Terms and Conditions

Any use of Research & Planning Consultants (also known herein as RPC) website, www.rpcconsulting.com, constitutes the user’s agreement to abide by the following terms and conditions. The user agrees and acknowledges that the information contained in this web site is intended to serve only as a guide and basis for general comparisons and evaluations, but not as the sole basis upon which any specific conduct will be recommended or taken. RPC owns and operates this website, and makes no guarantees or warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of or results to be obtained from accessing and using the information found herein.

The user understands and agrees that use of materials provided at this site are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property.

HCRIS Data Disclaimer: Certain information on or accessible through this web site was obtained from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS has stated to us that it has made a reasonable effort to ensure that the provided data/records/reports are up-to-date, accurate, complete, and comprehensive at the time of disclosure. This information from CMS reflects data as reported to the Healthcare Cost Report Information System (HCRIS) by Medicare fiscal intermediaries. CMS represents that these reports are a true and accurate representation of the data on file at CMS. Authenticated information is only accurate as of the point in time of validation and verification by CMS. CMS is not responsible for data that is misrepresented, misinterpreted or altered in any way. Derived conclusions and analysis generated from this data are not to be considered attributable to CMS or HCRIS.

Limitations of Liability: To the extent permitted by law, RPC shall not be liable to the user or anyone else for any loss or injury caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by its construction and publication of this web site or any publication, data, report, map or othr analytical products or services, or for any decision made, or action taken, in reliance on the contents hereof. In no event shall RPC have any liability for lost profits or for indirect, special, punitive or consequential damages, or for any liability to any third party, even if it is advised of the possibility of such damages.

You also agree that any liability of Research & Planning Consultants LP related to this web site and its contents shall not exceed the amount that you have paid to it for the use of this site. In no event will RPC be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of the use, ability to use, or the results of use of this site, any websites linked to this site or the materials or information contained at any or all such sites.

Governing Law: Use of this web site shall be deemed to have occurred in the State of Texas. The terms of this disclaimer, notice and agreement shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with Texas law.

Copyright and Limitations of Use: This website, including, without limitation, the images and information contained herein, are the property of Research & Planning Consultants, LP and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. By using this site, you agree not to reproduce, retransmit, distribute, disseminate, sell, publish, broadcast or circulate any of the contents of this web site to anyone without the express, prior written consent of Research & Planning Consultants, LP

If you have purchased a subscription, RPC grants to you a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the web site and the information and reports available from, or generated by, the web site for your internal business purposes during the applicable subscription period. You agree to restrict access to your login and password so that no person other than you uses it to gain access to the web site.

Termination: Your rights to access this web site will be terminated in the event of default under the Agreement. In the event that a provision of the Agreement is determined to violate any law or is unenforceable the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

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