The Foundation is established and operated:
- not for profit;
- in a philanthropic and altruistic manner;
- for the benefit of the public; and
- in accordance with the applicable laws of the Republic of South Africa.
To support the cause for the benefit of the public, The Foundation will raise funds and receive: donations, grants, sponsorships, bequests, contributions and funding, without direct or indirect financial gain to any person.
Privacy Policy
GBS/CIDP Foundation South Africa takes every measure to protect your privacy.
What We Collect:
Any user who wishes to access restricted features on the GBS/CIDP (International) Forums is asked to complete a registration form. During the registration process, the user is required to enter certain information, such as name, email address, mailing address and phone number.
How We Store It:
GBS/CIDP Foundation takes every precaution to protect our member information both online and offline. When users request or submit sensitive information on our website, that information is restricted to our offices and is never shared with third parties, resold or redistributed. Finally, the servers that we store our websites and member information on are kept in a secure environment.
Donor Privacy Policy:
The Foundation will not sell trade or share a donor’s personal/company information with anyone else, and the Foundation will only share personal information once the donor has given the charity specific permission to do so.
Terms of Use:
The Guillain-Barré Syndrome/Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Foundation South Africa (“GBS/CIDP Foundation South Africa”) maintains this website as a convenience to its members and supporters. This website is designed for educational and informational purposes only and does not render medical advice or professional services. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosing or treating any health problems or disease. It is not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for the medical advice of physicians. By using websites owned and operated by the GBS/CIDP Foundation International/South Africa/Other, or its affiliates, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms of use that may change at any time.
Accuracy and Responsibility:
GBS/CIDP Foundation South Africa has made its best efforts to ensure that the information appearing on this website is well-balanced, reflecting the most up-to-date knowledge and best clinical practice, but we do not pretend that it can be relevant to all situations, nor do we guarantee that it is in every respect accurate or complete. GBS/CIDP Foundation South Africa cannot accept responsibility for the actions of those who misuse this information. GBS/CIDP Foundation South Africa (including its employees and agents) assumes no responsibility for the consequences resulting from the use of the information herein or from the use of any information obtained from any link, or in any respect for the content of such information, including but not limited to, errors or omissions, the accuracy or responsible ness of factual or scientific assumptions, studies or conclusions, the defamatory nature of statements, ownership of copyright or other intellectual property rights and the violation of property, privacy or personal rights of others. GBS/CIDP Foundation South Africa is not responsible for, and expressly disclaims all liability for, damages of any kind arising out of use, reference to, or reliance on such information. No guarantees or warranties, including but not limited to any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose, are made by GBS/CIDP Foundation South Africa with respect to such information. GBS/CIDP Foundation South Africa may update or change this website or links to other websites at any time.
Copyright:
Content of this website is copyright unless otherwise stated. Where copyright applies, visitors can download material for private research, study or in-house use only. Visitors must not copy, distribute or publish any material from this website. Any other use of copyright material requires the formal permission of GBS/CIDP Foundation South Africa.
Links:
All links are provided for information and convenience only, as a value-added service to members, supporters and visitors. GBS/CIDP Foundation South Africa cannot accept responsibility for the sites linked to, or for the information provided there. Links are neither referrals nor endorsements of the linked entities.