Terms of Use

The goal of GBS Research Connect is to further GBS research and prevention through respectful communication amongst its members. Members who disregard this goal may have their membership suspended or removed at the sole discretion of Group B Strep International.
When you activate your membership or to log in to GBS Research Connect, you will be accessing the social networking membership platform which is powered by Raklet. Please see Raklet’s terms of use at https://www.raklet.com/legal/terms-of-use and privacy policy.



Disclaimers

Although we strive to provide accurate information on this platform, we assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information and/or the accuracy of its translation. In particular, we may not update this platform on a daily or other regular basis. As such, the information and materials contained on this platform may be out of date or include omissions or other errors. We may change the information provided on this platform at any time without notice.
All information provided on this platform is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. Group B Strep International, its affiliates and collaborators disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Limitation of Liability

Group B Strep International, its board members, its affiliates and collaborators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or incidental damages resulting from use of this platform or the materials, information or hyperlinks contained in it, or on any other hyperlinked website, even if Group B Strep International, its board members, its affiliates or partners have been expressly advised of the possibility of such damages. You agree to hold Group B Strep International, its affiliates and partners harmless from and against any claims or actions based upon or related to the use of this platform or any hyperlinked website.

Hyperlinks

Our website contains links to other sites or addresses on the web. External sites are not part of the website and do not belong to Group B Strep International. Group B Strep International does not approve or endorse other websites nor is it responsible for their content. Access to any other website is provided as a convenience and the hyperlinks are not an endorsement.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

We reserve our right to any remedy available at law or equity in the event of your breach of these terms of use. All matters relating to your access to, or use of, our website shall be governed by U.S. federal law although we strive to be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for individuals located in the European Union. Any legal action or proceeding relating to your access to, or use of, our website shall be instituted in a state court in California.

Updated 11 October 2023