User Consent and Release Policy
- I assume all responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of information submitted to the Utah Health Story Bank Web site, located within the Utah Department of Health (UDOH), 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116.
- I understand that I may be contacted by UDOH to verify the content of my submitted story.
- I understand that UDOH may use all or a portion of my submitted story for media and educational purposes.
- I understand that UDOH has the right to edit the content and modify the structure of my submitted story for select purposes including, but not limited to, correcting grammar and spelling, arranging sentences or paragraphs, deleting repetition and/or offensive language.
- I understand that I will be contacted by UDOH if my story is shared with agencies (media, lobbyists, health educators, etc) or other Utah families to help promote better health in my community.
- I understand that UDOH reserves the right to refuse a story if in the judgment of UDOH the content is inconsistent with UDOH policy and/or does not promote healthy living.
- I understand that I can remove my previously submitted story at any time.
The Utah Department of Health agrees to:
- Never share/release your contact information without your permission.
- Ask for your permission each time your story is shared.
- Provide a staff member or advocate of UDOH choice to be present for all public speaking
engagements.
- Only work with respected news establishments.
- Give you total control concerning the amount of personal information that will be shared.
- Give you absolute right to refuse to answer any question from a reporter, lobbyist, or
other Utah Department of Health staff. At no time is anyone ever obligated to speak to a
reporter or lobbyist if he or she chooses not to.
- Store your submitted story in our database for up to five years.
The Utah Health Story Bank Web site, database, submitted information, and stories (located within the Utah Department of Health, 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116) will remain the sole and exclusive property of the Utah Health Story Bank, and no proprietary or ownership rights shall be conferred to any other party under the terms of this Agreement. Utah Department of Health will ensure that all agreements with affiliates and any subcontractors shall confirm that the rights to and ownership of the Web site shall remain with the Utah Health Story Bank.
The Utah health story bank is not liable for indirect, special, consequential, punitive, exemplary, or incidental damages, or any claims connected with this agreement and the Web site access provided. This includes but is not limited to, lost profits, even if the Utah health story bank has been advised of the possibility of such damages.