This Medical Disclaimer (the "Disclaimer") forms an integral part of the Terms of Use of the website at www.ihf.org.il (the "Website"), operated by Israel Healthy Heart Foundation (R.A.), Israeli Registered Non-profit (Amutah) No. 580024248, of 33 Jabotinsky Street, Ramat-Gan, Israel (the "Foundation"). By using the Website, the user acknowledges that the user has read this Disclaimer and accepts its terms.
The Foundation publishes informational content on cardiovascular health, including articles, summaries of scientific research, lifestyle recommendations, information regarding risk factors, prevention and early detection of cardiovascular diseases, and reviews of professional literature. The content is written by physicians and experts who hold professional training and certification in their respective fields, and undergoes internal medical review prior to its publication.
Notwithstanding paragraph 2 above, it is expressly clarified that the information published on the Website is provided for informational and awareness purposes only, and does not constitute, and shall not be deemed to constitute, personal medical advice, professional medical opinion, medical diagnosis, recommendation for any specific treatment, or contraindication for any treatment. The information is general in nature, and is not tailored to the personal circumstances of any individual – including such individual's medical history, medications taken, sensitivities, contraindications applicable to such individual or other characteristics that may affect the suitability of the information to such individual.
Neither the publication of the information on the Website, nor reading or relying upon it, creates a doctor-patient relationship between the user of the Website and the Foundation, its employees, members of its Board, the physicians and experts who author the content, or anyone on their behalf. The Foundation does not provide personal medical advice through the Website, and the user shall not contact the Foundation through the Website for the purpose of receiving personal advice or an opinion on a specific medical condition.
Any medical decision – including the initiation of treatment, discontinuation of treatment, taking medication, change of medication or dosage, consulting or refraining from consulting a physician, performing or refraining from performing a medical examination – must be based upon personal consultation with a physician or other qualified medical professional who is familiar with the user's specific medical condition. The information appearing on the Website shall not be relied upon as a substitute for such consultation.
The Foundation makes reasonable efforts to ensure that the information on the Website is based upon recognized professional sources and is current as of the date of its publication. Nevertheless, medical knowledge, clinical recommendations and treatment protocols evolve and are updated continuously, and gaps may exist between the information presented on the Website and the most current medical knowledge at any given moment. In addition, the application of medical information varies from individual to individual, and information that applies to the general population may not be appropriate for a user with particular medical characteristics.
The Foundation does not recommend, on the Website, any specific physician, specific medical institution, specific medication, commercial brand, specific treatment method or particular diagnostic pathway. Any mention of a specific physician, institution or treatment, to the extent it appears on the Website, is made for purposes of illustration, citation or scientific review, and shall not be regarded as a personal recommendation, quality endorsement, opinion regarding the expertise of any medical professional, or instruction to consult such professional.
The Website may contain links to external websites and information sources, including websites of professional associations in Israel and abroad, scientific articles, hospital websites and research institutions. The Foundation is not responsible for the content, accuracy or availability of such external websites and sources, does not necessarily endorse their positions or conclusions, and does not perform ongoing review of their validity. Such links are provided solely for the user's convenience.
The use of the Website and any reliance upon the information published thereon – including in making medical decisions, adopting lifestyle recommendations, taking medication, or consulting or refraining from consulting a physician – shall be at the user's sole responsibility. The Foundation does not undertake any guarantee as to particular outcomes, the personal suitability of the information to any specific user, or its currency at any given moment. Nothing in this Disclaimer shall be construed as a waiver of any liability of the Foundation that may not be excluded under applicable law, including liability for bodily injury caused intentionally or as a result of conduct that may not be excluded under applicable law.
In a medical emergency – including prolonged chest pain, severe shortness of breath, loss of consciousness, sudden weakness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking or any other emergency symptom – users in Israel shall contact Magen David Adom immediately at 101 or proceed to the nearest emergency room, and shall not delay or seek information on the Website. Users outside the State of Israel shall contact their local emergency services.
Geographic Scope. This Website is primarily intended for residents of the State of Israel. The English-language version of the Website is provided for the convenience of English-speaking supporters and donors of the Foundation. By using the Website, the user acknowledges and agrees that: (i) the information on the Website is general in nature and is not adapted to medical standards, regulations or practices outside the State of Israel; (ii) the user shall not rely upon the content of the Website for any medical decision in any jurisdiction other than Israel; and (iii) the Foundation does not directly process donations from outside the State of Israel through the Website. Information regarding donations from outside Israel, including from the United States, is provided on the Website for informational purposes only; such donations are made directly to the Foundation's tax-deductible partner organization, the Central Fund of Israel ("CFI"), and are subject to CFI's own terms, policies and applicable law.
The Foundation may update this Disclaimer from time to time. The updated version will be published on the Website and shall apply from the date of its publication. The date of the most recent update is set forth in paragraph 13 below. For inquiries concerning this Disclaimer, the user may contact info@ihf.org.il or use the "Contact Us" page on the Website.
