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Great care has been taken to maintain the accuracy
of the information indicated as being prepared by AO contained on these web
pages. However, neither AO and/or a distributor and/or the authors of this work
can be held responsible for errors or any consequences arising from the use
of the information contained in this work.
Contributions published under the name of individual authors are statements
and opinions solely of said authors and not of AO. Contributions in interactive
discussion platforms are not monitored by AO neither regarding identity of Author
nor content.
The products, procedures, and therapies described on in these web pages are
only to be applied by certified and trained medical professionals in environments
specially designed for such procedures. No suggested test or procedure should
be carried out unless, in the user's professional judgment, its risk is justified.
Whoever applies products, procedures, and therapies shown or described on these
web pages will do this at their own risk. Because of rapid advances in the medical
sciences, AO recommends that independent verification of diagnosis, therapies,
drugs, dosages, and operation methods should be made before any action is taken.
Although all advertising material which may be inserted onto the web pages is
expected to conform to ethical (medical) standards, inclusion in these web pages
does not constitute a guarantee or endorsement of the quality or value of such
product or of the claims made of it by its manufacturer.
Legal restrictions for information indicated as being prepared by AO
These web pages were produced by AO Publishing and AO International, Davos,
Switzerland. All rights reserved by AO Publishing. These web pages contain works
protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Prohibited are in particular
any commercial use as well as any copying of the works contained on the web
pages. It is prohibited to make them or any parts thereof available on any Intranet
or on the Internet or to create derivative works based on the works contained
on these web pages.
Restrictions on use: The rightful owner of an authorized copy of the works contained
on the web pages may use them for educational and research purposes only. Single
images or illustrations may be copied for research or educational purposes only.
The images or illustrations may not be altered in any way and need to carry
the following statement of origin "Copyright by AO Publishing, Switzerland".
Some names, instruments, treatments, logos, designs, etc. referred to on these
web pages are also protected by patents and trademarks or by other intellectual
property protection laws (eg, "AO", "ASIF", "AO/ASIF",
"TRIANGLE/GLOBE Logo" are registered trademarks) even though specific
reference to this fact is not always made on the web pages. Therefore, the appearance
of a name, instrument, etc. without designation as proprietary is not to be
construed as a representation by AO that it is in the public domain.
Privacy Statement
Hereinafter we publish our data protection policy in order for
you to verify that all data provided by you is properly handled. If you have
questions or comments regarding our data protection policy please send an e-mail
to legal-aoi@aofounation.org
1. Legal basis
We collect and process data by using electronic data processing and in compliance
with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection.
2. Data collection
We only process data which we have rightfully obtained, such as (i) contact
details, pictures etc. which you provided to us and (ii) data regarding a legal
relationship between you and us (if existing) as for example data registered
in connection with your application for an AO-course.
3. Adequacy
Our data processing is adequate and reasonable, i.e. we only collect and process
personal data which is needed for the professional handling of your application
or commission, for the statistical analysis of our website and for the enhancement
of our products and services.
4. Accuracy of data
If we have any doubt regarding the accuracy of personal data which was provided
to us, we will verify such data.
If you notice that your personal data is incorrect or is not up to date, you
may ask us any time to rectify the respective data at no cost.
5. Data security
Our data base containing your personal data is always protected by adequate
technical and organizational measures against illegal access, illegal use of
the data and data processing by unauthorized persons.
6. Confidentiality
We treat personal data confidential and do not hand over such data to others.
We reserve, however, the right to have such data processed by third parties
in Switzerland or abroad, if required for operational reasons. In this case
said third party will have to sign a confidentiality agreement.
7. Registration of data base
Our data base has not been registered with the Swiss Federal Data Protection
Commissioner.
8. Termination of data processing
You have the right to notify us at any time that you wish that your personal
data shall not be processed by us any more.
9. Place of jurisdiction
All claims related to data protection matters shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction
of the ordinary courts in Davos, Switzerland.
Davos, Switzerland July 2003
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