Conditions of use
General disclaimer
The JPAC website is intended for use by healthcare professionals trained in its use. JPAC cannot answer individual donor queries or provide personal medical advice.
Under no circumstances shall JPAC be liable for any special or consequential damages arising from the use of, or reliance on, any information published on this website when being used by the public and/or any information provided by email or other communication in response to any comment or enquiry submitted by any user of this website.
Every effect has been to ensure that the information on this website is accurate. However, all information is subject to change. JPAC does not intent to create any contractual agreement or other legal relations with any person apart from these conditions of use. JPAC reserves the right to change the conditions of use at any time.
In using this website, you agree to the conditions of use below.
Copyright
Subject to the provisions set out below, JPAC hereby asserts and reserves copyright ownership of all content on this website.
The UK Blood and Tissue Services (UKBTS) may reproduce and/or modify all or any part of this website for their use without express permission from JPAC.
Reproduction of JPAC content
Non-UKBTS users wishing to reproduce all or any part of this website do not need to obtain formal permission from JPAC, subject to the following conditions:
- JPAC content is reproduced without modification.
- The use of the JPAC logo, website design or visual identity is not permitted on reproduced content.
- Credit must be given to the original source content.
- The imprint page (or with other relevant copyright, ISBN and publication information) should include the following statement (suggested phrasing):
- “Reproduced from original work: JPAC. Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services in the UK. Available at https://www.jpac.org.uk. [Date of access]"
Modification of JPAC content
Modification of all or any part of this website by non-UKBTS users is prohibited without prior permission. JPAC makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any modified content and accepts no liability for errors or omissions arising from modified materials.
Modification of JPAC content is subject to the following conditions:
- JPAC may withhold permission for modification of JPAC content at its discretion.
- The use of the JPAC logo, website design or visual identity is not permitted on modified content.
- Credit must be given to the original source content.
- Modified content must be accompanied by the following statements (suggested phrasing):
- “Modified from original work: JPAC. Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services in the UK. Available at https://www.jpac.org.uk. [Date of access]
- "JPAC assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of this modified content."
Third-party copyright
This website contains material hosted by JPAC on behalf of its stakeholders. Such material will be clearly indicated. Permission to reproduce and/or modify content on this website does not extend to material which is identified as being the copyright of a third party. Authorisation to reproduce and/or modify such material must be obtained from the copyright holder(s) concerned.
Language and translation
This website and its associated content are published in English. JPAC makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content translated, manually or automatically, by third parties and accepts no liability for errors or omissions arising from translated materials.
Users wishing to translate JPAC content do not need to obtain formal permission before undertaking the translation. All translations into languages other than English are subject to the following conditions:
- The original meaning or message of the JPAC content is not distorted.
- The use of the JPAC logo, website design or visual identity is not permitted on translated material.
- Credit must be given to the original language source content.
- The imprint page (or with other relevant copyright, ISBN and publication information) should include the following statements (suggested phrasing):
- “Translated from original work: JPAC. Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services in the UK. Available at https://www.jpac.org.uk. [Date of access]"
- “The English language original is the only official version of this content. This translation has been carried out under the sole responsibility of the translator/publisher. JPAC assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of translations into non-English languages."
- The translator/publisher is responsible for obtaining permission to translate any third-party materials for which JPAC does not own the copyright.
Use of cookies
This website uses cookies to store information about visits in order to improve your experience and to allow the website to provide relevant content. The website also uses Google Analytics to record visitor data. The data is not shared or sold to any third parties and is not used for the purpose of providing advertising or promoting third parties.
By using this website, you agree to this information being collected. For more information, see our Cookies and Privacy policies.
Links to other websites
This website may contain links to other externally hosted websites. JPAC is not responsible for the content of external websites and accepts no liability or responsibility for their use.
JPAC aims to replace broken links to other websites, which may change without notice, but cannot guarantee that these links will always work. The inclusion of links to other websites does not constitute an endorsement of their contents or the views expressed within them.
Links from other websites
JPAC welcomes other websites to link to parts of this website.
As far as is practicable, website addresses (URLs) linking to individual guideline entries will be maintained for consistency and ease of access. However, JPAC reserves the right to move or change URLs at any time and advise that, wherever possible, links are made to section landing pages, which are less likely to move or change, rather than to individual pages (known as deep linking).
In linking to this website, JPAC does not give permission to suggest that any external website is associated with or endorsed by JPAC without express permission.
Viruses and malware
Reasonable steps have been taken to test and protect this website from viruses, malware, malicious code and other forms of interference which may damage a user's computer system. However, all visitors are advised to take necessary precautions when accessing or downloading any online content, such as using antivirus software or other computer security arrangements.
JPAC cannot accept responsibility for any loss, disruption or damage to your data or computer system sustained as a consequence of accessing this website or its associated materials.
Digital communications
Occasional mailings are made to users who have given their prior consent. If you do not wish to continue to receive such communications, or would like to subscribe to them, please contact JPAC.
Prohibited uses
You may only use the JPAC website for lawful purposes. The following uses are unauthorised, considered a breach of these conditions of use and may constitute an infringement or crime:
- Any action that is unlawful, fraudulent or harmful to JPAC or third parties, or has any unlawful, fraudulent or harmful purpose or intent.
- Any action which is intended or has the effect of deceiving or misleading JPAC or third parties, whether for gain or otherwise.
- Unauthorised use or copying of the JPAC name, logo, branding, templates, website design, visual identity, copyright material, confidential information or data (being information of a confidential nature, the misuse of which will foreseeably damage our reputation or goodwill).
- Unauthorised copying, downloading or public display of any part of the website.
- Unauthorised entry to any non-public part of this website, including its content management system or underlying code, the server on which it is stored, or any server, computer or database connect to it.
- Unauthorised covert or overt linking of any part of this website with another or interception of visitors or potential visitors to this website.
- Transmission of any unsolicited or unauthorised advertising or promotional material or any other form of similar solicitation (spam).
- Misuse of this website by knowingly introducing viruses, trojans, worms, logic bombs or other malicious or technologically harmful materials.
- Targeted attacks on this website, including denial-of-service (DoS) or distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
Governing law
This website and its contents are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England. Any dispute you have which relates to these conditions of use, or your use of this website, will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England.
Feedback and concerns
If you have any feedback or concerns about material which appears on this website, please contact JPAC.
You can ask for content to be removed from this website. JPAC will remove content:
- in order to comply with data protection legislation covering the rights and freedoms of individuals, or
- if it breaches copyright laws, contains sensitive personal data or material that may be considered obscene or defamatory.
Last updated on 30 October 2026