Terms of Service

Effective Date: September, 2025

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Diabetes Data Rights Charter (DDRC) website. By accessing or using the site, you agree to comply with these Terms.

1. Purpose of the Site

The DDRC website is a community resource designed to:

  • Share information about the Diabetes Data Rights Charter.

  • Provide updates and reports on roundtables, workshops, and other activities.

  • Collect feedback and contributions from people with diabetes and stakeholders.

The site is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to:

  • Use the site for lawful purposes only.

  • Respect the rights of others in any contributions or feedback.

  • Not misuse the site by attempting to hack, disrupt, or damage it.

3. Intellectual Property

  • Content on the site (including text, reports, and resources) is provided for educational and advocacy purposes.

  • Unless otherwise stated, content may be shared with attribution under a [Creative Commons license of your choice, e.g., CC-BY-NC].

  • You may not use site content for commercial purposes without prior permission.

4. Community Contributions

  • By submitting feedback, comments, or other contributions, you grant the DDRC a non-exclusive right to use, adapt, and share your input for the purposes of developing and promoting the Charter.

  • We will always acknowledge community contributions where possible.

5. No Warranties

The DDRC website is provided “as is.” We make no guarantees that the site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or suitable for any particular purpose.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • The DDRC and its partners are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the site.

  • Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded under applicable law.

7. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of those external sites.

8. Governing Law

As this is an international project, the applicable law may depend on your country of residence. For EU users, GDPR and relevant EU law apply. For UK users, UK data protection law applies.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service as the DDRC evolves. The effective date at the top indicates the most recent version.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: diabetesdatarights@contacts.bham.ac.uk