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LICENSE AGREEMENT

THIS IS A LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") BETWEEN EPOCRATES, INC. ("EPOCRATES") AND YOU ("USER"). THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES THE USER THE RIGHT TO USE THE ONLINE CLINICAL DRUG DATABASE (THE "DATABASE") AND OTHER CONTENT AND UPDATES THERETO MADE AVAILABLE BY EPOCRATES (COLLECTIVELY, THE "EPOCRATES INFORMATION"). EPOCRATES IS WILLING TO GRANT LICENSEE THE FOLLOWING LICENSE (THE "LICENSE") TO USE THE EPOCRATES INFORMATION ACCORDING TO THIS AGREEMENT, ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT USER ACCEPTS ALL TERMS IN THIS AGREEMENT.

BY ACCEPTING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT USER HAS READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTANDS IT, AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY IT.

1. LICENSE. In consideration of payment by User of the applicable subscription fees, Epocrates grants User a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to: (a) use the Epocrates Information on the Epocrates website (the "Website", currently located at http://www.epocrates.com); and (b) use the Epocrates Information solely for personal or professional purposes. This license grant is for User only and does not entitle User to permit others to access or use the Epocrates Information, and User agrees to be liable for, and to indemnify Epocrates against all losses of any kind resulting from, any access or use of the Epocrates Information by any third party through this license.

2. RESTRICTIONS. User may not use, copy, modify, or transfer the Epocrates Information, or any copy thereof, in whole or in part, except as expressly provided in this Agreement. User may not reverse engineer, disassemble, decompile, or translate the Epocrates Information, or otherwise attempt to derive the source code of the Epocrates Information, or authorize any third party to do any of the foregoing. User is prohibited from developing, selling or distributing applications that are capable of launching, being launched from, or are otherwise integrated with, the Epocrates Information without the express written consent of Epocrates. User may not rent, lease, loan, resell for profit, distribute, sublicense or use in a time-sharing arrangement the Epocrates Information, or any part thereof.

3. OWNERSHIP. The Epocrates Information is the property of Epocrates or its licensor(s) and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. The Epocrates Information is licensed, not sold, to User for use only under the terms of this Agreement, and Epocrates reserves all rights not expressly granted to User.

4. TERM; TERMINATION. The License will terminate immediately without notice to User if User breaches any term or condition of this Agreement. Epocrates reserves the right to modify any of its services and/or product offerings, or to terminate the License at any time without notice to User.

5. CONTENT MAINTAINED BY EPOCRATES. User acknowledges and agrees that: (a) Epocrates or its licensors may, from time to time, elect to update information contained in the Epocrates Information, but Epocrates does not warrant or guarantee that any product description(s) or other information contained in the Epocrates Information or accessed through the Epocrates Information will be updated at any time during the term of this Agreement; (b) Epocrates does not assume, and expressly disclaims, any obligation to obtain and include any information in the Epocrates Information; (c) the Epocrates Information includes information provided to Epocrates by its licensors or other third parties, and Epocrates does not assume and expressly disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy of such third-party content; (d) Epocrates is not advocating the use of any product described in the Epocrates Information (or elsewhere), nor is Epocrates responsible for misuse of a product or procedure due to typographical or other errors in the Epocrates Information, User negligence or otherwise; (e) User agrees to seek additional information on any product from the manufacturer; and (f) User will use the Epocrates Information only as a reference aid, and that such information is not intended to be (nor should it be used as) a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment. In view of the possibility of human error or changes in medical science, User should confirm the information in the Epocrates Information through independent sources. User agrees and acknowledges that User will, at all times, advise patients to seek professional diagnosis and treatment for any medical condition and to discuss information obtained from the Epocrates Information with their healthcare provider.

6. WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER. THE EPOCRATES INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO USER "AS IS." EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, EPOCRATES AND ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS AND LICENSORS: (A) CANNOT AND DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, CURRENCY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THE EPOCRATES INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREUNDER; AND (B) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. The laws of some jurisdictions do not permit waivers of certain warranties, so portions of the above disclaimer may not apply to User. In the event Epocrates cannot waive any warranty, the duration and scope of such warranty will be the minimum permitted under applicable law.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. NEITHER EPOCRATES NOR ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS OR LICENSORS SHALL BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO USER'S USE OF THE EPOCRATES INFORMATION, NOR EPOCRATES' PERFORMANCE OF (OR FAILURE TO PERFORM) ANY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, NOR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES DUE TO LOST PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR OTHER DAMAGES, EVEN IF EPOCRATES, ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS OR LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGES AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH LOSS OR DAMAGES IS/ARE FORESEEABLE AND NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. IN NO EVENT SHALL EPOCRATES, ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO USER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT FOR MORE THAN THE AMOUNT PAID BY USER HEREUNDER. The laws of some jurisdictions do not permit the disclaimer of liability for certain types of damages, so portions of the above may not apply to User.

