Legal Notice and Terms of Use

1. Information on this website

The content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. While we aim to keep information accurate and up to date, Meridian makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, availability, or timeliness of any content. Content may be changed, updated, or removed at any time without notice.

Nothing on this website constitutes medical advice, clinical guidance, legal advice, or professional advice of any kind. You should not rely on this website as a substitute for advice from qualified professionals. Meridian does not provide diagnosis or treatment through this website.

2. Intellectual property and permitted use

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website, including text, graphics, illustrations, photographs, videos, audio, documents, layouts, design elements, code, and other materials (“Content”) is owned by Meridian or used by Meridian under license or other legal permission. Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may view, download, and print Content for your personal, non-commercial use, provided you keep all copyright and proprietary notices intact. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, or sell any Content without Meridian’s prior written permission, except where such use is permitted by mandatory law or clearly indicated on the relevant page.

3. Trademarks and brand elements

“Meridian Institute for Applied Diagnostics”, “Meridian”, related names, logos, taglines, and associated brand elements are trademarks or service marks of Meridian, unless otherwise indicated. You may not use Meridian’s trademarks, logos, or brand elements in any manner that may cause confusion, imply endorsement, or dilute the distinctiveness of the marks, without Meridian’s prior written permission.

Any third-party trademarks, logos, or product names displayed on this website are the property of their respective owners. Their appearance does not imply affiliation with, sponsorship of, or endorsement by Meridian unless explicitly stated.

4. Research outputs, publications, and downloadable materials

Publications, reports, templates, slide decks, datasets, and other downloadable materials made available on this website may be subject to specific license terms, citation requirements, or reuse conditions stated within the relevant material or on the download page. If there is a conflict between this Legal Notice and specific terms provided with a particular item, the specific terms apply to that item.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, Meridian does not grant you any rights to use such materials for commercial purposes, redistribution, or incorporation into products or services.

5. User submissions

If the website allows you to submit content (including messages, forms, uploads, or feedback), you represent that you have the right to submit it and that it does not infringe any third-party rights or violate applicable law. Unless otherwise stated at the point of submission, you grant Meridian a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and process the submitted content for the purpose of operating, maintaining, and improving the website and Meridian’s activities.

Do not submit sensitive personal data through this website unless explicitly requested and protected by an appropriate process.

6. Links to third-party websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. Meridian does not control these websites and is not responsible for their content, availability, security, or practices. Links are provided for convenience and do not constitute endorsement.

7. No warranties and limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Meridian disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Meridian shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or any loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website or any Content, even if Meridian has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8. Governing law

This Legal Notice is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Meridian is established, without regard to conflict of law principles, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.

9. Contact

For questions about this Legal Notice or requests for permission to reuse Content or trademarks, contact: [email protected]