Introduction
Welcome to www.simmed.com (the “Site”). Simulation
Medical Pty Ltd (referred to as "SimMed", “we”, “us” or “our”, as
applicable) provides you with access to the Site subject to the terms and
conditions contained in this Terms of Use Agreement (the “Agreement’). Please
read this Agreement carefully. By accessing or using this Site, you agree
without restriction to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not agree to
follow and be bound by this Agreement, you may not access, use or download
materials from this Site.
Please note that if you are an existing
customer or supplier of SimMed, these terms are not intended to replace or
modify those contained in your customer or vendor agreement. In case of an
inconsistency, the terms and conditions of your written agreement will
prevail over those contained herein. All SimMed products and services may
also be subject to separate terms and conditions which govern their use.
SimMed reserves the right to update or
modify this Agreement at any time without prior notice. Your use of this Site
following any such change constitutes your agreement to follow and be bound
by this Agreement as revised. For this reason, we encourage you to review
this Agreement each time you use this Site. This Agreement was last revised
on January 30, 2008.
The Availablity of the Site and
International Users
The Site is administered by SimMed in Australia. This Site and its
contents (the “Content”) are designed to comply with Australian laws and
regulations and are intended for use by Australian residents only. Access to
the Site and the Content may not be legal by certain persons or in certain
countries outside of the Australia.
If you access this Site from outside Australia, you do so at your own
risk and are responsible for compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction.
Materials published on this Site may refer to products or services that are
not available in your country. Consult your local SimMed office for more
information. Furthermore, SimMed makes no representation that the materials
on the Site are appropriate or available for use at other locations outside
of the Australia
and access to them from countries where their contents are illegal is
prohibited. You should not construe anything on the Site as a promotion or
solicitation for any product or for the use of any product that is not
authorized by the laws and regulations of the country in which you are
located.
This Site is Not a Source of
Medical Advice
The Content of this Site is presented in summary form, is general in nature,
and is provided for informational purposes only; it is not intended nor recommended
as a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the
Content of this Site for diagnosing a health or fitness problem or disease.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider
regarding any medical condition or treatment. Nothing contained on this Site
is intended to be for medical diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard medical
advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this
Site.
Copyright Notice and Limitation on
Use
No use should be made of materials on this Site, except as expressly
authorized by this Agreement. All Site Content, including the selection,
arrangement and design of the Content is owned either by SimMed or its
licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws
including the sui generis rights relating to the protection of databases. You
may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit or
distribute in any way any Content, in whole or in part, including any code
and software. You may download Content from the Site for your own personal,
non-commercial, or educational use as specified by SimMed only, provided the
Content is not modified in any way you keep intact all copyright and other
proprietary notices and you include the phrase, “Used with permission of Simulation
Medical Pty Ltd” when you display or otherwise use the Content.
Procedures for Claimed Copyright
Infringement
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and we ask that you do
the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that
constitutes copyright infringement, please send correspondence to copyrightagent@simmed.com with
the following information:
- an electronic or physical signature of the person authorized
to act on behalf or the owner of the copyright interest;
- a description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been
infringed;
- a description of where the material that you claim is
infringing is located on the Site;
- your address, telephone number and email address;
- a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the
disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the
law;
- a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the
above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the
copyright owner or duly authorized to act on the copyright owner’s
behalf.
Trademark
Notice
All of the trademarks, service marks and logos displayed on this Site (the
"Trademark(s)") are registered and unregistered trademarks of “SimMed
or Simulation Medical Pty Ltd”, its affiliates, or third parties. Nothing
contained in this Site should be construed as granting, by implication,
estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right in and to the Trademarks without
the express written permission of SimMed or the applicable third party.
Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, any use of the Trademarks
found on the Site is strictly prohibited. Please note that the names of the
companies and products mentioned on this site may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
Public and Unsolicited Information
This Site may provide opportunities to provide SimMed feedback regarding this
Site and our products and other unsolicited submissions (collectively,
“Unsolicited Information”). You may only provide Unsolicited Information
which meets the requirements of these Terms and Conditions.
Subject to the conditions provided
herein, we accept innovative ideas for new products and technologies to our
company by individuals and organizations not employed by or affiliated with SimMed
so long as such inventions are covered by existing patents or are those for
which patents have been applied for by the submitter. If you wish to submit
any such ideas please send correspondence to info@simmed.com.
SimMed and its employees do not accept or
consider other unsolicited ideas, including ideas for new advertising
campaigns, new promotions, new products or technologies, processes,
materials, marketing plans or new product names. Please do not send any
original creative artwork, samples, demos, or other works. The sole purpose
of this policy is to avoid potential misunderstandings or disputes when SimMed's
products or marketing strategies might seem similar to ideas submitted to SimMed.
