Terms of Use

Last updated: May 29, 2026

These terms govern your use of the Health Access Philly website and related programs. They are provided as a general statement of our terms and are not a substitute for legal advice.

Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using this site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years of age to use this site or to submit information through it. Certain programs (including the Sprint Challenge) may have additional eligibility requirements that will be described in the relevant application materials.

Permitted use

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and use the site for personal, educational, and civic purposes consistent with our mission. You agree to use the site lawfully and respectfully.

Prohibited conduct

You agree not to:

  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
  • Interfere with or disrupt the site, its servers, or its networks.
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site, including the admin area.
  • Upload or transmit any material that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, or that infringes the rights of others.
  • Use the site to send unsolicited promotional content or automated queries.

Submissions

When you submit content through an application, contact form, or other interactive feature ("Submissions"):

  • You represent that the information is accurate and is yours to share.
  • You grant Health Access Philly a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use your Submissions for the purpose of operating the relevant program, evaluating your application, and communicating with you.
  • You retain ownership of your Submissions. We will not publish them publicly without your consent.

Intellectual property

The site, including its design, text, graphics, and logos, is owned by Health Access Philly or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our prior written permission, except as permitted by fair use.

Third-party links and services

The site may link to third-party sites or rely on third-party services (such as our hosting provider). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third party.

Disclaimers

The site and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components, or that any information provided is complete or current.

Nothing on this site constitutes medical, legal, or other professional advice.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Health Access Philly, its volunteers, partners, and contributors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the site.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Health Access Philly and its volunteers, partners, and contributors from any claims, damages, or expenses arising out of your use of the site or your violation of these terms.

Changes to the site or terms

We may modify or discontinue the site, in whole or in part, at any time. We may also update these terms from time to time. When we do, we will change the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any disputes will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Contact us

Questions about these terms can be sent through the contact form on our home page.