1) Purpose

SIDSrisk.com ("we," "our," "the site") is an educational tool that summarizes published population-level associations related to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any kind. All content is for general informational and educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal medical guidance.

2) Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this site in any way, including browsing, using the calculator, or reading any content, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to all of these Terms, you must not use this site.

3) Educational Use Only

• Use is strictly limited to personal, non-commercial, educational purposes.
• Do not rely on this site for clinical decision-making, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency situations.
• Results produced by the calculator are population-level estimates only and do not reflect any individual infant's actual risk.
• Content, risk estimates, and guidance may change or be removed without notice and may not reflect the most current research.

4) No Medical Advice

Nothing on this site constitutes or should be construed as medical advice, diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment recommendation. The risk estimates provided are statistical summaries of published research associations and cannot predict, diagnose, or assess the risk for any specific infant or individual situation. Always follow the guidance of your pediatrician, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and applicable public health authorities.

5) No Warranties

The site is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, completeness, currentness, fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. Your use of the site is entirely at your own risk.

6) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we are not liable for any damages of any kind arising from or related to your use of or inability to use this site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, loss of data, personal injury, or any other harm, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or related to these Terms or the site shall not exceed zero dollars ($0.00).

7) Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SIDSrisk.com and its owner(s), contributors, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the site; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your reliance on any content, result, or guidance provided by the site; or (d) any claim that your use of the site caused harm to a third party.

8) User Responsibilities

• You are solely responsible for all decisions made based on information obtained from this site.
• Provide accurate information if you use the calculator.
• Follow safe-sleep guidance from your pediatrician and applicable public health authorities.
• Do not misuse the site, attempt to interfere with its operation, scrape, or mine data.

9) Intellectual Property

The site layout, design, text, and code are protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, or create derivative works without prior written permission, except for personal educational use and fair use as permitted by law.

10) Third-Party Links

External links are provided for convenience and citation purposes only. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of any third-party websites. Inclusion of a link does not constitute endorsement.

11) Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or severed if modification is not possible. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

12) Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. The "Last updated" date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13) Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or related to the use of this site shall be resolved exclusively in the competent state or federal courts having jurisdiction over Brunswick County, North Carolina, and you hereby consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts.

14) Contact

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If you are concerned about an infant’s immediate health or safety, call emergency services and seek care right away.