Terms of Use

1. Website Use

This website is provided by Hometown Research for general informational purposes related to clinical research opportunities, research site capabilities, patient recruitment, sponsor and CRO inquiries, and related research services.

You may use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not interfere with the operation, security, accessibility, or integrity of the website.

2. Not Medical Advice

The information on this website is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for professional medical care. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding medical conditions, symptoms, medications, treatment decisions, or participation in any clinical research study.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek emergency medical attention immediately.

3. Clinical Research Information

Information about clinical research studies on this website is provided for general awareness and recruitment purposes. Study availability, eligibility criteria, locations, compensation, timelines, and requirements may change at any time.

Submitting a form, calling Hometown Research, or requesting information does not guarantee eligibility, enrollment, participation, compensation, or access to any study. Participation in any clinical research study is voluntary and may require additional screening, informed consent, HIPAA authorization, and review by the study team.

4. No Study Enrollment Through Website Alone

This website does not enroll any individual into a clinical research study. Enrollment may occur only after required screening, study-specific review, informed consent, and any other applicable study, sponsor, IRB, ethics committee, regulatory, or legal requirements are completed.

5. Informed Consent and HIPAA Authorization

Website content does not replace a study-specific informed consent form, HIPAA authorization, Notice of Privacy Practices, study protocol, investigator discussion, or any other required research document.

If you are considered for a study, the study team may provide separate documents explaining the study purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, alternatives, compensation, privacy protections, and how your health information may be used or disclosed.

6. Accuracy of Information

Hometown Research works to provide accurate and current information, but we do not guarantee that all website content is complete, current, error-free, or applicable to your individual circumstances.

Hometown Research may update, remove, or change website content, study listings, locations, services, forms, and contact information at any time without notice.

7. User-Submitted Information

When you submit information through this website, you agree to provide accurate information to the best of your knowledge. You should not submit information on behalf of another person unless you are authorized to do so.

Please do not submit sensitive medical information through general website forms unless the form specifically requests information for research screening or study-related purposes.

8. Privacy

Use of this website is also governed by the Hometown Research Privacy Policy . The Privacy Policy explains how Hometown Research may collect, use, protect, and share information submitted through the website or related communications.

If you participate in a clinical research study, additional privacy terms may apply through study-specific informed consent forms, HIPAA authorizations, sponsor requirements, IRB-approved documents, and applicable laws.

9. Communications

By submitting your phone number, email address, or other contact information, you authorize Hometown Research to contact you regarding your inquiry, potential study opportunities, screening, scheduling, and related follow-up.

Standard message and data rates may apply for text messages. You may opt out of text messaging by replying STOP or by contacting Hometown Research directly.

10. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including sponsors, government resources, maps, social media platforms, analytics tools, or other external services. Hometown Research is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, accessibility, or security of third-party websites.

11. Intellectual Property

Website content, including text, design, graphics, images, logos, layout, icons, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to Hometown Research unless otherwise stated. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or use website content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

12. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use this website for unlawful, fraudulent, harmful, or misleading purposes.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to website systems, forms, servers, or data.
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, scripts, or harmful code.
• Interfere with website functionality, security, or accessibility.
• Misrepresent your identity, eligibility, medical status, or authority to act on behalf of another person.
• Use website content in a way that suggests unauthorized affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship.

13. No Warranty

This website is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. Hometown Research does not make warranties or representations regarding the availability, accuracy, reliability, security, completeness, or suitability of the website or its content.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Hometown Research, its affiliates, staff, providers, investigators, contractors, and partners are not liable for damages arising from your use of, inability to use, or reliance on this website or its content.

This limitation does not limit any rights you may have under applicable law or under study-specific documents if you participate in a clinical research study.

15. Indemnification

You agree to hold harmless Hometown Research from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your misuse of this website, violation of these Terms of Use, or submission of inaccurate, unauthorized, or misleading information.

16. Accessibility

Hometown Research is committed to making its website accessible to users with disabilities. Please review our Hometown Research Accessibility Statement or contact Hometown Research for accessibility support if you experience difficulty accessing content on this website.

17. Changes to These Terms

Hometown Research may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted means you acknowledge the updated Terms of Use.

18. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict of law principles, unless otherwise required by applicable law.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact Hometown Research using the information below or visit our Contact Hometown Research page.