Effective Date: August 5, 2026

Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Hospital Watchdog. By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this website.

Purpose of This Website

Hospital Watchdog provides information intended to educate the public about hospital quality, patient safety, healthcare transparency, and related topics. The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only.

No Medical or Legal Advice

The content on this website is not intended to replace professional medical, legal, or financial advice. Visitors should consult qualified professionals regarding their individual circumstances.

Hospital Watchdog does not provide medical diagnoses, treatment recommendations, legal representation, or legal advice.

Accuracy of Information

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, we make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of any information on this website.

Information may change without notice.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise noted, all content on this website—including text, graphics, logos, images, and original materials—is the property of Hospital Watchdog or is used with permission and is protected by applicable copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print materials from this website for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not modify the content or remove any copyright or attribution notices.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the website for any unlawful purpose.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website.
• Introduce malicious software or interfere with the website’s operation.
• Copy, reproduce, or distribute website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience or reference. Hospital Watchdog does not control or endorse these websites and is not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

Donations

Any donations made through this website are voluntary and support the mission of Hospital Watchdog. Unless otherwise stated, donations are non-refundable.

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Hospital Watchdog disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, to the extent permitted by law.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hospital Watchdog shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of this website or reliance on its content.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes become effective when posted on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Rhode Island, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us using the contact information provided on our website.