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Website conditions of use

1. ACCEPTANCE AND COMPLIANCE
This site http://www.seretide.co.nz (“Website”) is owned and operated by GlaxoSmithKline NZ Ltd (“GSKNZ”). Your access to the Website is conditional upon your acceptance and compliance with the terms, conditions, notices and disclaimers contained in this document and elsewhere on the Website, including the Website Privacy Policy, (known collectively as “Conditions of Use”). Your use and/or continued access to the Website constitutes your agreement to the Conditions of Use. GSKNZ reserves the right to amend the Conditions of Use at any time. The amended Conditions of Use will be effective immediately. Since you will be bound by the amended Conditions of use, you should visit this page periodically to review the Conditions of Use.

The Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice – see the section below headed “Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability”.

2. RESTRICTIONS ON USE
You must not use the Website in any manner or for any purpose which is:
(a) unlawful or in any manner which violates any right of GSKNZ or any other company within the GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies; or
(b) prohibited by the Conditions of Use. The Website is available only to, and may only be used by, individuals who can form legally binding contracts under the law applicable to them.

3. COPYRIGHT
All information, text, material, graphics and advertisements on the Website (“Content”) are the copyright of GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies (Copyright© 2005), its suppliers and/or licensors unless indicated otherwise on the Website. The Content is protected by New Zealand and international copyright law. Unauthorised use of the Content may violate these laws. You may download and view the Content for your personal, non-commercial use provided that all Content is intact and in the same form as presented on the Website (including all copyright, trade mark and other proprietary notices). Except as expressly provided above, nothing contained in this document shall be construed as conferring any license or right under any copyright of the GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies.

4. TRADEMARKS
All names, logos and trademarks owned by or licensed to the GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies are set off from the surrounding text, and appear in italics or all capital letters, such as Seretide® or SERETIDE®. All other trademarks displayed on the Website are trade marks of their respective owners. Such third party trademarks are used only to identify the products and services of their respective owners, and no sponsorship or endorsement on the part of the GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies should be inferred from the use of these trademarks. Nothing contained in the Website should be construed as granting any license or right of use of any trademark displayed on the Website without the express written permission of the relevant company within the GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies or third party owner.

5. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
GSKNZ offers products and services to diagnose, prevent and treat disease. Our prescription medicines for use by healthcare professionals are regulated by government agencies in each of the countries in which we do business, such as Medsafe in New Zealand or Food and Drug Administration in the United States. Regulations often restrict the prescribing information that can be disclosed to the public thus requiring personal consultation with your health care professional. You may also need to visit other healthcare websites to find out more about prescription products.

The Website has been developed as a service of GSKNZ. Like any other service, and in spite of our best efforts to keep the Content current, the Content may become out of date from time to time. Nothing on this Website should be construed as the giving of advice or the making of a recommendation and it should not be relied on as the basis for any decision or action. It is important that you rely only on the advice of a health care professional to advise you on your specific situation.

GSKNZ makes no representation about the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timelines of the Content. The Content may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. The use of the Website and Content is at your own risk.

The Website and Content are provided on an AS IS basis without any warranties of any kind. GSKNZ, to the fullest extent permitted by law, disclaims all warranties. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and other legislation may confer rights and remedies on you in relation to the provision by GSKNZ on the Website of goods or services which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified (“Prescribed Rights”). GSKNZ does not exclude any Prescribed Rights but does exclude all other conditions and warranties implied by custom, law or statute. In addition, GSKNZ does not warrant that the Website will operate error free or that this Website or its services are free of computer viruses.

Under no circumstances (including but not limited to an act or omission on the part of GSKNZ) will GSKNZ or any other company within the GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies be liable for any indirect, incidental, special and/or consequential damage or loss of profits which result from any use or access of, or any inability to use or access, the Website or any Content.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, GSKNZ’s liability for breach of any Prescribed Right which cannot be excluded is limited at the option of GSKNZ to the following:

• In the case of services supplied or offered by GSKNZ, (a) the supply of the services again, or (b) the payment of the cost of having services supplied again; and
• In the case of goods supplied or offered by GSKNZ, (a) the replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent goods, or (b) the payment of the cost of replacing the goods or acquiring equivalent goods.

6. HYPERLINKS
This Website contains hyperlinks and other pointers to internet websites operated by third parties (“Linked Sites”). The Linked Sites are not under the control of GSKNZ and GSKNZ is not responsible for the contents of any Linked Site or any hyperlink contained in a Linked Site. The links are provided solely for your convenience and do not indicate expressly or impliedly, any endorsement by GSKNZ for the Linked Site or the products or services provided at those sites. You link to any such Linked Site entirely at your own risk.

We exercise no control over the quality, safety or legality of the products or services advertised or sold and statement made through any Linked Sites. The material on any Linked Site, including product information and prices, are the responsibility of the operator of the Linked Site. Any information contained on a Linked Site is subject to change without notice by the operator of that Linked Site. GSKNZ is not liable for the prices or price changes, including where the price changes have not been reflected on the relevant site. Any purchases or dealings you have with a Linked Site are done at your own risk. GSKNZ is not a party to any transaction between you and a Linked Site.

7. INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS
If you are an internet service provider and/or access provider, you must not use the Website in any manner or for any purpose which is:
(a) unlawful or in any manner which infringes any right of GSKNZ or any company within the GlaxoSmithKline Group of Companies; or
(b) prohibited by the Conditions of Use.

