Table of Contents
Content and availability
Copyright and usage
Privacy policy
Information collection and use
Cookies
Log files
Links
Site availability
Links policy
Links to this website
Content and site availability disclaimers [
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Every effort is taken to ensure that the information published on this website is
accurate and kept up-to-date. We do this through our editorial and quality control
processes which are overseen by our Editorial Board.
However, we cannot guarantee that all of the information is completely accurate
or complete. This website is provided for information only. It is not intended to
replace a consultation with an appropriately qualified medical practitioner. Datapharm
cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury that arises from the
use of this website.
We will use all reasonable efforts to ensure the availability of this site but we
cannot guarantee availability at all times and we reserve the right to restrict
access to parts or all of the site without notice.
Copyright and usage [
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The material featured on this site is subject to copyright protection unless otherwise
indicated. The copyright protected material may be reproduced free of charge in
any format or medium for research, private study or for internal circulation within
an organisation. This is subject to the material being reproduced accurately and
not used in a misleading context.
Where any of the copyright items on this site are being republished or copied to
others, the source of the material must be identified and the copyright status acknowledged.
However the material must not be systematically reproduced and sold for commercial
gain.
The permission to reproduce protected material does not extend to any material on
this site which is identified as being the copyright of a third party. Authorisation
to reproduce such material must be obtained from the copyright holders concerned.
For further information on Datapharm copyright policy and licensing arrangements,
please contact
legal@medicines.org.uk.
Privacy policy [
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Datapharm is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals using this website.
The following discloses the privacy practices for
http://www.medicines.org.uk. It applies solely to this website.
Information collection and use [
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Datapharm does not normally store or collect any personal information about site
users. In the event that we do ask you to provide personal details for any reason,
this will be entirely optional. We will make the reason for collecting personal
information and the use which we will make of such information clear at the point
of collection so that you can make an informed choice as to what information, if
any, you wish to provide.
If you decide to provide us with your contact details, for example so that we can
send you further information or surveys regarding the site, you may ask us to stop
sending you information at any time by [e.g. emailing us at Datapharm@medicines.org.uk]
and we will suppress your details from our contact list.
Cookies [
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A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user's hard drive while they are visiting
a particular website. Cookies which we use contain simple information about your
activity whilst accessing the site but do not contain any personal information.
We only use session cookies on this site i.e. cookies which are deleted from your
system when you leave the site. You can set your browser to disable cookies but
you may find that some aspects of this website will not then work.
Log files [
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We use our records of the pages users have visited on medicines.org.uk to analyse
trends, administer the site and track users' movements so that we can improve the
site. Our records do not contain any personal information about users.
Links [
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This website contains links to other sites. Please be aware that Datapharm is not
responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage our users
to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of other
websites.
Site availability [
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We make every effort to ensure that this website is available at all times. To achieve
this we do the following:
- Host the site within a fully managed solution monitored 24 hours
a day, 365 days a year.
- Use industry standard software for the servers and the website;
- Have well developed security arrangements;
- Have well developed monitoring, maintenance and repair procedures.
If something goes wrong we ensure that we know about it and that it is fixed quickly.
In spite of these efforts we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to this website,
or the sites to which it links. We accept no responsibility for any damages arising
from the loss of use of this information.
Links policy [
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Links are provided for information and convenience only. We cannot accept responsibility
for the sites linked to, or the information found there. A link does not imply an
endorsement of a site; likewise, not linking to a particular site does not imply
lack of endorsement.
We reserve the right to withdraw a link or refuse to link to any website without
providing an explanation or justification.
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We encourage organisations and individuals to create hypertext links to our website.
We do not require such organisations and individuals to request permission to do
so but we would like to be informed that a link has been created by providing us
with the originating site url via links@medicines.org.uk.
However, we do request that those linking to our website respect the following conditions:
- Links should not be used in a defamatory context;
- Linked information must not be changed in any way;
- Linked information from this site should not be displayed in such
a way as to appear as advertising or appear alongside advertising;
- Those creating deep links should be aware that specific page URLs
are subject to change without notice;
- We do not 'trade' links - if you chose to create a link to our website,
we will not offer to create a reciprocal link.