Legal and Privacy Notices

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Internet Terms & Conditions.

The following terms and conditions ("Terms and Conditions") govern your use of this Web Site (the "Site"). By accessing, viewing, or using the material on the Site, you indicate that you understand and accept these Terms and Conditions.

No Solicitation or Offer.

This Site is designed to provide general information about BCBSRI, its products and services, and its Member Plans. Information on the Site is not intended to constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of any particular product or service. Some products and/or services may not be available for all employees, members, or areas of the State of Rhode Island.

No Medical or Legal Advice.

The information provided by BCBSRI on this Web Site is for general informational purposes. It is not medical or legal advice and is not a substitute from obtaining up-to-date, professional advice from a qualified person. Always consult with your doctor for appropriate examinations, treatment, testing, and care recommendations. Do not rely on information on this Site as a tool for self-diagnosis. If you have questions about any law or requirement referenced in this Site, you should contact your own legal counsel.

Privacy and Security.

BCBSRI has a Privacy Statement disclosing what information we collect about visitors, how we use such information, the steps we take to secure such information, how you can view and correct such information, and how you can decline to have information about you collected or used. The Privacy Statement also discloses information about the security and confidentiality of information that you submit to us via e-mail or this Site. Click here to view the Privacy Statement. Please be advised that the confidentiality of any communication or material transmitted to BCBSRI via this Site or Internet electronic mail cannot be guaranteed. To ensure private and personalized attention, you may also contact BCBSRI by telephone at 401-459-1000, or at the telephone numbers provided at various locations on our Sites or write to us at BCBSRI, 500 Exchange Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903-2699, Attn. Web Services. The security of your electronic communications to BCBSRI is discussed in further detail in our Privacy Statement.

Disclaimer of Warranty and Liability.

While we endeavor to keep the materials on the Site up-to-date, BCBSRI cannot assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in these materials. BCBSRI has no obligation to update this Site and any information presented may be out of date and contain inaccuracies or errors. BCBSRI may make changes to these materials, to the products or services described herein, or to these Terms and Conditions, at any time without prior notice, except as prohibited by law.

USERS OF THIS SITE AGREE THAT NEITHER BCBSRI NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, LOSS OR DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE OF, ACCESS TO, OR INABILITY TO USE THESE MATERIALS. YOU AGREE TO USE THIS SITE AND SUBMIT INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Links to Other Web Sites.

This Site may contain links to other Internet Web Sites for the convenience of users in locating information and services that may be of interest. Visitors to the Site acknowledge that these third-party Sites are maintained by persons or organizations over which BCBSRI exercises no control, and BCBSRI is not responsible for the content, the accuracy of the information, and/or quality of products or services provided by or advertised on these third-party Sites. Unless otherwise stated, links do not represent an intent to promote or endorse information, products or services.

Proprietary Rights.

All material contained in this Site is protected by law, including but not limited to United States copyright law. Except as indicated, BCBSRI is the owner of the copyright in the entire content (including images, text and look and feel attributes) of www.BCBSRI.com and reserves all rights in that regard. Any commercial use of Site content is prohibited without the prior written consent of BCBSRI.

Opinions, Comments and Suggestions.

BCBSRI welcomes your comments and suggestions about how to improve our products and services and this Site. By transmitting any such comments and/or suggestions (collectively, "Content") to BCBSRI, you automatically grant BCBSRI the royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, distribute, and display such Content (in whole or part) and/or to incorporate it in other works in any form for the full term of any rights that may exist in such content.