Terms of Use

By accessing or using this site, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

Disclaimer

The creators and owner of OPUS are not responsible for, and disclaim all liability for damages of any kind arising out of use of the OPUS software platform; participation in studies that employ OPUS; or reference to or reliance on any information contained within this site. The user’s use of OPUS and/or this website is at the user’s sole risk.

Release

In consideration for being permitted to use this site, you agree that all use of this site shall be undertaken at your own risk, and that the creators of OPUS, including the University of Virginia, its officers, agents and employees, shall not be liable for any claims, damages, injuries, actions, or causes of action whatsoever, to you or to your executors,

For Participants in Studies that Employ OPUS

These Terms and Conditions supplement the Consent Agreement that you will sign as a research study participant, during the term of your active participation in the study. If any provision in the Consent Agreement conflicts with these Terms and Conditions, the provision in the Consent Agreement applies to your participation in the study, not the conflicting provision in these Terms and Conditions.

To be eligible to participate in OPUS studies, individuals must have attained the legal age for consent to participate in research studies under the applicable law of their local jurisdiction or have satisfied legal conditions for participation in a research study involving children. The latter conditions include (1) approval from an Institutional Review Board for a study involving children, (2) permission from the child’s parent or legal guardian, and (2) consent from the child.

Diagnosis and Treatment

This site does not provide personalized diagnostic, medical or treatment advice. You should consult with a qualified mental health or health care provider for diagnosis and treatment information. We do not offer crisis management or real-time monitoring of email. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, you should not rely on any information on this website, and should seek appropriate emergency medical assistance, such as by calling 911.

Links to Other Sites

Some OPUS web pages may link to those of other organizations. Appearance of a website link here does not imply an endorsement of their views, policies or products. Once you click on a link to another site, you are subject to its privacy policy. OPUS has not participated in the development of the sites of other organizations and does not exert any control over the content of those sites. OPUS is not responsible for the accuracy or content of information contained in those sites.

Ownership and Use of This Site

The OPUS website and software and all intellectual property associated with them is owned by the University of Virginia, and may not be used, reproduced or distributed for any commercial purpose. It may be used for non-commercial purposes, such as educational or research purposes, only with prior written permission. To apply for permission, contact info@opusresearch.org.