8. U. S. GOVERNMENT END USERS. The Epocrates Information is a "commercial item" as that term is defined at FAR 2.101, consisting of "commercial computer software" and "commercial computer software documentation" as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212 and is provided to the U.S. Government only as a commercial end item. Consistent with FAR 12.212 and DFARS 227.7202, all U.S. Government End Users acquire the Epocrates Information with only those rights set forth herein.

10. EXPORT LAW. The Epocrates Information and related technology are subject to U.S. export control laws and may be subject to export or import regulations in other countries. User agrees not to export the Epocrates Information under any circumstances whatsoever, and by downloading the Epocrates Information, User warrants that User's receipt of the Epocrates Information does not violate the laws or regulations, including applicable sanctions or embargoes, of the U.S. or any other country. User will indemnify and hold Epocrates harmless from any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, fines, penalties, costs and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from or relating to any breach by User of its obligations and warranty under this paragraph. User's obligations under this paragraph will survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

11. GENERAL.

11.1 GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement and the legal relations between the parties arising hereunder shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California exclusively, as such laws apply to contracts between California residents performed entirely within California. The Application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded.

11.2 ARBITRATION - CHOICE OF FORUM AND VENUE. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be settled by arbitration in San Mateo County California, by a single arbitrator in accordance with the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") rules. The arbitrator shall be empowered to award only those damages which are permitted in this Agreement, subject to any disclaimers of damages and liability limits set forth herein. The award rendered by the arbitrator shall include costs of the arbitration and reasonable costs for experts and other witnesses. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed as preventing either party from seeking provisional relief from any court of competent jurisdiction, in order to protect that party's name or proprietary rights. The award of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the parties without appeal or review except as permitted by California law.

11.3 PRIVACY. Epocrates' current privacy policies are available on the Website, at http://www.epocrates.com/company/privacy.cfm, and are incorporated herein by reference.

11.4 WAIVER. The failure of either party to require performance by the other party of any provision hereof shall not affect the full right to require such performance at any time thereafter; nor shall the waiver by either party of a breach of any provision hereof be taken or held to be a waiver of the provision itself.

11.5 ASSIGNMENT. Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations of User hereunder may be assigned or delegated by User in whole or in part without the prior written approval of Epocrates. Any assignment or delegation in derogation of the foregoing shall be null and void.

11.6 SEVERABILITY. If any part of this Agreement is for any reason found to be unenforceable, all other parts nevertheless remain enforceable as long as a party's rights under this Agreement are not materially affected. In lieu of the unenforceable provision, the parties will substitute or add as part of this Agreement a provision that will be as similar as possible in economic and business objectives as was intended by the unenforceable provision.

11.7 COMPLETE AGREEMENT. This Agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between Epocrates and User which supersedes any proposal or prior agreement, oral or written, and any other communications between the parties in relation to the subject matter of this Agreement.

THE EPOCRATES INFORMATION IS PROTECTED BY UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW AND INTERNATIONAL TREATY.

UNAUTHORIZED REPRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION IS SUBJECT TO CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES.

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Cerner Multum Agreement

The Service is a service provided to you by Cerner Multum, Inc. (“Multum”). The Service and www.epocrates.com are separate products provided by separate entities. The Service is intended for use by consumers in the United States.

Your use of this product acknowledges acceptance of these restrictions, disclaimers, and limitations. You expressly acknowledge and agree that Multum is not responsible for the results of your decisions resulting from the use of the Service, including, but not limited to, your choosing to seek or not to seek professional medical care, or from choosing or not choosing specific treatment based on the Service.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided in the Service is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. In addition, the drug information contained herein may be time sensitive.

The Service does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients, or recommend therapy. The Service is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and provide consumers with drug specific information. Healthcare practitioners should use their professional judgment in using the information provided. The Service is not a substitute for the care provided by licensed healthcare practitioners and consumers are urged to consult with their healthcare practitioner in all instances. The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient.

Multum does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered or not administered with the aid of information the Service provides.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE END-USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS. EXCEPT FOR WARRANTIES WHICH MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED AS A MATTER OF LAW, MULTUM MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR NATURE OF THE CONTENT OF THE SERVICE, WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN ADDITION, WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE SERVICE HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR USE IN THE UNITED STATES ONLY AND COVERS THE DRUG PRODUCTS USED IN PRACTICE IN THE UNITED STATES. MULTUM PROVIDES NO CLINICAL INFORMATION OR CHECKS FOR DRUGS NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THE UNITED STATES AND CLINICAL PRACTICE PATTERNS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES MAY DIFFER SUBSTANTIALLY FROM INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE SERVICE. MULTUM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT USES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES ARE APPROPRIATE.

