These Terms & Conditions govern your use of the WSI Pathology Virtual Library. By accessing or using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
1. Educational Use Only
This website is provided solely for educational and teaching purposes. The content is intended to support pathology learning and professional development. It is not intended for clinical diagnosis, patient management, treatment decisions, or any other form of medical practice.
2. No Medical or Professional Advice
The materials presented on this website do not constitute medical, diagnostic, legal, or professional advice. Users must rely on their own clinical judgment, institutional policies, and qualified professional guidance in any real-world setting.
3. Case Material and Interpretation
Cases, images, and related educational materials are presented as teaching resources. Diagnoses and interpretations are based on the original submitting pathologists and source institutions where applicable. This platform provides an educational representation of those materials and does not independently guarantee their correctness or completeness.
4. Patient Privacy
All cases are intended to be presented in a fully anonymized manner. No patient-identifiable information should be submitted, displayed, copied, or shared through this website. Users must not attempt to identify any patient or use the content in a way that could compromise privacy or confidentiality.
5. Acceptable Use
You agree to use this website lawfully and respectfully. You must not misuse the website, interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, copy or distribute content inappropriately, upload harmful material, or use the website for unlawful, abusive, or misleading purposes.
6. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the website design, layout, educational text, and compiled teaching materials on this site are protected by applicable intellectual property principles. Users may view and use the content for personal educational purposes only and may not reproduce, republish, or commercially exploit the content without permission.
7. External Links
This website may contain links to third-party resources or websites for convenience and educational reference. WSI Pathology Virtual Library does not control or endorse third-party content and is not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or policies of those external sites.
8. No Warranty
This website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. No warranty is made regarding availability, accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability for any particular purpose. Content may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the creator and operators of this website shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other loss or damage arising from the use of, or inability to use, this website or its content.
10. Changes to These Terms
These Terms & Conditions may be updated or revised at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Contact
For general inquiries regarding these Terms & Conditions, users may contact the website through the official contact page provided on this site.