Legal Notice, Terms of Use, Privacy, and Disclaimers
Effective Date: May 9, 2025
Welcome to OpenOHS. This document outlines the terms, policies, and legal disclaimers that govern your use of this website. By accessing or using OpenOHS, you agree to these conditions in full. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
1. Purpose of the Site
OpenOHS is an independent platform that provides educational content related to occupational health and safety (OHS). The website is publicly accessible and may be used by individuals, professionals, students, and organizations worldwide.
All content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, professional, regulatory, or safety advice.
2. No Professional Advice
The content on this site is provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
- You should not rely solely on the information presented.
- Always consult with certified professionals, legal advisors, or competent authorities before acting on any content.
- Your use of any material on this website is entirely at your own risk.
OpenOHS disclaims liability for any loss, injury, claim, or damage of any kind resulting from your reliance on content.
3. User Conduct
By accessing this website, you agree that you will not:
- Use the website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site
- Scrape, copy, reproduce, or republish content for commercial use without written permission
- Transmit any harmful code or disrupt the site’s normal functionality
If user features (e.g., forums or commenting) are added in the future, you must not post unlawful, offensive, misleading, or infringing content.
4. Intellectual Property
All content on this site—including text, graphics, layout, design, and branding—is the intellectual property of OpenOHS or its content contributors, protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.
You may view, download, or print content solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution or modification is not permitted without prior written consent.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
OpenOHS may contain links to third-party websites or embed third-party tools (e.g., videos, forms, social feeds). These sites and services are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms.
Engaging with such third-party content is at your own discretion.
6. Privacy and Data Collection
We value your privacy and are committed to limiting data collection to what is necessary for basic functionality and security.
What We Collect
At this time, OpenOHS does not use contact forms and does not ask for any personal information unless you choose to submit it via the [Contact Us] page.
However, through use of the website and integrated services (e.g., WordPress, plugins, embedded media), certain technical and usage data may be automatically collected, including:
- IP address
- Device/browser information
- Page views, time on site, and navigation paths
- Cookies or similar tracking technologies
This information may be used for security, performance optimization, analytics, or troubleshooting.
7. Cookies and Tracking
This website uses cookies and may use embedded third-party tools (e.g., YouTube, WordPress analytics, social sharing tools) that set cookies or employ tracking mechanisms.
By using this site, you consent to the use of such cookies where legally permitted. In jurisdictions where consent is required, a cookie banner may be displayed.
Types of Cookies in Use (may vary):
- Essential cookies: Required for website operation
- Performance cookies: Used to analyze site performance (e.g., WordPress stats, Jetpack)
- Embedded cookies: From third-party content (e.g., YouTube, Google Fonts, reCAPTCHA)
You can manage or delete cookies in your browser settings.
8. Data Storage and Security
OpenOHS is hosted on a secure platform and uses standard safeguards to protect data integrity and availability. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We do not currently store or process sensitive or regulated personal data.
9. Global Users and Jurisdiction
OpenOHS is intended for a global audience. We do not identify a specific country of operation or jurisdiction. By using this site, you agree that:
- Local laws in your jurisdiction may apply to your use of this site
- You are responsible for ensuring your compliance with applicable laws when accessing or using the content
- Any legal disputes shall be governed by applicable law in a neutral forum, unless otherwise agreed in a separate written agreement
10. Accessibility
While OpenOHS aims to make content available to a wide audience, we have not yet fully implemented formal digital accessibility frameworks (such as WCAG). As we grow, we hope to improve accessibility over time.
If you encounter accessibility barriers, please notify us via the [Contact Us] page.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- OpenOHS, its contributors, and any affiliated parties disclaim all liability for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website or reliance on its content.
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free content, or compatibility with your devices or software.
12. Updates and Modifications
We may update this legal notice and the terms herein at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any modifications.
13. Contact
We do not provide an email address or physical address on this page. For all inquiries, feedback, rights requests, or concerns regarding legal, privacy, or accessibility matters, please use the [Contact Us] page on this website.