The End-User acknowledges that updates to the Service are at the sole discretion of Multum. Multum makes no representations or warranties whatsoever, express or implied, with respect to the compatibility of the Service, or future releases thereof, with any computer hardware or software, nor does Multum represent or warrant the continuity of the features or the facilities provided by or through the Service as between various releases thereof.

Any warranties expressly provided herein do not apply if: (i) the End-User alters, mishandles or improperly uses, stores or installs all, or any part, of the Service, (ii) the End-User uses, stores or installs the Service on a computer system which fails to meet the specifications provided by Multum, or (iii) the breach of warranty arises out of or in connection with acts or omissions of persons other than Multum.

Assumption of Risk, Disclaimer of Liability, Indemnity

THE END-USER ASSUMES ALL RISK FOR SELECTION AND USE OF THE SERVICE AND CONTENT PROVIDED THEREON. MULTUM SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS, MISSTATEMENTS, INACCURACIES OR OMISSIONS REGARDING CONTENT DELIVERED THROUGH THE SERVICE OR ANY DELAYS IN OR INTERRUPTIONS OF SUCH DELIVERY.

THE END-USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT MULTUM: (A) HAS NO CONTROL OF OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE END-USER’S USE OF THE SERVICE OR CONTENT PROVIDED THEREON, (B) HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE SPECIFIC OR UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH THE SERVICE OR CONTENT PROVIDED THEREON MAY BE USED BY THE END-USER, (C) UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO SUPPLEMENT OR UPDATE CONTENT OF THE SERVICE, AND (D) HAS NO LIABILITY TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY DATA OR INFORMATION INPUT ON THE SERVICE BY PERSONS OTHER THAN MULTUM.

MULTUM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSON (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE END-USER AND PERSONS TREATED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE END-USER) FOR, AND THE END-USER AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD MULTUM HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIMS, LAWSUITS, PROCEEDINGS, COSTS, ATTORNEYS’ FEES, DAMAGES OR OTHER LOSSES (COLLECTIVELY, "LOSSES") ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO (A) THE END-USER'S USE OF THE SERVICE OR CONTENT PROVIDED THEREON OR ANY EQUIPMENT FURNISHED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND (B) ANY DATA OR INFORMATION INPUT ON THE SERVICE BY END-USER, IN ALL CASES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSSES FOR TORT, PERSONAL INJURY, MEDICAL MALPRACTICE OR PRODUCT LIABILITY. FURTHER, WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL MULTUM BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR DOWN TIME, EVEN IF MULTUM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THE SERVICE IS INTENDED FOR USE ONLY AS AN INFORMATIONAL TOOL AND END-USERS ARE URGED TO CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL REGARDING THEIR SPECIFIC SITUATION FOR DIAGNOSIS OR BY PHYSICIANS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO SHOULD RELY ON THEIR CLINICAL DISCRETION AND JUDGMENT IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. AS BETWEEN THE END-USER AND MULTUM, THE END-USER HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR INSURING THE APPROPRIATENESS OF USING AND RELYING UPON THE INFORMATION IN VIEW OF ALL ATTENDANT CIRCUMSTANCES, INDICATIONS, AND CONTRAINDICATIONS.

Liability of Multum to the End-User

Under no circumstances shall Multum be liable to the End-User or any other person for any direct, indirect, exemplary, special or consequential damages arising out of or relating to the End-User's use of or inability to use the Service or the content of the Service provided thereon or any equipment furnished in connection therewith. Multum's total maximum cumulative liability hereunder in connection with this Agreement, whether arising under contract or otherwise, are limited to the fees received by Multum under this Agreement specifically relating to the End-User's use of the service or product which is the subject of the claim.

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Medical Disclaimers

This site is designed to offer you general health information for educational purposes only. The health information furnished on this site and the interactive responses are not intended to be professional advice and are not intended to replace personal consultation with a qualified physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. You must always seek the advice of a professional for questions related to your disease, disease symptoms, and appropriate therapeutic treatments. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem or condition, please contact a qualified healthcare provider immediately. You should never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this site.

We do not make any warranty that the content on this site satisfies government regulations requiring disclosure of information on prescription drug products. The content was developed for use in the United States, and neither we nor our content providers make any representation concerning the content when used in any other country. While information on this site has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, neither we nor our content providers warrant the accuracy of codes, prices or other data contained on this site.

We do not give medical advice, nor do we provide medical or diagnostic services. Medical information changes rapidly. Neither we nor our content providers guarantee that the content covers all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects that may be associated with any therapeutic treatments.

Your reliance upon information and content obtained by you at or through this site is solely at your own risk. Neither we nor our content providers assume any liability or responsibility for damage or injury (including death) to you, other persons or property arising from any use of any product, information, idea or instruction contained in the content or services provided to you.

Liability Disclaimers

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