TERMS OF USE
Effective Date of these Online Terms of Use: 16 september 2015
These Online Terms of Use apply solely to AdvancedHeartTherapies.com. They do not apply to any Abbott web sites that do not link to these Online Terms of Use or to any third-party web sites. Your use of AdvancedHeartTherapies.com is subject to these Online Terms of Use and the Privacy and Cookies Policy. Without prejudice to your rights under applicable law, Abbott reserves the right to amend these Online Terms of Use to reflect technological advancements, legal and regulatory changes and good business practices. If Abbott changes these Online Terms of Use, an updated version of these Online Terms of Use will reflect those changes and we will notify you of such changes by updating the effective date at the top of these Online Terms of Use. By accessing or using AdvancedHeartTherapies.com, you agree that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound to the current version of these Online Terms of Use which you may view when accessing this website. If you disagree with these Online Terms of Use, or are dissatisfied with this website, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using this website.
DISCLAIMERS
You acknowledge and agree that: Although we strive to provide the latest developments relating to our products and services on this website, we do not warrant the accuracy, effectiveness and suitability of any information contained on this website. Each person assumes full responsibility and all risks arising from use of AdvancedHeartTherapies.com. The information is presented "AS IS" and may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Abbott reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the information contained on this website at any time without any prior notification. Abbott makes no representations or warranties of any kind or nature with respect to the information or content posted on this website. Abbott hereby disclaims al representations and warranties, whether express or implied created by law, contract or otherwise, including, without limitation, any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title or non-infringement. In no event shall Abbott be liable for any damages of any kind or nature, including, without limitation, direct, indirect, special (including loss of profit) consequential or incidental damages arriving from or in connection with the existence or use of this website, and/or the information or content posted on this website, regardless of whether Abbott has been advised as to the possibility of such damages. Abbott is not responsible, and provides no warranty whatsoever, for the accuracy, effectiveness, timeliness and suitability of any information or content obtained from third parties, including any hyperlinks to or from third-party sites. Such information should, therefore, be considered as suspect and is not endorsed by Abbott.
YOUR USE
You understand, acknowledge, and agree to the following: By using this website, you agree not to disrupt or intercept our electronic information posted onthe website or on any of our servers. You also agree not to attempt to circumvent any security features of AdvancedHeartTherapies.com, and to abide by all applicable, local, state, federal and international laws, rules and regulations.You grant to Abbott the right to use all content you upload or otherwise transmit to AdvancedHeartTherapies.com, subject to these Online Terms of Use and Privacy and Cookies Policy in any manner Abbott chooses, including, but not limited, to copying, displaying, performing or publishing it in any format whatsoever, modifying it, incorporating it into other material or making a derivative work based on it. To the extent allowed by applicable law you waive any moral rights you may have to content you upload or otherwise transmit to this website (if any).Except as expressly stated and agreed upon in advance by Abbott, no confidential relationship shall be established in the event that any user of the AdvancedHeartTherapies.com should make any oral, written or electronic communication to Abbott (such as feedback, questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, etc.). Abbott will obtain, use and maintain personal identifying information (e.g., name, address, phone number, email address) collected on this site in a manner consistent with the AdvancedHeartTherapies.com Privacy and Cookies Policy . Otherwise, such communication and any information submitted therewith shall be considered non-confidential, and Abbott shall be free to reproduce, publish or otherwise use such information for any purposes whatsoever including, without limitation, the research, development, manufacture, use or sale of products incorporating such information. The sender of any information to Abbott is fully responsible for its content, including its truthfulness and accuracy and its non-infringement of any other person's proprietary or privacy rights.
PRODUCT LABELING
Product names, descriptions and labelling shown on AdvancedHeartTherapies.com may be of U.S. origin or of a third country's origin which is not your country of residence. Products may not be available in all countries or may be available under a different brand name, in different sizes, or for different indications. Except as expressly stated and agreed upon in advance by Abbott, no director, employee, agent, or representative of Abbott, its subsidiaries and affiliates are engaged in rendering medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or other medical services that in any way creates a physician-patient relationship through this web site.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The information, documents, and related graphics published in this Internet Web site (the "Information") are the sole property of Abbott Laboratories, except for information provided by third-party providers under contract to Abbott, its subsidiaries or affiliates. Permission to use the Information is granted, provided that (1) the above copyright notice appears on all copies; (2) use of the Information is for informational and non-commercial or personal use only; (3) the Information is not modified in any way; and (4) no graphics available from this Internet site are used separate from accompanying text. Abbott is not responsible for content provided by third-party providers, and you are prohibited from distribution of such material without permission of the owner of the copyright therein. Except as permitted above, no license or right, express or implied, is granted to any person under any patent, trademark or other proprietary right of Abbott Laboratories.
No use of any Abbott trademark, trade names, trade dress and products in this Internet site may be made without the prior written authorization of Abbott Laboratories, except to identify the product or services of the company.
If you believe that your work has been copied and is accessible on this site in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may notify Abbott by providing our copyright agent with the following in writing:
Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed;
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit Abbott to locate the material;
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address;
A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is infringing and not authorized; and
A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
The electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.
To submit a notification of claimed infringement, please contact Abbott's Designated Agent at the following address:
Abbott Laboratories
Attn: Trademark Department
100 Abbott Park Road
Dept. 377 Bldg. AP6A-1
Abbott Park, IL 60064
Email: trademarks@abbott.com
PRIVACY AND SECURITY
Abbott is committed to safeguarding your privacy online. We understand the importance of privacy to our customers and visitors to this website. Our use of personally identifiable information is governed by our Privacy and Cookies Policy and by accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by that Privacy and Cookies Policy.You recognize and agree that when submitting your personally identifiable information to the Abbott Web Sites, while Abbott has safeguards in place to prevent unauthorized access or interception, there is no absolute guarantee of security.Each user of this site is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of his or her password.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Abbott does not assume any liability for the materials, information and opinions providedon, posted to, or otherwise available through, this website. Reliance on these materials, information and opinions is solely at your own risk. Abbott disclaims any liability for injury or damages resulting from the use of AdvancedHeartTherapies.com, or the content contained thereon. You agree that regardless of any applicable law to the contrary, you cannot file a claim or cause of action arising out of or related to this website or these Online Terms of Use more than one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose.
GENERAL
You agree that these Online Terms of Use and the Privacy and Cookies Policy describe the entire agreement between us with respect to its subject matter. AdvancedHeartTherapies.com was created and is operated under the laws of Belgium. The laws of Belgium will control the terms provided in these Online Terms and Conditions, to the extent that the laws of Belgium are not overridden by applicably mandatory law, e.g. consumer protection laws applying to you. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds that any provision of these Online Terms of Use is invalid or unenforceable, you agree that the other provisions of these Online Terms of Use will remain in full force and effect.