Terms and Conditions

The aim of the site is to support sharing of information and to facilitate people making contact with others to share examples of good use of information to support healthcare delivery. We want you to share but with any information there are certain conditions that need to be agreed to and adhered to.

It is necessary to be logged in to submit an example. The NHS Scotland eLibrary manages user accounts for users outwith Scotland as well as within.

By submitting an example to the site you are agreeing to the following statements and the general terms and conditions of the e-Library as detailed below. 

• This example is an account of my own experience and knowledge or the person owning this experience/observation has given me permission to submit it to the Using Information-Improving Healthcare website.

• If I am submitting an example on behalf of someone else they have given me permission to enter their name and e-Library user ID on the submission form. If they do not have an e-Library user account they have given me permission to open an account on their behalf.

• To my knowledge there is no infringement of copyright or intellectual property rights with the submission of this example.

• The example contains no reference to named recipients of healthcare.

• The example is not derogatory to any person nor organisation.

• All the general terms and conditions of use of the NHS Scotland eLibrary found below additionally apply

In addition the Terms and Conditions of Use of the NHS Scotland e-Library will be required to be agreed to.
The use of and access to pages of this website is subject to the disclaimer and terms and conditions set below. By using or accessing this website, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

Disclaimer

NHS Education for Scotland operates the e-Library website to allow information on the e-Library and its services to be freely available. NHS Education for Scotland uses its best efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of information on this website. However, no guarantees are made that the information contained on this website or associated, or linked to web-sites is accurate, complete and current at any given time. Information presented on this website or associated sites may change at any time. Any views expressed on this website are those of the writer and not of NHS Education for Scotland. Any information appearing on this website is issued as general information and is not warranted by NHS Education for Scotland, or any other health organization, nor should it be taken as advice. No responsibility can be accepted by NHS Education for Scotland or any other health organisation for action or inaction as a result of information contained on this website. This website is not intended in any way to replace the advice of your doctor. Specific advice should be sought in specific situations from a properly qualified health worker.

Copyright

Content on this website is copyright © of NHS Education for Scotland and its agents unless otherwise stated and is covered by the Copyright, Design and Patents Act of 1988. You may download material for private research, study or in-house use only. You must not copy, distribute or publish any material from this website. Any other use of copyright material belonging to NHS Education for Scotland requires the formal permission of NHS Education for Scotland.

Data Exchange and Data Sharing

The NHS Scotland e-Library team is committed to the principles of Freedom of Information,  and supports open, seamless access to NHS and other public sector knowledge resources.In order to facilitate knowledge access and knowledge sharing, the e-Library infrastructure is founded on international standards for information management and exchange. We welcome discussion with potential partners regarding knowledge sharing arrangements.

Links to Other Websites

The provision on this website of a link to another website does not constitute any authorisation to access material held at that location. Links to sites are provided for information purposes only and no responsibility is accepted for the quality of resources to be found on such websites. The contents and material made available on linked sites are completely outwith the control of NHS Education for Scotland and as such no liability is accepted for any damages resulting from accessing or failing to access these sites. No endorsement is expressed or implied by the presence of a link on this website. No responsibility or liability for the privacy of personal information is accepted for linked websites, as these are beyond the control of NHS Education for Scotland.

Warranties

No warranty is given that files downloaded or accessed from this website are free from computer viruses. No warranties are made as to fitness for purpose, quality or completeness of information. NHS Education for Scotland excludes any liability for errors in or omissions in information provided on or linked to from this website.

Governing Law

The terms and conditions of use of this website shall be governed by the laws of Scotland.