Terms of Use

About this Web Site .

The information provided on this IMI Web Site is for general informational and educational purposes only. To support this purpose, information is presented on the various Web pages and in the various reports and other documents that can be viewed and downloaded directly from this site. Further information can be obtained through the ‘Contact Us’ Web form. Please read and review these 'Terms of Use' carefully. By accessing this Web Site you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to this on-line 'Terms of Use' agreement.

General Statement .

This IMI Web Site and its contents and information are presented ‘as is’ without warranties of any kind. Nothing on this Web Site should be construed as the giving of advise or the making of recommendation and it should not be relied on as the basis for any decision or action.

Ownership .

All content of this Web Site is owned and controlled by IMI. IMI grants the public the right to access and download content for personal-, fair-, and non-commercial use. No modification of the content of this IMI Web Site is permitted. The public may reproduce without permission information from the IMI Web Site. Any information that is reproduced from this site should however contain proper acknowledgement of IMI as the originator and IMI’s Web site (www.imi-europe.org) as the source.

IMI will use reasonable efforts to include up-to-date and accurate information on this Web Site, but makes no representations or warranties express or implied, or assurances as to the availability, accuracy, current ness, or completeness of this Web Site, its information or its contents.

All users agree that all access and use of this Web Site, -and of any Web Site linked from it-, and the content thereof is at their own risk. Neither IMI, nor any other party involved in creating, producing or delivering this Web Site, shall be liable in any manner whatsoever for any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive and consequential loss, damages or injury resulting from your access to, or inability to access, this Web Site, or from your use of, or reliance on, this Web Site or any Web Site linked to from this Web Site, or any information provided at this Web Site including any error or omission in the content.

Links .

This Web Site may provide links or references to other sites and may be accessed by links from third party Web Sites over which IMI has no control. IMI has no responsibility for the content of such other sites and shall not be liable for any loss, damages or injury arising from that content or that access. Any links to other sites are provided as merely a convenience to the users of this Web Site and does not imply endorsement nor guarantee of quality or credibility. IMI expressly disclaims any liability for all third party information and the use of it.

The IMI encourages links to its public Web Site. Individuals or organizations wishing to link to the IMI Web Site should direct their link to http://www.imi-europe.org. If a description is to be provided with the link, the following text shall be used:

“IMI is a pan-European public and private sector collaboration between biopharmaceutical and healthcare companies, regulators, academia and patients. IMI represents a coordinated joint effort to boost Europe’s biomedical R&D base. The aim of IMI is to support the faster discovery and development of better medicines and to enhance Europe’s competitiveness by ensuring that its biopharmaceutical sector remains a dynamic high-technology sector.”

Links to individual pages within the IMI Web Site are not supported as the IMI Web Site is periodically redesigned so that content will relocate to different URLs

All Rights Reserved .

IMI reserves the right to delete, modify, or supplement the content, links or references of this site at any time, for any reason, without notification.

 Privacy Policy .

IMI is committed to respecting your privacy and recognizes your need for appropriate protection of the personally identifiable information that you share with IMI (any information by which you can be identified, such as name, company, address, and telephone number, etc.).

Of the information we learn about your visit to the IMI Web site IMI only stores the Web log information that is used to measure the number of visitors to the various sections of IMI's Web Site and to help IMI make its site more useful to visitors. The Web logs do not contain personally identifiable information.

This Web Site may use a technology called "cookies". A cookie is a piece of information that the IMI server sends to your browser when you access a web site. Cookies are capable of storing many types of data. Cookies help provide additional functionality to the Web Site. In all cases in which cookies are used, the cookie will not collect personally identifiable information. Most web browsers are set up to accept cookies, although you can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Note, however, that some portions of this Web Site may not work properly if you refuse cookies.

When inquiries are sent to IMI using the IMI Web Site Web forms the server stores the question and the e-mail address information so that IMI can respond electronically. IMI also stores the other contact information that you chose to provide to IMI. IMI does not identify publicly who sends questions or comments to IMI.

When you are authorized to access IMI non-public Taskforce Web Sites the IMI server will ask you for the information that will allow the server to personally identify you when you visit these IMI Taskforce Web Sites.

Through the IMI Web Site Web forms, through the registration processes for the IMI Taskforce Web Sites, and through other means you can leave IMI with personal contact information. That data is stored by IMI in a secure computing environment for an indefinite time and used for the sole purpose of supporting the operations of IMI. Hence IMI may use that information to contact you and /or provide you with information. You can notify IMI at any time that you wish to discontinue being contacted or receive information. You have the right to inspect the information IMI has retained about you.If you at any time should wish to have information stored about you deleted you can contact IMI and this will be done.

IMI will not disclose or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to any third party unless IMI has specifically obtained your express permission. However, IMI reserves the right to disclose information to respond to duly authorized information requests of governmental authorities or where required by law.

Security .

Computer software programmes are used to monitor network traffic on this Web Site for security purposes. By accessing this Web site, you are expressly consenting to these monitoring activities.

Attempts to defeat or circumvent security features; to use the system for other than intended purposes; to deny service to authorized users; to access, obtain, alter, damage, or destroy information; or to otherwise interfere with the system or its operation are strictly prohibited. Evidence of such acts may be disclosed to law enforcement authorities and may result in criminal prosecution.

Please bear in mind that no Internet transmission is ever 100% secure or error free. It is your responsibility to ensure that the computer you use for processing your data is adequately secured and protected against malicious software, such as trojans, computer viruses and worm programs. You are aware of the fact that without adequate security measures there is a risk that the information you provide could be disclosed to unauthorized third parties.

No warranty is given that the Web Site or any information IMI provides to you will be uniterrupted, free of viruses, or error free.

During your visit to our Web Site, your Browser may produce pop-up advertisements. These stem from other Web Sites. IMI does not endorse or recommend products or services that may appear as pop-up advertisements on your computer screen while visiting the IMI Web Site.

Accessibility and Technical Contact .

The IMI is making every effort to ensure that the information on our Web site is accessible to all. A system has been put in place to handle support or helpdesk needs. To send questions and / or comments about this Web site, regarding difficulty accessing content or features on this Web site or to report technical problems experienced during your visit use the Contact Us Web form.

E-Mail response policy: Messages sent to IMI are answered by the IMI Team. Except when public holidays intervene, the IMI Team will respond within five working days.

About this Terms of Use Agreement .

IMI may update this 'Terms of Use' agreement from time to time. Any changes to it will be promptly available on this Web Site. Continued use of this Web Site after receiving notice of a change in IMI's 'Terms of Use' agreement indicates your consent. Notice will be given at the home page of the IMI Web Site. When visiting the site, users are responsible for ensuring that they have read the updated 'Terms of Use' agreement.

Conflict Handling .

If you have any additional questions or concerns about the IMI 'Terms of Use' agreement, please contact us via the ‘Contact US’ form on this web page.

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws in Belgium. Any disputes arising under this agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Commercial Court of Brussels, Belgium.