Introduction

Welcome to SCOLI.org, the official website of the Spine Computational Outcomes Learning Institute (“SCOLI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you may not access or use our website.

Definitions

• “Content” refers to all information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, videos, messages, or other materials that appear on our website.
• “User,” “you,” and “your” refers to the individual, company, or organization that has visited or is using the website.
• “Services” refers to all services provided by SCOLI through its website, including but not limited to access to research publications, educational materials, and information about our programs.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing SCOLI.org, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

Intellectual Property Rights

Ownership

All Content on SCOLI.org, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of SCOLI or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

License to Use

Subject to these Terms, SCOLI grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the website and its Content for personal, non-commercial, and informational purposes only. You may not:

• Modify, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any Content obtained from our website without prior written permission from SCOLI
• Use our Content for commercial purposes without prior written consent
• Remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices from any Content
• Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction methods
• Use the website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website

Trademarks

The SCOLI name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of SCOLI or its affiliates. You may not use such marks without prior written permission from SCOLI.

User Conduct

You agree that you will not:

• Use the website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate SCOLI, a SCOLI employee, another user, or any other person or entity
• Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone’s use or enjoyment of the website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to, interfere with, damage, or disrupt any parts of the website, the server on which the website is stored, or any server, computer, or database connected to the website
• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material which is malicious or technologically harmful

User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, suggestions, feedback, or other information to us through our website, you grant SCOLI a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or control all rights to the content you submit
• All content is accurate and complies with these Terms
• The content does not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party

Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by SCOLI. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that SCOLI shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

Research and Educational Use

Research Information

Research information and findings presented on our website are for informational purposes only. SCOLI makes no warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any research information provided on the website.

Educational Materials

Educational materials provided on our website are for general educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. SCOLI DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL SCOLI, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE
• ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE WEBSITE
• ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE WEBSITE
• UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT

REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT SCOLI HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SCOLI, its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the website.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Waiver and Severability

No waiver by SCOLI of any term or condition set forth in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of SCOLI to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

Privacy Policy

Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs your use of our website and informs you of our data collection practices.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Spine Computational Outcomes Learning Institute (SCOLI)
Department of Neurological Surgery
UPMC Presbyterian, Suite B-400
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-647-3685
Fax: 412-647-0989

For website-related inquiries:
Contact: Armani Manov
Phone: 412-647-3685

Effective Date

These Terms and Conditions are effective as of April 23, 2025.