Website terms and educational information
Updated 2026-10-25
Purpose of the website
IC-MER provides general educational information about medicine, research, business and the environment. Articles explain topics and evidence for learning. They do not establish that IC-MER is conducting the studies discussed, and they are not promises of a particular result.
Accuracy, completeness and reliance
We aim to provide useful, accurate information, but any content on this website—including articles, summaries, images and AI-assisted material—may contain errors, omissions or outdated information. Research findings, professional guidance and legal requirements may change. Publication, source checks and review dates do not guarantee that content is accurate, complete, current or suitable for your circumstances.
Content is provided for general education and information only. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, it is provided as available without warranties, express or implied, of accuracy, completeness, currency or fitness for a particular purpose. Verify important information with authoritative current sources and an appropriately qualified professional before acting. Do not rely on this website as your sole basis for a health, safety, business, financial, legal or environmental decision.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, IC-MER is not liable for loss, injury or damage arising from reliance on website content, including errors, omissions or outdated information. This provision does not exclude or limit any liability or rights that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited. It does not remove our commitment to assess reported errors and correct content when appropriate.
Medical information
The website does not provide individual diagnosis, treatment or emergency care. Reading an article or sending a general inquiry does not create a clinician-patient relationship. Discuss decisions about your health with an appropriately qualified health professional. Do not delay needed care because of something you read here. For an emergency, contact your local emergency services.
Business, legal and financial information
Business and regulatory articles provide general education. They are not personalized legal, tax, investment or professional advice. Requirements depend on your circumstances, location and the date of the information. Consult the appropriate qualified professional before acting on a situation-specific decision.
Evidence and changes
Research findings and rules can change. An article's publication or review date indicates when the stated work was performed, not a guarantee that every later development has been incorporated. Follow its cited sources for context. We distinguish established findings, preliminary evidence, opinion and illustrative examples.
Use of content and images
You may link to our articles. Reproduction or reuse of text and images is subject to applicable law and the rights attached to each item. A credit line is not necessarily permission to reuse an image. Contact the relevant rights holder before uses that require permission. Third-party materials retain their own terms.
External links
Links to research papers, authorities and other websites are provided for context. Those websites have their own terms and privacy practices. A source citation is not a promise that IC-MER endorses every statement or service on the linked website.
Questions and corrections
For a possible factual error, broken link or accessibility issue, use the website’s published contact: info@ic-mer.org or +1 (727) 492-0491. Include the page URL and a description of the issue. Do not include private patient or research-participant information.