Legal mentions

 

01- Purpose

These General Terms and Conditions of Use (the “Terms”) are intended to define the terms and conditions governing access to and use of the institutional website operated by Société de Thérapeutique Marocaine — SOTHEMA (the “Website”).

The Website is an institutional information platform. It does not allow any online sales and does not offer any commercial transactions or newsletter subscriptions.

02- Acceptance of the Terms

Accessing and browsing the Website implies the user's full and unconditional acceptance of these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you are requested not to use the Website.

SOTHEMA reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. The applicable Terms are those in effect on the date you access the Website.

03- Nature of the Information and Medical Disclaimer

The information published on the Website, particularly information relating to health and medicines, is provided for general informational purposes only.

Under no circumstances does it constitute medical advice, a diagnosis, or a medical recommendation, nor may it replace a consultation with a doctor, pharmacist, or any other qualified healthcare professional. No treatment should be initiated, modified, or discontinued solely on the basis of information provided on the Website.

Detailed information about medicines (package leaflets, indications, dosages) is subject to pharmaceutical regulations and, where applicable, is intended for healthcare professionals. No medicines are sold or dispensed through the Website.

04- Website Access

SOTHEMA endeavors to ensure continuous access to the Website but cannot guarantee permanent availability. Access may be interrupted, particularly for maintenance or updates, or in cases of force majeure, without SOTHEMA being held liable.

05- Intellectual Property

All content on the Website (texts, trademarks, logos, images, videos, graphics, structure) is protected by intellectual property and related rights and remains the exclusive property of SOTHEMA. Certain content may be used under an authorization granted to SOTHEMA when such content is owned by its partners.

Any reproduction or use, in whole or in part, without prior written authorization is prohibited. Any violation of this provision may result in civil and criminal penalties.

06- User Obligations

The user agrees to use the Website in accordance with its intended purpose and applicable laws and regulations. In particular, the user shall not:

• interfere with the operation, security, or integrity of the Website;
• attempt to gain unauthorized access to all or part of the Website or its systems;
• use the Website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes or for purposes that infringe upon the rights of third parties;
• submit, through the forms, any unlawful, defamatory, or rights-infringing content.

Information submitted by the user through the forms must be accurate and up to date. The user is solely responsible for the content they provide.

07- Limitation of Liability

SOTHEMA endeavors to ensure the accuracy and up-to-date nature of the information published on the Website, but does not guarantee that such information is free from errors or omissions. SOTHEMA shall not be held liable for:

• any direct or indirect damages resulting from access to the Website or the use of the information contained therein;
• the potential presence of viruses or other harmful elements despite the security measures implemented;
• any use made by the user of the general information available on the Website.

08- Hyperlinks

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. SOTHEMA does not exercise any control over these websites and disclaims all liability for their content, availability, or data practices. The creation of a link pointing to the Website requires SOTHEMA's prior written authorization.

09- Personal Data and Cookies

The processing of personal data and the use of cookies are described in the Privacy Policy and the Cookie Management Policy, which form an integral part of these Terms.

10- Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Moroccan law. In the event of any dispute relating to their interpretation or enforcement, and in the absence of an amicable resolution, jurisdiction shall be granted to the competent courts of Casablanca.