Terms and Conditions of Use

1. Introduction

Welcome to CVive (“CVive”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the CVive website, educational content, resources, multimedia materials, and related services available through CVive.

By accessing or using the website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these Terms, you should discontinue use of the website immediately.

2. Purpose of the Website

CVive is an educational and awareness platform designed to provide information relating to cervical cancer, breast cancer, cancer prevention, screening, treatment options, public health awareness, and related healthcare topics.

The information provided on this website is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

3. No Medical Advice

The content available on CVive, including text, graphics, videos, audio recordings, downloadable materials, and other resources, does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Users should not rely solely on information provided through the website when making healthcare decisions. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition, symptoms, treatment options, or health concerns.

In the event of a medical emergency, contact emergency medical services or a qualified healthcare provider immediately.

4. Eligibility

The website is intended for use by individuals who are at least 18 years of age or who are accessing the website under the supervision of a parent, guardian, educator, or healthcare professional.

By using the website, you confirm that you meet these eligibility requirements.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on CVive, including but not limited to:

• Text
• Educational materials
• Graphics
• Logos
• Audio recordings
• Videos
• Images
• Website design
• Software and functionality

is protected by applicable intellectual property laws and remains the property of CVive or its licensors unless otherwise stated.

Users may:

• View content for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes.
• Download publicly available materials where expressly permitted.

Users may not:

• Reproduce content for commercial use.
• Modify or redistribute materials without written permission.
• Remove copyright or ownership notices.
• Use the CVive name, branding, or logos without authorization.

6. User Conduct

Users agree not to:

• Use the website for unlawful purposes.
• Upload malicious software, viruses, or harmful code.
• Attempt unauthorized access to website systems.
• Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
• Submit false, misleading, defamatory, or offensive content.
• Infringe the rights of other users or third parties.

CVive reserves the right to suspend or terminate access where these Terms are violated.

7. User Submissions

Where users are permitted to submit content, feedback, comments, survey responses, or other materials, users grant CVive a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute such submissions for educational, research, operational, or promotional purposes.

Users warrant that they have the necessary rights to submit such content.

CVive reserves the right to remove user-generated content at its sole discretion.

8. Privacy and Personal Information

CVive is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable South African privacy legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Any personal information you choose to submit through the website is collected, processed, and stored in accordance with POPIA, and is used only for the purpose for which you provided it.

By using the website, you consent to the processing of your personal information on that basis.

9. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to external websites, organizations, healthcare institutions, or resources.

CVive does not control and is not responsible for:

• Third-party content
• Website availability
• Accuracy of external information
• Privacy practices of external websites

Accessing third-party websites is done at the user’s own risk.

10. Accuracy of Information

CVive strives to provide accurate and current information. However, medical knowledge, guidelines, and recommendations evolve over time.

CVive does not guarantee that all content will always be complete, accurate, current, or error-free.

Users should independently verify information with healthcare professionals and authoritative health organizations.

11. Website Availability

CVive may modify, suspend, discontinue, or update any portion of the website at any time without prior notice.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website and shall not be liable for downtime, technical issues, delays, or interruptions.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CVive disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including warranties relating to:

• Accuracy
• Reliability
• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Availability
• Non-infringement

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CVive, its partners, contributors, employees, contractors, affiliates, and sponsors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from:

• Use of the website
• Reliance on website content
• Inability to access the website
• Errors or omissions in content
• Technical failures

Users access and use the website at their own risk.

14. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless CVive, its employees, affiliates, contractors, researchers, healthcare contributors, and partners against any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses resulting from:

• Breach of these Terms;
• Misuse of the website;
• Violation of applicable laws; or
• Infringement of third-party rights.

15. Children’s Use

The website is not specifically directed at children under the age of 18.

Parents, guardians, educators, and healthcare providers may access the website on behalf of minors and remain responsible for supervising such use.

16. Changes to These Terms

CVive may amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Updated versions will be published on the website together with the revised effective date.

Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

17. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.

Any disputes arising from the use of the website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms and Conditions, together with any additional policies published on the website, constitute the entire agreement between CVive and users regarding use of the website.