Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

1.1 Welcome to the website of The Midland Ophthalmological Society (“we,” “us,” “our”). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website, including all services and resources available. You agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions by accessing or using our website. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.

1.2 We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website. Continued website use after changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Use of the Website

2.1 You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable licence to use the website and its content only for personal, non-commercial use. You must not use the website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of the availability or accessibility of the website.

2.2 You must not use the website to engage in any unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful activity, including but not limited to the distribution of malicious software or unauthorised access to user accounts or data.

2.3 You are responsible for ensuring that all information you provide on the website is accurate, complete, and current.

2.4 We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the website or its services without notice if we believe you violate these Terms and Conditions.

3. Account Registration

3.1 To access certain website features, such as training materials, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

3.2 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information, including your password, and for all activities under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorised use of your account or any other security breach.

3.3 We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with the above security obligations.

4. Training Materials

4.1 The training materials available on the website are provided for educational purposes only. We own or license all training materials, and they are protected by intellectual property laws.

4.2 You may access and view the training materials for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or perform any part of the training materials without our prior written consent.

4.3 The training materials are provided “as is” without warranties or guarantees. We do not warrant that they will meet your requirements or that they will be error-free.

5. Subscriptions and Payments

5.1 Access to certain parts of the website or training materials may require a subscription. Subscription fees and payment details will be clearly outlined during the subscription process.

5.2 By subscribing, you agree to pay the fees specified at the subscription time. All payments are due in advance and are non-refundable, except as required by law.

5.3 We reserve the right to change subscription fees at any time. Any changes will be communicated to you in advance and apply to your next billing cycle.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 All content on the website, including but not limited to text, images, logos, graphics, videos, and training materials, is the property of The Midland Ophthalmological Society or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 You may not use our intellectual property without our express written consent. Unauthorised use may result in legal action.

7. Privacy

7.1 Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Using our website, you consent to our collection and use of your data as described in the Privacy Policy.

8. Third-Party Links

8.1 The website may contain links to third-party websites not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for any third-party websites’ content, privacy policies, or practices.

8.2 You acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 To the fullest extent permitted by law, the charity shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the website; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the website; (iii) any content obtained from the website; and (iv) unauthorised access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content.

9.2 We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free or that any defects will be corrected.

10. Indemnification

10.1 You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the charity, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to solicitor’s fees) arising from (i) your use of and access to the website; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms and Conditions; (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that your use of the website caused damage to a third party.

11. Governing Law

11.1 These Terms and Conditions and any separate agreements whereby we provide you services shall be governed by and construed per the laws of England and Wales.

11.2 Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions shall be resolved in the courts of England and Wales, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

12. Termination

12.1 We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the website at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms and Conditions.

12.2 Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. If you wish to terminate your account, you may discontinue using the website.

13. Changes to These Terms

13.1 We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time. The most current version will be available on our website. You are advised to review these Terms and Conditions periodically for any changes.

13.2 Your continued use of the website after any changes to these Terms and Conditions constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

14. Contact Us

14.1 If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us using the information on the contact us page.