1. Website Terms of Use

Effective Date

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern access to and use of the websites operated by MidVox Policy Group, LLC, including midvox.org, thepatientact.org, and any related webpages, downloadable materials, forms, content, and services that link to these Terms (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

Use of the Site

You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You may view, download, and print content from the Site for your own personal, internal business, educational, governmental, media, or noncommercial informational use, subject to these Terms and any additional license language displayed on specific materials. You may not use the Site in a manner that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Site or interfere with any other person’s use of the Site.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise indicated, the Site and all content on the Site — including text, graphics, branding, logos, white papers, policy papers, articles, downloadable materials, design, and compilation — are owned by or licensed to MidVox Policy Group, LLC and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws. No right, title, or interest in or to any content is transferred to you except the limited rights expressly granted in these Terms.

Permitted Sharing and Citation

You may quote reasonable excerpts from publicly available Site content for commentary, criticism, reporting, educational use, or governmental discussion, provided you do so fairly, include clear attribution to MidVox Policy Group, LLC, and do not present the material in a misleading manner. If a specific downloadable publication includes its own reuse or permissions language, that document-specific language controls to the extent of any conflict.

Restrictions

Except as expressly permitted in writing, you may not: (a) reproduce, republish, distribute, publicly display, sell, license, or create derivative works from Site content; (b) scrape, data-mine, harvest, or systematically extract Site content or personal information from the Site; (c) reverse engineer, probe, or test the vulnerability of the Site; (d) upload malicious code; (e) impersonate any person or misrepresent affiliation; or (f) use the Site or any Site content to train or improve an external model or dataset without prior written consent.

Downloads and Gated Content

The Site may offer access to gated resources, including downloadable policy papers, summaries, or other materials, in exchange for contact information. By submitting a form to obtain a gated resource, you represent that the information you provide is accurate and that you consent to MidVox using that information as described in the Privacy Policy, including to provide the requested resource and related communications. MidVox may refuse, suspend, or terminate access to gated resources at any time.

No Professional Advice

Content on the Site is provided for general informational, educational, and public policy discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice, medical advice, financial advice, investment advice, lobbying advice, or professional advice of any kind. You should not act or refrain from acting based on Site content without obtaining advice from qualified professionals regarding your specific circumstances.

No Attorney-Client or Other Professional Relationship

Use of the Site, sending an email to a Site-listed address, or submitting a contact form does not create an attorney-client relationship, consulting engagement, fiduciary relationship, physician-patient relationship, or any other professional relationship with MidVox Policy Group, LLC, Ed Gehres, or any related person or entity. Do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through the Site unless and until an express written engagement has been executed.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may link to third-party websites, tools, or services or embed third-party content. MidVox does not control and is not responsible for third-party sites or services, including their content, policies, practices, or availability. Access to any third-party site is at your own risk.

User Submissions

If you submit comments, inquiries, feedback, or other materials to MidVox through the Site, you grant MidVox a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right to use, reproduce, store, and process the submission for the purpose of responding to you, improving the Site, developing content, or operating MidVox’s business, subject to the Privacy Policy. You represent that you have the right to submit the material and that it does not violate any law or third-party right.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY. MIDVOX DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT ANY CONTENT WILL BE COMPLETE, ACCURATE, OR CURRENT.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MIDVOX POLICY GROUP, LLC AND ITS MANAGERS, MEMBERS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AND AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR THESE TERMS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MIDVOX’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US $100).

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MidVox Policy Group, LLC and its managers, members, officers, employees, contractors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

Termination

MidVox may suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to all or any part of the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason or no reason, including if MidVox believes you have violated these Terms.

Governing Law; Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any action arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Clark County, Nevada, and each party consents to the jurisdiction and venue of those courts.

Changes to These Terms

MidVox may update these Terms from time to time by posting a revised version on the Site and updating the “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Contact

Questions regarding these Terms may be directed to: MidVox Policy Group, LLC, Email: [email protected].

2. Privacy Policy

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy describes how MidVox Policy Group, LLC (“MidVox,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information through midvox.org, thepatientact.org, and any related websites, forms, landing pages, content, downloads, or communications that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Site”).

Information We Collect

We may collect: (a) identifiers and contact information such as name, email address, company, title, and similar information you submit; (b) inquiry, correspondence, and form-submission content; (c) download and engagement information relating to resources you request; (d) device, browser, IP address, approximate geolocation, referral source, pages viewed, and usage data collected automatically through cookies, analytics, logs, and similar technologies; and (e) any other information you choose to provide.

How We Collect Information

We collect information directly from you when you complete a form, contact us, request a gated resource, subscribe to updates, respond to a survey, or otherwise communicate with us. We also collect certain information automatically through cookies, server logs, analytics tools, and similar technologies when you browse the Site.

