Medical Disclaimer

Effective Date: January 8, 2026

Last Updated: January 8, 2026

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This Medical Disclaimer applies to Empirical Logic Research Intelligence provided by Platinum Media Solutions at empiricalogic.com (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you acknowledge and agree to this Medical Disclaimer.

Company Information:

Platinum Media Solutions

10130 Perimeter Pkwy, Suite 200

Charlotte, NC 28216

Email: info@platinummediasolutions.com

1. No Medical Advice or Treatment

1.1 Service Purpose

Empirical Logic Research Intelligence is a marketing content service designed to help healthcare professionals communicate with patients and build professional authority. The Service:

Provides marketing materials, templates, and educational content based on medical research
Is designed for use by licensed healthcare professionals in their marketing and patient communication efforts
DOES NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations
DOES NOT replace professional medical judgment or clinical decision-making

1.2 Not Medical Advice

EMPIRICAL LOGIC AND PLATINUM MEDIA SOLUTIONS ARE NOT HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS. We do not:

Diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition
Provide medical, psychiatric, psychological, or mental health services
Offer clinical guidance or treatment protocols
Make recommendations about specific patient care
Practice medicine in any jurisdiction

The content provided through our Service is for informational and marketing purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.

2. Healthcare Professional Responsibility

2.1 Independent Verification Required

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Reviewing and Verifying Content: You must independently review, verify, and validate all content provided by the Service before using it with patients or in your marketing materials.

Medical Accuracy: You must ensure that any content you use is medically accurate, current, and appropriate for your specific patient population and practice area.

Regulatory Compliance: You must ensure your use of content complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards, including but not limited to:

– FDA regulations on medical claims

– FTC truth in advertising standards

– State medical board regulations

– Professional ethics guidelines

– HIPAA and patient privacy laws

– Scope of practice limitations

Clinical Judgment: You must exercise your independent professional judgment in all patient care decisions. Content from our Service should never replace your clinical expertise or judgment.

Patient-Specific Care: You must evaluate the appropriateness of any information for each individual patient based on their unique medical history, conditions, and circumstances.

2.2 Professional Standards

As a licensed healthcare professional, you are bound by:

Your professional licensing board’s standards and regulations
Medical ethics and standards of care
Continuing education and competency requirements
Duty of care to your patients

Nothing in our Service supersedes or diminishes these professional obligations.

3. Content Limitations

3.3 Research-Based Content

While our content is derived from peer-reviewed medical research:

Medical research evolves rapidly. What is current today may be outdated tomorrow.
Research findings may conflict. Different studies may reach different conclusions.
Research applicability varies. Not all research findings apply to all patients or populations.
Publication lag exists. There is always a delay between research completion and our content creation.
Interpretation matters. Research can be interpreted in multiple valid ways.

3.2 No Guarantee of Completeness or Currency

We do not guarantee that:

Content reflects the most current medical research or standards of care
All relevant research on a topic has been included
Content is error-free or complete
Medical consensus exists on topics presented
Content is appropriate for all practice settings or specialties

3.3 Template Nature of Content

Content provided is template-based and generic in nature. It:

Requires customization for your specific practice and patient population
May not address all relevant aspects of a medical topic
Should not be used verbatim without professional review and modification
Must be adapted to comply with your local regulations and standards

4. No Professional Relationship

4.1 No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Use of the Service does NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between:

Empirical Logic/Platinum Media Solutions and any patient
Empirical Logic/Platinum Media Solutions and you (the subscriber)
You and any patient based solely on materials from our Service

Any doctor-patient relationship is established solely through your direct interaction with patients in accordance with your professional standards and applicable law.

4.2 No Professional Services Relationship

We do not provide:

Medical consulting services
Clinical practice management
Professional medical writing services for clinical purposes
Expert medical opinions
Continuing medical education (CME) credits

We provide marketing content tools only.

5. Limitation of Liability for Medical Outcomes

5.1 No Liability for Patient Care

PLATINUM MEDIA SOLUTIONS AND EMPIRICAL LOGIC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

Any medical decisions made using content from the Service
Patient care outcomes related to use of our content
Medical malpractice or negligence claims arising from your practice
Adverse patient outcomes, injuries, or damages
Regulatory actions against your license or practice
Failure to meet standards of care
Misdiagnosis, mistreatment, or delayed treatment
Patient complaints or legal claims
Financial losses related to patient care or practice management

5.2 Independent Liability

You acknowledge that:

You are independently and solely liable for your medical practice and patient care decisions
Your professional liability insurance is your primary protection
We are not responsible for ensuring your content usage is legally compliant
We are not responsible for how you modify or use our content

6. Specific Disclaimers

6.1 Not a Substitute for Professional Judgment

Content from the Service is NOT a substitute for:

Your medical education and training
Your clinical experience and judgment
Direct patient examination and assessment
Individualized patient care planning
Consultation with specialists when appropriate
Evidence-based medicine practices
Current treatment guidelines and protocols

6.2 Emergency Situations

Our Service is not designed for and should never be used in:

Medical emergencies
Urgent care situations
Time-sensitive clinical decisions
Critical patient communications
Situations requiring immediate medical intervention

6.3 Off-Label Use

Content may reference medications, devices, or treatments:

