BREATHLESS  WEBSITE: This site was founded by John Kirtley. Sadly he died in 2008.
It is now run by David Boswell and Terry Mackay

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The BREATHLESS WITH EMPHYSEMA/COPD Web Site (www. copd-emphysema.co.uk) (logo BREATHLESS WITH EMPHYSEMA/COPD) are provided for informational purposes only. Breathless with COPD assumes no responsibility for its accuracy, and all information is subject to change without notice. Any use of, or actions taken based upon, any of the information contained on this web site is done entirely at your own risk.

IN no event shall BREATHLESS WITH EMPHYSEMA/COPD or any other parties involved in the creation or delivery of this web site be liable to any party for direct or indirect, special, incidental, consequential or any other damages arising out of this web site, even if such persons have been advised of such damages. Except as may be expressly provided in, BREATHLESS WITH EMPHYSEMA/COPD and other parties involved in the creation or delivery of this web site specifically disclaim any and all warranties, including but not limited to any fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The materials contained on this web site are provided on an AS IS basis, and neither BREATHLESS WITH EMPHYSEMA/COPD or any other parties involved in the creation or delivery of this Web Site have any obligation to provide maintenance, support, updates, enhancements or modifications, or any other responsibility whatsoever to defend or indemnify against claims of infringement or misappropriation of copyrights, trade secrets, patents, trademarks or other intellectual property rights; the entire risk of the quality and performance of such materials with the user.

Breathless with COPD does not warrant the accuracy, completeness or correctness, timeliness, or usefulness of any opinions, advice, services, or other information provided through this Web Site. BREATHLESS WITH EMPHYSEMA/COPD will not be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken by you or anyone else in reliance upon the information provided on this web site. Information in this guide is general in nature and intended as an educational aid. It is provided on a best endeavours basis by an experienced patient with reference material drawn from a list of books and web sites, advertised or mentioned on this web site.

In no event shall BREATHLESS WITH EMPHYSEMA/COPD or any other parties involved in the creation or delivery of this website be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, punitive, or any other monetary or other damages, fees, fines, penalties, or liabilities arising out of or relating in any way to this web site, or sites accessed through this guide, and/or content or information provided herein. Your sole and exclusive remedy for dissatisfaction with the service is to stop using the web site.

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Mention of non-BREATHLESS WITH EMPHYSEMA/COPD products and services, and links to non-BREATHLESS WITH EMPHYSEMA/COPD web sites, are for informational or convenience purposes only, and constitute neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. BREATHLESS WITH EMPHYSEMA/COPD assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of these products, services and sites. When you access a non-BREATHLESS WITH EMPHYSEMA/COPD web site, understand that it is independent from BREATHLESS WITH EMPHYSEMA/COPD and that BREATHLESS WITH EMPHYSEMA/COPD has no control over the content of that web site.

You also understand that this Agreement is entered into and performed in the United Kingdom , and is governed by and shall be construed in all respects under the laws of Scotland, exclusive of its choice of law or conflict of laws provisions. In any claim or action directly or indirectly arising under this Agreement or related to this web site, each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the

Scottish Court

and each party waives any jurisdictional, venue, or inconvenient forum objections to such court. If any of the provisions of this Agreement are held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction not to be enforceable, then such provisions shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

WRITING TO THIS WEB SITE BY EMAIL

If you respond to this web site, we  will not, however, intentionally release your name or otherwise publicise the fact that you have submitted materials or other information unless: (a) we ask your permission to use your name; or (b) your submission includes the name of the source of the material as well as your own name or equivalent name and e-mail address, or c) we first notify you that the materials or other information you submit to a particular part of this site will be published or otherwise used with your name on it; or (d we are required to do so by law.

IMPORTANT

Although we have tried to make sure that the information is accurate and up-to-date, the information on this web site is not intended and must not be intended and must not be taken to be the provision of practice of medical advice or services nor a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have questions or concerns about your health or treatment or would like further information consult your GP or an alternative GP. Always see your GP or other qualified health professional before changing your treatment. This is mentioned several times on the Web Site.

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