Terms and Conditions

Prostate Cancer Awareness Mobile Application

Prepared by Members of the Department of Urology
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO)

Effective Date: 11/1/2026

Welcome to the Prostate Cancer Awareness mobile application (the "App"). This App has been prepared by members of the Department of Urology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans (LSUHSC-NO) as a free public educational resource to promote prostate cancer awareness and improve access to reliable health information.

The App is currently an educational initiative and has not yet received formal institutional approval or endorsement from LSUHSC-NO. References to the institution or its Department of Urology are intended to identify the professional affiliation of the individuals involved and do not imply official institutional sponsorship or authorization.

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the App. By downloading, accessing, or using the App, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Purpose of the App

The App is designed solely for educational and informational purposes. It provides general information about prostate cancer, including risk factors, screening recommendations, diagnostic approaches, treatment options, and follow-up care.

The App aims to increase public awareness and help individuals make informed decisions in consultation with qualified healthcare professionals.

This App does not provide individualized medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment.

All content provided through the App is intended for general educational purposes only.

Do not use the App to independently diagnose, monitor, or treat any medical condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making decisions regarding prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, or follow-up.

The information presented in the App may not reflect every individual's medical circumstances or the most recent changes in clinical guidelines.

Use of the App does not establish a physician-patient relationship between users and the App's developers, contributors, LSUHSC-NO, or any affiliated healthcare professionals.

2. User Data and Privacy

We respect user privacy and aim to minimize the collection of personal information.

• The App is designed to function without requiring users to provide personal medical records or protected health information.

• We do not intend to sell or rent users' personal information.

• Limited technical or usage information may be collected to improve the App, such as the number of users, educational module or quiz completions, and technical errors or crash reports.

• Users should not submit sensitive personal or medical information through the App.

Any data collection, processing, or sharing will be described in the App's applicable Privacy Policy and handled in accordance with relevant laws.

3. User Conduct

By using the App, you agree not to:

• Misuse the App for unlawful, fraudulent, or unethical purposes.

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the App or its underlying systems.

• Interfere with the App's security, functionality, or operation.

• Misrepresent educational information from the App as individualized medical advice or an official clinical recommendation.

4. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for individuals aged 16 years and older.

It is not designed specifically for children, and the developers do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under the age of 13.

Individuals under 16 should not use the App without appropriate parental or guardian supervision.

5. Intellectual Property

The App's educational content, images, text, software, code, design elements, and other materials may be protected under applicable U.S. copyright and intellectual property laws.

Ownership of these materials remains with their respective rights holders, including individual creators, institutions, and third-party contributors, as applicable. The preparation of this App by members of the Department of Urology does not establish or imply ownership of its content or software by LSUHSC-NO.

Users may access the App for personal, noncommercial educational purposes. Reproduction, modification, commercial distribution, or republication of protected materials without appropriate permission is prohibited, except as permitted by law.

6. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to external websites, medical organizations, clinical guidelines, and other educational resources. These links are provided for informational purposes only.

The App's developers do not control and are not responsible for the content, security, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites.

The inclusion of any external link does not imply endorsement by the developers or LSUHSC-NO.

7. Disclaimer of Warranty

The App is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Although reasonable efforts may be made to ensure that the educational content is accurate and reliable, no guarantee is made regarding its completeness, timeliness, or suitability for any particular medical situation.

The App's developers do not guarantee that the App will be free from errors, technical problems, interruptions, or inaccuracies. Users acknowledge that the App is an educational resource and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical evaluation.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the App's developers and authorized contributors disclaim liability for damages arising from misuse of the App, reliance on its educational content as individualized medical advice, or inability to access the App.

The App is intended exclusively for educational purposes and is not designed to support independent clinical decision-making.

The App has not received formal institutional approval or endorsement from LSUHSC-NO. Nothing in these Terms is intended to represent LSUHSC-NO or its affiliates as the App's official publisher, sponsor, or contracting party, or to create obligations on their behalf.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability where such exclusion or limitation is prohibited by applicable law.

9. Legal Compliance and Governing Law

The App is intended primarily for educational use within the United States. Users agree to comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws when using the App.

These Terms shall be interpreted in accordance with applicable United States law and, to the extent appropriate and legally enforceable, the laws of the State of Louisiana.

Nothing in these Terms establishes a contractual relationship with LSUHSC-NO or grants authority to act on behalf of the institution.

10. Institutional and Medical Disclaimer

This App is an educational initiative prepared by members of the Department of Urology at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans.

The content represents general educational information and should not be interpreted as official institutional medical guidance, an approved clinical protocol, or an individualized treatment recommendation.

Any reference to institutional affiliations is for identification purposes only and does not imply that LSUHSC-NO has reviewed, approved, or assumed responsibility for the App or its content.

The App does not collect medical records as part of its intended educational functionality and is not designed for clinical diagnosis, treatment selection, or medical decision-making.

Use of the App is at the user's discretion and does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.

12. Changes to These Terms

These Terms may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the App's functionality, educational content, applicable laws, privacy practices, or institutional approval status.

Any updates will be communicated through the App or its associated website. Continued use of the App after updated Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Users are encouraged to review these Terms periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding the App or these Terms, please contact:

Prostate Cancer Awareness App Development Team

Prepared by members of the Department of Urology
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans