Terms & ConditionsLEGAL DISCLAIMER AND TERMS OF USE Educational Services Only — No Medical Advice or Patient Care LEGAL DISCLAIMER -- IMPORTANT — READ BEFORE ACCESSING THIS COURSE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ONLY — NO MEDICAL ADVICE OR PATIENT CARE This disclaimer governs your access to and use of all educational programs, courses, materials, and services, including but not limited to video content, written manuals, assessments, and clinical reference documents (collectively, the "Educational Services" or "Course"), provided by Advanced Practitioners Network, LLC. (the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"). RESTRICTED ACCESS: This Course and all associated materials are intended exclusively for licensed healthcare providers who are legally authorized to prescribe medications in their jurisdiction. ARTICLE 1 NATURE OF SERVICES 1.1Educational Content Only. The Company provides educational programs, training materials, courses, and professional development content exclusively for licensed healthcare professionals. All Educational Services are designed solely to enhance the knowledge, skills, and professional competence of participating physicians and other healthcare providers (collectively, "Participants"). The content provided in this Course is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, clinical guidelines, a standard of care, or a recommendation for any specific treatment, diagnosis, or patient management decision. Nothing in this Course should be interpreted as directing or mandating any specific clinical action. 1.2No Medical Services. The Company does not provide, and has never provided, medical services, clinical care, diagnosis, treatment, or any form of patient care. The Company is not a healthcare provider, medical practice, hospital, clinic, or licensed medical facility. Nothing in the Educational Services constitutes, or should be construed as, the practice of medicine or the provision of medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or care to any patient. 1.3No Physician-Patient Relationship. No physician-patient relationship is created, intended, or implied between the Company, its employees, contractors, instructors, or agents and any patient of any Participant. Accessing this Course does not create a provider-patient relationship, a consulting relationship, or any other professional relationship between the Participant and the Company or its instructors. The Company has no relationship whatsoever with any Participant's patients and expressly disclaims any such relationship. ARTICLE 2 INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT AND PRESCRIBER RESPONSIBILITY 2.1Physician Autonomy and Control. Each Participant is a fully licensed, independent healthcare professional who exercises complete and exclusive control over all clinical decisions, patient care judgments, and medical treatment determinations. The Company does not control, direct, influence, supervise, or interfere with any Participant's independent medical or professional judgment in any manner. All prescribing decisions must be made by a qualified, licensed practitioner based on individual patient assessment, clinical judgment, applicable laws and regulations, and the practitioner's own professional training and expertise. 2.2No Right of Control. The Company has no right of control over, and does not exercise any authority or supervision regarding, any Participant's professional conduct, clinical decisions, patient interactions, treatment protocols, prescribing practices, or any aspect of the Participant's medical practice. Each Participant remains solely responsible for applying appropriate clinical judgment and adhering to applicable standards of care in all professional activities. 2.3Educational Framework Only. The Educational Services present information, research findings, clinical concepts, techniques, and professional perspectives for educational purposes only. Participants must independently evaluate all educational content and determine its appropriateness, applicability, and suitability for their individual practice circumstances and specific patient needs. The Company makes no recommendations regarding the care, diagnosis, treatment, or prescribing for any specific patient. 2.4Full Prescriber Responsibility. The course creator, Company, instructors, and affiliated parties assume no responsibility for clinical outcomes resulting from decisions made by course Participants. Each Participant retains full and exclusive responsibility for all prescribing decisions, patient assessments, treatment selections, medication choices, dosing determinations, monitoring protocols, and all other clinical actions undertaken in their practice. ARTICLE 3 LEARNED INTERMEDIARY DOCTRINE 3.1Application of Learned Intermediary Doctrine. This material is intended for use under the learned intermediary doctrine. The Company provides educational information to licensed prescribers who act as learned intermediaries between the information presented in this Course and their patients. 3.2Sole Prescriber Responsibility Under Doctrine. Licensed prescribers who access this Course assume sole responsibility for patient-specific risk assessment, counseling, informed consent, and all clinical decision-making related to testosterone replacement therapy or any other treatment discussed in this Course. Each Participant must independently evaluate the risks and benefits of any treatment modality for each individual patient, obtain appropriate informed consent, provide patient-specific counseling, and make all treatment decisions based on their independent professional judgment. 3.3No Direct-to-Patient Communication. The Company does not communicate with, provide information to, or establish any relationship with patients. All information flows through the licensed prescriber, who bears sole responsibility for patient education, risk disclosure, and treatment selection. ARTICLE 4 COMPOUNDED MEDICATIONS 4.1Non-FDA-Approved Status. Where compounded medications are referenced in this Course, such preparations are not FDA-approved drug products. Compounded medications have not undergone the rigorous premarket review process required for FDA-approved pharmaceuticals and biologics. 4.2Variable Safety, Efficacy, and Quality. The safety, efficacy, and quality of compounded medications may vary significantly between compounding pharmacies, formulations, and batches. Compounded medications may not have been subject to the same testing for safety, effectiveness, stability, and quality as FDA-approved products. 