Resolve to Save Lives

Terms of Service


These are the terms that govern your use of the PreventEpidemics.org website and the materials and information found herein. In addition to these terms you should read the Privacy Policy to better understand how we use information obtained from you through visiting our website. These terms and the Privacy Policy are subject to change at any time and without notice.

By accessing this website we assume you accept these terms and conditions in full. Do not continue to use this website if you do not accept all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

Ownership

Unless stated otherwise, Vital Strategies, through its Resolve to Save Lives Initiative, owns all intellectual property rights for materials on this website. You may view and/or print pages from PreventEpidemics.org for your own personal or professional use and you may download any materials offered on the website for personal or professional non-commercial use. If you intend to use these materials in any other way you must first obtain written permission from Vital Strategies. To request permission to use materials on the website for other purposes please email preventepidemics@resolvetosavelives.org. All approved uses of materials on the website must contain proper attribution noting that Resolve to Save Lives, unless otherwise stated, is the provider of the materials. Any commercial use of the materials, including republication, sale, sub-license, reproduction, duplication, or copy of the materials on this website for commercial use, is prohibited.

Linking to PreventEpidemics.org

The following organizations may link to the website without prior written approval:

  • Government agencies
  • Search engines
  • News organizations; journalists (including free lancers)
  • Individuals distributing the link on their social media accounts
  • Civil society organizations (CSO); Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO); professional medical organizations

Links to the website must not be misleading or imply false sponsorship or endorsement

Logo

Any reproduction or use of the Vital Strategies, Resolve to Save Lives, or PreventEpidemics.org logos must be used under a written license. All other uses are strictly prohibited. “Vital Strategies” is a registered trademark of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Inc. (d/b/a Vital Strategies). ReadyScore is pending trademark registration.

Data

The information used on this website comes from a variety of sources. The ReadyScore is a number generated from publicly available Joint External Evaluation (JEE) data from the World Health Organization (WHO). We do not control this data and make no claims as to its accuracy. Nonetheless, we endeavor to keep the ReadyScore data up to date and conduct, at a minimum, an annual review of all website data in an attempt to maintain updated data and information.

Newsfeed

The stories in the Newsfeed and all associated links are provided by HealthMap. We make no claims as to the accuracy or authenticity of any information provided in the Newsfeed.

Success Stories

The Success Stories section of the website contains photographs and stories obtained with appropriate permissions. Any reproduction or reuse of these stories is prohibited without prior written consent from Vital Strategies.

Take Action

The Take Action section of the website contains downloadable materials and other information that can be used for information or advocacy purposes. Materials featuring a Resolve to Save Lives logo may not be amended without prior written consent from Vital Strategies. Advocacy guides may not be amended without prior written consent from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (info@advocacyincubator.org).

Health information and advice

This website does not provide information to individuals or groups on patient care or advice. Any use of the website is voluntary and Vital Strategies expressly disclaims any responsibility for the misuse of this information in providing healthcare or responding to an epidemic or outbreak. The information on this website is provided for informational and advocacy purposes only.

Disclaimer of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website (including, without limitation, any warranties implied by law in respect of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and/or the use of reasonable care and skill). Nothing in this disclaimer will:

  • limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence;
  • limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
  • limit any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law; or
  • exclude any of our or your liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.

The limitations and exclusions of liability set out in this Section and elsewhere in this disclaimer: (a) are subject to the preceding paragraph; and (b) govern all liabilities arising under the disclaimer or in relation to the subject matter of this disclaimer, including liabilities arising in contract, in tort (including negligence) and for breach of statutory duty.
To the extent that the website and the information and services on the website are provided free of charge, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.

Contact us

For any questions on these terms or to obtain information or request permission to use materials, please email preventepidemics@resolvetosavelives.org.