Terms of Use

Welcome to the Breast.Forward website (the “Site”), operated by BD Interventional, a business of Becton, Dickinson and Company (“BD”), from its office in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Becton, Dickinson and Company (referred to as “BD”, “we”, “us” or “our”) provides access to this Site subject to the terms and conditions outlined in this Terms of Use Agreement (the “Agreement”).

Please read this Agreement carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you agree without restriction to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to be bound by this Agreement, you may not access, use, or download materials from this Site.

Please note that if you are an existing customer or supplier of BD, these terms do not replace or modify those contained in your customer, distribution, or vendor agreement. In case of inconsistency, the terms of your written agreement prevail. BD products and services may also be subject to separate terms and conditions.

BD may update or modify this Agreement at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Site after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement. We encourage you to review these Terms regularly.

1. Availability of the Site and International Use

The Site is administered by BD Interventional from Karlsruhe, Germany. The Site and its content (“Content”) are intended for residents of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), unless otherwise stated.

Access may not be lawful in certain jurisdictions. If you access the Site from outside your country of residence, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws.

Materials available on the Site may reference products or services not available in your country. Please consult your local BD representative for more information.

Nothing on this Site should be construed as a promotion or solicitation for any product or for any use that is not permitted under the laws and regulations of the country in which you are located.

2. No Medical Advice

Content on this Site is provided for general information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition or treatment.

Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this Site.

3. Copyright Notice and Limitations on Use

All Content on the Site, including its design and layout, is owned by BD or its licensors and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

You may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any Content without BD’s express written permission, except that you may download material for your own personal, non-commercial use provided:

the Content is not modified

all copyright notices remain intact

you include the phrase:
“Used with permission of Becton, Dickinson and Company.”

4. Copyright Infringement Reports

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on this Site without authorization, please send a notice to BD’s intellectual property office:

BD Legal – Intellectual Property
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)
Tullastraße 8-12
69126 Heidelberg
Germany
Email: breastforward@bd.com

Please include:

your signature (physical or electronic)

identification of the copyrighted work

location of the infringing material

your contact details

a good-faith statement that use is unauthorized

a statement under penalty of perjury that your claim is accurate and you are authorized to act

5. Trademark Notice

All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on this Site (“Trademarks”) are the property of BD, its affiliates, or third parties. Nothing on the Site grants any license or right to use any Trademark without prior written permission.

6. Public and Unsolicited Information

You may provide BD with feedback or other submissions (“Unsolicited Information”) only if it complies with these Terms.

BD does not accept unsolicited ideas unrelated to patented inventions or pending patent applications. If you nevertheless submit such information, it will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary, and BD may use it without restriction.

Public posts in forums or comment areas (“Public Information”) must not include unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate content. BD may monitor such areas but is not obligated to do so and assumes no liability for posted material.

Children under 18 should not submit personal data or Public Information.

7. Links to Other Websites

This Agreement applies only to this Site. The Site may contain links to other BD websites or third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience and do not imply endorsement. BD is not responsible for the content of third-party websites, including outdated or inaccurate information.

8. No Framing or Unauthorized Linking

Elements of the Site are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. They may not be copied, mirrored, framed, or deep-linked without BD’s express written consent.

To request linking permission or for Site-related contact, please email: breastforward@bd.com

9. Dealings with Advertisers

Any interactions with advertisers, including purchase of goods or services, are solely between you and the advertiser. BD assumes no responsibility for any resulting loss or damage.

10. Account Registration

Some features may require user registration. You must provide accurate information and protect your password. You are responsible for all activity on your account.

Notify BD of any unauthorized use or security breaches.

11. Privacy Policy

By accessing this Site, you agree to BD’s Global Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and Content are provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind. BD does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation, nor does it guarantee the absence of viruses or harmful code.

Some jurisdictions do not allow exclusions of implied warranties; in such cases, exclusions apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.

13. Limitation of Liability

Your use of the Site is at your sole risk. BD and its affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

your use of or inability to use the Site

reliance on Content

errors, omissions, or delays

Where liability cannot be excluded, BD’s aggregate liability shall not exceed €100.

14. Forward-Looking Statements

The Site may contain forward-looking statements regarding BD’s activities, expectations, or future performance. Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties. BD undertakes no obligation to update such statements.

15. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless BD and its affiliates from any claims arising out of:

your use of the Site or Content

your breach of this Agreement

Unsolicited Information you submit

BD may participate in or assume its own defense at its discretion.

16. General Provisions

You are responsible for the equipment and connections necessary to access the Site. BD may change or remove Content at any time.

This Agreement is governed by the laws of Germany, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. The courts of Frankfurt am Main, Germany, shall have jurisdiction over disputes, except where mandatory local law specifies otherwise.

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding regarding your use of the Site. If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

All rights not expressly granted are reserved by BD.