Information Sources and Liability Disclaimer

Traditional Chinese Medicine Education Guide (TEG) — Five Branches University. This page is the full version of the short Information Disclaimer shown at the end of every guide article and Q&A answer.

1. Nature and Scope of Information

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Education Guide (TEG), maintained by Five Branches University, is an educational information resource that compiles, organizes, summarizes, and presents publicly available information from a wide range of independent sources.

These sources include, but are not limited to, government agencies; state acupuncture and medical licensing boards; professional associations; examination and certification organizations; colleges and universities throughout the United States; hospitals; healthcare institutions; acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine service providers; and private clinical practices.

The inclusion of information from these organizations does not imply their affiliation with, sponsorship of, or endorsement of Five Branches University or TEG.

TEG is intended to serve as an informational reference resource and does not represent an official determination by any regulatory, educational, professional, or licensing authority.

2. Source Attribution and Collection Dates

Where available, TEG identifies the original sources of information and the dates on which such information was accessed, collected, or reviewed.

These dates reflect the time of retrieval or review and do not necessarily indicate when the original information was published or last updated by its provider.

The information may subsequently be updated, modified, corrected, withdrawn, or replaced by its original publisher without notice to Five Branches University.

Source citations are provided to help readers identify and consult the original materials. The presence of a citation does not constitute independent verification or a guarantee of accuracy by Five Branches University.

3. Accuracy and Responsibility for Third-Party Information

Five Branches University endeavors to provide useful educational resources but does not independently authenticate or verify every statement, statistic, interpretation, or representation obtained from third-party sources.

Five Branches University makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or continued currency of third-party information included in TEG.

Original information providers remain responsible for their own published materials, subject to applicable law.

Readers should independently evaluate the relevance and reliability of the information and confirm material facts directly with the original publishers or appropriate authorities before relying upon them.

Neither source attribution nor the inclusion of information within TEG constitutes endorsement of the original provider or certification of the information presented.

4. Automated Content and Dynamic Q&A

Certain TEG materials, including dynamically generated questions and answers, may be collected, organized, summarized, interpreted, or presented through automated systems, including AI-assisted processes.

Although these systems may rely on previously collected and cited materials, automated processing may introduce errors, omissions, outdated information, or interpretive differences.

Such content is provided for general informational purposes and should not be considered an authoritative determination, professional opinion, or independently verified statement.

Readers should not rely exclusively on automated responses when making important academic, licensing, immigration, legal, financial, professional, or healthcare decisions.

5. Third-Party Websites and External References

TEG may contain references or links to websites and materials maintained by independent third parties.

Five Branches University does not control the content, maintenance, availability, subsequent revisions, or continued accuracy of external websites.

The inclusion of an external link or reference does not imply endorsement of the linked organization, its information, products, services, or professional opinions.

Readers are encouraged to consult original sources directly for the most current information.

6. No Warranty and Limitation of Liability

Third-party information and related summaries presented through TEG are provided for general informational purposes on an "as available" basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Five Branches University disclaims representations and warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, timeliness, and suitability of third-party information and its summaries for any particular purpose.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Five Branches University shall not be liable for losses or damages arising from reliance on inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or incorrectly summarized third-party information presented through TEG.

Nothing in this disclaimer is intended to exclude or limit any liability or legal obligation that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

7. Independent Verification and Reader Responsibility

Readers are responsible for evaluating whether information provided through TEG is appropriate for their specific circumstances.

Requirements regarding academic admission, tuition, accreditation, professional licensing, examinations, immigration, employment, healthcare services, and professional practice may change over time and may differ by jurisdiction.

Before making academic, professional, financial, legal, or healthcare decisions, readers should verify the relevant information with the original educational institutions, regulatory agencies, licensing boards, examination organizations, healthcare providers, or other appropriate authorities.

Information specifically concerning Five Branches University's own programs, admissions requirements, tuition, accreditation, institutional policies, and services should be confirmed through the University's current official publications and authorized departments.

8. Corrections, Updates, and Changes

Five Branches University may review, correct, update, modify, or remove TEG materials at its discretion and without prior notice.

The identification of an original source and its access date does not guarantee that the information remains current or accurate after collection.

Readers who identify potentially inaccurate or outdated information are encouraged to notify Five Branches University for review.

9. Acknowledgment

By using TEG, readers acknowledge that its content is provided as a general educational information resource, rather than as an independent certification or guarantee of information supplied by third parties.

Readers should consult the appropriate original sources or authorities before relying on the information for important decisions.