Last Updated: April 2026
Welcome to the Right to Know (RTK) website, an online resource provided by the Rhode Island Healthy Schools Coalition (RIHSC) where you can find honest, accurate, reliable sexual and reproductive health information – we’re so glad you’re here!
We know it’s tempting to skip over these Terms of Use, but it’s important to establish what you can expect from RIHSC with respect to the RTK website, and what we expect from you when you use them. This is a legally binding agreement between you and us, and by accessing or using the RTK website, you are agreeing to these Terms.
We may update these Terms from time to time, and the new version of the Terms will take effect as soon as we post them, which we’ll indicate by changing the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Please come back to this page frequently to ensure you’re aware of any changes. By continuing to use the website after the updated version of the Terms is posted, you are agreeing to the Terms as they are updated.
Permission to Use our Website
In simple terms, we give you permission to use the RTK website so long as you agree to comply with these Terms and you agree that our Privacy Policy applies to your use of our website. However, we remain the sole owner of the website and all intellectual property rights we have in them. If you find the information on the website useful, you may download, print out, or send a copy to others, so long as each copy indicates the source of the information and is used only for personal or nonprofit educational purposes.
Information Provided is Not Medical or Legal Advice
The information we provide on the RTK website is meant for general educational purposes and is not intended or implied to serve as specific medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should never be a substitute for consultation with a physician or other health professional. If you have, or think you might have, a medical problem, symptom, or question, please consult a medical professional right away, or talk with a trusted adult (parent, counselor, teacher, school nurse, other family member, or religious leader). The information we provide is also not intended to be legal advice, and if you have specific legal questions or concerns about your legal rights, please seek the advice of an attorney or other legal professional.
Warranty and Liability Disclaimer
RIHSC strives to provide the most accurate and reliable information through the RTK website. However, for legal purposes, we offer our website without warranties and with limitations of our liability. The law requires that we explain this using specific legal language and that we draw your attention to certain language by using all capital letters:
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW, WE PROVIDE THE RIGHT TO KNOW WEBSITE “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. FOR EXAMPLE, WE DON’T MAKE ANY WARRANTIES ABOUT THE CONTENT OR FEATURES OF THE WEBSITE INCLUDING THEIR ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, OR ABILITY TO MEET YOUR NEEDS. NOR DO WE WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL OPERATE ERROR-FREE OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR ITS SERVER IS FREE OF COMPUTER VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL MATERIAL.
RIHSC ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT, OR ANY DECISION MADE OR ACTION TAKEN, IN RELIANCE ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE RIGHT TO KNOW WEBSITE RIHSC DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR YOUR USE OF THE RIGHT TO KNOW WEBSITE, OR THE INTERNET. In no event shall RIHSC be liable for any injury, loss, claim, damage, or any incidental or consequential damages arising either directly or indirectly out of or in any way connected with the RTK website or any failure or delay in updating or including any materials or content on the RTK website, or any use of or inability to use any materials or content on the RTK website, even if RIHSC has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Although we make every effort to ensure the information presented on the RTK website is correct and complete, RIHSC disclaims responsibility for any errors or omissions, including technical errors or typos.
(Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental and consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.)
Indemnification
You will indemnify RIHSC for any third-party legal proceedings arising out of or relating to your unlawful use of the RTK website or your failure to comply with these Terms. This indemnity covers any liability or expense arising from claims, losses, damages, judgments, fines, and legal expenses. This paragraph will not, and isn’t intended to, override any legal exemption from such an indemnification obligation that you may be entitled to under applicable law.
Links from the Website
The RTK website may contain links to other websites and resources provided by third parties. These linked websites and resources are developed and maintained independently of RIHSC and are not a part of our website. When you leave the RTK website and travel to a third-party website or resource, you will be subject to different terms of use and privacy policies. RIHSC does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of any third-party information found on a linked website or resource, nor does RIHSC endorse the views expressed or products or services offered on a linked website or resource.
Settling Disputes, Governing Law, and Courts
The laws of the state of Rhode Island will govern all disputes arising out of or relating to these terms or your use of or access to the RTK website, regardless of conflict of laws principles. These disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts situated in the state of Rhode Island, and you and we consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts.
About These Terms
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and RIHSC regarding your use of the RTK website. These Terms don’t create any legal rights for other people or organizations, even if others might benefit from your relationship with us under these Terms. If it turns out that a particular term is not valid or enforceable, this will not affect any other terms. If you don’t comply with these Terms and we don’t take action right away, that doesn’t mean we’re giving up any rights that we may have, such as taking action in the future.