Legal notices

This page contains information regarding terms and conditions for the use of this website.

Notice and disclaimer

Unless otherwise specified, the materials on this website are directed solely at those who access this website from the United Kingdom mainland. The Bupa group makes no representation that any information, product or service referred to in the materials on this website are appropriate for use, or available, in other locations. Those who choose to access this website from other locations are responsible for compliance with local laws if and to the extent local laws are applicable.
Unless otherwise stated, this website is for information only. Bupa has used all reasonable care and skill in compiling the content of this website but makes no warranty as to the accuracy of any information on this website and cannot accept liability for any errors or omissions.
Bupa shall not be liable to any person for any loss or damage that may arise from the use of any of the information contained in any of the materials on this website. The information contained in any such materials is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice nor is it intended to be for medical diagnosis or treatment.
Material appearing on this website will include advertising and other material submitted by parties other than Bupa. This website will also provide links to other websites operated by advertisers and third parties. It is the responsibility of these third parties to ensure that such material and such websites comply with all relevant laws and regulations. To the full extent permissible by law, Bupa disclaims all responsibility for any error, omission or inaccuracy in such material or its failure to comply with the relevant laws or regulations.
These exclusions of liability will not apply to any damages arising from death or personal injury caused by the negligence of Bupa or any of its employees or agents.

This notice and disclaimer is governed by and construed in accordance with English Law. If any part of this notice and disclaimer is deemed unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable then that part will be deemed severable and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining parts.

If you require any further information you may either:

call us free on 0800 00 10 10; or
email your enquiry to the webmaster; or
write to: The British United Provident Association Limited, Bupa House, 15-19 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2BA.

UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man Site Only

This site may only be accessed by residents of the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man present in these territories.
By providing your name and completing the registration process including the entering of your postcode and date of birth, you are representing to us that you are a resident of the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man. This is a representation upon which we rely before providing you with the access to the site.
You may use this site only when physically present in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man. Access whilst outside of the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man is strictly prohibited.

Site not a Substitute for Medical Advice

The site and its contents are intended for general information purposes only to help you manage your family's health and well-being. We hope this service will inform and support your relationship with your General Practitioner. No advice or information contained in this site should be considered a substitute for the opinion of a qualified healthcare professional. You are advised to consult with an appropriate healthcare professional if you have any concerns in relation to your health.
You should always consult an appropriate healthcare professional before making any major change to your lifestyle or diet.
We do not guarantee that the site and its contents are correct and free from typographic and other errors.

Choice of Law and Jurisdiction

You confirm that you are habitually resident in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or Isle of Man and that these terms and conditions (and any disputes, controversy, claim or proceedings of whatever nature arising out of them or out of or in connection with the use of this site) shall be subject to and governed by English law. The parties hereby irrevocably submit any such disputes to the jurisdiction of English courts.

Credits

Bupa and/or its licensors are the owners of the copyright and database rights in the site, except where specifically stated otherwise, including content data, design, graphics, text, images, software and underlying source codes. Bupa is the owner of all trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos and devices appearing on the site, whether registered or unregistered, except where specifically stated otherwise.

Linking to the Bupa website

If you would like to link to the Bupa website, please email us at editor@Bupa.com.

Regulation

The British United Provident Association is registered in England and Wales at Companies House under number 432511. Its registered office is at Bupa House, 15-19 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2BA.

Bupa Insurance Limited, Bupa Insurance Services Limited and Bupa Health Assurance Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. The rules of the FSA can be accessed on its website: www.fsa.gov.uk.