Legal Notice & Privacy Policy

1. IMPRESSUM (LEGAL NOTICE)

Last Updated: March 2026

Website: ER Dehydration Management Calculator

Access Restriction: This Tool is restricted to authorized healthcare professionals at Pittsburgh facilities only. Access requires valid 4-digit authorization code.

Disclaimer of Endorsement

This Tool is an independently created educational application and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any hospital, health system, medical institution, or professional organization. The "Pittsburgh Protocol" reference is for educational purposes only.

2. ACCESS CONTROL & AUTHORIZATION

2.1 Restricted Access

This Tool is protected by a 4-digit access code system. Access is strictly limited to authorized healthcare professionals at Pittsburgh facilities. The access code system serves as:

• Primary access control mechanism
• Verification of authorized user status
• Institutional security measure
• Deterrent against unauthorized use

2.2 Unauthorized Access

Users who access this Tool without proper authorization:

• Assume ALL responsibility for their actions
• Are liable for any consequences of unauthorized use
• May face legal prosecution under applicable law
• Cannot hold the creators liable for their unauthorized access

3. LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

3.1 Medical Liability Waiver

The creators and operators of this Tool explicitly disclaim all liability for:

• Any patient harm, injury, or death
• Medical malpractice claims
• Incorrect medical assessments or recommendations
• Violations of the standard of care
• Failure to diagnose or misdiagnosis
• Inappropriate treatment decisions
• Any adverse medical outcome whatsoever

3.2 System Liability Waiver

The operator disclaims liability for:

• System downtime or unavailability
• Data loss or corruption
• Unauthorized access or security breaches
• Malware or security vulnerabilities
• Technical errors or calculation mistakes
• Third-party service failures

4. EXCLUSION OF MEDICAL LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the creators explicitly exclude all medical liability, including but not limited to:

• Claims under the theory of negligence
• Clinical malpractice claims
• Product liability claims
• Strict liability claims
• Breach of warranty claims

5. NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE

This Tool is NOT:

• A FDA-regulated medical device
• Clinical decision support software
• Diagnostic equipment or software
• Intended for clinical use without human review and verification
• Regulated by any healthcare or medical board

5. PRIVACY POLICY

5.1 Information Collection

This Tool:

• Does NOT collect, store, or transmit any patient information
• Does NOT collect personal data from users
• Does NOT use cookies or tracking mechanisms
• Does NOT require user authentication or registration
• All calculations are performed locally in your browser

5.2 Data Privacy

Any information entered into this Tool:

• Remains entirely on your local device
• Is NOT transmitted to any server
• Is NOT stored or logged anywhere
• Is NOT shared with any third party
• Is deleted when you close the application

5.3 No Analytics or Tracking

This Tool does NOT use:

• Google Analytics or other tracking tools
• Cookies or similar tracking technologies
• Third-party analytics services
• User behavior monitoring
• Advertising or marketing pixels

6. COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY NOTICES

6.1 Not FDA Approved

This Tool has NOT been reviewed or approved by the FDA or any other regulatory body. It does not comply with FDA regulations for medical devices (21 CFR Part 11 or other applicable regulations).

6.2 Not HIPAA Compliant

This Tool is NOT designed to comply with HIPAA regulations. DO NOT enter actual patient protected health information (PHI) into this Tool.

6.3 State-Specific Notice

This Tool is not intended for clinical practice in any state and does not constitute the practice of medicine or medical advice. Licensed healthcare providers in all jurisdictions retain full responsibility for all patient management decisions.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The content, design, and functionality of this Tool are provided for educational use only. Users may use this Tool for personal, non-commercial educational purposes only. Commercial use, distribution, or modification requires explicit written permission.

8. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT

This Tool may reference clinical guidelines or medical literature. Such references are for educational purposes only. Users must verify any clinical information against current, authoritative sources and professional standards.

9. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

Users must NOT:

• Use this Tool for clinical decision-making without human professional review
• Enter actual patient data
• Rely solely on this Tool for any medical decisions
• Distribute this Tool to patients or non-professionals
• Use this Tool for commercial or clinical practice purposes
• Attempt to reverse engineer or modify the Tool's code

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

This Legal Notice and Privacy Policy may be updated at any time without notice. Continued use of this Tool following such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

11. GOVERNING LAW

This policy is governed by the laws of the United States and the applicable laws of the jurisdiction where the user is located.

12. EMERGENCY CONTACT

Hinweis in Deutsch: Dieses Tool ist ein Bildungsinstrument. Es ist NICHT geeignet für klinische Entscheidungen ohne ärztliche Überprüfung. Jede Haftung ist ausgeschlossen. Bei medizinischen Notfällen bitte sofort den Arzt oder den Notfalldienst kontaktieren.