CSFLeak.info is run by the Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Association, a UK-based Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation, trading as the CSF Leak Association, to promote awareness of, and make available information relating to, CSF leaks and intracranial hypotension.

All information provided on this website, along with any articles, factsheets, publications and other information or channels available from or through it, is intended as a general informational resource only and may support, but must not be used in place of, the relationship between you and your doctor or any other healthcare professionals.

You must always consult a healthcare professional if considering embarking upon, ceasing or changing in any way your medication or treatment.

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1. Use of this website constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions, which take effect immediately upon your first use of the site. The CSF Leak Association reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time by posting changes online. If you do not agree to be legally bound by all the following terms please do not access www.csfleak.uk

2. You are responsible for reviewing regularly information posted online to obtain timely notice of such changes. Notices of changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of this agreement as modified by the posted changes.

3. Material may not be copied, reproduced, republished, downloaded, posted, broadcast or transmitted in any way except for your own personal non-commercial home use or in discussions with your healthcare professionals. Any other use always requires the prior written permission of the CSF Leak Association.

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6. The CSF Leak Association reserves the right to delete or amend any posting, article or other information featured on or available through this website, at any time, for any reason.

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8. The CSF Leak Association has checked with sources believed to be reliable in their efforts to provide information on this website that is accurate, comprehensive, and timely at the date of publication. However, human error and changes can and will occur. The CSF Leak Association expressly disclaims any representation or warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, comprehensiveness, or suitability of the information for a particular purpose. The CSF Leak Association has produced this website and all information and documentation contained therein in good faith and is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or results obtained from the use of the information herein. This website, along with all information available on or through it, is not and must not be considered as an alternative to consultation with healthcare professionals.

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