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Terms of Use

Definitions
Editorial Content: all information made available to Users.
Personal Data: personal information which the User enters when signing up for the Specific Service offered and/or provided as part of Service use.
Intellectual Property Rights: brands, domain names, copyrights, drawings and models, patents, Database rights or any other intellectual property rights used and required for the Service Provider’s activities.
Form: the registration or information request form filled out by the User to receive certain services after reading these Terms of Use.
Hyperlink: a reference system activated by clicking on a word, icon or logo to jump from one document to another on the same website or from a page on one website to a page on a different website.
Services: all the services, including Specific Services, provided to Users via the website.
Website: the Internet site made available to the public via the Internet at the URL address: https://www.oncostream.com/
User: a physical person of legal age and capacity who uses the services provided by the website.

Purpose

The purpose of these Terms of Use is to define the terms and conditions under which MDScop provides services to users.  Any Services provided by MDScop shall be used in compliance with these Terms of Use.

Purpose of the MDScop service

MDScop is an e-learning service for cardiovascular interventions (see About MDScop) and endovascular surgery in general. The editorial content of the service is intended for healthcare professionals and students. The information provided on the website is designed to support, but not replace university training or the doctor-patient relationship.

Acceptance of Terms of Use

The user declares having read and expressly and unconditionally accepted the Terms of Use in effect on the date of access to www.MDScop.com.
MDScop reserves the right to modify the content of these Terms of Use at any time. The User is therefore advised to refer regularly to the latest version of the Terms of Use available at www.MDScop.com at any time. Any use of the Services by the user following changes to the Terms of Use will be considered full and automatic acceptance of the new Terms of Use.

Intellectual property rights

Access to the Website gives users the private and non-exclusive right to use this Website. All material published on MDScop, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio or video clips, software, etc., without limitation, are works protected by the French Intellectual Property Code which belong to MDScop or third parties who have granted MDScop licence to use their works.
In accordance with French copyright law, MDScop has exclusive rights over the reproduction, depiction, modification, adaptation, publication, communication and distribution medium of all content published on the Website. Any reproduction of any of the abovementioned content is prohibited without the express written consent of MDScop. Users are also prohibited from downloading, selling, modifying, publishing or disseminating the content of the Website without the express written consent of MDScop.
Anyone who uses the Website content for purposes other than those described herein will be subject to legal action. Article L. 335-2 of the French Intellectual Property Code states that violation of the abovementioned provisions constitutes copyright infringement, punishable under civil and criminal law, by a 3-year prison sentence and €300,000 fine.
Some content displayed on this website may be protected by copyright without MDScop’s knowledge or be produced on this website without the intention of violating existing legislation or infringing the rights of third parties. If you are the author of this content and do not wish it to appear on the website, please write to us by email. We will immediately remove the material(s) in question.
The brands and logos which appear on the Website are registered brands and the property of STANMED. Any reproduction or imitation of these brands or logos using the content on the Website without the prior express consent of STANMED is prohibited and punishable under Article L. 713-2 of the French Intellectual Property Code.

Liability

Users expressly agree to use their best judgment when using the editorial content and bear all related risks, particularly when relying on the appropriateness, usefulness or completeness of this editorial content and agree to perform all appropriate checks under their responsibility.  
MDScop takes all due care to create the Website’s editorial content. However, MDScop does not guarantee the reliability of the information in the editorial content. As such, MDScop may not be held liable for losses resulting from the User’s use of information in the editorial content for any reason whatsoever.
MDScop is not responsible for hyperlinks to this website. In addition, hyperlinks to the url http://www.MDScop.com are subject to the express prior consent of the Website Publisher. The hyperlinks on http://www.MDScop.com link to third-party websites. MDScop has no control over these websites and is not responsible for their content. The existence of these links does not mean that MDScop approves the content of these websites. MDScop is not responsible for the content of these websites and may not be held liable for referencing them. MDScop will not provide any guarantee concerning:

• the accuracy, timeliness, quality, completeness and comprehensiveness of the content of indexed websites;
• the relevance and exhaustiveness of the indexed websites;
• website access and operating problems.

The user acknowledges that:

• The Services are to be used at their own risk and peril, particularly when downloading data, files or software that could damage their computer. In particular, MDScop will not be liable for any loss of data, viruses, computer bugs or damage to the User’s computer;
• MDScop does not guarantee that the information presented on the website will match the user’s expectations;
• MDScop does not guarantee the quality and/or legality or compliance with the law of content not created by MDScop, in particular content and opinions issued by the User or published on external websites accessed via hyperlinks;
• MDScop may not be held liable for data disseminated by the User in violation of third-party private rights;
• MDScop may not be held liable in the event of loss resulting from technical causes, in particular, the unavailability of its website and any defect affecting its operation;
• MDScop may not be held liable for any decisions made based on information on this website or third-party use of it, and may not be held liable for the transmission of confidential information over the Internet.

Furthermore, the user agrees to hold MDScop harmless from any recourse or legal action brought against it in any capacity or for any reason whatsoever, and more generally in the event of data or information entry, by any person who considers themselves injured by the posting of this data or information on the website and shall hold it harmless against any resulting legal and extra-judicial costs.

