The "SNQ Safety and Quality" website (hereinafter referred to as "this Website") is established and managed by the Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry (hereinafter referred to as "the Institute"). When you (including natural persons and the legal entities or groups you represent, hereinafter collectively referred to as "you") directly or indirectly use the services of this Website, it signifies that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the following terms of use (hereinafter referred to as "these Terms").
The Institute may update, modify, or supplement these Terms at any time and post such updates on this Website.
I. Member Service Terms
a. Definition: "Members" refers to those who have completed the application process through this Website and have been approved by the Institute.
b. Account Management: Members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account and password. You shall bear full responsibility for all activities occurring under your account. If an account is stolen, lost, or subject to any other unauthorized use, you must notify this Website immediately.
c. Termination Rights: The Institute has the right to review membership eligibility at any time. If a member violates these Terms, relevant laws, or if the Institute deems it inappropriate to continue providing services, the Institute may suspend access or terminate the membership.
II. Use Behavior and Data Responsibility Statement
a. Compliance: You shall not use this Website to engage in activities that violate laws, infringe upon the rights of others, or damage the reputation of the Institute.
b. Data Truthfulness: You are responsible for ensuring that all text, images, trademarks, and materials provided on product or service pages are truthful, accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Content must not contain false, exaggerated, or unauthorized claims regarding medical efficacy or other prohibited information.
c. Authorization Guarantee: You guarantee that you have lawfully obtained all necessary intellectual property rights or third-party authorizations for any content provided or uploaded, and that the use, publication, or public display of such content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
d. Update Obligation: In the event of any changes to the provided information, you shall proactively notify this Website to ensure content is updated accordingly, maintaining data accuracy and avoiding misleading information.
e. Indemnification: You shall be solely responsible for any legal violations or infringements arising from the content you provide, publish, or upload. If such issues cause harm to the Institute, you shall assume all related legal responsibilities and cover all resulting expenses (including attorney fees); the same applies if a third party makes a claim, asserts rights, or initiates litigation or administrative procedures.
f. Content Review: The Institute has the right to determine whether the content provided by members violates these Terms, laws, or risks infringing upon the rights of others, and may unilaterally delete, remove, or stop the publication of such content, or take other necessary measures.
III. Privacy Protection
The collection, processing, and utilization of personal data by the Institute through this Website shall be handled in accordance with the "Privacy Policy" of this Website.
IV. Intellectual Property Protection
a. Ownership: All software, programs, layout designs, text, images, and audio/video content on this Website, including their intellectual property rights and other interests, belong to the Institute or other right holders.
b. Upload Authorization: When you upload data to this Website, you are deemed to have granted the Institute a non-exclusive and royalty-free license to reproduce, modify, edit, and publicly transmit the material within the scope necessary for service provision, website operation, SNQ certification review, results exhibition, event promotion, and other purposes related to the objectives of this Website.
V. Third-Party Content and Websites
a. Linking Permission: Any third-party website linking to this Website must obtain consent from the Institute and clearly identify this Website’s name. No linking behavior shall cause confusion, mislead users, or imply a partnership, sponsorship, or other relationship with the Institute.
b. Disclaimer Regarding External Link: Third-party links provided on this Website are for user convenience only and do not represent any partnership, endorsement, or guarantee by the Institute. The Institute assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or security of the content on such websites.
VI. Disclaimer
a. Service Interruption: The Institute shall not be liable for any service interruption, delay, or inability to use the services due to equipment maintenance, failure, natural disasters, or other force majeure factors.
b. Content Warranty: This Website and its content are provided on an "as-is" basis based on the data uploaded by members. The Institute makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, quality, performance, non-infringement, or fitness for a particular purpose of such content.
c. Security: While the Institute has taken reasonable information security measures, it does not guarantee that this Website is immune to third-party attacks (such as viruses) and is not liable for any resulting damages.
VII. Information Retention and Disclosure
The Institute may preserve or disclose relevant data to government authorities, judicial agencies, or authorized third parties within a reasonable and necessary scope for legal compliance, regulatory/judicial requests, service provision, or prevention of significant harm to others.
VIII. Amendments to the Terms of Use
The Institute has the right to modify or change these Terms at any time without individual notice. Revised versions take effect immediately upon publication on this Website, replacing all previous versions. Your continued use of the services signifies acceptance of such changes.
IX. Modification or Termination of Website and Services
The Institute has the right to temporarily or permanently modify or terminate this Website’s services at any time without liability to the user or any third party.
X. Information Security Policy
Information security operations, system access controls, and management are all conducted in accordance with the Institute’s internal information security regulations.
XI. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
The interpretation, application, and any disputes arising from these Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of China (Taiwan). For any disputes arising from these Terms, both parties agree that the Taiwan Taipei District Court shall be the court of first instance jurisdiction.
