Terms of Use
These terms explain how you may use the VanUS website. By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
About this website
This website provides information about Vanguard Ultrasound Services Limited (“VanUS”, “we”, “us”) and our NHS-facing ultrasound insourcing services. It includes contact routes for NHS partners, professionals and general enquiries.
This website is not used to book patient appointments.
Not clinical advice and not for urgent matters
The information on this website is provided for general information only. It is not clinical advice and should not be used to make decisions about diagnosis, treatment, referral or urgency.
This website and its contact routes are not suitable for urgent clinical advice or emergencies. If you have an urgent medical concern, follow your local NHS escalation route, use NHS 111, or contact emergency services in an emergency.
Using the website
You agree to use this website lawfully and in a way that does not harm the website, its security, or other users.
You must not:
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, servers or data;
- Introduce viruses or other harmful material;
- Interfere with the website’s normal operation; or
- Use the website in a way that is unlawful, misleading or abusive.
Contact and enquiries
If you contact us using the website, please do not include patient-identifiable information in your message.
We monitor enquiries during normal working patterns, but this website is not monitored continuously and should not be used for urgent matters.
Recruitment enquiries
If you contact us about recruitment, please avoid sending sensitive personal information unless we request it through an appropriate route. How we handle recruitment information is explained in our Privacy Notice.
Intellectual property
Unless stated otherwise, all content on this website (including text, images, logos and design) is owned by VanUS or used under licence.
You may view and print pages for your personal use. You must not reproduce, distribute, or use website content for commercial purposes without permission.
Links to other websites
This website may include links to external websites. VanUS is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external sites. Links are provided for convenience and do not mean we endorse the external website.
Downloads and documents
From time to time, the website may provide downloadable documents. We take care to publish accurate information, but documents may be updated.
If a document is being relied on for assurance or mobilisation discussions, please contact us to confirm the current version.
Website availability and security
We aim to keep the website available and secure, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We may suspend or restrict access for maintenance, security, or operational reasons.
Limitation of responsibility
We take reasonable care in preparing website content, but we do not guarantee that information is complete, accurate or up to date.
To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for losses arising from misuse of the website or reliance on website information as clinical advice, or from issues outside our reasonable control.
Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any other liability that cannot legally be excluded.
Privacy, cookies and accessibility
Your use of this website is also subject to our:
- Privacy Notice
- Cookie Notice
- Accessibility Statement
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when the terms were last changed.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be subject to the courts of England and Wales.
Contact
If you have questions about these terms, please contact VanUS via our Contact page.