Terms and Conditions

[DRAFT JUNE UPDATE]
Last Updated: June 2026


1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using this website and any products, services, or content offered through the KA-Optimized TKA Educational Collective — including courses, memberships, community forums, and downloadable materials (collectively, the "Services") — you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not access or use the Services.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and SHB Collectives LLC. Your continued use of the Services following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

2. Who We Are

The Services are operated by: SHB Collectives LLC
Operating as: KA-Optimized TKA Educational Collective
Email: admin@kaoptimizedtka.com
Website: kaoptimizedtka.com

3. Eligibility

To use the Services, you must:
  • Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
  • Not be prohibited from receiving our Services under applicable law

The Services are intended exclusively for orthopedic surgeons, orthopedic surgery residents, and orthopedic surgery fellows. By registering, you represent that you meet one of these criteria. We reserve the right to verify eligibility through surgical license numbers (NPI or international equivalent) and to suspend or terminate accounts that do not qualify.

4. Account Registration

To access certain Services, you must create an account. By registering, you agree to:
  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and promptly update your account informationKeep your login credentials confidential and not share them with others
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account at admin@kaoptimizedtka.com
  • Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain inaccurate information or violate these Terms. One account per individual is permitted unless expressly authorized in writing.

5. Free Access

The KA-Optimized TKA Educational Collective is provided entirely free of charge. No payment, subscription fee, or purchase is required to access any content, courses, or features offered through the Services.

We do not collect or process payment information. If you previously held a paid membership, you have been or will be issued a full refund in accordance with the transition to our free access model. For questions regarding a prior refund, please contact admin@kaoptimizedtka.com.

While the Services are currently free, we reserve the right to introduce optional paid features or services in the future. Any such changes will be communicated to members in advance, and access to existing free content will not be affected without prior notice.

6. Intellectual Property

All content available through the Services — including but not limited to course materials, videos, surgical technique guidance, slide decks, written materials, images, graphics, logos, and branding — is owned by or licensed to SHB Collectives LLC and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You are granted a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the content for your own professional education and development. This license does not permit you to:
  • Reproduce, copy, download, or distribute content to others without written permission
  • Share, resell, sublicense, or commercialize any content
  • Screen-record, screenshot, or otherwise capture and redistribute course materials
  • Use our content to create derivative works or competing educational products
  • Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices

Unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in immediate account termination and legal action. If you wish to use our content for institutional, group, or commercial purposes, please contact us to discuss licensing arrangements.

7. User Conduct

By using the Services, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or professional codes of conduct
  • Infringe on the intellectual property or other rights of any third party
  • Harass, threaten, defame, or otherwise harm other members or staff
  • Share, distribute, or post content that is false, misleading, or harmful
  • Upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or disruptive software
  • Use automated tools, bots, or scrapers to access or extract content
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the platform or systems
  • Impersonate another person or misrepresent your professional credentials
  • Post or share patient data, identifiable clinical information, or any content that violates HIPAA or applicable privacy laws
We reserve the right to remove content, suspend access, or permanently terminate accounts that violate these standards, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.

8. User Discussion

The KA-Optimized TKA Educational Collective members may post comments and participate in discussions within individual lessons on the platform. These lesson-level discussions are intended for professional, collegial exchange among medical professionals.  
By participating in lesson comments and discussions, you agree to: 
  • Engage respectfully and constructively     
  • Not share confidential patient information or identifiable clinical cases
  • Not solicit business, promote commercial products, or post spam
  • Attribute third-party content properly and not post copyright-protected material without permission  

You retain ownership of content you post in lesson discussions, but you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, reproduce, and distribute that content in connection with operating the Services. We may moderate or remove discussion content at any time.

9. Medical and Educational Disclaimer

The Services are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Content available through the platform, including surgical technique guidance, clinical commentary, and educational materials, is intended to support professional learning and does not constitute medical advice, clinical direction, or a standard of care.

Individual patient outcomes depend on numerous factors outside the scope of this platform. You are solely responsible for your own clinical decisions, patient care, and professional judgment. Nothing in the Services should be interpreted as recommending or endorsing any specific course of treatment for any individual patient.

Any faculty, instructors, or contributors presenting content on the platform do so in an educational capacity. Their views represent their professional perspectives and do not necessarily represent an endorsement by SHB Collectives LLC.

10. Disclaimers and No Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:
  • Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
  • Warranties that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure
  • Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any content
We do not guarantee that the Services will meet your professional or educational expectations, or that any specific clinical outcomes will result from applying information learned through the platform

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, SHB Collectives LLC, its founders, employees, contractors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services, including but not limited to:
  • Loss of profits, revenue, or data
  • Clinical or professional decisions made based on platform content
  • Interruption or unavailability of the Services
  • Unauthorized access to your account or data

Because the Services are provided free of charge, our total aggregate liability to you for any claim arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall not exceed USD $100.

Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SHB Collectives LLC and its affiliates, officers, agents, and employees from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to:
  • Your use of or access to the Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any applicable law or third-party rights
  • Any content you post or transmit through the Services

13. Third-Party Links and Tools

The Services may contain links to or integrations with third-party websites, platforms, and tools (includingLearnWorlds, Zapier, Anthropic, Lovable, and Google Analytics.). These are provided for convenience and operational purposes only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or policies of any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies before engaging with any third-party service. 

14. Privacy

Your use of the Services is governed by our Privacy Policy, available at kaoptimizedtka.com/privacy. By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Our Privacy Policy includes specific provisions for users in the European Economic Area (GDPR) and California (CCPA/CPRA).

15. International Use

The Services are operated from the United States. If you access the Services from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with your local laws and regulations. We make no representations that the Services are appropriate or available for use in all jurisdictions.  

Users in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland have additional rights under applicable data protection laws as described in our Privacy Policy.

16. Changes to the Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Services at any time, with or without notice, subject to any commitments already made. This includes changes to course content, features, and platform availability. We will make reasonable efforts to notify active members of material changes that affect their access, where practicable.

17. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, including for violation of these Terms or inactivity.
Upon termination:
  • Your right to access the Services ceases immediately
  • Any licenses granted to you under these Terms are revoked
  • We may retain your data as required by law or our Privacy Policy  
You may terminate your account at any time by contacting admin@kaoptimizedtka.com.  
Sections 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 18, and 21 survive termination of these Terms.

18. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.  

Informal Resolution
Before initiating any formal dispute, you agree to first contact us at admin@kaoptimizedtka.com to attempt to resolve the matter informally. We will make good-faith efforts to resolve disputes within 30 days.  
Binding Arbitration
If informal resolution fails, any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved through binding individual arbitration under the American Arbitration Association (AAA) Consumer Arbitration Rules. Arbitration will take place in Contra Costa County, California, or remotely.  
Class Action Waiver
You agree that any dispute resolution will be conducted on an individual basis only. You waive any right to bring claims as part of a class action or representative proceeding.  
Exception for EU and UK
Users If you are located in the EU or UK, you retain the right to bring claims before your local courts and relevant consumer protection authorities, notwithstanding the arbitration provision above.

19. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will notify active members by email or via platform notification at least 14 days before the change takes effect.   Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Services.

20. General Provisions

Entire Agreement. 
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and SHB Collectives LLC regarding your use of the Services and supersede all prior agreements.  
Severability. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.  
No Waiver. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be deemed a waiver of that right.  
Assignment.
You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights freely.  
Force Majeure.
We will not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control.

21. KA AI Chat

  • 21.1 KA AI Chat is an AI-powered educational tool integrated into the KA-Optimized TKA Educational Collective platform. It is designed to support professional learning around Kinematic Alignment technique in total knee arthroplasty. By accessing or using KA AI Chat, you acknowledge and accept the terms set forth in this section.
  • 21.2 AI Chat Is Not Medical Advice KA AI Chat is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. Responses generated by KA AI Chat do not constitute medical advice, clinical guidance, diagnosis, or a standard of care. You must not rely on KA AI Chat output as a substitute for your own professional judgment, clinical expertise, or consultation with qualified colleagues. AI-generated content may be incomplete, outdated, or inapplicable to specific patient circumstances. You are solely responsible for all clinical decisions you make.
  • 21.3 You must not input any Protected Health Information (PHI), personally identifiable patient data, or information that could be used to identify any individual patient into KA AI Chat. Doing so violates HIPAA, these Terms, and may subject you to disciplinary or legal consequences. We are not responsible for any regulatory liability arising from your submission of PHI or patient-identifiable information through KA AI Chat.
  • 21.4 By using KA AI Chat, you agree that we and our AI technology partners may collect, store, and review your conversation logs and prompts for the purpose of evaluating performance, improving the feature, and ensuring compliance with these Terms. Conversations are not shared with other users. For full details on how KA AI Chat data is handled, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
  • 21.5 KA AI Chat is provided “as is” and “as available,” without any warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. To the maximum extent permitted by law, SHB Collectives LLC shall not be liable for any harm, loss, or damages arising from your reliance on KA AI Chat outputs, including clinical or professional decisions made based on AI-generated content. These limitations are in addition to those set forth in Sections 10 and 11 of these Terms.
  • 21.6 We welcome your feedback on KA AI Chat. Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you submit may be used by us without restriction or compensation to improve the feature or our Services generally. Submission of feedback does not create any intellectual property rights in your favor with respect to KA AI Chat improvements.

22. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests related to these Terms, please contact:  
SHB Collectives LLC
KA-Optimized TKA Educational Collective
Email: admin@kaoptimizedtka.com