Terms of Use

Effective Date: 6/1/2024
Last Updated: 2/15/2025

Welcome to Global Medical Research Institute and University of Maryland School of Medicine ("Organization," "we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website www.pipstudy.org, you agree to the following Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use and all applicable laws and regulations. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the changes.

2. Use of Website

You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations.

  • Engage in any activity that could harm the site, its users, or the Organization.

  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or its systems.

  • Use the site to distribute spam, malware, or engage in any fraudulent activity.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Global Medical Research Institute and University of Maryland School of Medicine and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any content without our prior written permission.

4. Donations & Transactions

If you choose to make a donation or financial transaction through our website:

  • You represent that you are authorized to use the payment method provided.

  • All donations are final unless otherwise specified.

  • We reserve the right to refuse or refund any donation at our discretion.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, uninterrupted, or secure. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Global Medical Research Institute and University of Maryland School of Medicine, its directors, officers, employees, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of this website.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Global Medical Research Institute and University of Maryland School of Medicine from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from your use of the website or violation of these Terms of Use.

9. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved in the courts of Bradley County, Tennessee.

10. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our website at any time, without notice, for any violation of these Terms of Use.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:

Global Medical Research Institute 

2001 Kyker-Bonner Ave NW, Cleveland, TN 37311