4.3Prescriber Assumption of Responsibility. Prescribers assume full responsibility for any decision to prescribe compounded preparations in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. Each Participant must independently: 4.4Evaluate Appropriateness. Determine whether a compounded medication is appropriate for each individual patient based on clinical need, availability of FDAapproved alternatives, and patient-specific factors; 4.5Select Qualified Pharmacies. Select and verify the qualifications, licensure, and quality standards of compounding pharmacies; 4.6Monitor Patients. Establish appropriate patient monitoring protocols for compounded medications; 4.7Comply with Regulations. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal regulations (including FDA guidance on compounding) and state pharmacy board regulations governing the prescribing and dispensing of compounded medications; and 4.8Document Decisions. Maintain appropriate documentation of clinical rationale for prescribing compounded medications. 4.9No Company Endorsement or Recommendation. Reference to compounded medications in this Course does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or quality assurance by the Company. The Company makes no representations regarding the safety, efficacy, or quality of any compounded medication or compounding pharmacy. ARTICLE 5 JURISDICTIONAL VARIATIONS 5.1State and Jurisdictional Differences. Laws and regulations governing testosterone replacement therapy, controlled substances, and compounded medications vary significantly by state and jurisdiction. Requirements may differ regarding: A. Prescribing authority and scope of practice; B. Controlled substance prescribing and monitoring obligations; C. Telemedicine and interstate prescribing; D. Compounding pharmacy regulations and permissible compounding activities; E. Patient informed consent and documentation requirements; F. Reporting obligations to state prescription drug monitoring programs; G. Requirements for physical examinations prior to prescribing; and H. Dispensing and distribution restrictions. 5.2Sole Prescriber Obligation to Comply. It is the sole responsibility of the prescriber to understand and comply with all applicable laws in their practice location. Each Participant must: 5.3Know Applicable Law. Understand all federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to their prescribing practices in each jurisdiction where they are licensed and practice; 5.4Maintain Licensure. Maintain active, unrestricted licensure in all jurisdictions where they prescribe; 5.5Monitor Legal Changes. Stay current with changes in applicable laws and regulations; 5.6Implement Compliant Practices. Establish and maintain practice protocols that comply with all applicable legal requirements; and 5.7Seek Legal Counsel. Consult with qualified legal counsel regarding compliance obligations as appropriate. 5.8No Legal or Compliance Advice. This Course does not provide legal advice or compliance guidance specific to any jurisdiction. The Company does not advise Participants regarding the interpretation or application of any federal, state, or local law or regulation. ARTICLE 6 NO GUARANTEE OF OUTCOMES 6.1No Representations or Warranties Regarding Content. No representation or warranty is made regarding the accuracy, completeness, or applicability of the information provided. While the Company endeavors to provide accurate, current, and evidence-based educational content, the Company makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, timeliness, or applicability of any educational content. 6.2Evolving Medical Knowledge. Medical knowledge evolves continuously, and course content may not reflect the most current research, guidelines, or regulatory changes at the time of use. Information presented in Educational Services may become outdated or superseded by new research, clinical guidelines, or regulatory developments. 6.3Independent Verification Required. Participants are responsible for independently verifying information and staying current with applicable clinical standards. Participants must not rely solely on educational content when making clinical decisions affecting patient care and must independently verify all information, data, research findings, clinical protocols, and recommendations presented in the Educational Services before applying any such information to patient care. 6.4Consultation of Authoritative Sources. Participants must consult applicable clinical practice guidelines, evidence-based medicine resources, peer-reviewed literature, current product labeling and prescribing information, and other authoritative sources when making clinical decisions. ARTICLE 7 LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY 7.1Participant Liability. Each Participant retains full and exclusive liability for all medical decisions, clinical judgments, patient care actions, prescribing decisions, and professional conduct undertaken in their individual practice. Each Participant is solely responsible for ensuring that their professional actions comply with all applicable standards of care, laws, regulations, licensure requirements, and ethical obligations governing their practice. 7.2No Company Liability for Clinical Decisions. The Company expressly disclaims any and all liability for clinical decisions, patient care actions, medical judgments, prescribing decisions, treatment outcomes, or any adverse events arising from a Participant's practice or patient care activities. The Company is not responsible or liable for any harm, injury, damage, or loss suffered by any patient as a result of any Participant's medical decisions or clinical conduct, whether or not such decisions or conduct were influenced by, related to, or followed educational content provided by the Company. 7.3Limitation of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company and its owners, officers, employees, instructors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of or reliance on this Course content, including but not limited to adverse patient outcomes, regulatory actions, professional liability claims, loss of licensure, criminal prosecution, civil penalties, damages for lost profits, lost revenue, loss of goodwill, work stoppage, loss of data, medical malpractice claims, personal injury, wrongful death, or any other damages or losses arising out of or related to the Educational Services, patient care decisions, or clinical outcomes, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. 