These terms explain how you may use The Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ (RCOphth) website and the information, resources and materials we publish on it. By using this website, you agree to use it responsibly and in line with these terms.
Who we are
This website is owned and managed by RCOphth. We are a charity registered in England and Wales, and in Scotland. Our registered charity numbers are 299872 and SC045652.
Using our content
We own, or have permission to use, the content on this website. This includes:
- data
- design
- graphics
- images
- software
- source code
- text
- the RCOphth name, crest and logos.
These are protected by intellectual property rights, including copyright, database rights and trademarks.
You may use our content where the law allows, including fair use and fair dealing. We encourage you to share resources that support eye care, patient information, service improvement and public understanding of eye health, as long as you do so accurately and responsibly.
You must not use our content, crest, logos or brand marks in a way that suggests we endorse you, your organisation, your product or your service, unless we have given you written permission.
Reproducing our content
To reproduce our content in print, online or in another publication, please contact us first. Email [email protected] uk. You must not reproduce the RCOphth crest, logos or other brand marks without our prior written consent.
Accuracy of information
We work to keep the information on this website accurate, clear and up to date. However, some information may change over time. We do not guarantee that all content will always be complete, accurate or current. Please check the relevant page date and, where needed, contact us before relying on information.
Medical and professional information
The information on this website is general information. It is not a substitute for medical, clinical, legal or other professional advice. For advice about your own health or circumstances, please speak to your doctor, ophthalmologist or another appropriate professional.
Liability
We are not responsible for any loss or damage that may arise from using this website, relying on information on it, or sharing its content with others. This includes special, indirect, consequential or economic loss.
Access from outside the UK
Our website is available to users in the UK and internationally. Some content, services or materials may only apply in the UK unless we say otherwise. If you access this website from outside the UK, you are responsible for following any laws that apply in your location.
Links to other websites
This website may include links to external websites. We provide these links to help you find further information. We are not responsible for the content, security or availability of external websites. A link does not mean that we endorse the website, its views, products or services.
Website monitoring
We record access to this website. We may use this information for security, maintenance and statistical purposes.
Problems using this website
If you have problems accessing this website, please email [email protected] uk.