Terms and Conditions

1. Who We Are and How to Contact Us

The EASSI-PC Project Website (“Site”) is operated by the Evidence-Based Antimicrobial Stewardship: Sustainable Implementation in Primary Care (EASSI-PC) project team, a multi-university research initiative involving Bond University, University of Melbourne, Adelaide University, and the University of Newcastle. For enquiries regarding this Site, please contact us at eassipc@bond.edu.au.  

2. By Using Our Site, You Accept These Terms

By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions. This includes the collection and handling of personal information as described in our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately. 

3. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to revise these Terms from time to time. Whenever you use this Site, please review the Terms to ensure you understand the conditions that apply at that time. 

4. Changes to Our Site

We reserve the right to update or revise the content and functionality of the Site at any time to reflect changes in research processes, user needs, operational requirements, or compliance obligations. 

5. Availability and Security of the Site

This Site is provided free of charge, and we do not guarantee that it or any content on it will always be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or continuously available. Access may be suspended, restricted, or withdrawn at any time for operational, maintenance, or research-related reasons. We also cannot guarantee that the Site will be free from viruses or other harmful code, and you are responsible for ensuring that your device has appropriate antivirus and security protections. 

6. Eligibility to Use Our Site

This Site is publicly accessible and intended primarily for healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and others interested in antimicrobial stewardship in primary care. 

Members of the public may also access the Site, view content, subscribe to updates, and voluntarily submit comments, questions, or quotes through designated sections. 

The Site does not restrict access based on age. However, individuals under 18 years of age are encouraged to seek parental or guardian guidance before submitting any personal information. 

Users accessing the Site from outside Australia do so at their own discretion and are responsible for complying with applicable local laws. 

7. Intellectual Property and Use of Materials

All content on this Site is owned by the EASSI-PC project team and its participating institutions, unless otherwise stated. 

By providing your experience and/or quote in the “Consumer’s Voice” section, users grant the EASSI-PC project team a non-exclusive licence to use, edit, publish, store, and reproduce their submitted content for research, educational, or dissemination purposes. 

You may:

  • Download or print materials from this Site for personal or non-commercial research use. 
  • Share publicly accessible links to our content. 
 
You must not: 
  • Modify any materials from this Site. 
  • Use Site content for commercial or promotional purposes. 
  • Remove copyright or attribution notices. 
  • Falsely imply endorsement by the EASSI-PC team or Bond University. 

8. General Information Only – Not Medical Advice

The content on this Site is provided for general information, education, and research communication purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This includes any responses provided in the Q&A section by participating GPs. No patient-physician relationship is created by the provision of any information on this Site.  

9. User-Submitted Content

By submitting any content (including quotes, comments, questions, or responses) through this Site, you: 

  • Confirm the content is your own and does not infringe on others’ rights. 
  • Grant the EASSI-PC project team a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, edit, publish, and distribute the content for research, educational, or communication purposes connected to the project. 
  • Acknowledge that content may be moderated, edited for clarity, or removed at our discretion. 
  • Agree not to submit identifiable health information about third parties.  
  • The EASSI-PC research team reserves the right to decline or remove submissions that are inappropriate, inaccurate, offensive, or inconsistent with the aims of the project. 

10. External Links

This Site may contain links to external websites managed by third parties, including research publications, guideline organisations and Primary Health Networks. These links are provided for convenience only. Such content remains the property of its respective owners and may be subject to separate copyright, licensing, and usage terms. We so not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for third‑party content, and such sites are accessed at your own risk. 

11. Cookies and Analytics

Our Site uses cookies and analytics to improve your experience, monitor traffic, and assess how visitors engage with our content.  

Nothing in these Terms limits liability where it would be unlawful to do so, including liability for fraud, personal injury, or gross negligence. 

Further information about cookies and analytics is available in our Privacy Policy. 

12. Linking to Our Site

You may link to our homepage provided the link is fair, lawful, and does not damage our reputation or imply endorsement. You must not reproduce or replicate any part of this Site without written permission. 

13. Prohibited Uses

You must not use this Site: 

  • For unlawful activities, 
  • To upload malicious software or harmful content, 
  • To attempt unauthorised access to our systems, 
  • To interfere with Site functionality or disrupt users, 
  • To distribute spam, promotions, or unsolicited communications. 
 

The EASSI-PC research team reserves the right to report any unlawful or harmful activities to relevant authorities, where appropriate. 

14. Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of Queensland, Australia. Any disputes arising from your use of the Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Queensland. 

15. Trademarks

The EASSI-PC name, logo, visual diagrams, and associated branding elements are the property of the EASSI-PC project team.