7.4Maximum Liability Cap. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company's total aggregate liability arising out of or related to the Educational Services, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability, or any other legal theory, shall not exceed the amount paid by the Participant to the Company for access to the Educational Services during the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to liability. 7.5Third-Party Claims. The Company shall have no liability whatsoever for any claims, demands, lawsuits, or actions brought by patients, family members, regulatory authorities, or other third parties arising out of or related to any Participant's patient care activities, clinical decisions, prescribing practices, or professional conduct, regardless of whether such activities, decisions, or conduct were informed by or related to the Educational Services. ARTICLE 8 NO AGENCY OR EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP 8.1Independent Relationship. Participants are not employees, agents, representatives, or affiliates of the Company. No employment, agency, partnership, joint venture, or fiduciary relationship exists or is created between the Company and any Participant. Each Participant acts solely in their individual professional capacity and on their own behalf at all times. 8.2No Apparent Agency. Nothing in the Educational Services, the Company's marketing materials, website, communications, or any other materials should be construed to create an appearance that any Participant is acting as an agent, representative, or employee of the Company when providing patient care or engaging in clinical practice. The Company does not hold itself out as a medical provider and does not represent that Participants act on its behalf in any clinical capacity. 8.3No Vicarious Liability. The Company is not vicariously liable for the acts, omissions, negligence, malpractice, or professional conduct of any Participant. Each Participant's professional liability insurance remains the sole source of coverage for claims arising from that Participant's patient care activities. ARTICLE 9 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS 9.1Compliance Obligation. Each Participant is solely responsible for ensuring that their practice complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, licensing requirements, accreditation standards, Medicare Conditions of Participation, professional board requirements, DEA regulations, state pharmacy board regulations, and ethical obligations. The Company does not assume any responsibility for monitoring, ensuring, or enforcing any Participant's regulatory compliance. 9.2Professional Standards. Each Participant must exercise due care in all professional conduct and ensure that all actions are reasonably related to and comply with professionally accepted norms and standards of care, independent of any educational content provided by the Company. Participants must consult applicable clinical practice guidelines, evidence-based medicine resources, peer-reviewed literature, current prescribing information, and other authoritative sources when making clinical decisions. 9.3Licensure and Credentialing. Each Participant is solely responsible for maintaining all required professional licenses, certifications, board certifications, DEA registrations, state controlled substance registrations, hospital privileges, malpractice insurance, and other credentials necessary for their practice. The Company does not monitor, verify, or assume any responsibility for any Participant's licensure or credentialing status. ARTICLE 10 EDUCATIONAL CONTENT LIMITATIONS 10.1Not a Substitute for Professional Judgment. The Educational Services are not a substitute for, and do not replace, a Participant's independent professional judgment, clinical experience, specialized training, or consultation with other qualified professionals. Participants must not rely solely on educational content when making clinical decisions affecting patient care. 10.2General Information Only. All educational content presents general information and concepts for broad educational purposes. The content does not address the specific circumstances, clinical presentation, medical history, comorbidities, contraindications, drug interactions, or unique factors applicable to any individual patient. Participants must independently assess each patient's individual circumstances and tailor all clinical decisions accordingly. 10.3No Specific Treatment Recommendations. Nothing in this Course constitutes a recommendation for any specific treatment protocol, medication selection, dosing regimen, or patient management approach for any individual patient. All such decisions must be made by the Participant based on individual patient assessment and the Participant's independent clinical judgment. ARTICLE 11 INDEMNIFICATION 11.1Participant Indemnification. Each Participant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, contractors, instructors, agents, successors, and assigns (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, lawsuits, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of or related to: 11.2Clinical Decisions. Any clinical decision, medical judgment, patient care action, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing decision, or professional conduct undertaken by the Participant in connection with their practice; 11.3Breach of Standards. Any breach of applicable standards of care, professional obligations, or regulatory requirements by the Participant; 11.4Patient Claims. Any claim, demand, or lawsuit brought by any patient, family member, or other third party alleging harm, injury, or damage resulting from the Participant's patient care activities or prescribing practices; 11.5Regulatory Actions. Any regulatory investigation, disciplinary action, or enforcement proceeding arising from the Participant's practice or professional conduct; 11.6Misrepresentation. Any misrepresentation by the Participant regarding the nature of the Company's services, the relationship between the Company and the Participant, or the Company's role in patient care; and 11.7Breach of Disclaimer. Any breach or violation of the terms, representations, or acknowledgments set forth in this Disclaimer. 