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Thank you for visiting the Yellow Ribbon Network ("YRN") Web Site (the "Site"). In light of the complexities governing the use and operation of web sites, we have set forth below a Series of Access and use Terms ("SATS"). Compliance with and acceptance of the SATS are required in order for you to have access to and use of the Site. We have also included below YRN's agent for receipt of notice regarding copyright claims and other communication regarding the Site. If you do not agree with or do not accept any of the SATS, you must immediately exit the Site and refrain from further access.
Your access to the Site and compliance with all trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade dress, copyrights, patent rights and other proprietary rights in or associated with the Site, the Site Contents, and Site Code are the property of YRN or its licensors. Site Content includes, but is not limited to, text, images, graphics, audiovisual content and audio content. Site Code means any and all underlying elements of the Site, including, but not limited to source code, object code, and other sets of statements or instructions that relate to the operation or functions of the Site.
YRN is pleased to hear from its customers and Site users. We welcome your comments. However, due to legal requirements, we cannot provide compensation for, agree to consider, or agree to keep confidential, any submission of creative ideas, disclosures of inventions, other disclosures of potentially useful information, or submission of any other content. In order to avoid confusion and chaos, in the Site and in the Company, all content submitted by you via the Site are provided with a paid-up, perpetual, non-exclusive license, effective everywhere, to YRN to consider, use, re-publish, modify, disclose or otherwise exploit, at its sole discretion. If any applicable law, judicial decision or regulatory requirement restricts or limits the provisions of this paragraph, YRN's liability shall not exceed the amount set forth in THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY paragraph of these SATS.
As a convenience to visitors of the Site, YRN may provide from time to time, at its sole discretion, one or more chat areas, message boards, e-mail functions, polls, surveys, and other features for use by visitors to the Site. Such features are referred to herein as "Visitor Features."
YRN may, in its sole discretion, discontinue provision of any Visitor Features to any or all Site visitors and may, in its sole discretion, remove any content provided by a Site visitor. Certain Visitor Features may be provided free of charge, but others may be subject to charges. Please consult these SATS and any instructions associated with a Visitor Feature to determine the charges, if any, for use of or access to particular Visitor Features.
YRN hopes that all of those who use and have access to the Site will follow the SATS and otherwise conduct themselves properly. However, YRN cannot be responsible for monitoring, verifying or substantiating content or code provided by third-party users of the Site. Therefore, you agree that YRN shall not be liable for any breach of the SATS by third parties or for other injurious behavior engaged in by third parties who use or gain access to the Site.
YRN is not necessarily affiliated with sites that may be linked to or from the Site. YRN cannot monitor or otherwise evaluate such sites, and YRN is not responsible for any of their contents, features, codes, underlying materials, terms of access or privacy policies.LINKS ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND THEIR USE IS AT YOUR SOLE DISCRETION AND RISK.
THE SITE, OPERATION OF THE SITE CODE, SITE CONTENTS (INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO LINKED SITE CONTENTS), AS WELL AS THE OPERATION OF AND EFFECTS OF ACCESS TO THIS SITE AND LINKED SITES, ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," AND YRN, ITS LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS, SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF: (1) SUITABILITY FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, (2) MERCHANTABILITY (3) COMPLETENESS, (4) ACCURACY; (5) NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND (6) FREEDOM FROM TECHNICAL ERRORS OR UNAUTHORIZED, INJURIOUS MATTER, SUCH AS VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
NEITHER YRN, NOR ITS LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS, WARRANT THAT DEFECTS IN THE CONTENTS OR OPERATIONS OF THE SITE OR LINKED SITES WILL BE CORRECTED OR THAT ACCESS WILL NOT BE INTERRUPTED OR DISCONTINUED.
IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER A CLAIM IS BASED UPON CONTRACT OR TORT PRINCIPLES, AND IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER THEY HAD NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, NEITHER YRN, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless YRN, its directors, officers, employees, contractors, licensors and suppliers against all losses, expenses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from any violation of the SATS by you or by others that access the Site through your terminal or to whom you have provided access to Site Contents. YRN reserves the option, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you shall cooperate with YRN in asserting any available defenses. You shall be responsible for any damages or fines assessed due to violation of the SATS by you or others that access the Site through your terminal or to whom you have provided access to Site Contents.
Products and services offered through this Site may be subject to license terms and terms of sale that are in addition to, or distinct from, the SATS. Therefore, the provision and acceptance of any such product or service shall be subject to any additional or distinct terms supplied by YRN or the third-party supplier of the product or service.
