Terms of Use

1. Purpose of Website

This website is maintained for the following purposes:

To provide information about the HUNTER Trial (Hunteria umbellata New Therapeutic Evaluation for Remission), a Phase Ib/IIa clinical research study.
To share scientific background, protocol summaries, and research rationale.
To facilitate collaboration inquiries from investigators, clinical sites, funding partners, and industry collaborators.
To make certain public research documents and educational materials available for download.
To provide contact forms for professional inquiries.

This website is not intended to provide medical advice, clinical guidance, or participant recruitment services.

2. No Medical Advice

Important Notice: Content on this website does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. It is not a substitute for professional medical judgment or patient care.

The HUNTER Trial is a clinical research study conducted under regulatory oversight. Information presented here is for educational, scientific, and partnership purposes only. If you have questions about diabetes management or treatment, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this website—including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, study protocols, downloadable documents, scientific materials, trademarks, and branding—is the exclusive property of the HUNTER Trial Research Consortium or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not:

Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute any content without prior written permission.
Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from website materials.
Use content for commercial purposes or public display without authorization.
Remove or alter copyright, trademark, or attribution notices.

For licensing, reproduction requests, or permissions, contact: legal@hunteriatrial.org

4. Use of Downloadable Materials

Certain materials on this website are available for public download (e.g., Protocol-at-a-Glance summaries). Other materials, including full protocols, investigator's brochures, and budget documents, are restricted and require:

Execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA);
Institutional or professional verification;
Password access; or
Explicit written approval from the research team.

Confidentiality: Unauthorized sharing, distribution, or public disclosure of restricted materials is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action and termination of access.

5. User Responsibilities and Prohibited Conduct

By using this website, you agree not to:

Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of applicable laws or regulations.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to restricted areas, servers, databases, or protected files.
Use automated tools, bots, scrapers, or similar methods to extract data or content.
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information through contact or partnership forms.
Impersonate another person, organisation, or professional entity.
Interfere with or disrupt the website's operation, security features, or servers.
Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code.

Violations may result in suspension or termination of access, and we reserve the right to cooperate with law enforcement authorities in investigating suspected illegal activity.

6. Partnership and Inquiry Form Submissions

When you submit a partnership, collaboration, or contact form through this website, you:

Confirm that all information provided is accurate, current, and complete.
Authorize us to contact you regarding partnership opportunities, NDA discussions, or related matters.
Understand that submission of an inquiry does not guarantee approval, collaboration, or access to restricted materials.
Consent to secure storage and processing of your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Links and External Resources

This website may contain links to external websites, including research publications, regulatory bodies, partner organisations, or scientific resources. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

We are not responsible for: the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites. Your use of external sites is at your own risk, and you are encouraged to review their terms and privacy policies independently.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all content are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

Accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of information.
Freedom from errors, bugs, viruses, or interruptions.
Fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement.
Continuous, uninterrupted, or secure access.

We make reasonable efforts to maintain accuracy and security but do not guarantee that the website will be error-free or always available.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the HUNTER Trial Research Consortium, its affiliates, investigators, partners, officers, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to:

Your use of or inability to use the website.
Reliance on information provided on this website.
Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content.
Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
Loss of data, business interruption, or technical failures.
Statements or conduct of any third party linked from this website.

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusions or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages; in such cases, liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

10. Termination and Suspension of Access

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion and without prior notice, to:

Suspend or terminate your access to the website.
Revoke document access or NDA privileges.
Remove or disable any content or submission.
Take legal action for violations of these Terms.

Termination does not waive any rights or remedies available under law, and provisions regarding intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability shall survive termination.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Where applicable, this website and our data practices comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), and international clinical research regulations (ICH-GCP, Declaration of Helsinki).

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the Terms were most recently revised.

Material changes will be communicated via a prominent notice on the website or, where appropriate, by email. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.