Welcome to the Society of Turkish American Physicians (“STAP”) website. By accessing this website, you agree to be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before using the site. Also please read carefully STAP’s Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy, please do not use the STAP website.

  1. Not for Medical Advice!

Information included on our website are not substitute for professional medical advice. All information on our website such as training materials, reports, educational resources and blog posts are limited to educational purposes. No content on our website should be considered as medical advice by any individual patient. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider prior to making any medical decisions.

  1. Use of the Site

The STAP website is intended for not-for-profit use only. You may not use the site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose. You agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations when using the site.

  1. Copyright and Trademarks

All materials on the STAP website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, are protected by copyright laws. The materials on this site are owned by or licensed to STAP. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, transmit, display, publish, or create derivative works from any of the materials on this site without the prior written consent of STAP.

The STAP name and logo are registered trademarks of the Society of Turkish American Physicians. You may not use the STAP name or logo without the prior written consent of STAP.

  1. Links to Third-Party Websites

The STAP website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by STAP. STAP is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to read the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy of any third-party website that you visit.

  1. User Generated Content

The STAP does not claim ownership of content that you post on, such as comments, blog posts or other electronic means of communication.

  • Disclaimer
  1. Limitation of Liability

STAP will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of this site, including but not limited to, any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, or online failure.

  1. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the STAP, its directors, volunteer employees, and agents, from and against all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses arising from your use of our Site, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any rights of another.

You agree to cooperate as fully as reasonably required in the defense of any claim. We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you will not in any event settle any claim without our prior written consent. This indemnification provision will survive any termination or expiration of these Terms of Use or your use of our Site.

  • Changes to the Terms of Use

STAP reserves the right to change these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the site after any such changes will constitute your acceptance of the new Terms of Use.

  1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and your use of the STAP website will be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of the State of California, without giving effect to its conflict of laws provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use or your use of the site will be brought in the state or federal courts located in San Francisco, CA.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at [email protected]