Terms of Use

Welcome to the Health in Your Hands ("HIYH") website. By using this site, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the site.

Use of the site

This website is provided for general informational purposes about our mission, programs, and field work. You may view and share its content for personal, non-commercial purposes. Please don't use the site unlawfully, attempt to disrupt it, or misrepresent your affiliation with HIYH.

Not medical advice

HIYH develops and writes about low-cost diagnostic tools and global-health research. The content on this site is educational and informational only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for the judgment of a qualified health professional. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical care because of something you read here.

Intellectual property

The text, photography, illustrations, logos, and design on this site are owned by HIYH or used with permission, and are protected by applicable laws. Please don't reproduce our name and logo for commercial use or in a way that implies endorsement without our written permissions. Field-note photographs remain the property of their respective creators, credited where noted.

Donations

Health in Your Hands operates as an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are processed by third-party platforms (such as GiveLively) under their terms. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law; please consult your tax advisor. Our tax-identification number is available on request.

External links

The site links to external resources — research papers, partner organizations, donation and sign-up platforms, and social media. We don't control those sites and aren't responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. Following external links is at your own discretion.

Disclaimer

The site is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. We work to keep information current but don't guarantee it is complete or error-free.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, HIYH and its volunteers will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of — or inability to use — this site or its content.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.

Changes

We may update these terms from time to time; the "Last updated" date above will reflect any change. Continued use of the site means you accept the current terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email hiyhdiagnostics@gmail.com.