So, except under the circumstances described above relating to patented ideas
or those for which you have filed a patent application, please do not send
your unsolicited ideas to SimMed or anyone at SimMed.
If, despite our request that you not send us your ideas and materials, you
still send them, and in the event you post Public Information on our Site,
all such Public Information and all such Unsolicited Information will be
considered NON-CONFIDENTIAL and NON-PROPRIETARY and SimMed and its affiliates
are free to use such information for any purpose and in any manner
whatsoever.
This Site may present opportunities to post information to public areas of
the Site, such as bulletin boards (collectively, “Public Areas”), or to send
along comments and feedback (any such information provided, “Public
Information”). Although SimMed may, from time to time, monitor or review the
information posted to the Public Areas of the Site, SimMed is under no
obligation to do so, and assumes no responsibility or liability arising from
the Content of such Public Areas or the Site in general or for any error,
defamation, libel, slander, omission, falsehood, obscenity, pornography,
profanity, danger, or inaccuracy contained in the Site.
You are prohibited from posting or transmitting any unlawful, threatening, libellous,
defamatory, obscene, inflammatory, pornographic, or profane material or any
material that could constitute or encourage conduct that would be considered
a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or otherwise violate the
law. SimMed will fully cooperate with any law enforcement authorities or
court order requesting or directing SimMed to disclose the identity of anyone
posting any such material.
Children under the age of eighteen
should not submit any Public Information or Unsolicited Information
containing personally identifiable data.
Links to Other Websites
This Agreement applies only to this Site. This Site may frame or contain
references or links to other SimMed Web sites (the “Other SimMed Sites”) as well
as other Web sites that are not operated by SimMed (the “Third Party Sites”).
These references and/or links to the Third Party Sites are provided for your
reference and convenience only, and do not imply any review or endorsement of
the material on these Third Party Sites or any association with their
operators. SimMed does not control these Third Party Sites and is not
responsible for their content. The Third Party Sites (and any Web sites to
which they link) may contain information about uses of products that have not
been approved or cleared by the Food and Drug Administration. SimMed does not
endorse any "off-label" uses. The Third Party Sites (and the Web
sites to which they link) may contain information that is inaccurate,
incomplete, or outdated. Your access and use of the Third Party Sites (and
any Web sites to which they link) is solely at your own risk.
Please note that other SimMed Sites are
governed by their specific Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policies. We
recommend that you carefully read those documents upon your entry to those
other SIMMED Sites.
No Framing Allowed
Elements of this Site are protected by copyright, trade dress, trademark,
unfair competition, and other laws and may not be copied or imitated in whole
or in part by any means, including but not limited to, the use of framing,
deep linking or mirrors. None of the Content for our Site may be
retransmitted without the express written consent of SimMed. If you are
interested in linking to our Site, Contact Us for more information.
Dealings with Advertisers
Your correspondence or business dealings with, or participation in promotions
of, advertisers found on or through the Site, including payment and delivery
of related goods or services, and any other terms, conditions, warranties or
representations associated with such dealings are solely between you and such
advertiser. You agree that we are not responsible nor shall we be liable for
loss or damage of any sort incurred as a result of any such dealings or as
the result of the presence of such advertiser on the Site.
Account Registration
Some of the functions of this Site may require creation of an account with
us. As part of the registration process, visitors will select a User Name and
Password, along with registration information, which must be accurate and
updated. You may not select or use a User Name of another person with the
intent to impersonate that person or use a User Name in which another person
has rights without such person's authorization. Failure to comply with the above
shall constitute a breach of this Agreement, which may result in immediate
termination of your account. You agree to take reasonable measures to protect
the security of your password.
You are responsible for all usage or
activity on your account, including use of the account by any third party
authorized by you to use your User Name and Password. You shall notify SimMed
of any known or suspected unauthorized use(s) of your account, or any known
or suspected breach of security, including loss, theft, or unauthorized
disclosure of your password or any other relevant registration details
provided.
Site Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy is available on this Site and by accessing the Site, you
are agreeing to be legally bound by the Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy in
its entirety is hereby incorporated into this Agreement by reference.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THIS SITE CONTAINS INFORMATION CONCERNING SIMMED THAT MAY BE USEFUL TO OUR
CUSTOMERS, EMPLOYEES, AND SHAREHOLDERS AS WELL AS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
HOWEVER, SIMMED MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY OF
ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY OBLIGATION TO
UPDATE SAID INFORMATION.
