adviceonhairloss.com : Terms of Use Agreement

Last updated on 14 August 2009

PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE FOLLOWING TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEB SITE. By using this Web site, you agree to this Terms of Use Agreement. If you do not agree, please exit and disregard the information contained herein

Welcome to adviceonhairloss.com (the "Web site"). This Web site is owned and operated by Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited ("MSD"), a company incorporated in England and Wales (registered number 820771) whose registered office is at Hertford Road, Hoddesdon, Hertford, EN11 9BU. MSD is a member of the Merck & Co., Inc, ("Merck") of Whitehouse St, NJ, USA group of companies. The Website is intended for use by residents of the United Kingdom only. If you are not based in the UK, MSD makes no representation that material in this Web site is appropriate for use. This Web site and its contents are governed by English law.

  1. Acceptance. By using this Website, you agree to be bound by, and to comply with the terms of use set forth in this agreement and the privacy policy for the Web site. MSD reserves the right to change these terms from time to time, as it deems to be appropriate. MSD will post amended terms on the Web site. You should check the terms periodically as changes will take effect as soon as they are posted. You may view the current applicable version of this Terms of Use Agreement at any time through the links on the Web site.
  2. Scope. The terms of use set forth in this agreement apply only to your use of this Web site. MSD, its parent company, Merck and their respective affiliates, businesses and divisions operate other websites that are covered by their own conditions as specified within those sites.
  3. Description of Service.This Web site is intended to provide general information in relation to male pattern hair loss. MSD hopes that it is of use to you but it is not a substitute for seeking appropriate qualified medical advice. MSD does not offer personalised medical diagnosis or patient-specific treatment advice. Only your own doctor or other healthcare professional can determine if a treatment described in this, or any other, website is appropriate for you. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING ANY TREATMENT.
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  5. Service Access. Access to this Web site is permitted on a temporary basis, and MSD reserves the right to withdraw or amend the service provided on this Web site without notice. MSD will not be liable if for any reason this Web site is unavailable at any time or for any period.
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  12. Consequences. MSD reserves the right to suspend or terminate your use of this Web site for any reason at any time without notice. If your breach causes harm to others, you agree to indemnify and hold MSD harmless from and against any and all loss, damage, or expense. If any dispute arises between us regarding this agreement or your use of this Web site, it shall be resolved through good faith negotiations between the parties. If such efforts prove unsuccessful, all such controversies, claims, or disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
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