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Merck Sharp & Dohme (Asia) Ltd. (“MSD”) reserves the right to change these terms from time to time as it deems to be necessary. We will always post notice of those changes, and the date that they became effective, within the current agreement on the website. You may view the current applicable version of this Terms of Use Agreement at any time through a link at the bottom of each page within this website.

INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE

MSD has taken reasonable measures to ensure that the information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date, however, by using this website, you accept the information provided herein “AS IS”. MSD makes no express or implied warranty regarding the accuracy, content, completeness, reliability, operability, or legality of information contained within this website, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement of proprietary rights.

Notwithstanding that some information provided herein may constitute part of the particulars registered in respect of the relevant drugs with the Department of Health of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, all information included in this website is a summary provided for academic reference only. MSD makes no representations, warranties or assurances as to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided and no reliance should be placed thereon. In particular, you should not rely on the information provided for the purposes of any medical condition or treatment relating to yourself or any other person. You are advised to consult your doctor.

For healthcare professionals accessing this website for product or other information, you are advised to refer to the product’s full prescribing information approved by the Department of Health to obtain full information regarding the product. With respect to other information on this website including medical/scientific research and news articles, diagnostic tools, patient education materials, slides, continuing education for medical and other professionals, and other resources, it is not intended to serve as a substitute for your own medical judgment. As a healthcare professional, you should use your own professional judgment in evaluating the information provided within this website. We also recommend that you consult with other professional sources and references prior to making any evaluation or treatment decisions. MSD shall not be liable, under any circumstances, for any damage, loss or injury resulting from any form of use of or reliance upon, the information provided.

LIMITATION ON USE

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LINK TO 3RD PARTY WEBSITES

This website may provide links or references to third party websites (“TPS”). MSD does not review or control the content of any such TPS. MSD does not in any way endorse and is not responsible for the accuracy, content, practices or standards of such TPS or any goods or services available thereunder. Any links to any TPS are provided merely as a convenience to the users of this website who, of their own volition, may wish to visit such TPS. You further acknowledge and agree that MSD shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with or arising out of the use or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such TPS.

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