Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using DoctorPharmaData ("the Site"), operated by OpenDataHQ, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the Site.

2. Service Description

DoctorPharmaData provides AI-enhanced analysis of pharmaceutical industry payment data from the CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) database. The service is provided for informational and transparency purposes only.

3. Not Medical Advice

DoctorPharmaData does not provide medical, financial, or legal advice. The information on this Site, including AI-generated analyses, transparency scores, and patient guidance, are algorithmic outputs based on pattern analysis of public data. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider.

4. Payment Does Not Imply Wrongdoing

Payment from a pharmaceutical company to a physician does not imply any wrongdoing, corruption, or improper behavior. Many payments represent legitimate professional activities including clinical research, medical education, expert consulting, and speaking at scientific conferences.

5. Data Accuracy and Limitations

We cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of payment data or AI analyses. Payment data originates from CMS Open Payments and is reported by pharmaceutical companies. AI analyses are probabilistic and may contain errors.

6. User Responsibilities

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes, not misrepresent data as evidence of wrongdoing, not use information to harass or defame any individual, and comply with all applicable laws.

7. Prohibited Uses

• Automated scraping or data harvesting without written permission
• Using the service to harass, defame, or intimidate individuals or organizations
• Misrepresenting content as official government information
• Using payment data for discrimination or employment decisions
• Attempting to identify patients or link payment data to patient encounters
• Any use violating applicable laws or regulations

8. Intellectual Property

The DoctorPharmaData platform, design, and AI-generated analyses are proprietary and owned by OpenDataHQ. Payment data originates from the CMS public database and is in the public domain.

9. Advertising

The Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense. Advertisements do not constitute endorsement by DoctorPharmaData or OpenDataHQ. We are not responsible for third-party advertisement content.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

DoctorPharmaData is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, and non-infringement.

11. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall DoctorPharmaData, OpenDataHQ, or their officers, directors, employees, or agents be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of or inability to use the Site.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DoctorPharmaData, OpenDataHQ, and their affiliates from claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact legal@opendatahq.com. For general inquiries, contact contact@opendatahq.com.