Terms and Conditions of Website Use

This website is operated by Alpha-1 UK (“we”, “us”, “our”), a registered charity in England, Scotland and Wales. Our purpose is to provide information, support, and resources for individuals affected by Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.

By accessing and using this website, you confirm that you accept these Terms and Conditions and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use this website.

The content provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

You should always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Alpha-1 UK does not warrant that any information on this website is accurate, complete, or up to date, and shall not be liable for any reliance placed on such content.

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not:

• Use the website in any way that breaches applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, its servers, or associated systems
• Introduce any viruses, malware, or harmful material
• Interfere with or disrupt the functionality or security of the website

We reserve the right to suspend or permanently terminate your access to the website without notice if misuse is suspected.

All intellectual property rights in the website and its content (including text, graphics, logos, and downloadable materials) are owned by or licensed to Alpha-1 UK.

You may view, download, and print content for personal, non-commercial use only.

You must not reproduce, modify, distribute, or exploit any content for commercial purposes without prior written consent.

This website may contain links to third-party websites for convenience and additional information.

We do not control or endorse these external websites and accept no responsibility for their content, availability, or accuracy. Accessing third-party websites is at your own risk.

Where applicable:

• Donations are voluntary and non-refundable, except where required by law
• Membership arrangements will be governed by separate terms where applicable
• Purchases from any online shop are subject to additional terms, including delivery and returns policies

Payments are processed securely by third-party providers. We do not store full payment details and accept no liability for payment processing services.

We are committed to protecting your personal data and processing it in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Alpha-1 UK shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising out of or in connection with:

• Use of, or inability to use, this website
• Reliance on any information provided
• Technical issues, interruptions, or errors affecting the website

Nothing in these Terms shall exclude or limit liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Alpha-1 UK, its trustees, employees, and volunteers from and against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the website or breach of these Terms.

We reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be published on this page, and continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

If you have any questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: info@alpha1.org.uk

This website uses cookies to enhance user experience and monitor website performance.

By continuing to use the website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with your browser settings.

You may disable cookies through your browser, although this may affect website functionality.

Where the website allows users to submit content, you agree that any submissions must be lawful, accurate, and respectful.

You must not post content that is defamatory, offensive, discriminatory, misleading, or infringes the rights of others.

We reserve the right to remove any content at our discretion and to restrict access to users who breach these Terms.

By submitting content, you grant Alpha-1 UK a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, and publish such content for charitable and informational purposes.

We are committed to ensuring our website is as accessible as reasonably possible.

We aim to follow recognised accessibility standards and provide content that is clear and usable for a wide range of users.

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of the website, please contact us so we can assist and improve our services.