Eating Disorder GP Hub and Tools Research Program

Terms of Use 

This website is owned and operated by the InsideOut Institute for the purpose of providing information and resources in relation to the management of eating disorders to health professionals for general use only.  

Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the "InsideOut Institute GP HUB website” (hereinafter referred to as the “GP HUB"). By accessing or using the GP HUB, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using the GP HUB. 

1 Acceptance of Terms 

By accessing and using the GP Hub & Tools, you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, and accept these Terms of Use.  

2 Educational Purpose 

The GP HUB is designed to provide educational resources to general practitioners and practice managers about eating disorders, including identifying eating disorders and how to manage patients with eating disorders. The materials on the GP HUB are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 

We take reasonable care in compiling the website and its contents. However, the contents may not always reflect the most recent developments in medical knowledge or science. We encourage you to consult other sources in order to confirm the information you receive from the website.  

3 Diagnosis Support Tool 

The GP HUB includes a diagnosis support tool that may assist general practitioners in their patient assessment. However, this tool is not a replacement for clinical judgment and should only be used as an aid to inform a practitioner's opinion. It is essential that healthcare professionals exercise their best clinical judgment and consult with colleagues, as appropriate, in making diagnostic and treatment decisions. 

4 User Behaviour Analytics and data collection 

To evaluate its use and improve the quality of our educational content on the GP HUB, we collect analytics on user behaviour. This data is collected anonymously and will not be used to identify individual users. By using the GP HUB, you consent to the collection and use of this data for analytical, reporting and research purposes. 

5 User Responsibilities 

You agree to use the GP HUB in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. You also agree not to: 

  1. Use the GP HUB for any unlawful purpose. 
  2. Violate any intellectual property rights or proprietary rights of InsideOut Institute or any third parties. 
  3. Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the GP HUB or interfere with its operation.  
  4. Engage in any activity that may harm, disable, or overburden the GP HUB. 

6 Intellectual Property 

All content on the GP HUB, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or modify any content from the GP HUB without the written consent of InsideOut Institute. 

7 Cookies 

This website may use 'cookies' as part of its interaction with your internet browser. Cookies enable us to provide you with a superior, customer-oriented service. A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer for a pre-defined period of time by our website server for later retrieval. In this way, we can deliver information better suited to your personal interests upon your next visit to this website. Our use of cookie technology helps to provide you with more individualised delivery of information and a better experience.   

8. Privacy 

Your Data, to the extent that it is Personal or Health Information as defined in the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002, will be handled in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1988, the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 and our Privacy Policy as amended from time to time. 

By accessing and using the InsideOut GP HUB you consent to us handling your Personal Information in the manner set out in our Privacy Policy.

9 Disclaimers 

InsideOut Institute provides information on an "as-is" basis, without any warranties or guarantees of any kind. We do not endorse or warrant the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information provided on the GP HUB. The use of any information obtained from the GP HUB is at your own risk.  

10 Limitation of Liability 

InsideOut Institute, its affiliates, or partners are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the GP HUB or its content. This limitation of liability applies whether such claims are based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory. 

11 Release  

You hereby release us, our personnel and subcontractors from any loss (including legal costs and expenses on a full indemnity basis) or liability you suffer arising out of, or in connection with, your use or inability to use the website or with respect to the contents of the website or any part of the website (including errors or omissions contained in the website).   

12 Modifications to the Terms 

InsideOut Institute reserves the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Your continued use of the GP HUB constitutes your acceptance of any changes to these terms.  

13 Termination 

InsideOut Institute reserves the right to terminate your access to the GP HUB, without notice, for any reason, including a violation of these Terms of Use.   

14 General 

These Terms of Use are governed by and must be construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia and you irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the non- exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia and all courts which have jurisdiction to hear appeals from those courts.  

We make no representation that the website (including any content on the website) complies with the laws (including intellectual property laws) of any jurisdiction outside of the State of New South Wales, Australia. You are solely responsible for complying with the law of the jurisdiction in which you access or use the website.  

If a provision in these Terms of Use is wholly or partly void, illegal or unenforceable in any relevant jurisdiction, that provision or part must, to that extent, be treated as deleted from these Terms of Use for the purposes of that jurisdiction. This does not affect the validity or enforceability of the remainder of the provision or any other provision of these Terms of Use.  

15 Contact Information 

If you need any technical assistance with the website you can email us at admin@insideoutinstitute.org.au. Our technical support team does not provide medical advice.