Thank you for using the MEDITECH API.
In these API Terms of Use (“Terms”) “MEDITECH” refers to Medical Information Technology, Inc. the API software vendor, and “HCO” refers to the Health Care Organization that has implemented the MEDITECH API software. These Terms govern your access to and use of the MEDITECH API. By accessing or using the MEDITECH API, the App Developer (“You”), agree to be bound by these Terms.
Pursuant to requirements set forth by the ASTP for electronic health record (“EHR”) software, MEDITECH has made available the MEDITECH API via this site to enable retrieval of patient information from the MEDITECH EHR.
You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age and that you possess the legal right and ability to agree to these Terms and to use the MEDITECH API in accordance with these Terms.
If you are using the MEDITECH API on behalf of an entity, you represent and warrant that you have authority to bind that entity to the Terms and by accepting the Terms, you are doing so on behalf of that entity (and all references to “you” in the Terms refer to that entity).
MEDITECH may modify or update the MEDITECH API from time to time. We will try to ensure, as far as possible, that future version(s) of the MEDITECH API are backwards compatible with at least the most recent previous version, but cannot guarantee that this will always be possible. You should adapt your app to use the most up-to-date version of the MEDITECH API promptly following release by MEDITECH.
MEDITECH may change and update these Terms from time to time, and will publish any changes on this page. Make sure to check this page for any updates. Your continued use of the API after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. If you are unable to comply with any amended version of the Terms, you should stop use of the MEDITECH API immediately.
You agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations relating to the use of the MEDITECH API.
You agree to register your app with an HCO that has implemented the MEDITECH API. You represent and warrant that the registration information you provide to HCO is accurate.
You represent and warrant that your app is stable.
You agree to provide meaningful customer support for your app and to make it easy for customers to contact you with questions and concerns.
You agree to provide and comply with a publicly accessible privacy policy.
The HCO with which you register your app may provide its own Terms of Use (“HCO Terms”). You agree to adhere to the HCO Terms. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and the HCO Terms, the HCO Terms will control.
When using the MEDITECH API, you may not (or allow those acting on your behalf to):
a. Sell, lease or sublicense the MEDITECH API or any data derived through the MEDITECH API
b. Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code from any API or any related software, except to the extent that this restriction is expressly prohibited by applicable law.
c. Perform an Action with the intent of introducing to the MEDITECH API any viruses, defects, malware, or any items of a destructive nature.
d. Interfere with or disrupt the MEDITECH API or the servers or networks providing the MEDITECH API.
MEDITECH sets and enforces limits on your use of the MEDITECH API, in our sole discretion, without notice or liability. MEDITECH reserves the right to:
a. Rate limit or block apps that make a large number of calls to the MEDITECH API
b. Disable, restrict or remove your app’s access to the MEDITECH API
c. Change, suspend, or discontinue the availability of the MEDITECH API at any time
d. Impose limits on certain features or restrict your access to parts or all of the MEDITECH API
MEDITECH retains ownership of MEDITECH property and reserves all of its applicable rights with respect to the content of this site, the MEDITECH EHR and the MEDITECH API. Nothing in these Terms shall convey any transfer of ownership of MEDITECH’s property.
YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS MEDITECH, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, INFORMATION PROVIDERS AND SUPPLIERS FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES, LOSSES, EXPENSES, DAMAGES AND COSTS, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES (“CLAIMS”), RESULTING FROM ANY VIOLATION OF THESE TERMS OR ANY CLAIMS ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE MEDITECH API OR THE MEDITECH WEB SITE (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTIES’ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, MISAPPROPRIATION OF TRADE SECRETS OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS OR NEGLIGENT OR WRONGFUL CONDUCT).
THIS SITE AND THE MEDITECH API ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT USE OF THIS SITE AND/OR THE MEDITECH API IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MEDITECH AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, INFORMATION PROVIDERS AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. MEDITECH MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE SUITABILITY, RELIABILITY, AVAILABILITY, AND ACCURACY OF THE MEDITECH API OR OTHER INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS PROVIDED BY MEDITECH FOR ANY PURPOSE.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, SHALL MEDITECH, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, INFORMATION PROVIDERS AND/OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE ACCESS, USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE MEDITECH API, WITH THE DELAY OR INABILITY TO USE THE MEDITECH API OR RELATED TECHNOLOGY, SOFTWARE OR SERVICES, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE MEDITECH API, SOFTWARE OR SERVICES, OR FOR ANY INFORMATION, SOFTWARE, PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND RELATED GRAPHICS OBTAINED FROM MEDITECH, OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE MEDITECH API, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF MEDITECH HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE MEDITECH API OR WITH THESE TERMS OF USE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USING THE MEDITECH API. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPH, THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF MEDITECH, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, INFORMATION PROVIDERS AND/OR SUPPLIERS, IF ANY, FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE FEES PAID BY YOU FOR THE USE OF THE PARTICULAR TECHNOLOGY, SOFTWARE, PRODUCT, INFORMATION OR SERVICE PROVIDED BY MEDITECH .
The MEDITECH API may contain software, materials, content, data, or information provided, posted, or offered by third parties. You agree that neither MEDITECH nor its affiliates shall have any liability whatsoever to you for any such third party software, materials, content, data, or information.
Either you, MEDITECH or the HCO may terminate your right to use the MEDITECH API at any time, with or without cause or notice.
You will not make any statement regarding your use of the MEDITECH API which suggests partnership with, sponsorship by, or endorsement by MEDITECH without MEDITECH’s written approval.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any and all claims arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought in a state or federal court of competent jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. You consent to the personal and subject matter jurisdiction of the state and/or federal courts located in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and waive (a) any objection to jurisdiction or venue, or (b) any defense claiming lack of jurisdiction or improper venue, in any action brought in such courts.