Privacy Policy & Legal Notices
Privacy Policy & Legal Notices
This Privacy Policy and Legal Notice governs the website you are currently visiting. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing high-quality educational resources for USMLE Step 1 preparation.
1. Disclaimer & Educational Use Notice
1.1 Medical Disclaimer
The content provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be 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. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
1.2 Educational and Test Preparation Use Notice
This website is an independent educational resource designed to assist students preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1.
- No Affiliation: This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), or any official USMLE organization. “USMLE” is a registered trademark of the National Board of Medical Examiners.
- Accuracy of Information: While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date, and high-quality educational content, medical knowledge and exam guidelines are constantly evolving. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, mnemonics, or practice questions contained on this website. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
1.3 Fair Use Notice
This website may contain copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We make such material available in our efforts to advance understanding of medical science and education, which constitutes a “fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law.
1.4 Limitation of Liability
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or academic/professional outcomes arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
2. Privacy Policy
2.1 Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us directly. We also automatically collect certain non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system, to analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
2.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies (small text files placed on your device) to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze our traffic. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.
2.3 Google AdSense (Advertising)
This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites on the Internet.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
2.4 Affiliate Programs (Monetization)
This website participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a small commission if you click on or make purchases through certain links provided on our site (such as links to medical textbooks or online study tools). This comes at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and resources that we believe provide genuine value to medical students.
2.5 Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
2.6 Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update or change this Privacy Policy & Legal Notices at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.