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MTStars.com may update these terms from time to time by updating these conditions. These conditions shall take into effect from the time of the posting. You should review these terms and conditions every time you use this site because they are binding upon you. Your continued usage of the MTStars website ("MTStars", "MTStars.com", "MTStars.com Site," or the "Site,") will mean you accept those changes.

CONTENT

The contents of the MTStars Site, including (but not limited to) text, documents, graphics, images, information obtained from public areas (Newsletter postings, Forums, Resume Posting or Job Posting etc.), sponsors and affiliates etc. is for informational purposes only. Reliance on any information provided by Site i.e. site members, users, surfers, employers, job seekers, forum posters employees and sponsors, etc. appearing on the Site is solely at your own risk.

INFORMATION

The information contained through the use of this site and any of its links should not be considered complete and should not be used in substitute of consultation, visit, or advice of a professional.

Your Personal Information: The only information MTStars.com obtains about you is the information you supply voluntarily. In cases when MTStars.com may need personal information to provide visitors with customized content or to inform them about new features or services, visitors are explicitly asked for that information.

We collect information in four distinct areas: (1) Resume Bank (2) Job Posting (3) Newsletter (4) MTStars Alerts. By providing your e-mail address anywhere on MTStars site, you agree/bound to receive opt-out promotional/advertising mails from MTStars.com from time to time.

You grant MTStars.com and all other persons or entities involved in the operation of the MTStars website to receive, transmit, monitor, retrieve, store and use your Personal Information, including information, which may be privileged and confidential under applicable state and federal laws, in connection with the operation of MTStars.

You can always contact us in order to (i) delete your Personal Information from our systems, (ii) update the Personal Information that you have provided to us, and (iii) change your preferences with respect to marketing contacts, by emailing us at Support@MTstars.com

RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MATERIALS

No material from the site may be copied, linked, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted or distributed in any way, except that you may download one copy of the materials on any single computer for your non-commercial use only OR you have a written consent (not electronic) from the management / owner of the MTStars to use material for a specific purpose, provided that you keep intact all copyright and other proprietary notices. Modification of the materials or use of the materials for any other purpose is a violation of Copyrights and Terms of Services of Site.

SOFTWARE

Software downloads from MTStars Site have individual disclaimers provided along with software program. If you have downloaded a software from Linked/Sponsored/Affiliate site OR intend to do so ask the specific software company, owner or provider for details. In no event will MTStars be liable to any party for any damages caused by the use of any software.

JOBS AND RESUME POSTING

If you submit/post a resume or job listing on MTStars site (Including Newsletter), numerous individuals and/or companies and/or other entities, including, but not limited to, employers and/or recruiting firms and/or job candidates and/or any Internet user and/or any electronic information retrieval and indexing system and/or e-mail address "harvesting" software, will be able to ascertain and potentially use any listed personal or corporate information when accessing your online resume or job posting. It is up to you to make a final determination with respect to the information to be disclosed on your resume or job posting.

No liability or responsibility for inconvenience, damages, losses, or pain and suffering incurred by a candidate or employer whose identity or information is discerned by or disclosed through any means by posting on our site.

No responsibility for the content and accuracy of candidate and job information contained in our listings, and no effort is made to validate or verify such information. All data has been submitted directly by its owner: any inquiries should be directed to the respective employer or candidate identified in each listing.

MTStars Site does not discriminate in its solicitation, collection, organization, presentation, selection or distribution of candidate or employer information on the basis of age, sex, color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, or on the basis of any other criteria that are not in conformance with the law.

ADVERTISEMENTS AND RESOURCES

MTStars may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other World Wide Web sites or resources. Site does not endorse the content on any third party websites. MTStars.com is not responsible for the content of linked third-party sites, sites framed within the MTStars.com Site, or third party advertisements, and does not make any representations regarding their content or accuracy. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of use for such sites. MTStars.com does not endorse any product advertised on the MTStars.com Site.

Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site.

Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and other sites on the Internet.

Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
Because publisher sites and laws across countries vary, we're unable to suggest specific privacy policy language. However, you may wish to review resources such as the Network Advertising Initiative, or NAI, which suggests the following language for data collection of non-personally identifying information:

We use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information (not including your name, address, email address, or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices about not having this information used by these companies, click here.

You can find additional information in Appendix A of the NAI Self-Regulatory principles for publishers (PDF). Please note that the NAI may change this sample language at any time.

NEWSLETTER

The MTStars Group/Newsletter is subject to TOS (Terms of Service) as provided by the Yahoo!. See Details

FORUM / PUBLIC AREAS

Users of MTStars forum are ENCOURAGED to be supportive as well as tolerant of other points of view. Some postings may be full of strong emotions and even strong language. Anyone on the Internet can post articles or reply to previously posted articles, and they may do so anonymously. Therefore, the opinions and statements made in all articles and replies do not represent the official opinions of MTStars owners or team members or advertisers. "MTStars" are not responsible for the content of any posts/articles or replies. No messages are screened for content.

