Epilepsy Foundation Legal Notices

COPYRIGHT

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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY

The information contained on this Web Site is for information purposes only, and you assume full responsibility and risk for the appropriate use of medical information contained herein. Do not make changes in your medication or lifestyle as a result of any information you receive on this Site, without consulting your physician.The Epilepsy Foundation does not intend to provide medical or legal advice, and does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. Consult your own physician or lawyer for specific advice about your personal situation.

The Clinical Care section of this web site is intended to provide information to physicians and health care professionals about the current treatment and understanding of the epilepsies. Laypeople who read this information are warned against making any changes in their treatment based upon the information here without consulting their personal physician. While the Foundation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, medical knowledge changes quickly, and changes may have occurred since this information was last reviewed by professionals. Information may also not be complete; the practitioner is therefore urged to continually seek up-to-date information, and may contact the Epilepsy Foundation for assistance in doing so. Some treatments recommended in this section of the website, while in line with generally accepted best medical practice, may not be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the described uses. Consult the Physicians' Desk Reference and product manufacturer for approved uses and additional information.

While the Epilepsy Foundation takes pride in providing accurate and up to date information about epilepsy and its consequences, there may be omissions or inaccuracies in such information and on this Web Site. The Epilepsy Foundation, its officers, directors, employees or agents, does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its information or services, and specifically disclaims any liability therefore.

LINKS

Periodically throughout this site, you will notice links to other sources of epilepsy-related information and services. The Epilepsy Foundation does not recommend, endorse or guarantee the adequacy or reliability of those other sources of information and services.

NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

The following agent has been designated to receive notification of claimed infringement of copyright regarding information contained on this website:

Eric Hargis, President & CEO
Epilepsy Foundation
8301 Professional Place
Landover, MD 20785-7223
(301) 459-3700