Effective date: 01 January 2026
Welcome to HINO. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website located at https://ADDINTHEWEBSITENAME.com
(“the Site”), as well as any content, features, services or functionality offered via the Site (collectively, the “Services”). By using or accessing the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use the Site.
Terms and conditions
1.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old (or of legal age in your jurisdiction) to use this Site. By using the Site, you represent that you satisfy this requirement.
1.2 Permitted Use
You may use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, and in compliance with applicable laws and these Terms. You may not use the Site in any way that:
- infringes any third party rights (e.g. intellectual property, privacy rights)
- is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful
- interferes with or impairs the operation, security or stability of the Site
- attempts to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Site, or its systems
1.3 Suspension / Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access (in whole or in part) without notice if we believe you are violating these Terms, or for any other reason. After termination, you must stop using the Site.
2. Medical / Health Disclaimer & No Professional Relationship
2.1 Informational Purposes Only
The content on the Site (articles, blog posts, guides, statistics, commentary, and other materials) is provided for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
2.2 No Professional Relationship / No Diagnosis
Your use of the Site does not create a doctor-patient, consultant-client or other professional relationship. We do not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. Always consult your own qualified healthcare provider before making decisions based on anything you read on this Site.
2.3 Accuracy / No Guarantee
While we strive to keep the information accurate and up to date, we make no warranties or representations (express or implied) about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability of the content. Reliance on any information from the Site is at your own risk.
2.4 External Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for your convenience only. We do not control, endorse, or guarantee the content or practices of these external sites, and we are not responsible for them.
3.1 Ownership
All content and materials on the Site (text, images, graphics, logos, design, audio, video, etc.) are owned by or licensed to HINO (or to Dr Matt Williams) and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
3.2 Limited License to Use
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal, non-commercial use, subject to these Terms.
3.3 Restrictions / Prohibited Actions
Without our prior written permission, you shall not:
- copy, reproduce, adapt, modify, distribute or publicly display content from the Site (beyond minimal incidental caching)
- remove or alter any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notices
- use any data mining, scraping, or automated means to access content
- frame, mirror or embed the Site without permission
- create derivative works or exploit the Site content for commercial purposes
4. User Submissions & Feedback
4.1 User Content
If you submit comments, feedback, suggestions, or other materials (“User Content”) via contact forms, comments, or emails, you grant us a perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable, non-exclusive right and license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, adapt, and modify such User Content in any form, for any purpose.
4.2 No Obligation
We are not obliged to use or act on any User Content, and may reject, remove or delete it at our discretion.
4.3 Representations
You represent and warrant that your User Content is your own, that you have all rights to it, and that it does not infringe or violate any third party rights (including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights).
5. Privacy & Data Protection
Your access and use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy, which describe how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of the Privacy Policy.
6.1 Disclaimer of Warranties
The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and those arising from course of dealing or usage of trade.
6.2 Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, neither HINO, Dr Matt Williams, nor any of our officers, employees, agents or affiliates shall be liable for:
- any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages
- any loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
- any claim arising from your use, inability to use, or reliance on the Site’s content
Even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages. In jurisdictions that do not allow limitation of liability for gross negligence or willful misconduct, liability will be limited only to the maximum extent permitted.
6.3 Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless HINO, Dr Matt Williams, and our affiliates, officers, employees and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your misuse of the Site or any violation of these Terms.
7. Changes to Terms & Service
We may revise or update these Terms from time to time (for example, to reflect changes to the law, our services, or business practices). The “Effective date” above will indicate when these Terms are in force. Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Miscellaneous
9.1 Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [England & Wales]. You agree that the courts of that jurisdiction will have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising hereunder.
9.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remainder of the Terms will remain in force.
9.3 Waiver
No failure or delay by us in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of that right. No waiver by us of any breach or default shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default.
9.4 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other documents expressly incorporated, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site, superseding all prior or contemporaneous agreements or communications.
This website is an independent resource, developed by the Horizons in Neuro-Oncology (HINO) team in the UK. Initial development was supported by Dr Matt Williams and Lillie Pakzad-Shahabi, with grant funding from Novocure to support ongoing work.
HINO maintains editorial independence. While the team collaborates with a range of healthcare organisations and receives grant support from Novocure, all content is created and reviewed by the HINO team and reflects their combined clinical expertise, professional experience, and lived experience as patients and caregivers.
While content is based on UK clinical practice, much of the information may be relevant to international readers. It is provided for general guidance and should not replace medical advice from your own healthcare team.
Please use this information to support discussions with your local oncology team, or see our advice on obtaining a second opinion.