Acceptance of Internet risks

The user declares that he/she is familiar with the Internet, its characteristics and limits, and acknowledges that:

• the Internet is an open network which MDScop does not control and that data exchanges over the Internet only have relative reliability, and are not protected against potential hacking or piracy risks;
• users therefore communicate sensitive information at their own risk and peril:
  They acknowledge the nature of the Internet and particularly its technical performance and response times for consulting, querying or transferring data,

MDScop cannot guarantee that information exchanged will not be intercepted by third-parties and that the confidentiality of exchanges will be protected.
The secrecy of correspondence is not guaranteed on the Internet and each user is responsible for taking all appropriate measures to protect their own data and/or software from any viruses circulating on the Internet.
MDScop may not be held liable for elements beyond its control and any damage to your technical environment caused by any user, including your computers, software, network equipment (modems, telephones, etc.) and any hardware used to access or use the service and/or information.
MDScop informs the user that rules and conventions known as Netiquette, together with various codes of ethics apply when using the Internet.

Accessibility

Access to http://www.MDScop.com is free. Website users must bear the costs of accessing and using the telecommunications network, according to the terms set by their Internet providers and telecommunications operators.
MDScop will endeavour to ensure that information on this website is accurate and up to date and reserves the right to change the content or presentation of this website at any time without notice. However, it cannot guarantee comprehensiveness, or that modifications have not been made by a third party (hacking, viruses).
MDScop will endeavour, whenever possible, to maintain its website accessible 24/7, but may interrupt access for maintenance and upgrades or any other technical reasons. MDScop is in no way responsible for these interruptions and the impacts for the User.
MDScop reserves the right to unilaterally deny any user access to any of the MDScop website without prior notice, particularly in the event of clear violation of these Terms of Use.
The user acknowledges that MDScop may not be held liable for any direct or indirect damage caused by the user being denied access to www.MDScop.com.
Fraudulently accessing or remaining within a computer system, obstructing or interfering with the functioning of such a system, fraudulently introducing or modifying data in a computer system are offences punishable by criminal penalties.
Anyone wanting to purchase a product or solution presented on the website should contact MDScop in order to inquire about contractual and pricing terms.

Website funding

Live streams or on-demand videos are funded with the support of partners listed on our partners page.
MDScop does not use advertising on this website to fund its activities. MDScop therefore does not accept or receive advertising revenue.

Content monitoring

MDScop provides a service that enables Internet users to notify us of content that is illegal or violates these Terms of Use. They simply need to send their request via our contact page.
MDScop and STANMED reserve the right to take all measures they deem necessary, including legal action, against offenders who use the website content for purposes which violate the Terms of Use and infringe the rights of MDScop or STANMED.

Passwords

You are responsible for safeguarding the passwords assigned to you to access the services provided on MDScop.
You are responsible for implementing the precautionary and security measures required to protect your username and password. Contact us immediately should you lose username and/or password, if they are stolen, or if you become aware that your username and password have been used by an unauthorised third party.
If this happens, we recommend:
• either replacing your username and password if there is a risk of them being used by a third party.
• or securely resetting your username and password. Please be advised that if you do not use the services provided by MDScop for three years, your account, username and passwords will be deleted. MDScop will not be held responsible for fraudulent use of your username and password by an unauthorised third party.

Cookie use

Users are informed that cookies may automatically be placed and temporarily stored in their computer memory or on their hard drive when they visit the website. Cookies are pieces of data that do not identify the user but are used to save information related to Internet browsing. Users of this website acknowledge that they have been informed of this practice and authorise MDScop to use it. They can use the settings in their browser to block cookies.
Data obtained through cookies is used to track the number of new and regular users and analyse the pages they visit in order to better understand why and how our website is used. This allows MDScop to improve the presentation of our website and adapt it to the needs of our users.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files that websites store on the user’s hard drive. These files store specific information about the user’s previous visits to the website in question for up to 367 days. They are used to identify regular visits and facilitate website browsing and online purchases. Cookies memorise the user’s country and language preferences, and a randomly generated session ID. Sometimes cookies memorise name and address information so that customers do not need to enter the same information on different forms. They also store information so that users already registered on the website can log in automatically.
Only the cookie sender can read or modify the data they contain. There are different types of cookies:

• Session cookies are erased when you close your web browser or the website;
• Persistent cookies stay on your hard drive until they expire or until you delete them using your browser functions.

Some cookies require your consent. The first time you visit the MDScop website, a cookie banner pops up and asks you to give consent to the use of cookies or other types of trackers. If you consent in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you can still change your mind at any time.
More specifically, we use the following types of cookies:

How to block cookies

There are several options for disabling cookies and other trackers.

Changing your browser settings

You can decide if you want cookies to be stored on your computer by changing the settings in your browser at any time, free of charge. Most browsers are configured by default and accept cookies. However, you can choose to accept all cookies or systematically block them, or accept certain cookies depending on the sender. You can also configure your browser settings to enable or block cookies on a cookie-by-cookie basis before they are stored on your computer. You can also regularly remove cookies from your computer via your browser. Remember to configure all the browsers on your various devices (tablets, smartphones, computers, etc.). When managing cookies and your preferences, each browser is configured differently. The help menu in your browser will tell you how to change your cookie preferences. For example:   for Internet Explorer™ or Edge™: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-EN/windows-vista/Block-or-allow-cookies; for Safari™: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/en-ww/cookies/; for Chrome™: http://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647; for Firefox™: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox.  
Cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. If your browser is configured to block all cookies, you may not be able to use some of our services, for which MDScop Group may not be held responsible. To manage cookies in a way that suits your needs, we suggest that you configure your browser in a way that takes into account their purpose.

Opt-out browser add-ons

You can opt out of Google Analytics cookies by going directly to the following page: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=. For more practical information on managing cookies we recommend the website of the French data protection agency (CNIL) and more specifically https://www.cnil.fr/fr/maitriser-mes-donnees. MDScop does not process sensitive data, except where necessary “for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims or whenever courts are acting in their judicial capacity” [Article 9 of the GDPR].