1. Introduction
IPC Guider is a free educational mobile application designed for healthcare professionals working in infection prevention and control. The app provides evidence-based calculators, isolation precautions, clinical protocols, outbreak management tools, and educational resources to support safe patient care.
IPC Guider was developed by Dr. Yazeed A. Qasem, Consultant Medical Microbiology and Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Jazan Armed Forces Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This document outlines the terms of use and privacy policy for IPC Guider. By downloading, installing, or using this application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.
2. Terms of Use
2.1 License Grant
IPC Guider is provided free of charge for non-commercial educational, research, training, and quality-improvement purposes. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the app on your personal mobile device.
2.2 Permitted Uses
- Educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals
- Clinical reference and decision support in infection prevention and control
- Quality improvement projects and competency assessments
- Research and academic activities (with proper citation)
- Personal professional development
2.3 Prohibited Uses
- Commercial resale, redistribution, or sublicensing of the app
- Modification, reverse engineering, or decompilation of the app
- Removal or alteration of copyright notices or attribution
- Use in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations
- Distribution of modified versions without explicit written permission
2.4 Intellectual Property
All content, features, functionality, and intellectual property rights in IPC Guider remain the exclusive property of Dr. Yazeed A. Qasem. The app name, logo, design, and all associated materials are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
3. Scientific and Academic Use
Citation Requirement:
If you use IPC Guider in research, quality-improvement projects, competency assessments, educational activities, or any academic work, you must acknowledge the app using the following citation:
"IPC Guider – A Mobile Application for Evidence-Based Infection Prevention and Control Practice, developed by Dr. Yazeed A. Qasem, MD, Consultant Medical Microbiology and Director of Infection Prevention and Control Department."
This citation requirement ensures proper attribution and helps track the app's impact on infection prevention and control practice, education, and research.
4. Privacy Policy
4.1 Data Collection and Storage
Complete Offline Operation:
IPC Guider operates entirely offline. The application does not connect to any external servers, cloud services, or APIs. It does not require internet connectivity for any of its features or functionality.
4.2 No Data Collection
IPC Guider does not collect, store, transmit, or share any of the following:
- User personal information (name, email, phone number, etc.)
- Patient data or protected health information (PHI)
- Institutional or organizational data
- Device identifiers or location data
- Usage analytics or behavioral data
- Calculation inputs or results
4.3 Local Data Storage
All data generated by the app (calculation history, saved configurations, user preferences) is stored locally on your device only. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to the developer or any third parties.
You can delete all locally stored data at any time by uninstalling the app or clearing the app's data through your device settings.
4.4 No Third-Party Services
IPC Guider does not integrate with any third-party services, including:
- Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics)
- Advertising networks
- Social media platforms
- Cloud storage services
- Crash reporting services
5. Medical Disclaimer
Important Medical Disclaimer:
IPC Guider is provided for educational and professional reference purposes only. It does not replace institutional policies, or local guidelines.
Healthcare professionals must always:
- Follow their institution's policies and procedures as the primary authority
- Exercise independent clinical judgment
- Consult official guidelines and expert colleagues when needed
- Verify all information before making clinical decisions
The developer assumes no responsibility for any clinical decisions made based on information provided by this app. Use of the app is entirely at the user's discretion and professional responsibility.
6. Accuracy and Updates
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the content in IPC Guider, the developer makes no warranties or guarantees regarding:
- The completeness, accuracy, or timeliness of the information
- The suitability of the app for any particular purpose
- The absence of errors or interruptions
The app content is based on publicly available guidelines from reputable organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), and the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Updates to the app may be released periodically to reflect changes in guidelines, add new features, or fix issues. Users are encouraged to keep the app updated to the latest version.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Dr. Yazeed A. Qasem and any affiliated institutions shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Use or inability to use the app
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
- Clinical decisions made based on app information
- Technical issues, bugs, or malfunctions
- Loss of data or device damage
8. Governing Law
These Terms of Use and Privacy Policy are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from or relating to the use of IPC Guider shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
9. Changes to Terms and Privacy Policy
The developer reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated version at this URL.
Continued use of the app after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically for updates.
10. Contact Information
For questions, feedback, support, or permission requests regarding IPC Guider, please contact:
Dr. Yazeed A. Qasem
Email: yzd.qsm@gmail.com
11. Acknowledgments
IPC Guider is built using evidence-based guidelines from internationally recognized organizations, including:
- World Health Organization (WHO) – Global infection prevention and control guidelines
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Infection control practices and HAI prevention
- National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) – CDC's healthcare-associated infection tracking system
- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) – IPC standards and best practices
- Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) – Clinical practice guidelines and antimicrobial stewardship
- Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) – Healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship
- Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) – Antimicrobial susceptibility testing standards
- American Society for Microbiology (ASM) – Clinical microbiology and laboratory guidelines
- European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) – Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and breakpoints
- Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MOH) – National healthcare guidelines
- General Directorate of Infection Prevention and Control (GDIPC) – Saudi national IPC guidelines
The developer gratefully acknowledges these organizations for their invaluable contributions to infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, and clinical microbiology practice worldwide.
Last Updated: December 2025