WikEM:Terms of use
Overview
Welcome to WikEM! By using this site, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use WikEM.
WikEM is a free and open medical resource for emergency medicine providers around the world. It is a project of the nonprofit OpenEM Foundation.
Use of Content
Content on WikEM is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license (CC BY-SA 3.0), unless otherwise noted. You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material
as long as you:
- Provide appropriate credit
- Indicate if changes were made
- Share any contributions under the same license
See https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ for full license terms.
Terms of Use
You are free to
- Read and Print our articles and other media free of charge.
- Share and Reuse our articles and other media under free and open licenses.
- Contribute To and Edit our various sites or Projects.
Under the following conditions
- Responsibility – You take responsibility for your edits (since we only host your content).
- Civility – You support a civil environment and do not harass other users.
- Lawful Behavior – You do not violate copyright or other laws.
- No Harm – You do not harm our technology infrastructure.
- Terms of Use and Policies – You adhere to the below Terms of Use and to the applicable community policies when you visit our sites or participate in our communities.
With the understanding that
- You License Freely Your Contributions – you generally must license your contributions and edits to our sites or Projects under a free and open license (unless your contribution is in the public domain).
- No Professional Advice – the content of articles and other projects is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
Use of Content for Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning
Content on this website is made available under a Creative Commons. Subject to the terms of that license:
Commercial Use Restrictions for AI/ML: Notwithstanding the above, any use of content from this website for the purpose of training, fine-tuning, or evaluating machine learning models or artificial intelligence systems — whether directly or via data extraction techniques such as scraping, crawling, or automated downloading — is prohibited without prior written permission. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of content in training large language models, image recognition tools, or other algorithmic systems designed to process human-readable content.
High-Volume or Automated Access: Any automated access (e.g., bots, crawlers, or spiders), especially for the purpose of large-scale data harvesting, is prohibited without our express written consent, and may result in access restrictions or legal action.
Licensing Pathway: Parties interested in using WikEM content for AI or machine learning purposes may contact us to inquire about commercial licensing terms.
No Waiver of Rights: This section does not waive any rights granted under the Creative Commons license, but instead clarifies that AI-related uses, where commercial in nature or not covered under the scope of the license, require additional permissions.
No Medical Advice
WikEM is for educational purposes only. It does **not** provide professional medical advice. Nothing on this site should be considered a substitute for clinical judgment or institutional protocols.
Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions.
User Contributions
You are welcome to contribute to WikEM. By doing so, you agree to:
- Release your contributions under the CC BY-SA 3.0 license
- Not submit content that violates copyright or applicable laws
- Respect other users and act in good faith
Your contributions are public and may be edited or reused by others.
Account Use and Responsibilities
You may use most of WikEM without registering. If you create an account:
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
- Do not impersonate others or use misleading names
- You may be blocked or banned for misuse, vandalism, or other violations
Privacy and Data Collection
We collect minimal personal data to operate and improve WikEM. See our Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement for full details.
External Links
WikEM may contain links to third-party websites or content. These are provided for convenience only. WikEM and the OpenEM Foundation are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites.
Reuse of WikEM Content
You may reuse content from WikEM under the terms of its license. However, the WikEM name and logo are trademarks and may not be used without permission. Do not imply endorsement by WikEM or the OpenEM Foundation.
Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to WikEM at our discretion, including for violations of these terms or disruptive behavior.
No Warranties
WikEM is provided “as is.” We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or availability of content. Use of the site is at your own risk.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted, the OpenEM Foundation is not liable for any damages arising from your use of WikEM, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Changes to Terms
These Terms of Use may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the site means you accept any changes.
Contact
Questions or concerns? Please Contact us