How We Use Information

We may use personal information to: (a) operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site; (b) provide requested resources and respond to inquiries; (c) communicate with you about MidVox content, initiatives, events, publications, or updates; (d) understand user engagement and improve content and user experience; (e) prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents; (f) comply with legal obligations; and (g) protect our rights and interests.

How We Disclose Information

We may disclose personal information to service providers and vendors that help us host the Site, deliver email, manage forms, analyze usage, store data, secure systems, or otherwise support Site operations, subject to appropriate contractual protections. We may also disclose information: (a) to comply with law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or governmental request; (b) to protect the rights, safety, or property of MidVox or others; (c) in connection with an actual or proposed merger, asset sale, financing, reorganization, or similar transaction; or (d) with your consent or at your direction.

Email Communications and Unsubscribe

If you provide your email address to download a resource, receive updates, or contact MidVox, we may send you transactional or informational messages and, where permitted by law, related communications about MidVox content or initiatives. You may unsubscribe from marketing-style emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us at [email protected]. Even if you unsubscribe from promotional communications, we may still send service-related or transactional messages related to requests you initiated.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We and our service providers may use cookies, pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure performance, understand traffic, and improve the Site. Additional details are provided in the Cookie Policy. If non-essential advertising or targeting technologies are enabled, MidVox should implement a compliant consent mechanism before those technologies are activated, to the extent required by applicable law.

Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to provide requested resources, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the reason it was collected.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and MidVox does not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information through the Site, contact us at [email protected] so we can review and address the issue.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to know, access, correct, delete, or limit certain processing. MidVox will evaluate and respond to verified requests as required by applicable law. To submit a privacy request, contact [email protected] and identify the nature of your request.

Nevada Residents

Nevada law requires certain website operators to maintain a privacy notice and allows consumers to submit a verified request directing an operator not to make certain sales of covered information. MidVox does not currently sell covered information in exchange for monetary consideration as defined by Nevada law. Nevada residents may submit any such request to [email protected] with the subject line “Nevada Privacy Request.”

California Residents

If MidVox is subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended, California residents may have the right to know what personal information is collected, used, disclosed, sold, or shared; to request deletion or correction of certain personal information; and to limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable. MidVox does not sell personal information for money. MidVox also does not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising unless expressly stated on the Site and supported by an appropriate notice and consent/opt-out workflow. California privacy requests may be sent to [email protected] with the subject line “California Privacy Request.”

Do Not Track

Browser “Do Not Track” signals and similar mechanisms may not function consistently across all browsers and services. Unless and until a legally recognized standard requires otherwise, the Site may not respond to such signals in a uniform way.

International Visitors

The Site is operated from the United States and is intended primarily for a U.S. audience. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, processed in, and stored in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on the Site and update the “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Site after an updated Privacy Policy is posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy to the extent permitted by law.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy requests may be sent to MidVox Policy Group, LLC at [email protected].

3. Cookie Policy

Overview

This Cookie Policy explains how MidVox Policy Group, LLC uses cookies and similar technologies on the Site. Cookies are small data files placed on your browser or device that help websites function, remember preferences, measure performance, and understand how users interact with content.

Categories of Cookies We May Use

Strictly necessary cookies: required for basic Site operation, security, page routing, and form functionality.

Analytics cookies: used to understand traffic sources, pages visited, device types, and how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve performance and content.

Functional cookies: used to remember user preferences, form state, or other user-experience choices.

Advertising or targeting cookies: used by us or third parties to measure campaign performance, build audience segments, or support remarketing. These should not be activated unless MidVox has decided to use them and has implemented any required consent workflow.

How to Control Cookies

Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or manage cookies through browser settings. You may also be able to manage preferences through a cookie banner or preference center if one is enabled on the Site. Blocking some cookies may affect Site functionality. If MidVox deploys non-essential cookies that require consent under applicable law, those tools should remain disabled until the user has provided the necessary consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Some third-party tools embedded on the Site — such as analytics platforms, video players, social widgets, or email/form tools — may place cookies or similar technologies on your device. MidVox does not control the privacy practices of those third parties, and their use of information is governed by their own notices and policies.

Cookie List Placeholder

Before publishing this Cookie Policy, insert the actual list of cookies or cookie categories used on the Site, including cookie name/provider, purpose, duration, and category. This list should match the Site’s actual consent manager or tag inventory.

Updates

MidVox may update this Cookie Policy as Site tools and practices change. The current version should remain posted on the Site with its effective date.

Disclaimer / No Professional Advice Notice

The content on this site is provided for informational, educational, and public-policy discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice, medical advice, investment advice, or professional advice of any kind. Viewing this site or contacting MidVox does not create an attorney-client relationship or any other professional engagement. Do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through this site.

Accessibility Statement

MidVox Policy Group, LLC is committed to making its websites accessible to all users. We are working to improve usability and accessibility and to apply relevant accessibility standards over time. If you encounter accessibility barriers on this Site, please contact [email protected] and describe the issue and the page involved so we can make reasonable efforts to address it.