Terms of Use

Intellectual property rights

All information, data, text, graphics, sound, photographs, videos, and other materials available on this website (collectively, the "Content") is the property of Novonesis or its licensors. Visitors are granted a non-exclusive, revocable, non-transferable licence to download Content for non-commercial purposes, provided that:

• Content is not modified or altered in any way, and
• all indications of copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices or disclaimers are retained in any downloaded material.

All copyrights, trademarks, service marks, and other intellectual property rights associated with this website and its Content (collectively, "Intellectual Property") are and shall remain the property of Novonesis, its licensors, and/or third-party rights holders. Probiotic strain names, concept names, logos, and signs or icons used to distinguish probiotic strains on this website — whether or not appearing in large print, bold, or with the ® or ™ symbol — are trademarks of Novonesis or used under licence.

Nothing on this website shall be construed as granting or assigning any licence or right in or to any Intellectual Property, except as expressly set out in these Terms of Use. Visitors must obtain separate permission from the relevant third-party owner before using any third-party content accessible through this website.

By submitting comments, ideas, or other information to us through this website or by email, the Visitor grants Novonesis a perpetual, royalty-free licence to use such submissions on the website or in connection with it.

Privacy

Novonesis respects the privacy of all visitors to this website. For information on how we collect and handle personal data in connection with your use of this website, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Non-confidential information

Subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy, any communication or material that a Visitor submits to us through this website or by email — including questions, comments, and suggestions — will be treated as non-confidential. Novonesis is not obliged to treat such information as confidential and may freely use any ideas, concepts, or other information contained therein for any lawful purpose.

Disclaimer

The Content on The Probiotic Institute website is provided solely for informational and educational purposes. It does not constitute advice or recommendations of any kind and is not a substitute for guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.

No Content on this website is intended to constitute a medicinal or health claim, or to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease. Information relating to probiotic strains published on this website does not constitute promotion of any Novonesis products.

This website and its content are provided "as is". Novonesis makes no warranties, whether express or implied, including without limitation warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

Although we make reasonable efforts to ensure that content is accurate and up to date, Novonesis does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, or that it will be free from viruses or other harmful components. Novonesis disclaims all liability in connection with the foregoing.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Novonesis and its directors, officers, employees, licensors, content providers, affiliates, and representatives shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or punitive losses or damages arising out of a visitor's access to, or inability to access, this website or its content, including reliance on any content or any viruses affecting the visitor's equipment.

Novonesis may alter, modify, substitute, delete, or restrict access to the website or any content at any time without notice.

Links to other websites

Visitors may not link to The Probiotic Institute website in connection with the commercialisation of any products or services.

Any other linking to this website must be carried out in a lawful, fair, and non-misleading manner. Visitors may not deep link to or frame any part of this website, or incorporate any part of this website into another website. Any such linking is at the Visitor's own risk, and Novonesis accepts no responsibility for any legal consequences that may arise.

Any goodwill or reputation generated through linking to The Probiotic Institute website shall accrue to the benefit of Novonesis. Ownership of such goodwill is hereby assigned by the Visitor to Novonesis without the need for any further action by any party.

Governing law and disputes

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Denmark, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes relating to or arising out of this website, its Content, or these Terms of Use shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Denmark.