Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the SCORE website (score-ortho.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site. These terms apply to all visitors, applicants, and members who access or use the site in any manner.

2. About SCORE

SCORE — the Scientific Collaborative for Orthopaedic Research & Education — is an academic research collaborative founded by Robert L. Parisien, MD. SCORE's mission is to advance the science and practice of orthopaedic surgery through rigorous, multi-institutional research and education. This website serves as the public-facing platform for SCORE's research output, team membership, and collaboration opportunities.

3. Use of This Site

You agree to use this site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with its academic and professional mission. You may not:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site or its underlying systems
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information in any application or form
• Impersonate any person or entity, including SCORE faculty or staff
• Scrape, harvest, or systematically collect data from the site without written permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the site

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this site — including text, research summaries, publication listings, photographs, logos, and design elements — is the property of SCORE or its respective authors and collaborators, and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may view and share content for non-commercial academic or educational purposes with appropriate attribution. You may not reproduce, republish, or distribute site content for commercial purposes without prior written consent from SCORE.

Publication citations and abstracts listed on the Research page are provided for informational purposes. Full-text access to publications is governed by the respective journals' terms. PubMed links are provided as a convenience; the U.S. National Library of Medicine's terms govern use of that service.

5. Team Applications

Submission of a team application does not guarantee membership in SCORE. Applications are reviewed at the discretion of SCORE leadership. By submitting an application, you represent that all information provided is accurate and complete. Submission of false or misleading information may result in rejection or removal from the collaborative. SCORE reserves the right to accept, reject, or remove any applicant or member at its sole discretion.

6. Member Profiles

Approved members consent to having their name, credentials, institution, biography, and photograph displayed publicly on the SCORE Team page. Members are responsible for ensuring their profile information remains accurate. To request updates or removal, contact [email protected].

7. Research Content and Medical Disclaimer

Research summaries, publication listings, and other academic content on this site are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. The research presented reflects the work of SCORE members and collaborators and does not represent the official position of any hospital, medical school, or health system with which members may be affiliated.

8. Third-Party Links

This site contains links to third-party websites, including PubMed, institutional pages, and Instagram. These links are provided for convenience only. SCORE does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party site. Your use of third-party sites is governed by their respective terms and policies.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

This site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. SCORE does not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the site.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SCORE, its founders, faculty, members, and collaborators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this site or its content. This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability and even if SCORE has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SCORE and its founders, faculty, members, and collaborators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your use of the site, your violation of these Terms, or your submission of false or misleading information.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York.

13. Changes to These Terms

SCORE reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

14. Contact

Questions about these Terms of Use may be directed to: