Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to https://www.vuim.edu ("Site"), operated by Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (“VUIM”). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of our Site, services, and all related content. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please refrain from using the Site.

We may update these Terms periodically. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any revised Terms.

Use of the Site

Virginia University of Integrative Medicine provides information about educational programs, admissions, services, and institutional updates related to integrative medicine. The Site is designed to help students, prospective students, and visitors understand and engage with our academic offerings and services.

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes. You may not use the Site to:

• Violate any local, state, national, or international law or regulation

• Infringe upon or violate the intellectual property rights of others

• Upload or transmit any malicious code, malware, or harmful material

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site’s systems or servers

• Disrupt or interfere with the Site’s operation or functionality

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site for violations of these Terms.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site—including, but not limited to, text, graphics, images, logos, designs, software, and code—is the property of Virginia University of Integrative Medicine or our licensors. This content is protected under U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, modify, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any part of the Site or its content without prior written permission from VUIM. Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

User Submissions

If you submit any materials, feedback, inquiries, or other communications to VUIM through the Site, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute your content for any purpose, provided it does not contain personally identifiable information unless consented.

You represent that any submissions are your original work and do not infringe on the rights of third parties.

Third-Party Services and Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services for your convenience. These third-party sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

We make no endorsements or warranties regarding third-party services, and your use of those services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

• Disclaimers
  The Site and all information provided are offered "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. VUIM disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Site will operate without error or interruption, or that it will be secure or free from viruses or harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Virginia University of Integrative Medicine shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from:

• Use or inability to use the Site

• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data

• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Site

• Our total liability for any claim shall not exceed one hundred U.S. dollars ($100).

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Virginia University of Integrative Medicine and its officers, directors, employees, contractors, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, if you violate these Terms or act in a way that disrupts or harms the Site or its users.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes will be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in Fairfax County, Virginia, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

You waive the right to bring or join any class action or collective proceeding against Virginia University of Integrative Medicine.

Changes to These Terms

VUIM reserves the right to revise these Terms at any time. We will post updates to this page and revise the "Effective Date" accordingly. Continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

Education-Specific Use of the Site

As a degree-granting institution, VUIM provides information and services related to higher education, clinical training, and public outreach in integrative medicine. Any interaction you have with academic programs, application portals, or student services through this Site is governed not only by these Terms but also by applicable institutional policies, including academic catalogs and program-specific guidelines. Use of these sections of the Site does not constitute formal enrollment or a student relationship without completion of required application or registration procedures.

Contact Us

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

Virginia University of Integrative Medicine

https://www.vuim.edu
Phone: 703-323-5690
Fax: 703-323-5692