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Last Updated: [March 5, 2026]
Welcome to this website and newsletter (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, including subscribing to or reading the newsletter, you agree to the following Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Informational Purposes Only
The content published on this Site is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. The articles, commentary, and analysis presented on the Site address topics related to vaccine law, vaccine policy, and the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, among other subjects.
Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice, nor should any content be interpreted as creating an attorney-client relationship between the reader and the Site’s author or any affiliated law firm.
Readers should not act or refrain from acting based on information contained on this Site without seeking appropriate legal counsel regarding their individual circumstances.
2. No Attorney-Client Relationship
Your use of this Site, including submitting comments, subscribing to the newsletter, or contacting the author through the Site, does not create an attorney-client relationship.
An attorney-client relationship can only be established through a written agreement between an attorney and a client after appropriate consultation and conflict checks.
Any information you send through the Site or through associated contact forms may not be treated as confidential unless and until an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.
3. Accuracy of Information
The author strives to provide accurate, current, and well-researched information. However, the law, public health policy, and regulatory frameworks discussed on the Site may change over time.
The Site makes no guarantees regarding the completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information provided. Readers should independently verify any information before relying on it.
4. Intellectual Property
All original content published on the Site—including articles, commentary, graphics, and written materials—is the property of the Site’s author unless otherwise noted.
Content may not be reproduced, republished, or distributed without prior written permission, except for brief quotations used for commentary, news reporting, or academic purposes consistent with applicable copyright law.
Readers are welcome to share links to articles on social media or other platforms, provided that the content is not altered and proper attribution is given.
5. External Links
The Site may contain references to third-party websites, articles, research publications, or government sources.
These links are provided for informational purposes only. The Site does not control or endorse the content of external websites and is not responsible for their accuracy, policies, or practices.
6. Comments and User Conduct
If commenting or discussion features are enabled, users agree to engage respectfully and refrain from posting:
defamatory or unlawful content
harassment or abusive language
spam or promotional material
content that infringes the rights of others
The Site reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments at its discretion.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Site and its author disclaim any liability for damages arising from the use or inability to use the Site, including reliance on information provided on the Site.
Readers assume full responsibility for how they use the information presented.
8. Newsletter Subscriptions
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Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in newsletter communications.
Email addresses will not be sold or shared with third parties except as necessary to operate the newsletter platform.
9. Changes to These Terms
The Site reserves the right to modify or update these Terms of Service at any time. Updates will be reflected by the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Continued use of the Site after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United States and the applicable state law where the Site’s author operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.
11. Contact Information
Questions regarding these Terms of Service may be directed to:
david.john.carney@gmail.com