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1. Although we strive to provide on this Web site the latest developments relating to our products and services, and other information about our company, we do not warrant the accuracy, effectiveness and suitability of any information contained in this Web site. Each person assumes full responsibility and all risks arising from use of this Internet site. The information is presented "AS IS" and may include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Abbott reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the information at any time without any prior notification.
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3. Abbott is not responsible, and provides no warranty whatsoever, for the accuracy, effectiveness, timeliness and suitability of any information or content obtained from third parties, including any hyperlinks to or from third-party sites. Except as otherwise provided on this Web site, Abbott will not edit, censor or otherwise control any content provided by third parties on any bulletin board, chat room or other similar forums posted on its Web site. Such information should, therefore, be considered as suspect and is not endorsed by Abbott. This Web site may contain forward-looking statements that reflect Abbott's current expectation regarding future events and business development. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual developments or results could differ materially from those projected and depend on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the success of current research programs, results of pending or future clinical trials, ongoing commercialization of its products, regulatory approvals of pharmaceuticals, validity and enforcement of its patents, the stability of its commercial relationships, and the general economic conditions. Abbott intends to update this site on a regular basis but assumes no obligation to update any of the content.

You understand, acknowledge, and agree to the following:

1. By using this Web site, you agree not to disrupt or intercept our electronic information posted on this Web site or on any of our servers. You also agree not to attempt to circumvent any security features of our Web site, and to abide by all applicable, local, provincial, federal and international laws, rules and regulations.
2. You grant to Abbott the right to use all content you upload or otherwise transmit to this Web site, subject to these Terms and Conditions and Abbott's Privacy Policy in any manner Abbott chooses, including, but not limited, to copying, displaying, performing or publishing it in any format whatsoever, modifying it, incorporating it into other material or making a derivative work based on it.
3. Except as expressly stated and agreed upon in advance by Abbott, no confidential relationship shall be established in the event that any user of this Internet site should make any oral, written or electronic communication to Abbott (such as feedback, questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, etc). If any Abbott Web site requires or requests that such information be provided, and that such information contains personal identifying information (eg name, address, phone number), Abbott shall obtain, use and maintain it in a manner consistent with our Privacy Policy. Otherwise, such communication and any information submitted therewith shall be considered non-confidential, and Abbott shall be free to reproduce, publish or otherwise use such information for any purposes whatsoever including, without limitation, the research, development, manufacture, use or sale of products incorporating such information. The sender of any information to Abbott is fully responsible for its content, including its truthfulness and accuracy and its non-infringement of any other person's proprietary or privacy rights.

Unless otherwise noted, product names, descriptions and labeling are of Australian origin. Products may not be available in all countries or may be available under a different brand name, in different strengths, or for different indications. Many of the products listed are available only by prescription through your local healthcare professional. Except as expressly stated and agreed upon in advance by Abbott, no director, employee, agent, or representative of Abbott, its subsidiaries and affiliates are engaged in rendering medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or other medical services that in any way create a physician-patient relationship through this Web site.

The information, documents, and related graphics published in this Internet Web site (the "Information") are the sole property of Abbott, except for information provided by third-party providers under contract to Abbott, its subsidiaries or affiliates. Permission to use the Information is granted, provided that

1. the above copyright notice appears on all copies;
2. use of the Information is for informational and non-commercial or personal use only;
3. the Information is not modified in any way; and
4. no graphics available from this Internet site are used separate from accompanying text.

Abbott is not responsible for content provided by third-party providers, and you are prohibited from distribution of such material without permission of the owner of the copyright therein. Trademarks, logos and service marks (collectively "Marks") displayed on this Web site are registered or unregistered Marks of Abbott or others, are the property of their respective owners, and may not be used without written permission of Abbott or the owner of such Marks. Except as permitted above, no license or right, express or implied, is granted to any person under any patent, trademark or other proprietary right of Abbott.

Abbott is committed to safeguarding your privacy online. We understand the importance of privacy to our customers and visitors to our Web site. Our use of personally identifiable information is governed by our Privacy Policy and by accessing and using our Web site, you agree to be bound by that policy.

You recognize and agree that when submitting your personally identifiable information to Abbottaustralasia.com while Abbott has safeguards in place to prevent unauthorized access or interception, there is no absolute guarantee of security.

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