Terms of use
Last Updated: 05-05-2022
Welcome to The Vaccination Demand Observatory!
These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of thevdo.org operated by UNICEF.
By accessing this website we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use this site if you do not agree to accept all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.
The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement and Disclaimer Notice and all Agreements: “Website Visitor,” “You,” and “Your” refers to you, the person logging onto this website and compliant to UNICEF terms and conditions. “The Company,” “Ourselves,” “We,” “Our,” and “Us,” refers to UNICEF. Any use of the above terminology or other words in the singular, plural, capitalization and/or he/she or they, are taken as interchangeable and therefore as referring to the same.
Health Information Disclaimer
The information on this site and its social media and other channels such as email newsletters is reviewed by health and legal experts. However, such information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained on or available through this web site is for general information purposes only.
Aviso legal de información de salud
La información en este sitio y sus redes sociales y otros canales como boletines de correo electrónico, es revisada por expertos legales y de salud. Sin embargo, dicha información no pretende ni implica sustituir el asesoramiento, el diagnóstico o el tratamiento médico profesional. Todo el contenido incluido el texto, los gráficos, las imágenes y la información incluida o disponible a través de este sitio web, es únicamente para fines de información general.
Déni de responsabilité concernant les informations sur la santé
Les informations sur ce site et ses médias sociaux et autres canaux tels que les newsletters par e-mail sont examinées par des experts de la santé et juridiques. Cependant, le contenu de ce site Web n'est pas destiné à se substituer à un avis médical professionnel, à un diagnostic ou à un traitement. Tout le contenu, y compris le texte, les graphiques, les images et les informations, publié sur ou disponible via ce site Web n’est offert qu’à titre d’information et dans un but éducatif.
Cookies
We employ the use of cookies. By accessing this site you agreed to use cookies in agreement with UNICEF’s Privacy Policy.
Most interactive websites use cookies to retrieve the user’s details for each visit. Cookies are used by our website to enable the functionality of certain areas to make it easier for people visiting our website.
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Your Privacy
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Reservation of Rights
We reserve the right to request that you remove all links or any particular link to our Website. You approve to immediately remove all links to our Website upon request. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and its linking policy at any time. By continuously linking to our Website, you agree to be bound to and follow these linking terms and conditions.
Disclaimer
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties, and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website. Nothing in this disclaimer will:
- limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury;
- limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
- limit any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law; or
- exclude any of our or your liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.
The limitations and prohibitions of liability set in this Section and elsewhere in this disclaimer: (a) are subject to the preceding paragraph; and (b) govern all liabilities arising under the disclaimer, including liabilities arising in contract, in tort and for breach of statutory duty.
As long as the website and the information and services on the website are provided free of charge, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.
The information and reference materials contained here are intended solely for the general information of the reader. It is not to be used for treatment purposes, but rather for discussion with the patient’s own physician. The information presented here is not intended to diagnose health problems or to take the place of professional medical care. The information contained herein is neither intended to dictate what constitutes reasonable, appropriate or best care for any given health issue, nor is it intended to be used as a substitute for the independent judgment of a physician for any given health issue. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained on or available through this Website is for general information purposes only. The major limitation of informational resources like thevdo.org is the inability to take into account the unique circumstances that define the health issues of the patient. All visitors to this and other thevdo.org associated websites agree to read and abide by the complete terms of this agreement.
Legal Disclaimers
Summary:
- This website does not constitute an attempt to practice medicine.
- The use of the site does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.
- Individuals should consult a qualified health care provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.
- While the site attempts to be as accurate as possible, it should not be relied upon as being comprehensive or error-free.
- The Website reserves the right to change its disclaimer or privacy policy.
No Warranties
This Website is provided on an “as is,” “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to, those of TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE or NON-INFRINGEMENT or any warranty as to accuracy, timeliness, completeness or arising from a course of dealing, usage, or trade practice. No oral advice or written information provided by this website shall create a warranty; nor shall members or visitors to the site rely on any such information or advice.
Disclaimer of Liability
The user assumes all responsibility and risk for the use of this Website. Under no circumstances shall this website or its contributors/employees or its affiliated organizations, its employees or anyone else involved in creating or maintaining this Website be liable for any DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL or CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, or LOST PROFITS that result directly or indirectly from the use or inability to use the Website and/or any other websites which are linked to this site—or that result directly or indirectly from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, viruses, errors, defects, or any failure of performance, communications failure, theft, destruction or unauthorized access.
In states which do not allow some or all of the above limitations of liability, liability shall be limited to the greatest extent allowed by law.
Online Conduct
Visitors agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and are prohibited from posting on the Website any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory or obscene material of any kind, including, but not limited to, any material which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any applicable local, state, national or international law. This applies to any posting that could be termed as Sexual Harassment and or Discrimination. Although in the absence of a specific complaint the postings are not monitored for compliance with this provision, in an effort to discourage such conduct, please note that all postings in the comments area will list the author’s name—no anonymous postings are permitted!
Changes
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material we will try to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
Links To Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. UNICEF has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such websites or services.