YRN reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to change, modify, add or remove all or any portion of the Site or the SATS. Changes to the SATS shall be immediately effective when posted. You agree to review the SATS periodically to be aware of any changes. Your access to and continued use of the Site after the changes are posted shall constitute acceptance of those changes.
Events may arise that result in disruption or discontinuation of access to the Site, removal of specific Site Contents or corruption of Site Code. Therefore, YRN reserves the right, without liability to: (1) discontinue provision of access to the Site to any and all users without notice; and (2) remove or modify any Site Content.
You consent to any transfer, in whole or part, of YRN's terms, interests, rights, and obligations hereunder to a subsequent owner of an interest in this Site. You also consent to any transfer, in whole or part, of your agreements hereunder to a subsequent owner, if any, of an interest in the Site.
This Site is controlled by YRN from its offices within the United States of America. YRN makes no representation that the Site, the Site Contents, links, or the Site Code are appropriate for use in countries other than the United States.
These SATS, and all disputes arising from or related to them, their interpretation, or their subject matters shall be governed by, resolved and remedied in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida (without resort to conflict of law principles) as it applies to agreements entered into and to be performed entirely within such State and to acts or omissions occurring wholly within the State. Any claims arising from or related to the SATS or their subject matters shall be brought and resolved only in the appropriate State or Federal Courts located in or closest to Tampa, Florida, and you expressly consent to the jurisdiction and exclusive venue of said courts. However, YRN, at its sole discretion, can also institute or convert any action (no matter which party initiates it) to an arbitration under the applicable rules of the American Arbitration Association, said arbitration to: (1) apply the choice-of-law specified above; and (2) take place in Tampa, Florida.
If otherwise applicable hereto, the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (as adopted by any State) and the United Nations Convention for the International Sale of Goods are hereby agreed not to be applicable to these SATS and their subject matters. In addition, all disclaimable or waivable local and international provisions related to choice of law or dispute resolution are waived or disclaimed by you in favor of the above choice of Florida law, jurisdiction and forms for dispute resolution.
You agree and represent that you have carefully considered the SATS and that ambiguities, if any, shall not be enforced against the drafter but shall be fairly read so as not to prejudice the rights of YRN.
This represents the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the matters contained herein and shall not be modified except in writing supplied by YRN.
D. As a Covered Entity, Covered Entity is required under HIPAA to enter into a BAA with Business Associate that meets certain requirements with respect to the Use and Disclosure of PHI, which are met by this BAA.
1.1. “Breach” shall have the meaning given under 42 U.S.C. § 17921(1) and 45 C.F.R. § 164.402.
1.3.“Disclose” and “Disclosure” mean, with respect to PHI, the release, transfer, provision of access to, or divulging in any other manner of PHI outside of Business Associate or to other than members of its Workforce, as set forth in 45 C.F.R. § 160.103.
1.9. “Use” or “Uses” mean, with respect to PHI, the sharing, employment, application, utilization, examination or analysis of such PHI within Business Associate’s internal operations, as set forth in 45 C.F.R. § 160.103.
1.10. “Workforce” shall have the meaning given to such term under 45 C.F.R. § 160.103.
2.1. Permitted Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information Business Associate shall not Use or Disclose PHI other than for the purposes listed on the signature page hereto for performing the Services, as permitted or required by this BAA, or as Required by Law. Business Associate shall not Use or Disclose PHI in any manner that would constitute a violation of Subpart E of 45 C.F.R. Part 164 if so Used or Disclosed by Covered Entity. However, Business Associate may Use or Disclose PHI (i) for the proper management and administration of Business Associate; (ii) to carry out the legal responsibilities of Business Associate, provided that with respect to any such Disclosure either: (a) the Disclosure is Required by Law; or (b) Business Associate obtains a written agreement from the person to whom the PHI is to be Disclosed that such person will hold the PHI in confidence and will not Use and further Disclose such PHI except as Required by Law and for the purpose(s) for which it was Disclosed by Business Associate to such person, and that such person will notify Business Associate of any instances of which it is aware in which the confidentiality of the PHI has been breached; (iii) for Data Aggregation purposes for the Health Care Operations of Covered Entity. To the extent that Business Associate carries out one or more of Covered Entity’s obligations under Subpart E of 45 C.F.R. Part 164, Business Associate must comply with the requirements of Subpart E that apply to the Covered Entity in the performance of such obligations.
