TERMS AND CONDITIONS
These Terms and Conditions apply every time you visit our website or social media pages, and we reserve the right to amend them at any time, without notice. Please read them carefully.
Who We Are
www.sarcoidosisuk.org is a website operated by SarcoidosisUK, a charity registered in England and Wales under Charity Number 1204750 The charity’s registered office is 214 China Works, 100 Black Prince Road, London SE1 7SJ.
SarcoidosisUK is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and supports their Fundraising Code of Practice.
In addition to Terms and Conditions described here, SarcoidosisUK has published its Data Protection and Privacy Policy which can be read here.
Copyright
This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to SarcoidosisUK. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance, information and graphics. You may view and print copies of material on this website and our social media pages provided that these Terms and Conditions are met and:
- material is used for information purposes and for non-commercial, personal use only.
- all copyright, trademark and other proprietary notices are retained on the material.
- you do not modify, reproduce, display, or distribute the material for any public use without the prior written consent of SarcoidosisUK.
Medical Disclaimer
SarcoidosisUK is a small charity whose purpose is to relieve the suffering of all those affected by sarcoidosis. None of our staff are medical experts. Any medical information referred to in or through this website or social media is given as information only and is not intended:
- as medical diagnosis or treatment
- as healthcare advice or to replace consultation with a qualified medical practitioner
- to advocate or recommend the purchase of any product or to endorse or guarantee the credentials or appropriateness of any health care provider.
Although we make all reasonable efforts to ensure our content and the services we deliver are accurate and up-to-date, we make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content is accurate, complete or up-to-date, particularly in relation to medical research which is constantly changing.
Our content has been developed for people living in the UK and is provided for general information only and primarily for personal and educational use. It should not be considered or taken as a replacement for medical advice. You must obtain professional, medical or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of our content. SarcoidosisUK cannot accept liability for any loss or damage resulting from any inaccuracy in our information or third-party information referenced in it.
Liability
Certain information on this website and social media pages may contain typographical or other errors or be out of date and SarcoidosisUK may make changes to the material on the site at any time without notice.
While we are careful to only link to, or reference, third party materials or references that are accurate and trustworthy, please be aware that these are provided for your information only and we have no control over the contents of those sites or resources.
Any reliance you place on the content of this website and any third parties is strictly at your own risk.
We exclude all liability for all direct, indirect, punitive or consequential loss or damage which arises out of or in connection with the use of the site.
Social Media Disclaimer
The aim of our social media channels and groups is to provide a safe and friendly environment where users can share information and offer mutual support.
Before deciding to join a SarcoidosisUK group or follow a page on a social media platform, you should make sure that you are comfortable with the platform’s approach to data and the terms they ask you to agree to before creating an account. These are out of our control, and may change from time to time.
While we welcome comments on our social media posts and platforms, we have a zero-tolerance policy for:
- Offensive or antagonistic comments, particularly if aimed at an individual.
- Comments sharing unapproved sensitive or personally identifiable information.
- Comments promoting unverified or unapproved information or treatments.
- Spam comments – unrelated topics or multiple comments on the same or similar posts.
Where such comments are found, they will be removed and users blocked from future posting.
User-generated content from fundraisers and supporters using our branding has not necessarily been verified or approved by us. User should only post content that they own or that has been shared by the owner for the purpose of posting onto social media. This may include content such as poems, lyrics, photography and infographics. It is important to consider this when posting so that copyright and/or trademarks are not infringed. The views expressed by our fundraisers and supporters do not necessarily represent the views of SarcoidosisUK.
If you see a post or comment that you feel goes against our guidelines, please don’t respond but instead make us aware of this. You can email our team during working hours at info@sarcoidosisuk.org or send us a direct message through the social media platform.
We amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Every time you wish to use our site, please check to ensure you understand the terms that apply at that time.
CREDITS
Thanks to the following people who have contributed to the SarcoidosisUK website.
Photos by Peter Nutkins.