11.8Notice and Cooperation. The Participant shall promptly notify the Company in writing of any claim for which indemnification may be sought and shall cooperate fully with the Company in the defense of any such claim. The Company reserves the right to assume exclusive control over the defense and settlement of any claim subject to indemnification, at the Company's sole expense. ARTICLE 12 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND REPRESENTATIONS By accessing or using the Educational Services, each Participant acknowledges, represents, and warrants that: 12.1Licensure and Prescribing Authority. The Participant is a duly licensed healthcare professional in good standing, authorized to practice medicine or provide healthcare services and prescribe medications in all applicable jurisdictions, and possesses all required credentials, certifications, and privileges necessary for their practice; 12.2Independent Judgment. The Participant understands and agrees that the Educational Services provide educational content only and do not direct, control, or influence the Participant's independent professional judgment or clinical decisionmaking; 12.3No Reliance for Patient Care. The Participant will not rely solely on the Educational Services when making clinical decisions affecting patient care and will independently verify all information and assess its appropriateness for each individual patient; 12.4Full Responsibility. The Participant accepts full and exclusive responsibility and liability for all clinical decisions, patient care actions, prescribing decisions, and professional conduct undertaken in their practice, regardless of any educational content provided by the Company; 12.5Professional Insurance. The Participant maintains adequate professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage for all patient care activities and clinical practice; 12.6Understanding of Disclaimer. The Participant has read, understood, and agrees to be bound by all terms of this Disclaimer; 12.7No Contradictory Representations. The Participant will not make any representations or statements to patients, third parties, or any other persons that contradict, misrepresent, or create confusion regarding the terms of this Disclaimer or the nature of the Company's services; and 12.8Compliance with Applicable Law. The Participant understands and will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing their practice, including all laws relating to prescribing controlled substances, compounded medications, and testosterone replacement therapy in their jurisdiction. ARTICLE 13 MODIFICATIONS AND UPDATES 13.1Right to Modify. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this Disclaimer at any time in its sole discretion. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting of the revised Disclaimer on the Company's website or other communication to Participants. 13.2Continued Use. Each Participant's continued access to or use of the Educational Services following any modification constitutes acceptance of the revised Disclaimer. Participants who do not agree to any modification must immediately cease all use of the Educational Services. ARTICLE 14 SEVERABILITY AND ENFORCEABILITY 14.1Severability. If any provision of this Disclaimer is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from this Disclaimer. The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of any other provision, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. 14.2Entire Agreement. This Disclaimer, together with any terms of service, enrollment agreements, or other written agreements between the Company and the Participant, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, whether written or oral, regarding such subject matter. ARTICLE 15 GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION 15.1Governing Law. This Disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Florida, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. 15.2Jurisdiction and Venue. Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Disclaimer or the Educational Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Brevard County, Florida, and each party hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of such courts and waives any objection to venue in such courts. 15.3Waiver of Jury Trial. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, each party hereby irrevocably waives any and all rights to trial by jury in any legal proceeding arising out of or related to this Disclaimer or the Educational Services. 15.4 Attorneys’ Fees and Costs. In the event of any dispute, claim, action, arbitration, mediation, administrative proceeding, or other legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Disclaimer, the Educational Services, or the relationship between the parties, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party all reasonable attorneys' fees, paralegal fees, expert witness fees, court costs, arbitration costs, mediation fees, litigation expenses, and other costs incurred in connection with such proceeding, including those incurred before trial, at trial, on appeal, in bankruptcy proceedings, and in connection with the enforcement of any judgment, award, or settlement. For purposes of this provision, "prevailing party" shall mean the party that substantially prevails with respect to the primary issues in dispute, as determined by the court, arbitrator, or other tribunal having jurisdiction. ARTICLE 16 CONTACT INFORMATION For questions regarding this Disclaimer, please contact: Advanced Practitioners Network, LLC. 4288 Grovewood Lane Titusville, FL 32780 [CONTACT EMAIL] [CONTACT PHONE NUMBER] MANDATORY ACKNOWLEDGMENT YOU MUST READ AND ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ACKNOWLEDGMENT BEFORE ACCESSING THIS COURSE: IMPORTANT NOTICE: This Disclaimer contains critical legal protections and limitations of liability. By checking the acknowledgment box and accessing or using the Educational Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all terms set forth herein. If you do not agree to these terms, you must not access or use the Educational Services. ☐ I confirm that I am a licensed healthcare provider authorized to prescribe medications in my jurisdiction. I have read and understand the disclaimer above. 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