2.2.Prohibited Marketing and Sale of PHI Notwithstanding any other provision in this BAA, Business Associate shall comply with the following requirements: (i) Business Associate shall not Use or Disclose PHI for fundraising or marketing purposes, except to the extent expressly authorized or permitted by this BAA and consistent with the requirements of 42 U.S.C. § 17936, 45 C.F.R. §§ 164.514(f), and 164.508(a)(3)(ii), and (iii) Business Associate shall not directly or indirectly receive remuneration in exchange for PHI except with the prior written consent of Covered Entity and as permitted by the HITECH Act, 42 U.S.C. § 17935(d)(2), and 45 C.F.R. § 164.502(a)(5)(ii).
2.3. Adequate Safeguards of PHI Business Associate shall implement and maintain appropriate safeguards to prevent Use or Disclosure of PHI other than as provided for by this BAA. Business Associate shall reasonably and appropriately protect the confidentially, integrity, and availability of e-PHI that it creates, receives, maintains or transmits on behalf of Covered Entity in compliance with Subpart C of 45 C.F.R. Part 164 to prevent Use or Disclosure of PHI other than as provided for by this BAA.
2.4.Mitigation Business Associate agrees to mitigate, to the extent practicable, any harmful effect that is known to Business Associate of a Use or Disclosure of PHI by Business Associate in violation of the requirements of this BAA.
2.5.1. Reporting Security Incidents and Non-Permitted Use or Disclosure Business Associate shall report to Covered Entity in writing each Security Incident or Use or Disclosure that is made by Business Associate, members of its Workforce or Subcontractors that is not specifically permitted by this BAA no later than three (3) business days after becoming aware of such Security Incident or non-permitted Use or Disclosure, in accordance with the notice provisions set forth herein. Business Associate shall investigate each Security Incident or non-permitted Use or Disclosure of Covered Entity’s PHI that it discovers to determine whether such Security Incident or non-permitted Use or Disclosure constitutes a reportable Breach of Unsecured PHI. Business Associate shall document and retain records of its investigation of any Breach, including its reports to Covered Entity under this Section 2.5.1. Upon request of Covered Entity, Business Associate shall furnish to Covered Entity the documentation of its investigation and an assessment of whether such Security Incident or non-permitted Use or Disclosure constitutes a reportable Breach. If such Security Incident or non-permitted Use or Disclosure constitutes a reportable Breach of Unsecured PHI, then Business Associate shall comply with the additional requirements of Section 2.5.2 below.
2.5.2. Breach of Unsecured PHI If Business Associate determines that a reportable Breach of Unsecured PHI has occurred, Business Associate shall provide a written report to Covered Entity without unreasonable delay but no later than thirty (30) calendar days after discovery of the Breach. To the extent that information is available to Business Associate, Business Associate’s written report to Covered Entity shall be in accordance with 45 C.F.R. §164.410(c). Business Associate shall cooperate with Covered Entity in meeting Covered Entity’s obligations under the HITECH Act with respect to such Breach. Covered Entity shall have sole control over the timing and method of providing notification of such Breach to the affected individual(s), the Secretary and, if applicable, the media, as required by the HITECH Act. Business Associate shall reimburse Covered Entity for its reasonable costs and expenses in providing the notification, including, but not limited to, any administrative costs associated with providing notice, printing and mailing costs, and costs of mitigating the harm (which may include the costs of obtaining credit monitoring services and identity theft insurance) for affected individuals whose PHI has or may have been compromised as a result of the Breach.
2.6. Availability of Internal Practices, Books, and Records to Government Business Associate agrees to make its internal practices, books and records relating to the Use and Disclosure of PHI received from, or created or received by the Business Associate on behalf of Covered Entity available to the Secretary for purposes of determining Covered Entity’s compliance with HIPAA, the HIPAA Regulations, and the HITECH Act. Except to the extent prohibited by law, Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity of all requests served upon Business Associate for information or documentation by or on behalf of the Secretary. Business Associate agrees to provide to Covered Entity proof of its compliance with the HIPAA Security Standards.
2.7. Access to and Amendment of Protected Health Information To the extent that Business Associate maintains a Designated Record Set on behalf of Covered Entity and within fifteen (15) days of a request by Covered Entity, Business Associate shall (a) make the PHI it maintains (or which is maintained by its Subcontractors) in Designated Record Sets available to Covered Entity for inspection and copying, or to an individual to enable Covered Entity to fulfill its obligations under 45 C.F.R. § 164.524, or (b) amend the PHI it maintains (or which is maintained by its Subcontractors) in Designated Record Sets to enable the Covered Entity to fulfill its obligations under 45 C.F.R. § 164.526. Business Associate shall not Disclose PHI to a health plan for payment or Health Care Operations purposes if and to the extent that Covered Entity has informed Business Associate that the patient has requested this special restriction, and has paid out of pocket in full for the health care item or service to which the PHI solely relates, consistent with 42 U.S.C. § 17935(a) and 42 C.F.R. § 164.522(a)(1)(vi). If Business Associate maintains PHI in a Designated Record Set electronically, Business Associate shall provide such information in the electronic form and format requested by the Covered Entity if it is readily reproducible in such form and format, and, if not, in such other form and format agreed to by Covered Entity to enable Covered Entity to fulfill its obligations under 42 U.S.C. § 17935(e) and 45 C.F.R. § 164.524(c)(2). Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a request for access to PHI..
