1. Introduction
These terms and conditions govern your use of the Acupuncture Times website (the “Website”). By accessing or using this Website you accept these terms in full. If you disagree with any part of these terms, please do not use the Website.
2. About this Website
Acupuncture Times publishes summaries of published research, articles and educational information relating to acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping therapy and moxibustion. The content is provided for general information and educational purposes only.
3. Medical Disclaimer
The information on this Website is not medical advice and must not be treated as such. It is not a substitute for professional diagnosis, advice or treatment from a suitably qualified healthcare practitioner. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you have read on this Website. Research summaries describe the findings of third-party studies and do not constitute a recommendation or guarantee of any particular treatment or outcome.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, Acupuncture Times and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights in the Website and its content. You may view, download and print pages for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions below. You must not republish, sell, rent, sub-licence, reproduce, duplicate or copy material from this Website without our prior written permission.
5. Acceptable Use
You must not use this Website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the Website or impairment of its availability or accessibility; or in any way which is unlawful, fraudulent or harmful. You must not use this Website to copy, store, host, transmit, send, use, publish or distribute any material which consists of (or is linked to) any spyware, virus, or other malicious software.
6. User-Generated Content
Where the Website permits comments or other submissions, you grant Acupuncture Times a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce and publish your content. Your content must be your own and must not infringe any third party’s legal rights. We reserve the right to edit or remove any content submitted to the Website.
7. External Links
This Website may contain links to external websites that are not provided or maintained by us. We do not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of any information on these external websites and are not responsible for their content.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Acupuncture Times excludes all representations, warranties and conditions relating to this Website and the use of this Website. Nothing in these terms will limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, for fraud, or for any other liability that cannot be limited or excluded under English law.
9. Privacy & Cookies
Your use of this Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, which set out how we collect and use personal data. Please review those policies.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these terms from time to time. The revised terms will apply to the use of this Website from the date of publication. Please check this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with the current version.
11. Governing Law
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us via the contact page on this Website.
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