This Website Policy sets out the terms and conditions governing access to and use of the National Research Ethics Board of Liberia website. By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this policy.
1. Purpose of the Website
This website provides official information regarding the Board, ethics review services, guidance documents, application forms, publications, and official contact channels. The website is intended to support ethical research practice and regulatory awareness in Liberia.
2. Acceptable Use
- You must use this website only for lawful, proper, and legitimate purposes.
- You must not attempt unauthorized access to any part of the website, associated systems, or networks.
- You must not introduce malicious code, spam, or content that may disrupt or impair website operations.
- You must not misuse submission forms, contact channels, downloadable materials, or any official communication feature.
3. Content Accuracy and Updates
The Board makes reasonable efforts to keep website content accurate and current. However, information may be amended, removed, or updated without prior notice, and occasional errors or omissions may occur. Users are responsible for seeking direct confirmation from the Board on critical, legal, or time-sensitive matters.
4. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, website text, branding, visual assets, and official materials are owned by or licensed to the National Research Ethics Board of Liberia. Users may view and download materials for personal, educational, institutional, or other non-commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is maintained and materials are not altered in a misleading or deceptive manner.
5. External Links
This website may include links to third-party websites for reference and convenience. The Board does not control and is not responsible for the content, security, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites.
6. Privacy and Data Protection
Information submitted through website forms, email, or other contact channels may be processed for administrative, communication, service-delivery, and regulatory purposes. The Board applies reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect personal information. Users should avoid sharing unnecessary sensitive information through unsecured communication channels.
7. Cookies and Analytics
The website may use essential cookies and limited analytics tools to support core functionality, performance monitoring, and service improvement. By continuing to use this website, you consent to such use to the extent permitted by applicable law.
8. Limitation of Liability
The website and its content are provided on an as-is and as-available basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Board disclaims liability for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of, inability to use, interruptions to, or reliance on website content.
9. Policy Changes
The Board may amend this Website Policy at any time to reflect legal, regulatory, operational, or service-related changes. Revised terms become effective upon publication on this page, unless otherwise stated.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Website Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Liberia. Any dispute arising from or related to this website, to the extent not resolved administratively, shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in Liberia.
11. Contact
For questions about this policy or website use, contact the National Research Ethics Board of Liberia at info@nreblbr.net or +231 888 803 635.