8. TERMINATION
The Conditions of Use are effective until terminated by GSKNZ. GSKNZ may terminate these Conditions of Use and your access to the Website at any time without notice. In the event of termination, you are no longer authorised to access the Website. All restrictions imposed on you, disclaimers and limitations or liability set out in the Conditions of Use will survive termination.

9. GOVERNING LAW
The Conditions of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand. You irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Zealand.

10. MISCELLANEOUS
If any provision of the Conditions of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of law, such invalidity or unenforceability will not affect the remainder of the Conditions of Use which will continue in full force and effect. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

Seretide® (fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate; available as a 50/25 or 125/25 micrograms per actuation inhaler, or as a 100/50 or 250/50 micrograms per actuation Accuhaler) is a Prescription Medicine for the treatment of reversible obstructive airway disease (ROAD) including asthma, and for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Seretide is a fully funded medicine; Special Authority criteria apply. Seretide 250/25 microgram inhaler is a private purchase medicine that you will need to pay for. Use strictly as directed. Seretide is not for relief of acute symptoms. Always carry your reliever inhaler. Do not discontinue Seretide abruptly. Tell your doctor if: you are taking any other medicines or herbal remedies; you have pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), a thyroid problem or a heart problem; or you are having treatment for high blood pressure; Side Effects may include: 'shaky' feeling; headache; fast heart rate; irritation in the nose and throat. If symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health professional. For more information, see Seretide Consumer Medicine Information at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Normal doctor's office visit fees apply. Ask your doctor if Seretide is right for you.

Flixotide® (fluticasone propionate) is available in Inhaler 50, 125 or 250 micrograms per actuation and Accuhaler 50, 100, or 250 micrograms per actuation. Flixotide inhalers are fully funded medicines, normal pharmacist fees apply. Flixotide Accuhaler is not fully funded; a part charge will apply. Prescription Medicine for the prevention of asthma. Use strictly as directed. Do not use Flixotide if you: have ever had an allergic reaction to fluticasone or lactose; or for sudden attacks of breathlessness. Always carry your reliever inhaler for use during acute attacks. Tell your doctor if you: are taking other medicines or herbal remedies; have had to stop taking other asthma medicines; have tuberculosis (TB) or other long-term lung infection. Do not discontinue Flixotide suddenly without consulting with your doctor. Side Effects may include: sore throat or tongue, hoarseness or throat irritation, skin reactions, shortness of breath and wheezing. Tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you have any concerns. If symptoms continue or you have side effects see your doctor, pharmacist or health professional. Additional Consumer Medicine Information for Flixotide is available at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Normal doctor's office visit fees apply. Ask your doctor if Flixotide is right for you.

Serevent® (salmeterol) is available in 25 micrograms per actuation inhaler and 50 micrograms per actuation Accuhaler. Serevent is a fully funded medicine. Prescription Medicine for the treatment of asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or chronic bronchitis. Use strictly as directed. Serevent is not a replacement for inhaled corticosteroids (your preventer medicine) and should not be used as the main or only treatment. The medicine in Serevent does not start working as quickly as a 'reliever puffer' such as Ventolin. Always carry a 'reliever puffer' with you. If you have an asthma attack, use your 'reliever puffer'. If you have asthma, your doctor will tell you to use a 'preventer' medicine regularly every day as well as Serevent. Do not use Serevent if you: are allergic to Serevent or any ingredients in the inhaler. Tell your doctor if you: have an allergy to any medicine, are having treatment for a thyroid problem or blood pressure, have a heart problem, or if your asthma is unstable or getting worse. Side Effects may include: "shaky" feeling, headache, fast heart rate, muscle cramps, pain in the joints, irritation in the nose and throat. If symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health professional. Additional Consumer Medicine Information for Serevent is available at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Normal doctor's office visit fees apply. Ask your doctor if Serevent is right for you.

Ventolin® (salbutamol) is available as an alcohol-free and CFC-free Inhaler, 100 micrograms per actuation. Ventolin is a partially funded Prescription Medicine. You will need to pay a part charge for this medicine. It is a short-acting bronchodilator used for the relief of asthma symptoms. Use strictly as directed. Do not use Ventolin if: you are sensitive to any of the ingredients in the preparation. Tell your doctor if: you feel that the medicine has become less effective or you are using more than usual; have hyperthyroidism, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes; are taking any other medicine or herbal remedy including those you buy from a supermarket, pharmacy or health food shop. Common Side Effects include: headache, nausea, shaky or tense feeling, fast or irregular heart beat, "warm" feeling (caused by blood vessels expanding under the skin), mouth or throat irritation, shortness of breath or wheezing. If symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health professional. Additional Consumer Medicine Information for Ventolin is available at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Prices for Ventolin may vary across pharmacies. Normal doctor's office visit fees apply. Ask your doctor if Ventolin is right for you.

Privacy Statement: GSK recognises that your privacy is important to you and that you have the right to control your personal information. We understand that providing personal information is an act of trust and you have our assurance that we will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information you provide to us is protected from misuse or unauthorised disclosure. Information collected will be held by GSK and our agencies in accordance with principles of the New Zealand Privacy Act 1993 and the Health Information Privacy Code 1994. Your information is collected for the purposes of assessing your participation in this promotion, also for contacting you for future promotional purposes and to keep you informed about our products and services. The information you provide in the questionnaires will also be used to provide you with information relevant to controlling your asthma. The information will also be used to personalise the content in this site ensuring relevance. You can request access to and correction / deletion of your information by contact us here.

Seretide, Serevent, Ventolin, Flixotide, Accuhaler and Volumatic are registered trade marks of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies. Marketed by GlaxoSmithKline NZ Limited, Auckland. TAPS NA3589-09JL