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Website Terms and Conditions

Last updated: Feb 2026

APHA Scientific is the commercial department of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), which is an executive agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). We work to safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy.

These Terms and Conditions apply to your use of the APHA Scientific website. They govern access to, and use of, the content and functionality of this website only.

These Terms and Conditions do not apply to the supply of products or services, including product purchases, laboratory services, proficiency testing, or bespoke work. Separate terms apply to the supply of products and services.

Use of the Website

The APHA Scientific website is publicly accessible and may be used by anyone for lawful purposes.

You may browse the website and access its content without creating an account or registering. The website does not allow users to upload, post, or publish content.

You must not misuse the website. In particular, you must not:

Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website or its systems;
Interfere with the operation or security of the website;
Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful material;
Use the website in a way that is unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful; or
Use the website in a manner that could damage, disable, or impair its availability or functionality.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on the APHA Scientific website, including text, images, graphics, logos, and other materials, is owned by or licensed to APHA Scientific.

You may access and use the content on this website for informational, educational, and research purposes only.

You must not copy, reproduce, distribute, publish, adapt, or otherwise reuse any content from this website for commercial purposes without prior written permission from APHA Scientific. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of website content in third-party websites, marketing materials, catalogues, or other commercial publications.

APHA Scientific logos, branding, and trademarks may not be used without prior written permission. Any use of the APHA Scientific logo or branding that implies association, approval, sponsorship, or endorsement is strictly prohibited

Disclaimer

The content on the APHA Scientific website is provided for general information purposes only.

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure that the information published on this website is accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information.

The content on this website should not be relied upon as professional, technical, medical, legal, or regulatory advice, and should not be used as a substitute for appropriate professional judgement or independent verification.

APHA Scientific accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage arising from reliance on information published on this website, to the extent permitted by law.

Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability where this is not permitted by law.

To the extent permitted by law, APHA Scientific shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential loss or damage, or for any loss of data, loss of business, loss of profits, or interruption to business, arising out of or in connection with your use of the website.

APHA Scientific shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of, or inability to use, the website, or from reliance on any content made available on the website.

Links to and from the Website

Linking to APHA Scientific: You may link to the APHA Scientific website without requesting permission, provided that the link is fair, lawful, and does not misrepresent APHA Scientific or imply any form of association, approval, or endorsement.

APHA Scientific pages must not be loaded into frames or embedded within another website. All links must open APHA Scientific pages in the user’s full browser window.

Links to Third-Party Websites: The APHA Scientific website may include links to third-party websites for information or convenience. These links do not constitute endorsement, approval, or recommendation of any third party, organisation, product, service, or viewpoint.

APHA Scientific has no control over the content, availability, or reliability of third-party websites and accepts no responsibility for them. Accessing third-party websites is done entirely at your own risk.

Security and Viruses

While APHA Scientific takes reasonable steps to protect the website, we do not guarantee that the website will be secure or free from viruses or other harmful components.

You are responsible for using appropriate safeguards, including up-to-date antivirus software, when accessing or downloading content from the website. APHA Scientific accepts no responsibility for any loss, damage, or disruption to your systems or data resulting from use of the website.

Privacy and Cookies

Your use of the website is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy (as updated from time to time). Please refer to those documents for information on how we handle personal data and use cookies and similar technologies.

Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Any changes take effect when published on this page. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims) are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

The APHA Scientific website may be accessed globally. Regardless of the country from which you access the website, these Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

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