2.8. Accounting To the extent that Business Associate maintains a Designated Record Set on behalf of Covered Entity, within thirty (30) days of receipt of a request from Covered Entity or an individual for an accounting of disclosures of PHI, Business Associate and its Subcontractors shall make available to Covered Entity the information required to provide an accounting of disclosures to enable Covered Entity to fulfill its obligations under 45 C.F.R. § 164.528 and its obligations under 42 U.S.C. § 17935(c). Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a request by an individual or other requesting party for an accounting of disclosures of PHI.
2.9. Use of Subcontractors Business Associate shall require each of its Subcontractors that creates, maintains, receives, or transmits PHI on behalf of Business Associate, to execute a Business Associate Agreement that imposes on such Subcontractors the same restrictions, conditions, and requirements that apply to Business Associate under this BAA with respect to PHI.
2.10. Minimum Necessary Business Associate (and its Subcontractors) shall, to the extent practicable, limits its request, Use, or Disclosure of PHI to the minimum amount of PHI necessary to accomplish the purpose of the request, Use or Disclosure, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 17935(b) and 45 C.F.R. § 164.502(b)(1) or any other guidance issued thereunder.
3.1. Term The term of this Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date and shall terminate as of the date that all of the PHI provided by Covered Entity to Business Associate, or created or received by Business Associate on behalf of Covered Entity, is destroyed or returned to Covered Entity, or, if it is infeasible to return or destroy the PHI, protections are extended to such information, in accordance with Section 3.3, or on the date that Covered Entity terminates for cause as authorized in Section 3.2, whichever is sooner.
3.3.2. If return or destruction is not feasible, Business Associate shall (a) retain only that PHI which is necessary for Business Associate to continue its proper management and administration or to carry out its legal responsibilities; (b) return to Covered Entity the remaining PHI that Business Associate still maintains in any form; (c) continue to extend the protections of this BAA to the PHI for as long as Business Associate retains the PHI; (d) limit further Uses and Disclosures of such PHI to those purposes that make the return or destruction of the PHI infeasible and subject to the same conditions set out in Section 2.1 and 2.2 above, which applied prior to termination; and (e) return to Covered Entity the PHI retained by Business Associate when it is no longer needed by Business Associate for its proper management and administration or to carry out its legal responsibilities.
4.1. Amendment to Comply with Law This BAA shall be deemed amended to incorporate any mandatory obligations of Covered Entity or Business Associate under the HITECH Act and its implementing HIPAA Regulations. Additionally, the Parties agree to take such action as is necessary to amend this BAA from time to time as necessary for Covered Entity to implement its obligations pursuant to HIPAA, the HIPAA Regulations, or the HITECH Act.
4.2. Indemnification Business Associate hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Covered Entity, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, managers, members, shareholders, employees and agents from and against any and all fines, penalties, damage, claims or causes of action and expenses (including, without limitation, court costs and attorney’s fees) arising from any violation of HIPAA the Business Associate incurs, from violations against the HIPAA Regulations, or the HITECH Act or from any negligence or wrongful acts or omissions, including but not limited to failure to perform its obligations, that results in a violation of HIPAA, the HIPAA Regulations, or the HITECH Act, by Business Associate or its employees, directors, officers, subcontractors, agents or members of Business Associate’s Workforce.
4.4. Relationship of Parties Business Associate is an independent contractor and not an agent of Covered Entity under this BAA. Business Associate has the sole right and obligation to supervise, manage, contract, direct, procure, perform or cause to be performed all Business Associate obligations under this BAA.
4.5. Survival The respective rights and obligations of the Parties under Sections 3.3 and 4.2 of this BAA shall survive the termination of this BAA.
Applicable Law and Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Florida (without regards to conflict of laws principles). The Parties agree that all actions or proceedings arising in connection with this BAA shall be tried and litigated exclusively in the State or federal (if permitted by law and if a Party elects to file an action in federal court) courts located in The United States.

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