THE SITE AND THE CONTENT ARE PROVIDED ON
AN "AS IS," "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF
ANY KIND. THERE MAY BE DELAYS, OMISSIONS OR INACCURACIES IN THE CONTENT AND
THE SITE. SIMMED AND ITS AFFILIATES DO NOT WARRANT THE ACCURACY,
COMPLETENESS, TIMELINESS, NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE CONTENT OR THE SITE ITSELF, AND WE HEREBY
DISCLAIM ANY SUCH EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. SIMMED DOES NOT REPRESENT OR
WARRANT THAT THE CONTENT OF THIS SITE IS FREE OF VIRUSES, WORMS OR OTHER CODE THAT MAY MANIFEST
CONTAMINATING OR DESTRUCTIVE PROPERTIES. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
PERMIT THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, THESE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.
Limitation of Liability
YOUR USE OF THIS SITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, SHALL SIMMED,
ITS AFFILIATES OR ANY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR
AGENTS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT LOSSES OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF
OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS SITE OR YOUR
RELIANCE ON ANY CONTENT. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES TO ALL LOSSES
AND DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, GENERAL,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, LOSS OF DATA, REVENUE OR PROFITS. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES
WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT
LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER BASIS AND EVEN IF AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF SIMMED
OR ITS AFFILIATES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES.
SOME COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OF DAMAGES OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SET FORTH ABOVE, SO THIS LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IF ANY PART OF THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IS FOUND TO BE INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE FOR ANY REASON, THEN THE AGGREGATE
LIABILITY OF SIMMED AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL NOT
EXCEED, ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS IN THE AGGREGATE. IF ANY REMEDY
HEREUNDER IS DETERMINED TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, ALL
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY, DISCLAIMERS AND EXCLUSIONS OF WARRANTIES AND
DAMAGES SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT SHALL
REMAIN IN EFFECT.
Forward Looking Statements
This site may from time to time contain certain forward-looking statements
(as defined under Federal securities laws) regarding SimMed's performance,
including future revenues, products and income, or events or developments
that SimMed expects to occur or anticipates occurring in the future. All such
statements are based upon current expectations of SimMed and involve a number
of business risks and uncertainties. Actual results could vary materially
from anticipated results described, implied or projected in any
forward-looking statement. Factors that could cause actual results to vary
materially from any forward-looking statement include, but are not limited
to: competitive factors; pricing and market share pressures; uncertainties of
litigation; SimMed's ability to achieve sales and earnings forecasts, which
are based on sales volume and product mix assumptions, to achieve its cost
savings objectives, and to achieve anticipated synergies and other cost
savings in connection with acquisitions; changes in regional, national or
foreign economic conditions; increases in energy costs: fluctuations in costs
and availability or raw materials and in SimMed's ability to maintain
favorable supplier arrangements and relationships; changes in interest or
foreign currency exchange rates; delays in product introductions; and changes
in health care or other governmental regulation, as well as other factors
discussed in this Site in SimMed's filings with a Securities and Exchange
Commission. We do not intend to update any forward-looking statements.
Indemnification
In the event that any legal action is taken resulting from (i) your use of
the Content or Site, including your breach of the terms of this Agreement, or
(ii) any Unsolicited Information provided by you, you agree to defend,
indemnify, hold harmless and pay any reasonable legal and accounting fees
without limitation incurred by SimMed, its affiliates, its and their
directors, officers, employees, agents, investors or licensors. SimMed shall
provide notice to you promptly of any such claim, suit, or proceeding. SimMed
shall have the right, at its option and expense, to participate in the
defense and/or settlement of any claim or action, or to assume the exclusive
defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you
without relieving your indemnification obligations. In no event shall you
settle any suit or claim imposing any liability or other obligations on SimMed
without its prior written consent.
General
You are responsible for obtaining and
maintaining all telephone, computer hardware and other equipment needed for
access to and use of the Site and all charges related thereto. SimMed
reserves the right to alter or delete material from this Site at any time.
This Site is controlled and operated by SimMed from its offices within Australia.
Any claim relating to, and the use of, this Site are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.
By using this Site, you consent to personal jurisdiction in the federal and
state courts located in Victoria,
for any action arising out of or relating to this Site or your use of this
Site. Such courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all such actions.
The United Nations Convention on Contacts for the International Sale of Goods
does not apply to this Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement between you and SimMed with respect to your access to and/or use of
this Site. Any claims arising in connection with your use of the Site or any
Content must be brought within one (1) year of the date of the event giving
rise to such action occurred. All provisions of this Agreement pertaining to
indemnification, disclaimer or warranties, limitation of liability and
proprietary rights shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any
reason. If any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect, and the invalid
or unenforceable provision will be deemed superseded by a valid enforceable
provision that closely matches the intent of the original provision. The
failure by us to exercise or enforce any right or provision under this
Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. All
rights not expressly granted herein are hereby reserved.
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