The following are the legal terms and conditions of an agreement between you and CNSystems Medizintechnik  AG ("CNSystems"). By using or browsing this site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the bound by these terms and that you agree to apply with all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use this site. CNSystems reserves the right to update or modify these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. CNSystems encourages you to review these terms and conditions every time you use this web site. These terms and conditions were last revised on March 1, 2003.

   1. Purpose of this site

      1.1. CNSystems Medizintechnik  AG created and maintains this web site to provide information and communicate better with physicians, patients, investors, and others.

      1.2.This site contains links and references to other sites and web pages that are not controlled by CNSystems.

      1.3.Your use of each CNSystems site is also subject to the terms of use, if any, contained within that site. If any of these terms, conditions and notices conflict with the terms of use contained within any other site, then those terms of use shall control the use of that site.

   2. Copyright and trademark notice

      2.1. All content, including but not limited to trademarks and taglines identifying CNSystems or its affiliates, graphics, images, content, button icons, and service names are solely CNSystems' property, that of its operating companies or others. All content on this site is protected by national and international copyright laws and treaties. Nothing on this site should be construed as granting a license or right to use any trademark displayed on this site, without the written permission of the trademark owner.

      2.2.Other than browsing and using the site for its intended purpose, you may not in any way duplicate, distribute, modify, remove, delete, add to, publish, transmit, or in any way exploit any of the content of this site, in part or in whole, except when expressively authorised in writing by CNSystems.

      2.3.You may not use the CNSystems logo for any purpose whatsoever, unless the intended use of the logo is approved in advance by CNSystems in writing.

      2.4. CNSystems reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law, in equity or under international copyright laws for violations of these Legal Terms, including the right to block access from a particular Internet address to the site.

   3. Linking to CNSystems Medizintechnik  AG's site

      3.1. If you wish to link to this site for commercial purposes, please write to office@cnsystems.at for more information.

      3.2.You may not deep-link to any page of this site for any purpose whatsoever unless the link is expressively authorised in writing by CNSystems.

   4. Links to third parties' sites

      4.1. CNSystems is not responsible for content or policies available on other sites linked to this site. If you use any links CNSystems provides to off-site pages, you do so at your own risk.

      4.2. CNSystems expressively disclaims all responsibility and liability for any damage, loss, or injuries caused by third-party goods, services including displayed content.

   5. Global availability

      5.1. Because different countries around the world have different laws and regulatory requirements, some medical devices and treatments are available in some countries and not in others. This site contains references or cross references to CNSystems products, programs and services that may not be available or announced in your country. These references do not imply that CNSystems intends to announce such products, programs or services in your country. Consult your local CNSystems sales representative or contact CNSystems if you have questions about which products, programs and services may be available to you.

   6. Not a Substitute for Medical Advice

      6.1. The information provided on this site is not intended nor recommended as a substitute for professional medical advice. 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.

   7. Privacy policy

      7.1.It is our policy:

         1. not to use information about you without your permission; although CNSystems may use e-mail addresses you provide to CNSystems to respond to any communication you make to CNSystems;

         2. to provide the means for you to manage and control the information that you have provided to CNSystems, and,

         3. to provide mechanisms for you to communicate your privacy concerns to CNSystems; and,

         4. to respond to concerns presented to CNSystems thoroughly and thoughtfully.

      7.2. CNSystems may collect IP addresses for purposes of system administration, to collect information and to audit the use of the CNSystems' site. An "IP address" is a set of numbers that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you log into your Internet service provider or use your company's LAN or WAN.

      7.3. CNSystems can and will use IP addresses to identify users of its site when it feel it is necessary to enforce compliance with these terms, or to protect its service, site, or other users.

   8. Information transmitted by the users

      8.1. On occasion, CNSystems may have "chat" areas and other forums where users may participate. Information and communications posted to these areas and forums, together with any electronic mail or other communications you transmit or post to this site will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary.

      8.2. If you transmit or post anything to this site, you will be granting an exclusive license to CNSystems or its affiliates to use such materials for any purpose, including but not limited to, reproduction, disclosure, transmission, publication, broadcast and posting.

      8.3. CNSystems takes no responsibility for the content of any information or communications posted to these areas by third parties.

   9. Violation of rules and regulations

      9.1. You are prohibited from posting or transmitting to this site any unlawful, threatening, libellous, defamatory, obscene, scandalous, inflammatory, pornographic, or profane material, or any other material that could give rise to any civil or criminal liability under applicable law or any international treaty.

      9.2. CNSystems reserves the right to seek all remedies available at law and in equity for violations of these terms, including the right to block access from a particular Internet address to this site.

  10. No warranties

      10.1. All information on this site is provided to you on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without warranties of any kind, either expressively or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or other violations of rights.

      10.2. CNSystems does not endorse, warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy, validity or reliability of, or the results of the use of, or otherwise respecting, the materials on this site or any sites linked to this site.

      10.3. You expressively understand and agree that any material downloaded or otherwise obtained through the use of the service is done at your own discretion and risk and that you will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from the download of any such material.

      10.4. It is your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, opinion, advice or other content available through this site. Please seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding the evaluation of any specific information, opinion, advice or other content.

      10.5. If you access financial or other information on this site in order to make an investment decision or other decision with respect to the CNSystems company or CNSystems products and services, you should seek any additional information, including professional advice, that would be required for you to make a sound, well-informed and reasonable decision.

  11. Limitation of liability

      11.1. CNSystems will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use or the inability to use this site, including but not limited to direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, loss of profit, operation time, goodwill, contracts, revenues or anticipated savings arising out of or in relation to the use of this site even if we or one of our representatives has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

      11.2. Under no circumstance will CNSystems be liable for any loss or damage caused by a user's reliance on information obtained through this site.

  12. Severability

      12.1. If any provision of these terms is prohibited by law or found to be unlawful, void or otherwise unenforceable, such provision shall, to the extent required by applicable law, be severed from this Agreement. The remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not as far as possible be changed or modified and all other terms and conditions not so severed shall continue in full force and effect.

      12.2. Without prejudice to section 13.1 below, we recognise that some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages. Accordingly, some of the above limitations of sections 10 and 11 may not apply to you to their fullest extent, in which case section 12 shall apply.

  13. Governing law and jurisdiction

      13.1. This site is owned and operated in Austria. By using or browsing this site, you accept that the laws of Austria will govern these terms without giving effect to any conflict of laws principles.
      13.2. If you choose to use or browse this site, please bear in mind that you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable laws.
      13.3. Access to this site from locations where its use is or its contents are illegal is prohibited.
      13.4. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Graz (Austria) regarding any and all disputes involving these terms and use of this site.

  14. Revision to these Legal Terms

      14.1. We reserve the right to revise these terms at any time. Such changes will take immediate effect when they are posted on this site.
      14.2. By using, browsing or purchasing on this site, you are apprised of and bound by any changes to these terms, and, therefore, you should review this page regularly.
      14.3. If any material modification to these terms is not acceptable to you, you should not access or browse the site.