TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Nature of the Site

Mission Research Institute, LLC is a clinical research and healthcare organization. The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

2. Not Medical or Research Advice

The information, content, and resources available on this Site are for general educational purposes only. They do not replace:

• Professional medical judgment or care from a licensed provider
• Clinical research protocols or consent processes administered by qualified staff
• Regulatory guidance from the FDA, IRB, or other governing bodies

We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Site.

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this requirement. Use of the Site for participation in any clinical research study is subject to separate eligibility criteria and informed consent processes.

4. Contact Forms and Information Submission

Our Site includes contact forms that allow you to submit inquiries or express interest in clinical studies. By submitting information through these forms, you acknowledge that:

• You are voluntarily providing your information to Mission Research Institute, LLC
• Submission of a contact form does not enroll you in any clinical trial or establish a provider-patient relationship
• We may contact you using the information provided to respond to your inquiry
• Information submitted is subject to our Privacy Practices described in Section 5

5. Privacy and Data Collection

We are committed to protecting your privacy. Information collected through contact forms may include your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and, where applicable, to provide information about research opportunities.

To the extent Mission Research Institute, LLC handles Protected Health Information (PHI) in the course of its clinical research activities, such information is governed by applicable federal and state law, including HIPAA. Site-based contact inquiries are handled separately from clinical data.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating the Site, subject to appropriate confidentiality obligations.

Data Breach Notification: In the event of a security breach affecting your personal information, Mission Research Institute, LLC will notify affected individuals within 45 days of discovering the breach, as required by Arizona Revised Statutes § 18-552. Notification will be provided via email or written notice and will describe the nature of the breach, the information involved, and steps you may take to protect yourself.

6. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, images, and research summaries — is the property of Mission Research Institute, LLC or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content without our prior written consent.

7. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Site to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation
• Transmit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the Site through automated means
• Impersonate Mission Research Institute, LLC, its staff, or any research participant
• Interfere with the proper operation of the Site

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites for reference or convenience. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content or practices of any third-party site. Accessing linked sites is at your own risk.

9. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Site and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mission Research Institute, LLC disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Mission Research Institute, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. Our total liability to you for any claim arising from use of the Site shall not exceed $100.

10. Research Participation

Participation in any clinical research study conducted by or affiliated with Mission Research Institute, LLC is governed by separate agreements, informed consent documents, and applicable regulatory requirements (including FDA and IRB oversight). These Terms do not constitute or modify any such research agreements. Participation is always voluntary, and you may withdraw from a study at any time in accordance with the applicable consent process.

In accordance with Arizona law, including A.R.S. § 36-2302 and applicable Arizona Administrative Code provisions, all research subjects participating in studies involving experimental procedures, medications, or devices must provide written informed consent prior to enrollment. Such consent must describe the nature of the procedures, associated risks and benefits, the voluntary nature of participation, and the right to withdraw at any time without penalty. All research protocols conducted in Arizona are subject to Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval as required by state and federal law.

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Arizona. You consent to personal jurisdiction in such courts and waive any objection to venue therein.

12. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or our practices, please contact us: