Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2025

Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance ("OCRA") website at ocrahope.org and related services, including the Community Accelerated Research Exchange (CARE), Living Lab, Discovery Lab, and Research Pulse platforms, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

Medical Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: The information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only.

This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call 911 immediately.

Use of Services

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the services in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the services
  • Interfere with or disrupt the services or servers
  • Collect or harvest any information from other users without consent
  • Use the services to transmit harmful code or malware

Living Lab Participation

Participation in the Living Lab patient registry is governed by a separate Informed Consent document that you must review and sign during enrollment. The consent form details:

  • What data is collected and how it is used
  • Your rights as a research participant
  • How to withdraw from participation
  • Data protection and confidentiality measures

Intellectual Property

The content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of OCRA or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works without our prior written consent.

Research Data Use

Access to research data through the Discovery Lab is subject to:

  • Approval by the Living Lab Governance Committee
  • Execution of a Data Use Agreement
  • Compliance with all applicable research ethics requirements
  • IRB approval or exemption documentation

Disclaimer of Warranties

The services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. OCRA does not warrant that the services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, OCRA shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the services. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid to OCRA, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any linked sites.

Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page. Your continued use of the services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service:

Email: info@ocrahope.org
Website: ocrahope.org/contact