Use of Website
These Terms of Use (together with any documents referred to herein) govern your access to and use of our website, whether as a guest or registered user. Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the site. By accessing or using our site, you confirm that you accept these Terms of Use and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you must refrain from using our site.
Additionally, please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process and protect your personal information. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into and forms part of these Terms of Use.
Certain services offered through our site may be subject to additional terms (“Additional Terms”). These Additional Terms will be presented at the point of access to the relevant service. In the event of any conflict between these Terms of Use and the Additional Terms, the Additional Terms will take precedence for the specific service.
Registration
Certain features of our site may require registration, necessitating you to provide accurate and up-to-date information (“Registration Data”). By registering, you agree to:
(a) Provide true, accurate, current, and complete Registration Data as prompted during the registration process.
(b) Maintain and promptly update your Registration Data to ensure it remains accurate and complete.
Our handling of Registration Data and other personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.
When you register, you will receive a unique username and/or password to access your account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities carried out under your account. You agree to:
(a) Notify us immediately via email if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account or breach of security.
(b) Log out from your account at the end of each session.
KIB Medicine is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with these responsibilities.
Community Features
From time to time, our site may provide interactive community features, hosted by third-party partners (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Disqus, collectively referred to as “Partners”), which enable users to upload and share comments. To use these features, you may need to register with the relevant Partner and comply with their terms and privacy policies.
When you register with a Partner, you leave our site and interact directly with a third-party platform. KIB Medicine is not responsible for the collection, storage, or use of your personal data by these Partners. Please familiarize yourself with their terms of use and privacy policies before registering.
Comments posted on our site are considered “User Content” and must adhere to the Rules of Acceptable Use outlined in these Terms of Use.
Intellectual Property Rights
Unless otherwise specified, all content on our site—including software, graphics, text, images, designs, databases, trademarks, logos, and copyrighted materials (collectively, “Content”)—is owned or licensed by KIB Medicine and protected by applicable laws. Nothing in these Terms of Use grants you the right to use the Content except as expressly permitted.
Subject to compliance with these Terms of Use, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-commercial, revocable license to access and use our site, including the ability to view, download (for caching purposes only), and print pages for personal use.
Your Content
“User Content” refers to any material—such as text, images, videos, comments, and posts—that you upload, share, or submit to our site.
By submitting User Content, you warrant that it complies with the Rules of Acceptable Use outlined below. You also indemnify KIB Medicine for any breach of this warranty.
While you retain ownership of your original User Content, by submitting it to our site, you grant KIB Medicine a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, worldwide, and fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, and display your User Content in any medium. This may include integration with advertising or sponsorships.
You waive any moral or similar rights in your User Content, even if it is modified in a manner you may not agree with.
Please note that User Content may be publicly visible. Do not upload content you wish to keep private.
You warrant the following:
- Your User Content is your original work, and you own all rights to it, or you have obtained all necessary licenses, consents, and permissions to allow KIB Medicine to use it.
- Your User Content does not infringe on the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party.
- Your User Content complies with the Rules of Acceptable Use.
- No additional payments or royalties are owed to third parties for the use of your User Content.
Rules of Acceptable Use
You agree to use our site responsibly and not to post or share content that:
- Is defamatory, obscene, offensive, or unlawful.
- Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.
- Promotes illegal activities or violates the rights of any third party.
- Contains unauthorized advertisements, spam, or malicious software.
KIB Medicine reserves the right to remove User Content or restrict access for violations of these rules.
Rules of Acceptable Use
The comments sections, message boards, personal profiles, discussion forums, and any other interactive areas on our site (collectively referred to as “forums”) are intended for private, non-commercial use and for the exchange of lawful, relevant, fair, and appropriate information, opinions, and comments. Any use of our site that contradicts these purposes is strictly prohibited.
By using the forums and our site, you agree to abide by the following rules. Violating these rules may result in the removal of your content or other actions we deem necessary. This list is not exhaustive, but it highlights prohibited behaviors:
You must not:
- Use obscene, offensive, or inappropriate language or post content that is obscene, offensive, or inappropriate.
- Upload, share, or submit content that is defamatory, abusive, discriminatory, or hateful, or that encourages or condones such behavior.
- Use our site for any illegal or unlawful purpose. All use must comply with these Terms of Use and applicable laws and regulations.
- Upload, share, or submit content disclosed to you in confidence or content that is inherently confidential.
- Share personal information (e.g., contact details, last names, phone numbers, street addresses) of private individuals or public figures without consent, compromising privacy or security.
- Encourage criminal behavior or upload content that could result in civil liability or otherwise violate laws.
- Submit content you do not own or do not have the necessary rights and permissions to share.
- Upload or share content that may lead to third-party claims against us or licensed third parties.
- Imply or suggest any endorsement, approval, or affiliation with KIB Medicine without our explicit consent.
- Post links to unlawful material or material that violates these Rules of Acceptable Use.
- Use our site for advertisements, commercial solicitations, or promoting goods or services.
- Register or attempt to register on our site if you are under the age of 13.
- Solicit information from individuals under the age of 18.
- Impersonate another person or create a false identity to mislead others or collect their information.
- Upload or share malicious content, such as spyware, viruses, or other harmful code, designed to disrupt, damage, or compromise systems or data.
- Alter, adapt, modify, copy, or create derivative works from the site’s content without permission.
- Share spam, junk mail, or chain letters through our site.
