User Agrement: How to Run Barefoot or in Minimal Footwear

Welcome to "Running Barefoot or in Minimal Footwear," a website located on pages within the barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu domain (collectively, the "Site"). The Site is hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University ("Harvard"). By accessing content on the Site, you agree to be bound by all of the terms of this User Agreement. Harvard reserves the right to change the terms of the User Agreement or to modify its features at any time. The Site will post changes to the terms of this User Agreement at http://www.barefootrunning.fas.harvard.edu/HomeUserAgreement, and by accessing the Site after modifications to this User Agreement have been posted, you will agree to be bound by all the modified terms.

Disclaimer of Warranty/Limitation of Liability

You agree that your use of the Site Content shall be at your own sole risk. Harvard publishes the Site Content "as is" and to the fullest extent permitted by law disclaims all warranties, express or implied, in connection with the Site, the Site Content, and your use thereof, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement. Harvard makes no warranties or representations about the accuracy or completeness of the Site Content and assumes no liability or responsibility for any (1) errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies in Site Content; (2) personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from your access to, use of, or reliance on the Site and/or Site Content; (3) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Site; and/ or (3) any errors or omissions in any Site Content or any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of or reliance on any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the Site.

In no event shall Harvard or its affiliates, agents, officers, directors, or employees be liable to you, in contract, tort, or otherwise, for any damages of any kind arising out of your access to the Site and its Content, including but not limited to damages arising from your use of or reliance upon information obtained from or through the Site.

Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for advice from a physician. We strongly encourage any reader to consult a physician before implementing any exercise program.

Indemnification

You hereby indemnify, defend and hold harmless Harvard, its affiliates, employees, faculty members, students, members of its governing boards and agents (collectively, the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all liability and costs, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the Indemnified Parties in connection with any claim arising out of any breach by you or any user of your account of these User Agreement or the foregoing representations, warranties and covenants. You shall cooperate as fully as reasonably required in the defense of any such claim. Harvard reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you.

Contacting This Website

If you have any questions about this User Agreement or the Site, you can contact the webmaster at:

Effective Date of Agreement

The effective date of this policy is January 20, 2010.