As stated above, no messages or postings are screened for content. However, MTStars reserves the right to delete any material or links to material that is libelous, defamatory, obscene, indecent, lewd, pornographic, violent, abusive, threatening, harassing, or is otherwise in violation of the law. Posts containing client specific data, personal names, email addresses, addresses, and telephone numbers is strictly prohibited. Posts containing foul language (including acronyms and use of symbols) is strictly prohibited.

All posted articles and replies are PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE on the Web, and may be indexed or linked to by other web servers outside of MTStars Site. Access to these postings is not restricted in any way.

Please do not expect all your questions/posts/messages to be answered! This forum is NOT designed to be a place where you can get unlimited advice. Rather, the forum is primarily intended to foster discussions between interested medical transcriptionists. There are certain "MTStars Moderators" who may occasionally monitor the forum, but it is NOT their responsibility to answer all requests for information. MTStars is an privately owned open forum...anyone can participate, and we want to provide a place where people can discuss medical transcription issues freely.

Finally, if you wish to remain ANONYMOUS, please do NOT enter your real name and email address when making posts...all posts here are viewable by anyone on the Internet, and posts may be indexed by global Internet search engines (e.g., AltaVista, Google, etc.) and in return you may receive "SPAM" and "HATE MAIL" depending upon the nature of your posting.

MTStars reserves the right to limit or terminate Forum or Forum components (posts, replies, etc.) for anyone without any reason or prior notice.

USER SUBMISSIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

If you choose to use the Public Areas, you agree that the following actions shall constitute a material breach of these Terms and Conditions:

1. Using a Public Area for any purpose in violation of local, state, national, or international laws;

2. Posting material that infringes on the intellectual property rights of others or on the privacy or publicity rights of others;

3. Posting material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, libelous, hateful, or embarrassing to any other person or entity as determined by MTStars.com in its sole discretion. Posts containing client specific data, personal names, email addresses, addresses, and telephone numbers is strictly prohibited. Posts containing foul language (including acronyms and use of symbols) is strictly prohibited.;

4. Posting advertisements or solicitations of business;

5. After receiving a warning, continuing to disrupt the normal flow of dialogue, or posting comments that are not related to the topic being discussed (unless it is clear the discussion is free form);

6. Posting chain letters or pyramid schemes;

7. Impersonating another person;

8. Distributing viruses or other harmful computer code;

9. Harvesting or otherwise collecting information about others, including email addresses, without their consent;

10. Allowing any other person or entity to use your identification for posting or viewing comments;

11. Posting the same note more than once or "spamming"; or

12. Engaging in any other conduct that restricts or inhibits any other person from using or enjoying the Public Area or the Site, or which, in the judgment of MTStars.com, exposes Site or any of its Members/Users/Sponsors/Affiliates/Advertisers to any liability or detriment of any type.

ADVERTISERS

All advertising is subject to approval by MTStars.com. Advertiser understands that neither MTStars owners, nor its representatives, can guarantee or predict the results of an Advertiser's ad. Advertiser agrees to protect and indemnify, from any claims for libel, copyright violation, plagiarism or privacy and other suits or claims based on the content or subject matter of the advertiser's offer. All claims made are the sole responsibility of the Advertiser.

Advertiser may cancel their advertisement (s) at any time, however there are no refunds.

Refunds will be made only if MTStars.com discontinues / rejects any advertisement of any advertiser either before or during the course advertising campaign.

The information content of advertisements is provided by others (advertisers) and no independent verification of the accuracy, truthfulness, or completeness of such information is made by the MTStars or anybody acting on its behalf. Thus, no representation is made that such information is accurate, true, or complete. This information is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Nor is any warranty made as to whether or not such information infringes on any copyright, trademark, tradename, or patent. References to corporations/companies/individuals, their services and products, are provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied.

In no event shall the MTStars be liable for any special, incidental, consequential direct or indirect damages of any kind, arising out of or in connection with the use of including but not limited to information, descriptions, references, products or publications in the advertisements.

MTStars reserves the right to reject or remove any advertising material without notice and/or explanation. If paid advertisements, refunds will be made in this case.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall MTStars.com be liable for any special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials in this site, even if MTStars.com authorized representative has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall MTStars.com have any liability to you for damages, losses and causes of action (whether in contract, tort (including, but not limited to, negligence) for accessing this site.

MTStars is a PRIVATELY owned website and content may be removed and posters IP/s banned at the discretion of the Administrator or Webmaster.

COMPLETE AGREEMENT

These Terms and Conditions constitute the entire agreement between you and MTStars.com with respect to the use of the Site, and Content.

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Last Updated: May, 2010