KIB Medicine accepts no responsibility for statements or materials (including User Content) posted on our forums by users or third parties. We are not liable for any loss or damage resulting from breaches of these Rules of Acceptable Use.
We reserve the right to edit or remove any User Content for any reason. However, we do not actively monitor all User Content or users’ activities on our site.
Competitions
Competitions and other promotions hosted on our site are governed by additional terms and conditions. Please [click here] to review the general Competition Terms, which form part of these Terms of Use. Specific competitions may also include supplementary terms, which will be communicated prior to entry.
Your Personal Data
When registering or using services on our site, you may be required to provide personal information. We are committed to keeping your information secure and will handle it in accordance with our [Privacy Policy]. All personal data is processed in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Please note that when you register with third-party partners to use certain features (e.g., community functions), your personal data is submitted directly to the partner and not to KIB Medicine.
Linking to Our Website
We encourage linking to our site, including deep links and “hot links” to individual pages. However, such links must not suggest any partnership, endorsement, or sponsorship by KIB Medicine or be used in ways that could damage our reputation. Additionally, our content may not be displayed or framed by materials not originating from us without explicit consent.
Feeds to Other Websites/RSS
If you operate a website, you may display the latest headlines from our site using RSS feeds. Proper attribution and formatting are required.
We reserve the right to restrict or prevent the use of RSS feeds at any time. We disclaim liability for any inaccuracies, omissions, or interruptions related to the use of our RSS feeds.
Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites and resources operated by third parties. These third-party websites are governed by their own terms of use and privacy policies, which you are responsible for reviewing. KIB Medicine does not control these sites, and we disclaim responsibility for their availability, content, or any damages arising from their use. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.Third-party links do not imply endorsement, affiliation, or association with any linked website, nor do they indicate legal authorization to use any intellectual property accessible through such links.
Complaints
If you have any complaints about editorial content on this site, please report them by emailing **info@kibmedicine.com**. Your email should clearly outline the subject of your complaint and, where relevant, include a link to the specific webpage in question to help us locate the issue easily.
Please note that we do not review, edit, or pre-screen contributions to our site (including User Content). Consequently, comments, reviews, and feedback (“Comments”) about you may be published on our site and could be critical or defamatory. We assume no responsibility or liability for any Comments or User Content uploaded or published by users.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to refuse or remove any Comments, User Content, or other material uploaded, shared, submitted, or posted on our site without the need to provide justification.
Notice and Takedown
If you are a rights owner (or acting on behalf of a rights owner) and believe that any User Content on our site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice by email to **info@kibmedicine.com**. Your notice must include:
- A statement confirming that you are the rights owner or authorized to act on the rights owner’s behalf.
- A declaration that you believe in good faith that the use of the User Content in question is unauthorized by you, your agent, or the law.
- A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed, including relevant details (e.g., type of work such as a photograph or video).
- An explanation of how the copyright material has been infringed.
- Information sufficient to allow us to locate the User Content, such as a URL and/or a screenshot.
- Your contact information, including your name, postal address, telephone number, and email address (if available). Note that these details may be shared with the alleged infringer to facilitate resolution.
- Your electronic or physical signature (a scanned copy is acceptable).
- A statement confirming that the information provided is true and accurate.
Please be aware that this “notice and takedown” process is governed by statute. False or bad-faith allegations of copyright infringement may result in legal consequences. If you are unsure about your rights or whether infringement has occurred, we recommend seeking legal advice before submitting a notice.
We have a policy of terminating user accounts belonging to repeat copyright infringers. A repeat infringer is defined as a user who has submitted two or more items of User Content for which we receive valid copyright infringement notices. If your account is terminated for this reason, you are prohibited from registering or attempting to register a new account. You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless for all liability arising from any breach of this clause.
Termination and Suspension
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service or feature offered by us, including access to any part of our site, at any time and without notice or liability. We may also suspend or terminate your membership or access to our site if you breach these Terms of Use.
Where feasible, we will attempt to notify users whose access or membership may be suspended or terminated.
Please note that User Content you have uploaded, shared, or submitted may remain on our site even after your account is terminated. We retain the right to use such User Content as outlined in the license granted under these Terms of Use.
Disclaimer
Your use of our site and services is at your own risk. The site, its Content, User Content, and all services are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties or representations regarding the completeness or accuracy of the information provided on our site.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation of our site, Content, or services, nor do we warrant that they will be secure or free from bugs, viruses, or other vulnerabilities.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, **KIB Medicine** and its officers, employees, and agents expressly disclaim liability for:
- Loss of revenue, income, profits, business opportunities, goodwill, or anticipated savings.
- Loss of reputation, data, or information.
- Wasted management or office time.
- Any other indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our site or services, regardless of the cause or legal theory.
Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold **KIB Medicine** harmless from and against all claims, damages, expenses, costs, and liabilities (including legal fees) arising from your use of our site, Content, or services, or from any breach of these Terms of Use by you or violations of any law or third-party rights.
Variation
We reserve the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting on our site. By continuing to use our site, you agree to the updated Terms of Use.
Please review our Terms of Use regularly. If you do not agree with any updates, stop using our site and services immediately.
Severability
If any part of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Exclusion of Third-Party Rights
These Terms of Use are not intended to confer rights on any third party under the **Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999** or similar legislation.
Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, along with our Privacy Policy, Competition Terms, and any applicable Additional Terms, constitute the entire agreement between you and **KIB Medicine** regarding your use of our site. They supersede all prior agreements related to this subject matter.
Last Updated: January 2025