Some references may involve off-label uses not approved by regulatory agencies
You are responsible for understanding approved indications and appropriate use
You must independently verify the regulatory status of any treatment mentioned
You must comply with prescribing regulations and guidelines

6.4 Individual Patient Variation

Medical care must be individualized. Patients may:

React differently to the same treatment
Have contraindications not addressed in our content
Require modifications to standard approaches
Need personalized care plans
Have unique risk factors or considerations

7. Third-Party Content and Research

7.1 Research Sources

Our content is based on peer-reviewed medical research from various sources:

We do not conduct original medical research
We summarize and present findings from published studies
Original research sources maintain their own copyrights and terms
We are not responsible for errors in original research publications
We do not validate or verify the methodology of source research

7.2 Third-Party Opinions

Content may reflect:

Theories or hypotheses that are not universally accepted
Evolving areas of medical science with limited consensus
Perspectives that may be controversial or debated
Research findings that may be contradicted by subsequent studies

You must exercise critical evaluation of all content.

8. Regulatory and Legal Compliance

8.1 Your Compliance Obligations

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of content complies with:

Federal Regulations:

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advertising standards
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) marketing rules
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law provisions
Federal Truth in Advertising laws

State and Local Laws:

State medical board regulations
State medical practice acts
State advertising and marketing laws
State health information privacy laws
Local business regulations

Professional Standards:

American Medical Association (AMA) Code of Ethics
Specialty-specific professional guidelines
Hospital or group practice policies
Institutional review requirements

8.2 Marketing Claims

You must ensure that any marketing claims you make:

Are substantiated and truthful
Do not mislead patients or the public
Comply with FDA and FTC guidelines
Do not make unproven or exaggerated claims
Include appropriate disclaimers and disclosures
Respect patient testimonial and endorsement rules

9. Modifications and Updates

9.1 Content Changes

Medical knowledge and research evolve continuously:

Content may become outdated without notice
We may update content periodically but cannot guarantee immediate updates
You are responsible for staying current with medical developments
We are not obligated to notify you of content changes or updates

9.2 Disclaimer Changes

We reserve the right to modify this Medical Disclaimer at any time. Material changes will be communicated as described in our Terms of Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Disclaimer.

10. Consultation with Qualified Professionals

We strongly recommend that:

Healthcare professionals consult with legal counsel regarding advertising compliance
Practitioners maintain current professional liability insurance
Professionals participate in continuing medical education to stay current
Practitioners seek expert consultation when needed for patient care
Medical professionals review institutional policies before using marketing materials

11. Geographic Limitations

11.1 US-Based Content

Our content is created primarily for healthcare professionals practicing in the United States:

Medical standards and regulations vary by country
Content may not be appropriate or legal in all jurisdictions
You must adapt content to comply with your local laws and standards
We make no representations about international applicability

11.2 State Variation

Medical practice requirements vary by US state:

Content may need modification for your state’s requirements
You must comply with your state medical board regulations
Advertising rules differ across states
Scope of practice varies by state and license type

12. Patient Responsibility

If you are a patient or consumer who has accessed this Service:

THIS SERVICE IS NOT FOR YOU. Empirical Logic is designed for use by healthcare professionals only. If you are seeking medical information or advice:

Consult with a qualified healthcare provider
Do not use content from this Service for self-diagnosis or treatment
Do not make medical decisions based on materials you may encounter from this Service
Contact emergency services (911) for medical emergencies
Discuss any health concerns with your personal physician

13. Acknowledgment of Understanding

BY USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

You have read and understand this Medical Disclaimer
You are a licensed healthcare professional or authorized representative
You will independently verify all content before use
You accept full responsibility for your use of content
You will exercise professional judgment in all patient care decisions
You understand the limitations of the Service
You will comply with all applicable laws and professional standards
You will not use content as a substitute for medical education or judgment
You release Platinum Media Solutions from liability related to patient care
You understand we do not provide medical advice or practice medicine

14. Emergency Contact Information

THIS SERVICE IS NOT FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES.

If you or a patient is experiencing a medical emergency, immediately:

Call 911 (in the United States)
Contact your local emergency services
Visit the nearest emergency room
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988

Do not use our Service or attempt to contact us for emergency medical situations.

15. Questions and Concerns

For questions about this Medical Disclaimer (not medical questions), contact:

Platinum Media Solutions

10130 Perimeter Pkwy, Suite 200

Charlotte, NC 28216

Email: info@platinummediasolutions.com

We cannot and will not respond to medical questions or provide medical advice.

SUMMARY

IN PLAIN LANGUAGE:

Empirical Logic provides marketing content tools for healthcare professionals. We do not provide medical advice, diagnose conditions, or treat patients. You, as the healthcare professional, are completely responsible for:

Verifying everything before you use it
Making sure content is accurate and appropriate for your patients
Following all laws and regulations
Using your professional judgment in patient care
Getting your own legal and compliance advice

We are not liable for how you use our content in your practice or what happens with your patients.

If you are not a healthcare professional, this service is not for you – consult your doctor for medical advice.

*This Medical Disclaimer was last updated on January 8, 2026.*

This disclaimer is a critical legal document. Consult with legal counsel licensed in North Carolina to ensure it adequately protects your business interests.