Terms of Use

Terms of Use

Last Updated: November 13, 2025
Owner: Melody Bishop, B.Sc., RRT, CCAA

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using this website (the “Site”), you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Site.

These Terms apply to all visitors, clients, and users of the Site, including those who purchase services, sign up for mentoring, view educational content, or participate in webinars.

2. Purpose of the Site

This Site provides educational information, speaking services, mentoring, and professional development resources relating to mechanical ventilation, respiratory physiology, and related clinical topics.

All content is intended for educational purposes only and must not be used as a substitute for clinical training, institutional protocols, or medical advice.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on the Site—including text, graphics, videos, images, downloadable materials, branding, and course content—is the property of Melody Bishop unless otherwise stated.

You may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, or redistribute content
  • Use content for commercial purposes
  • Modify or create derivative works
  • Record or distribute webinar content without permission

Permission may be granted on a case-by-case basis; please contact Melody directly.

4. User Responsibilities

When using this Site, you agree:

  • Not to misuse the Site or attempt unauthorized access
  • Not to submit false information through forms
  • Not to engage in harassment, abuse, or harmful behaviour on any interactive portion of the Site
  • To follow all applicable laws when using the Site or applying educational material

5. Use of Educational Content

Educational materials, mentoring sessions, and webinars:

  • Are designed for professional development
  • Are not individualized medical advice
  • Are not a replacement for employer training, hospital policies, or clinical supervision
  • Should not be applied in patient care without clinical judgment, licensing, and adherence to local guidelines

You are responsible for ensuring you follow your local regulatory standards and scope of practice.

6. Purchasing and Payments

Payments for mentoring, webinars, or other services are processed securely through PayPal.

  • You agree to provide accurate billing information
  • Refunds, cancellations, and rescheduling policies (if applicable) will be clearly communicated during the purchasing process

No financial information is stored on this Site.

7. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to resources, professional organizations, or external educational content. These links are provided for convenience only.

Melody is not responsible for the content, security, or practices of external websites.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. Melody does not guarantee:

  • That the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • That educational material is applicable to every clinical context
  • That outcomes in practice will be improved

Educational content is provided in good faith but cannot account for every clinical scenario.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Melody is not liable for:

  • Any decisions made based on the content of this Site
  • Any injury, loss, or damages resulting from use or misuse of educational materials
  • Errors, omissions, or outdated information

Users assume full responsibility for applying any information.

10. Modification of Terms

These Terms may be updated occasionally. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of revised terms.

11. Contact Information

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

Email: melodybishoprt@gmail.com