Terms of Use

These terms of use apply to this Australian Amyloidosis Network website www.aan.org.au.

Important information

The information contained in, or accessed through, the AAN website is for general information only and is not to be used as a diagnostic or management tool.

The aim of the information provided is to act as a reference source of health and related services information. However, it and any other information is not a substitute for independent, professional advice. If you have amyloidosis, please consult a healthcare professional with expertise in amyloidosis.

You should also not disregard professional advice from a health professional with expertise in amyloidosis, or delay seeking their advice, because of any information contained on the website.

Disclaimer of warranties

The information in this website is subject to continuing research, clinical experience, differences in opinions among authorities and the unique aspects of each individual situation.

Please note that we provide general health information and it is important to recognise that the circumstance of each individual will differ and be unique. As such the information on this website cannot replace the considered process of decision making made by specialist doctors which is necessary to provide the best tailored management plan for each individual patient and their unique circumstances.

As such, each patient should exercise their own judgment with respect to your use of the AAN website and should carefully evaluate the currency, completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability and relevance of the available information.

No representation or warranty (express or implied) is made as to;

  • the currency, completeness, accuracy, reliability and or suitability
  • that the information will meet your health or medical needs

Disclaimer of liability

You acknowledge that your use of any information or materials on the Australian Amyloidosis Network’s website is entirely at your own risk and that the information may contain inaccuracies or errors.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Australian Amyloidosis Network  expressly disclaims all liability (including for negligence) for any loss, damage, injury, expense or costs incurred by you arising out of accessing, downloading, using or relying on any of the information provided on the website including, but not limited to:

  • the Australian Amyloidosis Network’s website information is used for a purpose for which they were not intended
  • you rely on an interpretation or opinion stated in, or which may be inferred from, the Australian Amyloidosis Network’s website information
  • inaccurate information is available from any websites accessed via a link on the website

Links to other websites

The Australian Amyloidosis Network’s website contains links to other websites. These links are provided for convenience only.

The Australian Amyloidosis Network does not specifically endorse any organisation, association or entity referred to in, or linked to on the AAN website. Views or recommendations provided in linked websites do not necessarily reflect those of the Australian Amyloidosis Network and the Australian Amyloidosis Network has no responsibility for the content of the linked websites. It is your responsibility to make your own decisions about the currency, completeness, accuracy, reliability and suitability of information contained in linked websites.

You may link to the AAN website, but permission is restricted to making a link without any alteration of the relevant website contents. Permission is not granted to reproduce, frame or reformat the files, pages, images, information and materials from this site on any other website unless express prior written permission has been obtained from  Australian Amyloidosis Network.

In no event are you permitted to use the AAN website to sell a product or service, or to increase traffic to your website for commercial reasons, such as advertising sales. The Australian Amyloidosis Network reserves the right to prevent linking to the AAN website at any time.

Information concerning medicines and other therapeutic goods

Information provided on the AAN website concerning medicines and other therapeutic goods is provided for the limited purpose of general information for the safe and effective use of the medicines used in each of the different amyloidosis types. It is not intended to be used as medical advice, diagnosis and treatment.

You should seek medical advice and use of medicines only as directed by a healthcare professional who has expertise in amyloidosis.

The supply and regulation of medicines differs from country to country. Information about medicines on the AAN website is relevant only to the supply of medicines in Australia.