Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using healthschema.org (the "Site") and the Health Schema vocabulary (the "Schema"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Site or Schema.

License and Copyright

Schema Vocabulary License

The Health Schema vocabulary extensions (all types, properties, and definitions) are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).

You are free to:

• Share — copy and redistribute the Schema in any medium or format
• Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the Schema for any purpose, including commercial use

Under the following terms:

• Attribution — You must give appropriate credit to Health Schema, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests Health Schema endorses you or your use.
• No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

Documentation and Website Content

All documentation, examples, and explanatory content on this Site are licensed under CC BY 4.0 unless otherwise stated.

How to Attribute

When using the Health Schema vocabulary, appropriate attribution includes:

• A statement that the Schema is from Health Schema (healthschema.org)
• A link to https://healthschema.org/
• A link to the license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Medical Disclaimer

Health Schema provides a structured vocabulary for semantic markup of health and medical information. However:

• The Schema does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
• Content marked up with Health Schema may contain errors, omissions, or be out of date
• Medical information changes rapidly; always verify information with current sources
• Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for medical decisions
• Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of content marked up with this Schema
• In case of a medical emergency, contact emergency services immediately

Examples provided in the documentation are for illustrative purposes only and should not be treated as medical fact or guidance.

No Warranties

The Health Schema vocabulary and this Site are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy, completeness, or reliability
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

We make no warranty that the Schema will meet your requirements or that it is suitable for any particular purpose.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Health Schema, Creative Touch, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or business opportunities
• Personal injury or death resulting from use of the Schema or Site
• Medical decisions made based on content marked up using the Schema
• Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the Schema or documentation

This limitation applies whether the liability is based on contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or any other legal theory.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Schema in a manner that violates any applicable laws or regulations
• Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
• Misrepresent the Schema's origin, endorsement, or capabilities
• Use the Schema in a way that could harm, disable, or impair the Site
• Present Schema-marked content as medical advice without appropriate professional credentials and disclaimers
• Use the Schema to spread medical misinformation

Relationship to Schema.org

Health Schema is an independent extension to schema.org. While designed to complement and integrate with schema.org's vocabulary:

• Health Schema is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of schema.org
• Schema.org has its own terms of use which apply to their vocabulary
• Users should comply with both schema.org's terms and these terms when using both vocabularies together

Third-Party Content

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, research papers, and external resources. We do not control and are not responsible for:

• The accuracy or reliability of third-party content
• Third-party privacy practices or terms of use
• Changes to third-party content after we link to it

Inclusion of external links does not constitute endorsement.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Health Schema, Creative Touch, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Schema or Site
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of another party
• Medical decisions or advice provided using Schema-marked content

Professional Use

If you are a healthcare professional using the Schema to mark up medical content:

• You remain solely responsible for the accuracy and appropriateness of your content
• You must comply with all applicable professional standards and regulations
• The Schema does not replace professional judgment or clinical guidelines
• You must maintain appropriate professional indemnity insurance

Changes to Schema

Health Schema is an evolving vocabulary. We reserve the right to:

• Modify, extend, or deprecate types and properties
• Change the namespace or structure
• Update documentation and examples

We will make reasonable efforts to maintain backward compatibility and document breaking changes, but we cannot guarantee this.

Termination

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to the Site at any time, for any reason, without notice or liability. The license to use the Schema vocabulary itself cannot be revoked (subject to CC BY 4.0 terms).

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Site or Schema after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or the Health Schema vocabulary, please contact:

Email: contact@healthschema.org
Website: healthschema.org/
Original Implementation: Creative Touch

Acknowledgment

By using the Health Schema vocabulary or this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.