privacy of children. The HOPE Portal encourages parents and teachers to stay involved with and in control of children's Internet explorations. It is particularly important for parents to offer guidance to their children about providing personal information online.
Cookies
When a user visits a Web site, the Web site's server generates a piece of information known as a "cookie" and places it on the user's computer. Some cookies remain on a user's computer after the user has ended his/her Web site visit. These types of cookies are called "persistent" cookies. They collect personal information about a user and allow the user's computer to be recognized in the future. Nonpersistent cookies, or "session cookies," are erased by a user's computer after a period of inactivity or when the user closes his/her Internet browser. Session cookies do not collect any personal information about a user. They serve technical purposes, such as allowing seamless navigation through a Web site. Session cookies are stored in memory and are only available during an active browser session.
E-mail Messages Sent to the HOPE Portal Web Site
When inquiries are sent to the HOPE Portal Web site by e-mail, the question(s) and the e-mail address of the sender are stored electronically to allow time for a response to be researched, written, and sent. Unless otherwise required by law, The HOPE Portal will not identify anyone who sends questions or comments to its Web site. The HOPE Portal does not collect information that will allow users to be identified personally, unless they choose to provide such information.
If children send questions or comments to the HOPE Portal Web site and include their name and/or home mailing address as part of their message, the information will be used only to respond to them personally. Providing this type of information is optional, and the HOPE Portal suggests that children obtain their parents' permission before providing any information online--to the HOPE Portal Web site or any other Web site.
Links to Other Web Sites from the HOPE Portal Web Site
The HOPE Portal Web site has links to many other Web sites. The HOPE Portal cannot guarantee the privacy or security of information users provide to linked, external Web sites.