Rules & Policies

Considering the real-time nature of this chat room, it is impossible for us to review messages or confirm the validity of information posted. Please remember that we at the NNFF do not actively monitor the contents of and are not responsible for any messages posted. We do not vouch for or warrant the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any message, and are not responsible for the contents of any message. The messages express the views of the author of the message, not necessarily the views of this chat room or any entity associated with this room. Any user who feels that a posted message is objectionable is encouraged to contact us immediately by email. You agree, through your use of this service, that you will not use this room to post any material which is knowingly false and/or defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, vulgar, hateful, harassing, obscene, profane, sexually oriented, threatening, invasive of a person's privacy, or otherwise violative of any law. You agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyright is owned by you or by this chat room.

Although this chat room does not and cannot review the messages posted and is not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we at this chat room reserve the right to delete any message for the purpose of maintenance and for the reasons stated above. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold harmless this chat room and its agents with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s).

We at this chat room also reserve the right to reveal your identity (or whatever information we know about you) in the event of a complaint or legal action arising from any message posted by you.

Please note that advertisements, chain letters, pyramid schemes, solicitations, and other material unrelated to the purposes of this chat room are inappropriate in this room and should not be placed here.


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The material contained on this web site is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Physicians trained in the diagnosis and managment of neurofibromatosis 1 and 2 should be consulted for specific recommendations on the diagnosis, management and treatment of NF1 and NF2. A list of physicians and NF clinics is part of this web site.

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